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Gilda Evans has spent over 20 years researching and seeking answers for how to get her son with special needs the things he requires for his education, health, and life in general. She became her son’s self-taught advocate and is the creator of the Autism Resource Podcast. Designed for the special needs community and those who support it, the podcast deals with a myriad of topics; from education, to government benefits to housing and almost everything in-between. One of the biggest problems this community faces as a group is not only a lack of certain resources, but also the lack of a singular place to go to discover how to access and use the resources that are out there. Her podcast offers one solution to that dilemma, by providing a one-stop knowledge base for autism and much more.
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Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Maja Watkins, founder of of Zip Zap Zop Enrichment, shares information about her unique program that helps build social skills through having fun with games and improvisation. Maja has worked nationally and internationally, bringing her creative set of therapeutic tools to people of all ages.
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell, neuroscientist, neuropsychiatrist, award-winning author and clinician, discusses various causes and presentations of autism as well as supports that can be easily offered in the home as well as clinical treatments and common misconceptions about the diagnosis.
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Claudia Wenger of Claudia Cares Consulting discusses the basics of SLS; what you need to know, ask for and be aware of when accessing this support service that is vital for so many individuals with special needs.
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Emily Iland, M.A., award-winning author and thought leader in the autism field, discusses diploma vs. certificate track and dual enrollment while in high school, as well as various educational choices available after graduation.
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Elaine Hall, Founder of The Miracle Project, shares her pioneering story about using inclusive theater and film to connect with individuals with autism. Elaine's students have performed on some of the world's most prestigious stages, including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and the White House, and appeared in television shows such as Atypical, The Good Doctor, Parenthood and Speechless. The Miracle Project is profiled in the Emmy winning HBO documentary, Autism, The Musical.
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Aaron Markovits, Program Director for the Taft College Transition to Independent Living Program, shares the details of how this program works. The TIL program incorporates teaching independent living skills with college campus living while simultaneously supporting the student in their academic pursuits.
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Jack Darakjian, CEO of the Modern Support Services organization and Commissioner on Los Angeles County's Commission on Disabilities, talks about various housing choices available to those with special needs as well as the support services that go along with living the most independent lifestyle possible.
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Dr. Ian Hale, author of the book, Aspergers, Autism and You, shares his thoughts on various co-morbidities that often accompany autism and his theories regarding classical vs. acquired autism.
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Nicole Mevs-Martin, MFT, discusses ways in which we can emotionally support those in our lives with special needs during difficult or challenging circumstances as well as various therapeutic techniques that can be used to assist during these times.
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Carissa Ruiz, certified personal trainer and health coach, shares her advice and wisdom on how to get fit, stay fit, give your body the nutrition it needs and live a healthy life - no matter what your age is and in spite of the physical challenges many within our community face.