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This guest Q&A is from Erin Clemens who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 15. Erin is now an author, public speaker, and autism advocate. Her hope is that people can learn from what she has been through, and apply it to what may help someone they know on the spectrum. The views expressed […]
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Kennedy is an autism advocate with a lot of heart. Today she is Miss Nebraska Nationwide 2015 and does a great deal to help others in the community. We talked to Kennedy recently about her platform and all of her amazing work she’s been doing… Kerry: Hi Kennedy! When did you first realize competing in
Inspired by Temple Grandin; This Pageant Superstar Hopes to Spread Autism Awareness! Read More »
We recently talked with Anita Lesko, an awe-inspiring autism advocate in our community about what she currently has coming up. Her story is phenomenal and you’ll be excited to hear about an event she will be participating in this Fall… Kerry: Hi Anita! So you have a pretty amazing event happening in September! Can you tell
This Love & Autism Conference Will Feature an Autistic Wedding! Read More »
Jodi DiPiazza is a bright and up and coming star in our community! Jodi who was diagnosed with autism at 2 is a musician whose main studies are in voice, piano and composition. She also studies music theory, guitar, clarinet and ukulele. Jodi is also an autism advocate and motivational speaker. You can learn more about
This Musician with Autism Who Sang with Katy Perry is an Inspiration! Read More »
Hey everyone, A new book I contributed to called College for Students with Disabilities: We Do Belong is out TODAY, August 21, 2015 and I’d LOVE your help with the promotion! This book is very special to me because when I was growing up many experts told my parents they didn’t believe college would be possible
New Book on Succeeding in College with a Disability Now Available! Read More »
It can be a very tiring process to think that there’s hope for you when you hear from so many experts that you can’t do things in your life. My turning point for me, was my sophomore year of High School when our advisors began discussing with us the possibility of going to college. I
I have autism and got accepted into every college I applied to Read More »
We recently had the chance to talk to Aaron Feinstein; the Executive Director and Founder of Actionplay, which provides inclusive arts, education, and cultural opportunities for people on the autism spectrum and related conditions, and strives to create a more inclusive world. Aaron is also the Director of Big Daddy Autism a documentary film about
This Incredible Film Director Talks About his Involvement in the Autism Community Read More »
This guest Q&A post is with my dear friend Dani Bowman, a young adult with autism who founded her company, Powerlight-Studios at age 11. Now 20, she has worked professionally in the animation industry since 14, premiering 5 award wining animated short films at San-Diego Comic-Con each year for the past 4 years, that include
Inspiring Adult with Autism Hopes to be the Temple Grandin of Her Generation Read More »
This Q&A guest post is with Linda Velwest who is an occupational therapist who has worked with both children and adults for almost 30 years. She firmly believes that learning should be accomplished in an environment of joy and acceptance; that people should be respected and listened to no matter what their abilities are. She
Dear Classmate, I know you may have not believed me the day I told you I was on the autism spectrum. You said it was the first time you ever met someone who had the disorder. We were both in middle school. It was during a time when I was first telling a few of
To The Classmate Who Told Me I Couldn’t Have Autism Because I Could Talk Read More »
