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Christine T. Seiler
Christine Seiler began working with children with disabilities as a high school volunteer at the University of Minnesota’s summer program for learners with autism. Still in her teens, she became “A...view moreChristine Seiler began working with children with disabilities as a high school volunteer at the University of Minnesota’s summer program for learners with autism. Still in her teens, she became “Aunt Chris” to Cory, who is profoundly affected by multiple disabilities including autism. As doors opened in her college days, she became interested in working with senior high students with emotional/behavioral issues. She worked as a teacher with them for a number of years before leaving the security of her home and job, venturing out to see what the universe had in store for her next.
Because of her role as Cory’s aunt, she always maintained an interest in parent and family advocacy. In completing her doctoral studies in special education at the University of South Florida, her dissertation gave voice to parents of children with developmental disabilities and how they made meaning of their role as advocates.
Christi ne has come to recognize that the children with disabilities that she has known in her life have been her spiritual teachers. All she needed to do was be open to what they had to teach.
Christi ne, who now lives in North Carolina, continues to believe that there is a lot of power in personal stories. She continues to encourage people to tell their stories in ways that empower both themselves and others.view less
Books by Christine T. Seiler
A Quality Life: A Person Profoundly Affected by Multiple Disabilties: a Life Profoundly Affected by and Affecting Those Who Come in Contact with Him