Leo Bird

Leo Bird is a motivational speaker who uses drawings as a visual aid. He grew up in Ames, Iowa, and graduated from Central College where he studied actuarial science and physics. He works as a mail handler at the United States Postal Service. When not working, he performs at open mics using drawings as a visual aid, rock climbs at Climb Iowa, and lifts weights. His memoir is called "The Words He Cannot Say." He tells true stories about fitting in, building talent and character, and having autism. Stories are a way for Leo to express his feelings and discover ways to make processes more effective. He continues to learn that his challenges are more universal amongst people without autism than he thought.