1 in 31: Autism Today

Debbi Hudak is a local author in the Hudson Valley! She credits her daughter, Alicia, who has autism, with teaching her how to help others with this disability. She hopes her book, 'Why Doesn't Alicia Talk?' will help to educate children about autism. Tune in to learn more!

Bruce is a Reservations Representative in Dallas-Fort Worth as well as the Program Director & founder of 'It's Cool to Fly' at American Airlines. Since its launch in 2014, ICTFA has served more than 5,000 participants and 1,500 families! This program is essentially a mock travel experience, helping children and their families know what to expect from their air travel experience and bringing greater inclusion, awareness and understanding to those on the autism spectrum. Tune in to learn more about Bruce & ICTFA!

Tempa is the co-founder of Special Kneads and Treats, Inc. a nonprofit specialty goods company located in Lawrenceville, GA. Their focus is on providing special needs adults within the surrounding community a place to learn a skill and develop a sense of accountability and pride. Tempa and her husband opened Special Kneads and Treats in 2013, and have been giving back to their community ever since. Tune in to learn more about Tempa, her family and their special bakery!

Gina & Mary are team members at Anderson Center for Autism.  Gina Williamson is the Health Services Coordinator and has many years of experience in the field.  Mary Waldron is the Children's Services Nurse Supervisor and has been with the agency for 10 years. Tune in to learn more and get some behind the scenes information about ACA's Clinical Department!

Michelle has been the Director of Community Outreach at the Seaver Autism Center since 2013! 

Dr. Buxbaum is the Director of the Seaver Autism Center. He is also a professor of psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His research focuses on using techniques of molecular genetics and neurobiology to identify genes that contribute to autism susceptibility. 

Tune in to hear from Tiffany, a longtime ACA team member! Tiffany joins us this week to discuss "Career Tracks", a new agency initiative. Career Tracks is designed to provide team members the opportunity for career advancement, and to achieve professional excellence in fields like special education, behavioral services, and management & leadership.

Brenda is the executive director and co-founder of Aspiritech, a world-class quality assurance testing company that empowers individuals on the autism spectrum to fulfill their potential through meaningful employment combined with social opportunity. Aspiritech is based out of Chicago, Illinois and was founded in 2008. Tune in to learn more about Brenda and her inspiration for starting her own non for profit to help those with ASD.

Tawd is the creator of Tink Tank Animate. He has 25+ years of experience working in the animation field, as a writer, director, producer and animator. In 2018, he founded Tink Tank which exists to assist and develop Individuals of the Neuro-Diverse Community  in the Arts of Storytelling. Tune in to learn more about Tawd and his work connecting autism & animation!

Jay is a reformed business author who was inspired by his daughter Bria to write and publish creative children's picture books! Without ever mentioning any particular challenge or disability by name, his stories help impress upon the reader the importance of showing kindness to those who are different. Tune in to learn more about Jay, and his next publication or visit www.jaymiletsky.com!