1 in 31: Autism Today

Join us today to hear from Jenny & Loz! Jenny McLaughlan is the founder of Chewigem™ which she started in 2010. The business is UK based, they sell chewable jewelry designed to meet the needs of children and adults who need to chew! Their mission is to build the Worlds Number 1 Community For Sensory Seekers. Learn more about these awesome products at chewigem.com and, at sensooli.com to purchase.

We are joined by team members from the New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn, NY. Jason Weiss has worked at the museum since 2015, he is an education associate now working the floor, meeting museum guests and more! Sarah Thompson is the Special Education and Access Manager, Jennifer Kalter is the Assistant Deputy Director for education and public programs. The museum has many NEW virtual offerings including: online events, adult & school programs, and parties. You can learn more about these changes and when to visit in person by tuning in or visiting: www.nytransitmuseum.org/

This weekend's guests are Kerrie Hall & Julia Garvey, founders of Minute Masters. Kerrie & Julia each have years of experience working with children of varying ages that have a wide range of behavioral, cognitive, and physical abilities. Minute Masters is a series of educational movement videos designed to captivate and motivate learners to master new skills - all in under a minute! These videos are strategically designed to retain attention and support skill development for learners of all levels of abilities. Tune in to learn more about this duo or visit www.minutemasters.org for more information. 

This weekend's 1 in 54 Radio Show guests are ACA team members Joshwin Hidalgo and Tiffany Skerritt. Tiffany works in the Staff Development department at Anderson, Josh is a Behavioral Specialist within Anderson's Adult Program. They join us this weekend to discuss Anderson's Career Tracks program. Career Tracks is an initiative ACA started to aid team members in achieving professional growth.

This weekend's 1 in 54 guest is Amanda Harrinauth. Amanda is a poet, author, and life coach! She works with clients and families to support growth, confidence, self love and disability empowerment. Amanda herself was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age 26, which led to her writing poetry. She is also a part of the Global Ambassador program for Special Olympics. Tune in to learn more about Amanda, and visit her website at: www.poetmandy.com

Seth Sirota is the co-owner of STAYWARE, Inc., based in St. James, New York. Seth has developed the world's first reversible sloping plate, inspired by his son, Matthew who is on the autism spectrum. The STAYnEAT plate won't tip or flip, and barriers within the plate help to keep food groups separated! STAYnEAT plate allows people of all ages and abilities to eat independently. Seth's vision is to see the STAYnEAT Plate in every home, restaurant, day care, hospital, rehab, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities etc. Tune in to learn more or visit: https://stayneatplate.com/ 

This weekend's guest is Lisa Audi, Board President & founder of Bring on the Spectrum. Bring on the Spectrum will be a community space and sensory gym, located in New York's Capital Region, for individuals of all ages and abilities. They will host social, recreational and lifestyle activities of all kinds for the neurodiverse. Integrated activities include art, Improv, video creation, yoga, drama/theatre, music, e-sports, fitness and more. In short, social, recreational and lifestyle to build friendships and/or just have fun! Stay tuned for the upcoming grand opening: www.facebook.com/BringOnTheSpectrum

This weekend's guests are Doris, Georgie & Savannah Palafox. They are a "three generation business", and are the founders of Exceptional Heroes.  Exceptional Heroes brings calm to people from the whole range of emotional and mental diversity. It employs a science-driven confluence of four senses to foster a clearer, happier mind via a soft, plush, comforting therapeutic companion. They are designed in collaboration with mental healthcare professionals and inspired by wellness techniques for complete inclusion! Learn more at: https://exceptionalheroes.com/

This weekend's guest is Eliza Factor! Eliza joins us today to discuss the Lonely Worm Farm. The Lonely Worm Farm is a fledgling community center, set on 29 acres in upper Dutchess County, New York, where people of diverse bodies, minds, and backgrounds will learn about and practice horticulture, wild food identification and cooking, herbal healing, and a wide array of arts from weaving to tai chi. Eliza was inspired to create such a unique place as her son Felix has cerebral palsy and is on the autism spectrum. Tune in to learn more about Lonely Worm Farm and their future plans! https://www.lonelywormfarm.com/ 

This weekend's guest is Devon Leaver. Devon is a New York City based film maker and vocalist, whose credits include HBO, Activision Blizzard Entertainment Inc, and the Sundance Film Festival. Devon joins us today to discuss an experimental film she  wrote and directed - Galoot. Galoot explores the feeling of what it means to grow up on the autism spectrum and is informed by Devon’s childhood writing and drawings. Devon was diagnosed with autism as age four, the title character "Galoot" helps represent what it was like to grow up with autism. Tune in to learn more and visit: https://www.devonleaver.com/