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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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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.
Saturday Jun 15, 2019
Saturday Jun 15, 2019
Tina Castro and Heidi Perez of the FACT organization describe how to navigate the maze of secondary education which can be confusing and challenging for anyone. They provide insight on services available to the special needs community on 2 and 4 year college campuses and how to access those services. Although they are based in Los Angeles, CA, their advice is applicable across the country.
Thursday May 30, 2019
Thursday May 30, 2019
Dr. Ian Hale, author of the book, "Asperger's, Autism and You", discusses the challenges and importance of getting a proper diagnosis and how these conditions may present differently depending on the gender of the person with special needs. Dr. Hale is on the spectrum himself. You may check out his book here: https://tinyurl.com/y5k9k8zp
Thursday May 16, 2019
Thursday May 16, 2019
David Terk of Serenitas Special Needs Planning discusses the importance of creating a comprehensive plan for your loved one with special needs, including details on the financial, social and day to day aspects. He specifically talks about something called a Letter of Intent, a document that should be a part of everyone's life planning arsenal.
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Gail Carrier, co-founder of the Ourtism organization, talks about some of the difficulties in getting the right diagnosis for those on the spectrum as well as the challenges faced in the higher education and employment areas. Ourtism addresses these challenges with various services and programs that are available on a nationwide basis.
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Claudia Wenger of Claudia Cares Consulting discusses the details in creating and the importance of having a solid transition plan in place for your child with special needs well before they leave high school and enter the realm of adulthood.
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Dr. Harry Stark, private practitioner and professor of psychology at California State University in Northridge, CA, discusses some of the aspects of handling behavioral issues that occur in various circumstances and settings, both for those with special needs as well as others who may not understand the challenges faced by people with special needs and their caretakers.