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Linda Mastroianni is founder of SpeakingAutism.ca and contributing blogger for Huffington Post Canada. She is a certified life coach providing consulting services on issues such as special education, life skills, transition into the workplace, aging out of the school system, employment options and much more. She also has a son that is autistic. She is an active advocate for the education of special needs children that includes a well-developed IEP…

About Catherine Pascuas

Catherine is the founder of Edx Autism.

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Jenny Anderson is the Co-Founder & CEO of Celebrate Autism, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative entrepreneurial education to young adults with developmental disabilities. She is a graduate of the University of Puget Sound, an autism sibling, and an advocate for education and equal opportunity for those with disabilities. Listen to the Episode below (00:15:42)   Jenny’s Story: Jenny’s 29 year old autistic brother inspired her to start Celebrate…

About Catherine Pascuas

Catherine is the founder of Edx Autism.

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Frustrated with a lack of understanding of her sons autism at school and in public and them wrongly being labelled as being ‘naughty’, Mum of two, Deborah Brownson wrote a book called, ‘He’s Not Naughty! A Children’s Guide to Autism.’ Originally written to help the world understand her sons better, it now helps children all over the world. Listen to the Episode below (00:19:28)   Deborah’s Story: How can you…

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Heather MacKenzie is a Speech Language Pathologist who has spent her career developing and implementing approaches for enhancing learning in children with special needs. Her focus is on translating current research into sound clinical practice. She has a special interest in children with autism and how to optimize their development. Listen to the Episode below (00:22:49)   Heather’s Story: Dr. Heather MacKenzie is a Canadian Speech Language Pathologist. She has…

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Olley Edwards is a British campaigner for Autistic girls and women. She’s a published author, public speaker and a Film director. Her latest Autism documentary is in the Cannes short film corner this month. She has 2 Autistic daughters ages 13 and 7. Olley is also Aspergers herself and works to end stigma and raise acceptance for the future of Autistic girls. Listen to the Episode below (00:19:04)   Olley’s…

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