Robert Schmus, MSW, LCSW serves as a mental health therapist with Lower Merion Counseling Services. In his practice, Robert supports individuals , including neurodivergents, by utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions. His experience as a clinical professional on the spectrum of autism places him in a very unique role.
He holds degrees from Concordia College of New York and the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice and is licensed in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He serves as a board member of ASCEND (Autism & Asperger’s Alliance of Greater Philadelphia) and in an advisory capacity for the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute of Philadelphia. Robert has also been appointed to be on the Alumni Association Board of Directors at Concordia College of New York.
Among Robert’s publications are his regular contributions to The Mighty. He writes on important topics ranging from addressing the struggles individuals with autism can experience with anxiety (https://themighty.com/2017/10/anxiety-and-autism-coping-strategies/) to growing leadership and advocacy within the autism acceptance movement (https://themighty.com/2018/04/autism-acceptance-fight/).
Robert is in the unique position of supporting his peers, as well their loved ones and family members. As a self advocate, Robert brings his refreshing, insightful perspectives as a clinician and a person with autism to his presentations, providing helpful information to families, those with autism and other neuro-disversities, as well as people who support them.
Robert is eager to expand his advocacy through speaking engagements. Past speaking experiences include giving talks at The 43rd Philadelphia Regional Developmental Disabilities Conference at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, as well as at The Art of Self-Advocacy: Successful Journeys of Adults with Autism Workshop, hosted by Advo-Kids/The Fusion Academy. His work has also led him to recieve the Concordia College of New York Young Alumni of Distinction Award in 2018.
Robert has also been interviewed on the YouTube channel On The Spectrum with Teri Matthews, as well as on the podcast Special Education Out Loud, both of which he talked about living in the spectrum and self advocacy. It should also be noted that he and a colleague have created a motivational speaking firm known as Schmus & St. Clair.
In his free time, Robert loves to workout, go for a run, read, paint, write, travel, attend festivals, visit museums, listen to music, as well as meetup with family, friends, and spend time with his fiancée.
Contact:
Email: schmus898@gmail.com
Phone: 6092807863
Website: https://schmus898.wixsite.com/schmusstclair
