Dr. Pamela Wolfberg is a professor at the the San Francisco State University in Autism Spectrum Studies. She has done amazing work for social inclusion for kids on the Autism spectrum with Integrated Play Groups. Listen to the Episode below (00:22:52) Pamela’s Story: Pamela got the idea to start the Integrated Play Groups model in her sleep. Pamela and her research partners took the Integrated Play Groups into many…
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Jean Nicol is a retired Special Education Teacher, living in Nova Scotia, who loves spending her time being an advocate for those with autism. In 2007 she was in a very fortunate position to respond to a friend’s cry for help with her autistic son who had eating challenges. With a Degree in Nutrition, 32 years teaching, 2 years as a school board Autism Consultant and 3 years as an…
Jeanette Purkis is the Autistic author of ‘Finding a Different Kind of Normal: Misadventures with Asperger Syndrome’ – an autobiography, and ‘The Wonderful World of Work: A Workbook for Asperteens.’ Jeanette works full-time in Government administration. She gives talks about living well with Autism in a variety of forums, including TEDx. Listen to the Episode below (00:19:04) Jeanette’s Story: Jeanette had a difficult start in life. After making every…
Rhonda is an Autism mom, speaker, author, coach and autism advocate. She is the award winning author of The Journey Home From Autism. Listen to the Episode below (00:21:24) Rhonda’s Story: Rhonda never knew anyone with Autism when she was growing up. When her son, Tanner, was diagnosed with Autism, she took him to see 18 doctors and she never gave up. Listen to this episode of The Autism…
Known to audiences everywhere from her regular appearances on Dr. Phil, Anderson Cooper, Dr. Drew and other national media, Areva is the go to, on-camera expert and commentator on legal, political, women’s and celebrity issues. Areva is an accomplished and multi-award winning Harvard-trained attorney, author and advocate. She is also the founder and President of Special Needs Network, a Los Angeles based non-profit created specifically to raise awareness of issues…