Advisory Board

National Autism Resources is guided by a nationally recognized advisory board of educators, clinicians, and specialists with over 150 years of combined experience in autism spectrum support, special education, sensory integration, structured literacy, and speech-language pathology. Our advisors shape every product we recommend, conduct professional development trainings for school districts and educational facilities, and bring evidence-based expertise to our work with families and educators.

Bonnie Arnwine

As the parent of a young man with autism, Bonnie has a deep personal commitment to the autism community. In 2006, she received a Disney iParenting Media Award for her book, Starting Sensory Integration Therapy—an evidence-based guide that has become a resource for parents and educators navigating sensory integration support. In 2008, Bonnie founded National Autism Resources with a team of business mentors, driven by the goal of providing research-based tools that meet the unique needs of each individual on the autism spectrum. Today, as managing partner of NAR, Bonnie oversees product curation, advisor partnerships, and the company's commitment to educator and family support through training and resources.

Don D'Amore, MA, CCC-SLP

Don is a licensed, ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 35 years of experience supporting individuals with a wide variety of disabilities, including school-age and adult clients. His expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and autism spectrum communication strategies has made him a trusted collaborator with special education teachers, families, and educational teams. At NAR, Don focuses on communication supports and AAC resources, drawing on his extensive experience developing custom visual strategies, picture schedules, and learning materials for diverse learners. He continues to work with school systems and families on communication solutions tailored to individual needs.

Valerie Chism, MEd, LED, CALP

Valerie is an Educational Diagnostician, Certified Academic Language Practitioner, and Literacy Specialist, holding New Mexico and Texas licenses for PreK-12 Educational Diagnostician, K-8 Elementary, and K-12 Special Education. With over thirty-five years in education, Valerie has taught most elementary and middle school grades and contributed to teacher preparation as an instructor in special education at the university level. As an Educational Diagnostician and literacy specialist, she has conducted psychoeducational evaluations, delivered Orton-Gillingham-based dyslexia therapy, and provided executive function coaching for students across elementary through high school. Valerie brings deep expertise in structured literacy, dyslexia intervention, and learning differences to NAR's product recommendations and conducts professional development trainings for school districts and educational facilities on evidence-based literacy and learning support strategies.

Joan Green

Joan Green is a teacher, author, and speaker with 16 years of special education classroom experience in the Los Angeles school system. She was recognized as the Special Education Teacher of the Year and served on the California Autism Task Force, where she co-authored a certification of competency for teaching children with autism. As an educational consultant and frequent guest speaker for national organizations, Joan is widely recognized for her expertise in autism-specific teaching practices and classroom strategies. Her work includes developing teaching aids and the interactive reading book series, resources born from direct classroom experience with learners on the autism spectrum. Joan conducts training and professional development sessions for educators and organizations seeking evidence-based approaches to autism support.

Kristi Langslet, OTR/L

Kristi Langslet is an Occupational Therapist with over 35 years of experience supporting children and adolescents. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University (1988) and completed her Neuro-Developmental Training (NDT) in 1999 and Sensory Integration and Praxis (SIPT) Certification in 2002. In 2021, Kristi received the Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Innovator of the Year award, recognizing her contributions to the field. Her expertise in sensory integration, pediatric occupational therapy, and neurodevelopmental approaches informs NAR's sensory product selection and educator resources. Kristi consults with Rhode Island school districts on sensory integration, occupational therapy support, and autism-related sensory needs, bringing her clinical expertise and innovative approach to systemic school-based support.

Training and Professional Development

The NAR advisory board conducts professional development training and consultation services for school districts, educational facilities, therapeutic organizations, and educator groups. These trainings draw on decades of combined classroom and clinical experience and focus on evidence-based practices in autism support, sensory integration, structured literacy, communication strategies, and special education. If your organization is interested in professional development, training partnerships, or consultation services, we'd welcome the conversation. Contact us for more information.