1 in 31: Autism Today

Kerry is a special projects manager for The Arc, an organization that advocates for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. More specifically, Kerry is  the program manager of The Arc’s Wings for Autism® program. This special program allows for airport “rehearsals” specially designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and people with other intell...

Miriam is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience! She is also the Director of Sensory Bounce Therapy. Their mission is to provide a unique sensory, motor and social skills occupational therapy program to children with different abilities by utilizing a fun, natural play environment. The program helps children with ASD, ADHD and any motor or social difficulties. Tune in...

Haley is an attorney, artist, published author, autism advocate and public speaker!  She is the first "openly autistic person" to be admitted to the Florida Bar Association. Haley was diagnosed with autism at age three and has since defied the expectations set forth within her initial diagnosis. To learn more about Haley, visit her page at haleymoss.net and tune in!

Joan Chaisson is a retired teacher, autism consultant and the founder of AIM (Autism Involves Me). AIM was founded in 2013 in Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland Canada, where Joan resides.  AIM works with local businesses to train their staff to become autism aware and autism friendly. Tune in to learn more about how AIM has grown, and how Port Aux Basques has earned the title of "most autism-friendly...

Jason is the founder of Siblings of Autism, a non-profit organization. Siblings of Autism works with the Autism Society of America to provide individuals with siblings on the autism spectrum different services: scholarships, outreach & respite. Tune in to learn more about Jason and his reason for starting this amazing organization.

Maxine is an author from Washington Heights, NY. Her latest novel "Queen for a Day" focuses on her experiences as the parent of a child on the autism spectrum. What began as truth-telling memoir, ended up as "a novel in stories". Tune into learn more about Maxine!

Joseph is the Academic Director of the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support at St. Josephs College in Philadelphia, PA. The Kinney Center has a two-fold mission: to educate and train the autism professionals of tomorrow, while supporting and serving the  individuals and families affected by autism today. Tune in to learn about how this center is helping young adults on the spectrum & the...

Mary is an associate professor in Health Systems Research at Dublin City University in Dublin, Ireland. The University is the first designated Autism friendly university in Ireland, and possibly the world! Tune in to learn more about the steps DCU took to become an Autism friendly college, plus what services & programs they provide for students with ASD today.  For more information visit: www.dcu....

Temple is a world renowned author and advocate for individuals on the Autism spectrum. She is also currently a professor of animal science at Colorado State University. This interview highlights important topics close to Dr. Grandin’s heart – work placement/opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum as well as teaching younger folks on the spectrum important job skills training.

Valerie is the Director of Sales for the Abilities Expo. The Abilities Expo has been the go-to source for the Community of people with disabilities, their families, seniors, veterans and healthcare professionals for over 40 years. Tune in to learn more about Abilities and what types of demos, services, activities, etc. will be available at our local expo, happening May 3rd through May 5th at the N...

Allison is one of the directors of the Autism Directory Service - an organization that provides many different grants for families and individuals living in the Hudson Valley. She is also the chair person for this year’s local Autism Awareness Community Walk! Tune in to learn more about ADS and what they do for our community. For more information visit: www.adshelps.org

Abby is the sibling of an Anderson student and a huge advocate for those with ASD. For three years now she has been helping to raise funds for Anderson Center for Autism while also raising awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Tune in to learn more about Abby's fundraising and awareness efforts and how they've grown over the years!

Dr. Siegel is the Director of the Developmental Disorders Program of Maine Behavioral Health. He is currently leading a three year long a study on the unpredictability of behaviors in those with ASD. The goal of the study is to see whether a wearable device (like a fit-bit watch) can predict behavioral episodes before they occur. Tune in to learn more about this amazing study and how it can help c...

Carol is the Assistant Director here at Anderson and has been a team member for over 30 years! Tune in to learn a little bit of Anderson history… department expansions, new programs and services, how the campus has grown over the years, and more.

Tune in to learn more about Kerry, an award-winning professional speaker and best-selling author who's on the autism spectrum. In addition Kerry is CEO & President of KFM Making A Difference, a nonprofit organization that hosts inclusion events and has provided 60 scholarships for students with autism for college. You can learn more about him and his work at Kerrymagro.com

Joyce is a mother of two sons on the autism spectrum, she co-founded AutismFYI with her husband. Autism FYI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting a safe environment, employment opportunities, and independence of those on the Autism Spectrum. Tune in to learn more about Joyce's recent endeavors including educating law enforcement, fire-fighters, and businesses on what ASD is & how to b...

Gary Bassett is the mayor for the Village of Rhinebeck! Mayor Bassett also sits on the Village of Rhinebeck Autism Supportive Community (ASC) Committee. Tune in to hear him discuss ASC & the “Do One Thing” Initiative. The goal of the village is to promote understanding of and provide supports  for inclusion and acceptance of people with autism. 

This weekend’s guest is Meredith Tekin. Meredith is the Vice President of sales & marketing for International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) IBCCES just recently named Sesame Place Theme Park a “certified autism center”. They are the  first theme park in the world to be given this distinction! Tune in to learn more about Meredith, IBCCES and what it means to be...

Alison is the co founder of Invictus Enterprises which is focused on empowering & mobilizing the substantial number of individuals with autism who are aging out of the school system or have already graduated. Oscar is a Sales Manager for No Bones About It, an Invictus brand known for their 100% hand made dog biscuit treats! Tune in to learn more about Invictus Enterprises and what Oscar & Alison a...

This week's guests are Jennifer Kalter and Sarah Thompson from the New York Transit Museum!  The museum is located in Brooklyn, NY and was founded by transit workers in the 1970's. Jennifer is the Assistant Deputy Director for Education & Public Programs. Sarah is the Special Education and ACCESS Coordinator.  The museum offers many different programs dedicated to honoring the strengths of people...

Remi is the founder of Autism Stories, a platform that offers informational resources to subscribers through engaging interviews and documentaries featuring individuals with autism, impacted families, scientists, researchers, professionals in the field, and more. Tune in to learn more about Remi and this awesome site! www.autismstories.com

Robin is a professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Robin was a researcher on a study showing a lasting reduction in irritability and other positive social and communication impacts on children with autism spectrum through therapeutic horse riding. 

Bradley is the Director of the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania. This program began in 2008 to meet the unique needs of the growing population of college students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).  Tune in to learn more about Bradley & the AIM program!