Andrew Arboe is a self-advocate who has over five years of professional autism/special education experience. Andrew has job coaching, public speaking, outreach, and even self-employment experiences that showcase his work on the transition to adulthood for individuals. Andrew is also a public speaker who is known for talking throughout the New England area about autism and his personal experiences. His specialty topics on autism include driving, employment/self-employment, sensory needs, and transition to adulthood. Andrew spoke for various organizations like AANE, YAI: Seeing Beyond Disability, Autism Services & Resources Connecticut, and US Autism Association.

Andrew graduated from Manchester Community College with an associate degree as a Disability Specialist. Andrew is attending Charter Oak State College for a bachelor’s degree in psychology. His future plans include becoming certified in autism, special education, and coaching fields.

Andrew will be presenting his speaking topic “Fulfilling Sensory Needs” at the Autism Summit by apexINSPIRE on April 20th-21st.