Online Resources
Dr. Patrick Bordnick - Tulane University
Podcast April 2018
Patrick Bordnick the Dean of the School of Social Work at Tulane University joins us for this weekends episode. Dr. Bordnick discusses his work in the autism field, he hopes to empower those with ASD by helping them gain skills using virtual reality equipment he’s developed.
Katherine Stavropoulos - University at California Riverside
Podcast April 2018
This weekend’s guest is Katherine Stavropolous, an Assistant professor in the graduate program for Special Education at University at California Riverside and the Assistant Director of the Search Center program. The Search Center is a free center where children and adults can receive a medical diagnosis of ASD. The Search Center also helps families access services, advocate for themselves, find school services, etc. They employ 7 PhD level graduate students and serve about 200 families every year. Tune in now! And for more information visit searchcenter.ucr.edu
Ernie Merlan - Exceptional Minds Studio
Podcast March 2018
Learn more about The Exceptional Minds Studio, the first American computer animation studio and non-profit digital arts school for young adults on the autism spectrum. Executive Director, Ernie Merlan discusses how the studio operates, what the admissions process is like and the latest movies they have worked on.
Rick Stockfield - 3 Up 3 Down Poker Tournament 2018
Podcast March 2018
Tune in to learn more about Rick Stockfield, the founder of the 3 Up 3 Down Organization. On this show, he discusses his goals to help those with development disabilities, which includes an awesome charity poker fundraiser happening Saturday March 17th in Brewster NY!
Parent Advocacy
Podcast February 2018
Tune in to learn more about three Anderson parents and their recent visit to Albany to help advocate for better pay for all NYS Direct Care workers!