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Dr. Siegel - Maine Behavioral Health
Podcast March 2019
Dr. Siegel is the Director of the Developmental Disorders Program of Maine Behavioral Health. He is currently leading a three year long a study on the unpredictability of behaviors in those with ASD. The goal of the study is to see whether a wearable device (like a fit-bit watch) can predict behavioral episodes before they occur. Tune in to learn more about this amazing study and how it can help caretakers, families, and individuals on the Autism spectrum.
Kerry Magro - Autism Advocate
Podcast March 2019
Kerry Magro is an award-winning professional speaker and best-selling author who's on the autism spectrum. In addition Kerry is CEO & President of KFM Making A Difference, a nonprofit organization that hosts inclusion events and has provided 60 scholarships for students with autism for college. In his spare time he hosts a Facebook Page called A Special Community that now has 165,000 Facebook followers where he does on-camera interviews highlighting people impacted by a diagnosis. His books Defining Autism From The Heart and Autism and Falling in Love have reached amazon best-seller lists. Kerry resides in Hoboken, New Jersey and you can learn more about him and his work at Kerrymagro.com
Joyce Benjamin - Autism FYI
Podcast March 2019
This weekend’s guest is Joyce Benjamin. Joyce is a mother of two sons on the autism spectrum, she co-founded AutismFYI with her husband. Autism FYI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting a safe environment, employment opportunities, and independence of those on the Autism Spectrum. Tune in to learn more about Joyce's recent endeavors including educating law enforcement, fire-fighters, and businesses on what ASD is & how to better interact with individuals on the spectrum. Visit www.autismfyi.org for more information.
Gary Bassett - Village of Rhinebeck Mayor
Podcast March 2019
This weekend’s guest is Gary Bassett. Gary Bassett is the mayor for the Village of Rhinebeck! Mayor Bassett also sits on the Village of Rhinebeck Autism Supportive Community (ASC) Committee. Tune in to hear him discuss ASC & the “Do One Thing” Initiative. The goal of the village is to promote understanding of and provide supports for inclusion and acceptance of people with autism.
No Bones About It - Alison Berkely & Oscar Segal
Podcast February 2019
This weekend’s guests are Alison Berkely and Oscar Segal. Alison is the co-founder of Invictus Enterprises which is focused on empowering & mobilizing the substantial number of individuals with autism who are aging out of the school system or have already graduated. Oscar is a Sales Manager for No Bones About It, an Invictus brand known for their 100% handmade dog biscuit treats! Tune in to learn more about Invictus Enterprises and what Oscar & Alison are up to! For more information visit www.invictusenterprises.org
