Testimonials/ Endorsements:

Tutor/Lecturer University of Waikato Continuing Education

“Thomas has a fantastic understanding of Asperger’s Syndrome and has a great ability to impart that knowledge to others. My son was diagnosed with Aspergers when he was three, and I never really fully understood what that meant to my son until I attended Thomas’s course ten years later. I finally understood how my son thought and viewed the world, and it made his actions so much more understandable. I only wish I had been able to attend something like this earlier in my son’s life. Thanks, Thomas, keep up the wonderful programs and enlightening the world :)” August 13, 2012

Karen Tindall, Course Coordinator, University of Waikato, New Zealand. (“Linkedin recommendations)

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“Dr. Thomas is a wonderful speaker. He is eloquent, bright and able to maintain his train of thought, even while group members have taken the topic of conversation in other directions. I would rate the presenter as exceptional. The best workshops I have been to in my many years here”.

-Erin Kaahea, Skills trainer, Hawaii, USA.( April 2014 )

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“Presenter has a very natural style of delivery. Easy to follow. Great explanations on topics and questions. Hope to attend more seminars by Dr. Thomas”.

-BC, Skills trainer, Hawaii, USA (April 2014).

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He was very interesting, I rate him as a very good trainer and speaker and I would like to come back to one of his training. I liked his attitude and knowledge, the best. Thank you very much for the info.

Participant, a workshop for professionals in Honolulu, Hawaii (March-April, 2014).

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“Very knowledgeable, very helpful. Thank you so much, Dr. Thomas- so glad I came” – September 4, 2010

Michelle, Course participant, Evidence-Based Strategies Course at the University of Waikato, CE, Hamilton.

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” I would rate the presenter as excellent. Well presented, punctual, explained topic well, kept to time, friendly open atmosphere for discussion. Excellent example using video recording of mother and child- hot-sauce”, All very helpful”- April 16, 2012.

Delli, Course participant, Enhancing Emotional Intelligence: A PD Seminar for the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS) Operational Management Team at the University of Waikato, Hamilton)

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“Dr. Thomas gave a lot of great strategies for real-life situations in schools.. Great communicator! I would love to hear more and have him in my classroom to help with certain children”-May 25, 2011.

Bernie, Teacher, Fairfield Intermediate School (Course participant, Course on “Classroom Management of Students with social difficulties/Asperger’s Syndrome” at the Ministry of Education-Special Education, Hamilton)

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‘Dr. Thomas is extremely knowledgeable about Asperger’s syndrome and also very experienced in practical terms. He used anecdotes to explain topics and encouraged participation. Along with his sense of humor, he is a very engaging speaker. He also shows a genuine concern for and a willingness to help people with Asperger’s syndrome and to promote community awareness of Asperger’s”-May 28, 2011.

Dorothy, Parent of a 14 years old girl with Asperger’s syndrome (Course participant, University of Waikato CE, Tauranga.)

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Excellent presentation. I liked the quality of the content, knowledge of the presenter, use of humor, inclusive manner, a mixture of media, YouTube clips, and other guest speakers with personal experiences. I appreciate the openness about his accent and inviting us to ask for clarification, if necessary. Thank you for your professionalism and honesty”- May 8, 2012.

Lesleigh Henderson, Resource Teacher- Learning and Behaviour (Course participant- Course on Strategies for the management of autism and Asperger’s syndrome in the classroom and at home)

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“Very Informative, great to have someone so well qualified to run the course. We are lucky to have someone of this caliber running these courses for our teachers. We would like more courses run by Dr. Thomas”- May 8, 2012.

Susan Lindsey, Assistant Principal & SENCO, Koromatua School, Hamilton.

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” Very professional yet friendly- down to earth. Knows the topic thoroughly and explains it very clearly. Covered the topic in sufficient detail but also responded to class interest/questions”- May 14, 2010