Where Medicine Meets Motherhood

Dr. Alisha Thompson Bennett, DO

About The Founder

Dr. Alisha Thompson Bennett is a board-certified family medicine physician, autism mom, and national advocate for disability-inclusive care.

Through her work as founder of the Be the LIGHT Foundation and creator of Project L.I.G.H.T. (Leading Inclusive Guidance in Healthcare Training), she equips healthcare professionals, educators, and communities with practical tools to better serve children with disabilities and their families. Known for blending clinical expertise with lived experience, Dr. Bennett delivers powerful, actionable presentations that inspire empathy, improve systems, and drive measurable change.

Based in Alabama and available nationwide, she speaks on disability-inclusive healthcare, autism advocacy, physician leadership, caregiver perspective in medicine, and the intersection of faith and resilience.

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Signature Speaking Topics

    • Practical steps clinicians can implement immediately

    • Communication and sensory considerations

    • Reducing healthcare trauma for families

    • Bridging the gap between medical intent and family experience

    • Trust-building strategies

    • Avoiding unintentional barriers to care

    • Emotional realities of parenting children with disabilities

    • Resilience, faith, and hope

    • A keynote that resonates across healthcare, education, and faith-based audiences

Speaking Outcomes

  • Actionable strategies they can implement immediately

  • Better understanding of family-centered care

  • Practical tools for inclusion and communication

  • Renewed compassion and purpose

Presentation Formats

  • Keynote (45–60 minutes)

  • Workshop / Training (90–120 minutes)

  • CME-friendly sessions

  • Panel discussions & fireside chats

Ideal Audiences

  • Hospitals & health systems

  • Medical associations & CME conferences

  • Schools & educational leadership teams

  • Autism advocacy organizations

  • Faith-based conferences and women’s ministries

  • Corporate wellness and caregiver-focused organizations

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