Amalia is a Motivational Speaker, Author, Transition and Independent Living Coach, founder of Autism Independence Project, and mother to an independent autistic adult son. With Amalia’s forty years of firsthand experience, she specializes in transition and independence training for special needs parents. She teaches them how to find their inner courage and the art of “letting go” to help their children reach their full potential, gain maximum independence, and find…
When Shannon Penrod’s son was diagnosed with Autism at 2 ½, getting him help became her top priority. 10 years later he is a successful junior high student, and Shannon helps other families get resources they need as the host of Autism Live and through her work with ACT Today! Listen to the Episode below (00:22:34) Shannon’s Story: Shannon is a very proud autism parent with a son who…
Erik lives in the UK with his wife Sally and his 2 sons Tim who is 13 and Sammy who is 3 years old. In 2005, when Tim was diagnosed with autism, Sally and Erik started an incredible journey to help Tim reach his highest potential. Now, after a successful 10 year journey, they are sharing their journey to inspire other families in theirs Erik is also the founder of…
Harshi Sehmar is director of The Village Education Centre in Bangkok. His background is in Special Needs in secondary schools (high school). He has taught Special Needs students in large Comprehensive Schools in the UK and in International schools over the last 23 years. Prior to this, he worked as an Education Welfare Officer and has an additional Diploma in Youth and Community where he worked as a support worker…
Bluelaces is a non-profit theater company in New York City that creates interactive, multi-sensory theater for audiences on the Autism Spectrum and with other developmental differences. Alison Mahoney, Co-Artistic Director and director of their inaugural production in May 2016, and Anna Marr, Marketing Director, are 2 of 5 co-founders on Bluelaces’s Executive Board. Listen to the Episode below (00:24:27) Interview Links: Bluelaces Theater Company …