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He hopes to expand the number of his speaking engagements. In these talks he shares his experience of living and developing as a person with autism. He has spoken to workshops, to students and to teachers. In the early spring he spoke in Roanoke to a group of employees of Community Colleges throughout Virginia. His childhood friend, Taylor, attended the conference, as did his employer, and the president of New River Community College. The president of NRCC hugged Keaton at the conclusion of his presentation, returning Keaton’s hug at graduation. We have confidence that the future holds a great deal of variety and happiness for Keaton, with many surprising, humorous, and heartfelt events for the family. He has improved at accepting his autism, and strives to help others to see that in spite of this condition he has become a worthwhile member of the community.

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