SHAHRIAR AFSHAR

Autism Spa Podcasts

Health EN ↓ 13 episodes

Welcome to the Autism Spa Podcast & Rejuvenation Project. Autism Spa is an engagement, learning & rejuvenation platform that Supports Parents of Autism where you can: ENGAGE: Connect with parents, experts & change agents LEARN : Learn from experts, startups, healthcare pros RENEW : Take a moment to relax, reflect & rejuvenate My life’s passion has always been bridge building, empowerment, public engagement, elevating the disenfranchised, embracing innovation and advancing social entrepreneurship. As an Autism Dadvocate and Executive Director of the Autism Society San Diego , I am devoted t...

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SHAHRIAR AFSHAR

Episodes

Interview with Alex Elias - Founder 16.05.2025 24:54

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Interview with Desiree Galloway - Lead consultant of Neuroinclusive Housing Solutions 01.03.2025 28:28

Shahriar speak with Desiree Kameka Galloway, the lead consultant of Neuro-Inclusive Housing Solutions. In this episode they speak about the challenges and solutions for autism housing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Kate Swenson - Author and Public Speaker 05.02.2025 21:00

Shahriar speaks with Kate Swenson, public speaker and founder of Finding Coopers Voice. Kate talks about her journey as a parent of an autistic child and her transition into becoming author and an icon in the autism community. All done in preparation of her appearance as the keynote speaker at the Autism Society San Diego 2025 Social and Mental Health Conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Interview with Ruth and Miranda Millican - Wander Psychotherapists 31.01.2025 19:09

Shahriar speaks with Ruth and Miranda Millican of Wander Psychotherapy to discuss their work with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Wendy Smith - Life Planning Specialist 10.01.2025 22:17

Shahriar speaks with Wendy Smith, Life Planning and HCBS Specialist at Home of Guiding Hands, about Life Planning for your loved on the spectrum and get a sneak peak at her content for the 2025 Autism Society San Diego breakout session “Autism Parents Can Never Die.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Amanda Lukof - Cofounder and CEO of Eleplan 31.12.2024 22:25

Shahriar speaks with Amanda Lukof, cofounder and CEO of Eleplan, about autism and digital care planning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Dr. Charmi Patel Rao - Psychiatrist 19.12.2024 23:59

Shahriar speaks with Dr. Charmi Patel Rao, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, about her experience working with the Autism community and how she learned to best support this community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Jill Escher - Autism Research Philanthropis 13.12.2024 21:44

Shahriar speaks with Jill Escher, Autism Research Philanthropist and one of the speakers at the Autism Society San Diego's Social and Mental Health Conference 2025. They will cover aging and the challenges presented for parents of individuals with high support needs on the spectrum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Dustin Tracy - Wealth Advisor, Part 2 09.12.2024 27:45

Shahriar Afshar, executive director of Autism Society San Diego, interviews Board Treasurer, Dustin Tracy, Vice President of Wealth Management at UBS, about planned giving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Dustin Tracy - Wealth Advisor, Part 1 09.12.2024 24:58

Shahriar Afshar, executive director of Autism Society San Diego, interviews Board Treasurer, Dustin Tracy, Vice President of Wealth Management at UBS, about planned giving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Kasey Howell - Founder of SuperStar Consulting, Part 2 05.12.2024 22:49

Shahriar speaks, once again, with Kasey Superstar to go over the step by step process for going through self determination. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Kasey Howell - Founder of SuperStar Consulting, Part 1 26.11.2024 20:59

Listen to this podcast with Kasey Howell, founder of SuperStar Consulting in this podcast discussing the Autism and Self Determination Program through the San Diego Regional Center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Julia DeNey - Founder at Sense-ational You 09.10.2024 9:11

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