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Matthew Eyler - Barley's Karate
Podcast July 2020
Matt Eyler is a NYS certified teacher in both general and special education and is one of the master instructors at Barley's Karate. Barley's Karate is a traditional martial arts school in Lagrangeville, NY which serves students of all ages and abilities, creating positive minds and strong bodies. Tune in to learn more about their special connection to the autism field!
Gary Moore - nonPareil
Podcast June 2020
Gary is the President/CEO of nonPareil institute located in Dallas Texas. nonPareil was founded 12 years ago, as a day program serving young adults on the autism spectrum, 18 years old+ Students are trained in hard skills (technology, building apps, video games) and soft skills (improving communication, interviewing skills, self-advocacy) and much more! Tune in to learn about nonPareil!
Patricia Wright & Brad Walker - NEXT for AUTISM
Podcast June 2020
Patricia Wright is the Senior Vice President of Program Development at NEXT for AUTISM, Brad Walker is the Vice President of Community Living Supports. NEXT was founded almost 20 years ago! They work to create and support exceptional educational, clinical, and vocational programs for individuals on the autism spectrum. Tune in to learn more about NEXT for AUTISM's past, and their future!
Juliana Fetherman - Making Authentic Friendships
Podcast June 2020
Juliana is the founder of MAF - Making Authentic Friendships, an app inspired by her brother, who is on the autism spectrum. MAF was created to help individuals with special needs, find friends based off their geological location, diagnosis, age and interests. Tune in to learn more about Juliana! www.makingauthenticfriendships.com/
Debbi Hudak - Why Doesn't Alicia Talk?
Podcast June 2020
Debbi Hudak is a local author in the Hudson Valley! She credits her daughter, Alicia, who has autism, with teaching her how to help others with this disability. She hopes her book, 'Why Doesn't Alicia Talk?' will help to educate children about autism. Tune in to learn more!
