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These Incredible Autism Moms Started A Nonprofit Organization To Help Our Community

This guest Q&A is with Good Friend Inc.’s very own Chelsea Budde and Denise Schamens.  Good Friend, Inc., based in Waukesha, Wis., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007 to create autism awareness, teach acceptance of differences, and foster empathy for students with autism spectrum disorder among their typically-developing peers. GFI’s original short films […]

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This Incredible Educator Is Helping Students With Autism Transition To Adulthood

This guest Q&A is with Jamie Marshall. For over 20 years, Jamie has worked with adults and children on the spectrum. He has served this population in schools, both public and private nonprofit, and in supported living residences and day programs. He holds degrees in Psychology, Intensive Special Needs and has recently obtained a Certificate

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Inspiring Young Man With Autism Volunteers To Help Others With Special Needs

This guest Q&A is with Klervo an 18-year-old man and a student at ECLC in Chatham, NJ. Klervo is on the autism spectrum and is making a huge difference in our community. Hi Klervo! What made you want to get involved with helping assist autistic and handicapped students? Mr. Magro, I like helping others and

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This Amazing Dad Helped Start An Organization To Provide Support For Our Autism Community

This guest Q&A is with The Kids & Dreams Foundation founder Aaron Bly. Aaron is the proud father of five incredible children including his middle son, Trae, who has autism. The foundation was created to help provide support to children & their parents that are experiencing autism & bullying. The goal is to provide resources &

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This Organization Is Promoting And Protecting The Human Rights Of Individuals With Disabilities

This guest Q&A is with Sharon Levine who serves as the Director of Governmental Affairs & Communications at The Arc of New Jersey. In this capacity, Sharon tracks, monitors and responds to state and federal legislation, regulations, budgets and policies and coordinates grassroots advocacy with Self-Advocates and families across the state. Hi Sharon. How did you

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This Wonderful Mom Is Helping Us Understand The Entire Spectrum Of Autism

This guest Q&A is with Kate Swenson who is the mother to two amazing little boys. Her son Cooper is on the severe end of the spectrum. She shares a glimpse into her secret world through videos at Finding Cooper’s Voice. Hi Kate! How did the idea of filming your story first come about? I started

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Seven-Year-Old Boy Writes Children’s Book On Being An Autism Sibling

This guest Q&A is with Brennan Farmer a seven-year-old boy whose brother, Evan, is on the autism spectrum. They are best friends. Brennan and his mother, Mandy, just published their first book, “What About Me?” The book goes through Brennan’s emotion and experiences as an autism sibling. You can purchase Brennan and Mandy’s book here,

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Els For Autism Foundation Gives Back To Our Autism Community In More Ways Than One

This guest Q&A is with Dr. Marlene Sotelo who is the Director of Programs and Operations for the Els for Autism Foundation. She has been working with people with autism and other developmental disabilities for over 20 years as a music therapist, special education teacher, and behavior analyst. Marlene is also a professional singer and

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This Amazing Dad Is Inspiring Our Autism Community Through His Advocacy

This guest Q&A is with Anthony Ardolino, the proud father of Anthony Luca, a handsome 9-year-old on the autism spectrum. Despite being nonverbal, Anthony continues to communicate by using his iPad as a speaking device. Anthony said that one of his favorite sayings is, ‘I thought I was going to have to teach my son about

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This Organization Is Making A Significant Impact On Autism & Wandering Prevention

This guest Q&A is with Wendy Fournier who is the founding board member and president of the National Autism Association. Her youngest daughter Aly, was diagnosed with autism in 2002. Hi Wendy! Can you tell us a little bit about how the National Autism Association first came about? Hi Kerry! NAA was founded in 2003

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