1 in 31: Autism Today

Andrew is the Founder of Planning Across the Spectrum and specializes in helping any self-advocating client or families with autism and intellectual disabilities. He is a passionate advocate for autism awareness in his community and for his work as a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP™). Tune in to learn more about Planning Across the Spectrum, financial & estate planning and much more!

Want to learn more about our new partnership with SUNY Empire? Tune in! Anderson's CEO and COO discuss how this collaboration began and how it will help the autism community in our area!

Noor Syed, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA/LBS is an Assistant Professor of Applied Behavior Analysis, Clinical Coordinator, and founding Director of the Center for Autism Inclusivity (Research, Education, and Services) with SUNY Empire State College. She is also the Research Coordinator for the Global Autism Project and an Adjunct PhD Advisor in ABA with Endicott College. Tune in to learn more about Noor & SUNY Empire's new partnership with ACA!

Assemblymember Barrett has a long history with ACA and also advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities on the legislative and advisory levels. Tune in to learn more about Didi and her connection to ACA!

Gina Feliciano, Ph.D., BCBA-D, SAS, LBA has  joined ACA as our new Senior Program Director! Gina has many years of experience working in the field of autism and IDD, especially in the areas of education, behavior analysis, and verbal behavior. Tune in to learn more about Anderson Center for Autism's newest team member!

Yes She Can Inc., a non-profit founded in 2013, is dedicated to helping young women with autism and related disabilities develop transferable job skills and workplace social skills. Marjorie is the organizations Founder & CEO! She is a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, which was her inspiration to begin YSC! Tune in to learn more.  yesshecaninc.org 

Gina Riley, Ph.D. is an educational psychologist and Clinical Professor of Adolescent Special Education at Hunter College. Dr. Riley has over fifteen years experience working with teens with learning disabilities and emotional and behavioral disorders. Dr. Riley is also a Faculty Associate for Supported Decision-Making New York, an alternative program to guardianship for individuals with developmental disabilities. Tune in to learn more or visit: sdmny.org

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. 

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!

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/