Leigh Curry, Executive Director of the South Side Support Group sits down to talk about the support individuals and their families can receive on the South side of Atlanta. From camps, to game nights, to social networking opportunities for dads, the South Side Support group has it all! Make sure to be on the look out for "Snaz" in a town near you! For just the audio portion of this episode head to where ever you get your podcasts and look for Life With the Spectrum!
We have long heard how progressive California is with regards to autism. Today, we get to find out how as we sit down with Shahriar Afshar, the Executive Director at Autism Society San Diego. They are making bold moves with the advancement of housing, businesses, and also supporting autism startups. After watching you will want to step up and implement some movements where you live!
We travel up the road to Charlotte, North Carolina to put a spot light on Autism Strong! Stephanie Melish Neuman, Executive Director, of the organization shares with us their passion projects, the various financial assistance programs for families, and Landon's HOPE! If you already live there, you know. If you ever travel through Charlotte, your family has somewhere great to stop for some respite.
Between the Autism Reality Experience and the virtual dementia tour, the Second Wind Dreams organization aims to educate everyone and give them a snap shot of a day in the life so to speak. Pk Beville, the founder of Second Wind Dreams and Michelle Minor the CEO, explain the origins, the simulations, and the real need why everyone benefits by taking them.
It's always nice to sit down and chat with Temple. You'll hear her thoughts on PDA, ABA, what types of jobs work for what types of minds, and more. We will post the entire interview in the coming weeks, but until then check out some highlights here.
Being able to find someone within 12 minutes could prevent injury and death. Parents who have elopers and families who have members with dementia will want to watch this episode all about Project Lifesaver! Keith Tatum, EMS Operations Lieutenant with Project Lifesaver, shares how you can get signed up and more. If your city/county doesn't have Project Lifesaver, it's time to get it!
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