Life With The Spectrum
New Policies and Legislation!
The Director of Public Policy, Lydia X. Z. Brown, at the National Disability Institute in D.C. walks us through some new legislation, gives great insight of things to come, and answers some questions that parents have put out there on socials. Lydia is also the Founder and Executive Director of The Autism People of Color Fund, an organization aimed at helping fund underserved marginalized disabled people of color. You will stay to the end for this one for sure!
Advocacy 2.0!
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Brilly Semenova, a self advocate and graduate of Penn State. We touched on many great topics from when parents should let their kids know their neurodivergent to outdated autism symbols and language. She also shares how she helps families coast to coast with educational rights, transitional services and adult transitional living opportunities. Brilly really is a FORCE!
The Autism Caring Center!
We sit down with Kelly Cain, Founder and Executive Director with Autism Caring Center. Advocacy for parents, social opportunities, training for businesses and overall resources like their conferences, and street festivals every year make them a standout in the Pittsburgh market. The next conference is a little closer to home so pop inside and find out all about The Autism Caring Center.
Splish Splash!
It may be the unofficial end to summer but Craig Sears, Founder of the Greater Atlanta Water Safety Alliance, goes over the latest statistics of kids, kids with special needs drowning and the importance of swimming safe. This non profit organization works with swims schools all over Atlanta to ensure kids and adults who need swim lessons can get them by offering up scholarships with free lessons. Get ready to jump in the water!
ECHO ECHO ECHO Autism!
Individuals with autism rely on the communities around them for support and understanding. Dr. Kristin Sohl, Executive Director with ECHO Autism, explains how Echo connects specialist teams with local care teams to benefit and empower autistic people and their advocates. ECHO Autism is in 6 continents and 30 + countries creating access to high-quality specialty care in local and rural communities.
Many have heard her speak, watched videos, and have read her books. We launch into 2023 with Temple Grandin. We find out how she feels about ABA therapy, talk about the different types of minds featured in her latest book and ask the fun questions too. With a full calendar of speaking engagements coming up this year, I am honored that she takes time to speak with us today!
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