“This is Autism” Book Signing at Unicorn Children’s Foundation Family Fun Night July 27th, 2022

July 30, 2022 Jeff Snyder 110 Views 11 min read

Photos taken from my book signing of “This is Autism” by Jessica Leichtweisz and Aidan Allman-Cooper on Wednesday July 27th, 2022 at Unicorn Children’s Foundation’s July Family Fun Night in Boca Raton, FL

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Heading Down to Rhode Island TF Green International Airport

Delta Airlines Check in at Rhode Island TF Green International Airport

Leg 1: Delta Flight 5110 to Detroit, MI (was supposed to leave at 5:53am, but was delayed 4 hours due to weather from the previous night. But at least I got to sleep in a little bit)

Climbing out of Providence

Landing in Detroit

Flight Connections in Detroit

Leg 2: Delta Flight 2420 to Fort Lauderdale, FL (was originally supposed to fly on Delta Flight 2812 to West Palm Beach, FL at 10:05am, but switched to this flight due to the delay of the first leg)

Climbing out of Detroit

Landing in Fort Lauderdale

Collecting the Gear

Staying at the Wyndham Boca Raton

Getting Breakfast at Trendtea

Me and fellow Junior Board member, Maria Schneck

Grabbing Lunch at Farmer’s Table

Mercedes Arensburg, director of Engagement and Development at Unicorn Children’s Foundation and Junior Board Member Maria Schneck (with company)

Heading into the Office

UCF Rock Garden

Barista Colin Fisher running the counter at the Special Percs Cafe

Seriously, Special Percs Cafe will give the Penguin Waiters from “Mary Poppins” a run for their money

Gina Watkins, Administrative Assistant for Unicorn Children’s Foundation putting finishing touches on the “now serving” sign

Unicorn Children’s Foundation President Angela Fisher and Junior Board Member William Rose about to duel in Connect Four

Unicorn Children’s Foundation Junior Board Member Breana Fisher receiving a signed copy

Signing a Copy for UCF Program Coordinator Shawneese Jolly

Me and UCF Program Coordinator Shawneese Jolly

First time I ever signed a copy for a company mascot

Doing what I do best

Me and UCF Director of Engagement and Development, Mercedes Arensburg

Me and Unicorn Children’s Foundation Junior Board President, Katie Santoro

2022-2023 Unicorn Children’s Foundation Junior Board

UCF President Angela Fisher performing Karaoke

Unicorn Mascot having a heart attack (just kidding!)

Heading down to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport

Delta Airlines Check in at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport

Leg 1: Delta Flight 1408 to Atlanta, GA

Climbing out of Fort Lauderdale

Landing in Atlanta

Flight connections in Atlanta #1

Flight Connections in Atlanta #2

Leg 2: Delta Flight 2329 to Providence, RI

Climbing out of Atlanta

Landing in Providence

Getting the Gear

End of Book Signing

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Author: Jeff Snyder, Autism and Neurodiversity Self-Advocate

I was born in 1989 in Providence, RI, and have lived my entire life in Seekonk, MA. I was diagnosed with Autism in 1990 and ever since then, I have achieved multiple successes in my life in areas of education, long-term employment, independent living, and speaking/panel engagements.

Jeff Snyder

I was born in 1989 in Providence, RI, and have lived my entire life in Seekonk, MA. I was diagnosed with Autism in 1990 and ever since then, I have achieved multiple successes in my life in areas of education, long-term employment, independent living, and speaking/panel engagements.