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Rita Nasrallah - Blissful Seeds
Podcast March 2022
Rita is the founder of Blissful Seeds, a San Diego CA non-profit. All of their soap and bath products are made with natural and organic ingredients! Rita is also the mother of a child with autism. Her goal was to create an inclusive environment where young adults on the spectrum can have meaningful jobs and a sense of community! The mission of Blissful Seeds is: empowerment, support, and hope for individuals living with autism spectrum disorder – handmade and delivered to your doorstep. Tune in to learn more and be sure to check out the lovely Blissful Seeds items and the Be Bliss Box for sale at www.blissfulseeds.org
Tracy-Ann & Jamiyl Samuels - T.A.S.K
Podcast March 2022
This weekend's 1 in 44 guests are Tracy-Ann and Jamiyl Samuels. Tracy-Ann & Jamiyl are authors, spreading awareness for individuals with autism through their children's books. As the parents of a child on the autism spectrum, they have advocated on behalf of this community with respect to access to education and services, anti-bullying, interfamily communications and social dynamics. The Amazingly Sensational Kids (T.A.S.K.) book series, The Amazingly Awesome Amani and Sensationally Super Sandy, are inspired by their son Trey's courageous journey as a child with autism. Tune in to learn more about T.A.S.K , or visit their site: https://www.theamazinglysensationalkids.com/Â
Leave It to Geege
Podcast March 2022
Geege's family is the main focus of the new Lifetime family docuseries "Leave It to Geege". She is a single mother of a child with autism - her son Pootie. Geege is a huge advocate for autism acceptance, she hopes to educate and help others navigate their way through the ups and downs of raising a child with autism. Tune in to learn more, or catch season one of Leave It to Geege on www.mylifetime.com!
Joseph McCleery & Mary Ann Newell - Kinney Center for Autism Education & Support
Podcast February 2022
This weekend's guests are Joseph McCleery & Mary Ann Newell of the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support at Saint Joseph's University. Joe is the the Executive Director of Academic Programs, Mary is the Assistant Director of College Support. The Kinney Center has a two-fold mission: to educate and train the autism professionals of tomorrow, while supporting and serving the individuals and families affected by autism today. The center is now offering a new Neurodiversity at Work Minor, tune in to learn more! https://www.sju.edu/kinney/
Joseph Dougherty - WUSTL Genetics Lab
Podcast February 2022
This weekend’s guest is Joseph Dougherty. Joe runs the Genetics Lab at Washington University in St. Louis in Missouri. His research focuses on trying to understand the genetic and cellular underpinnings of both normal behavior and psychiatric disorders, primarily autism. One of Joe's current projects is studying the MYT1L gene. Tune in to learn more! Visit genetics.wustl.edu/jdlab to learn more about Joe's lab and their research!
