1 in 31: Autism Today

This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Dr. Alex Kolevzon. Dr. Kolevzon is the Clinical Director of the Seaver Autism Center at Mount Sinai Health System. He joins us today to talk about the CDC's latest estimate that 1 in 31 children in the United States are identified as having autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Dr. Kolevzon suggests a number of possible reasons why this statistic has been on the rise. He...

This weekend's 1 in 31 guests are Max Muscato and Alea Conte. Max is the Founder, President, and CEO of Rock Autism. Alea is the organization's Executive Director. Max is a recording artist himself, and was inspired to start Rock Autism as his brother Sonny is on the Autism Spectrum. The non-profit is located in Buffalo, NY. Their mission is to support individuals on the autism spectrum to develop...

This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Alex K. Lin. Through his organization Autism Rocks, Alex will host the 8th annual Autism Rocks Concert at Universal City Walk in Hollywood on June 28th. He joined us before the concert to discuss all the details! Performers include: The Miracle Project, Laura K. Jane, Gemma Brooke Allen, Nico Vargas, Ethan Mathias, Lucas Metge, Dakota Lotus and more! The event will...

This weekend's 1 in 31 guests are Richard Rakesh and Dr. Selvanayaki Venkatesan. Richard Rakesh is the Chief Consultant for Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (VMRF), located in India. Dr. Selvanayaki Venkatesan is a Professor at the Annapoorna College of Nursing (A unit of VMRF). Richard and Dr. Venkatesan are visiting with us this month at Anderson Center for Autism, and we are excited to ho...

This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Rick Soshensky. Rick is the founder and director of the Music Therapy Studio in Kingston, NY. He has been a Music Therapist for 30+ years and has lived his entire professional life in the world of music. The Music Therapy Studio was founded in 2012, and is open to people of all abilities. They offer in-studio, online/zoom, and home/school/facility visits. Each Frida...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Kathleen Somers. Kathleen is the author of a recently published book titled 'Barely Visible: Mothering a Son Through His Misunderstood Autism'. The book is a candid memoir of Kathleen's experiences, being a parent of a child on the Autism Spectrum for the last 20+ years. "For any parent who has ever struggled with a child’s difficult or peculiar behavior, this candi...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is James Bowers. James is the Program Director at the New York Sheriffs' Association located in Albany, New York. He joins us to discuss the Blue Envelope Program, and other safety programs rolled out by the NY Sheriffs' Association. The Blue Envelope Program aims to facilitate smoother communication and reduce anxiety during traffic stops for drivers with autism and o...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Alex K. Lin. Alex is the co-founder of Autism Rocks, a nonprofit concert event founded along with Ned Specktor in 2016. Their main mission is to de-stigmatize any stereotypes people have on the Autism community by filling the concert with performances by musicians with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and by shedding a light on the bullying epidemic happening within the Au...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Dave Kot. Dave is the co-founder of Autism at Face Value, a non-profit organization focused on providing social and emotional support programs for individuals with autism, primarily utilizing tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs). Dave founded the non-profit in Pennsylvania with his wife Angela, to educate the public about autism, raise awareness, and promote inclusivit...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Dani Bowman. Dani is an entrepreneur, producer, speaker, and more! She was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age three, and did not speak until age six. You may recognize Dani from appearing on Netflix's Love on the Spectrum US as a cast member. Dani joins us today to discuss DaniMation, which she is the founder and CEO of. DaniMation, a cloud-based autism...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Gary Shulman. Gary was the Program Director of Social Services, Training Coordinator and Special Camp Fair Coordinator for Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. for over 24 years. He has now transitioned to the role of consultant/trainer on a private basis. Gary is also a published poet. He also serves as a volunteer Advisory Commissioner in Arlington, VA....

This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Dawn Danner and Deb Shoemaker. Dawn is the Director of the Uniquely Abled Academy at HVCC. Deb is the Interim Executive Dean of the Workforce, Community and High School Partnerships.  Hudson Valley Community college is one of the first 16 colleges in the country, and the first in New York State, to host an innovative Uniquely Abled Academy, a division of the Uniqu...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Adella Lin-Kravitz and Bin Feng. They are the co-founders of Project Ready, the first non-profit parent to parent support organization in the Asian community, that specifically targets youth around the transition age. Their focus is on advocacy, education, transition and community inclusion. Both Bin and Adella have children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Erika Reynolds and Emily Hall. Erika Reynolds is the founder and director of Flower Petals Adaptive Dance Company (FPADC), located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Emily Hall is the Director of Business Development and Fundraising & is a Flower Petals volunteer. FPADC is a dance program focused on students with special needs, mainly autism, Recently they applied for...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is J.D. Barker. J.D. is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 22. He has published 7 novels in the thriller genre since 2014, often incorporating elements of horror and the supernatural. He has also collaborated with author James Patterson on works. Tune in to hear J.D. share his story about how...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Pamela Gunther. Pamela is the founder and CEO of Fit & Fun Playscapes, located in Poughkeepsie New York. Fit and Fun Playscapes helps schools and communities create an inclusive culture that promotes the many benefits of daily movement. Their mission is help people of all ages and abilities lead healthier lifestyles physically, socially, and emotionally. They ac...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Matt Sloan. Matt is the founder and owner of Sensory Fitness located just outside of Tacoma in Washington. He is a certified occupational therapy assistant specializing in sensory integration therapy. Sensory Fitness serves individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorders. Fitness sessions are offered through classes or private sessi...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Ashlie Symer. Ashlie is the Clinic Coordinator at Anderson Center Clinic (ACC) in Latham, NY. ACC is committed to providing quality services to individuals with autism and an ongoing integrated support network for their families and guardians, while partnering with community stakeholders. ACC uses evidence-based practices to guide their assessment, treatment, and se...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Dr. Bobby Newman and Bobbi Rogers. Dr. Newman and Bobbi Rogers join us from Proud Moments ABA. Bobbi is the Senior Director of Community and Industry Relations at Proud Moments ABA, and has been with Proud Moments since 2016. She is also the founder of Families FIRST (formerly FEAT of CNY). Dr. Bobby Newman is the Executive Director of Clinical Services at Proud M...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Dr. Priya Winston and Pierce Langlois. Priya is the Director of Curriculum and Clinical Supports of Transitions. Transitions is a program for young adults with Autism and Learning Differences to pursue goals of going to college, entering the workforce, and living independently. Pierce is Anderson's ECHO Clinic Coordinator. Priya is scheduled to present at Anderson...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Sheletta Brundidge. Sheletta is an author, speaker, advocate, Emmy award-winning comedian, radio host, AND mother of three children with autism! There isn't much that Sheletta doesn't do. In 2020, Sheletta created ShelettaMakesMeLaugh, a multi-media online platform with weekly podcasts. She also published her very first book in 2020, and has since published three mo...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Nathan Briggs. Nathan is the Executive Director of the Autism Society of the Greater Hudson Region (ASGHR). Nathan has worked professionally in the autism field for almost over 20 years. ASGHR provides many different programs and services to support children and adults affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families, and the professionals who serve them. They s...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Jennifer Fitzpatrick. Jennifer is the Event Specialist for the upcoming Clinical Practice Applied Behavior Analysis (CPABA) Conference. This is the first year the conference is being held, their mission is to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy. The conference is tailored specifically for ABA practitione...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Dr. Bob Domingo. Dr. Domingo is an Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Long Island University – Post. Dr. Domingo has over 40 years of experience as a speech language pathologist. His career has always focused on working with and helping individuals with developmental disabilities. Dr. Domingo has recently begun incorporating improvisation...

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Dan Howard. Dan is the Volunteer Coordinator for the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum in Lenox Massachusetts. The museum was founded in 1984, and has been named one of the top 10 railroad museums in New England. It is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated the mission to preserve railroad history and artifacts. Recently, the museum has partnered with Gui...