1 in 31: Autism Today

Haley is an attorney, artist, published author, autism advocate and public speaker!  She is the first "openly autistic person" to be admitted to the Florida Bar Association. Haley was diagnosed with autism at age three and has since defied the expectations set forth within her initial diagnosis. To learn more about Haley, visit her page at haleymoss.net and tune in!

Joan Chaisson is a retired teacher, autism consultant and the founder of AIM (Autism Involves Me). AIM was founded in 2013 in Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland Canada, where Joan resides.  AIM works with local businesses to train their staff to become autism aware and autism friendly. Tune in to learn more about how AIM has grown, and how Port Aux Basques has earned the title of "most autism-friendly town" in all of Canada!

Jason is the founder of Siblings of Autism, a non-profit organization. Siblings of Autism works with the Autism Society of America to provide individuals with siblings on the autism spectrum different services: scholarships, outreach & respite. Tune in to learn more about Jason and his reason for starting this amazing organization.

Maxine is an author from Washington Heights, NY. Her latest novel "Queen for a Day" focuses on her experiences as the parent of a child on the autism spectrum. What began as truth-telling memoir, ended up as "a novel in stories". Tune into learn more about Maxine!

Joseph is the Academic Director of the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support at St. Josephs College in Philadelphia, PA. 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. Tune in to learn about how this center is helping young adults on the spectrum & their families navigate college life.  

Mary is an associate professor in Health Systems Research at Dublin City University in Dublin, Ireland. The University is the first designated Autism friendly university in Ireland, and possibly the world! Tune in to learn more about the steps DCU took to become an Autism friendly college, plus what services & programs they provide for students with ASD today. 

Temple is a world renowned author and advocate for individuals on the Autism spectrum. She is also currently a professor of animal science at Colorado State University. This interview highlights important topics close to Dr. Grandin’s heart – work placement/opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum as well as teaching younger folks on the spectrum important job skills training.

Valerie is the Director of Sales for the Abilities Expo. The Abilities Expo has been the go-to source for the Community of people with disabilities, their families, seniors, veterans and healthcare professionals for over 40 years. Tune in to learn more about Abilities and what types of demos, services, activities, etc. will be available at our local expo, happening May 3rd through May 5th at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center. For more information visit https://www.abilities.com/newyork/

Allison is one of the directors of the Autism Directory Service - an organization that provides many different grants for families and individuals living in the Hudson Valley. She is also the chair person for this year’s local Autism Awareness Community Walk! Tune in to learn more about ADS and what they do for our community. For more information visit: www.adshelps.org

Abby is the sibling of an Anderson student and a huge advocate for those with ASD. For three years now she has been helping to raise funds for Anderson Center for Autism while also raising awareness for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Tune in to learn more about Abby's fundraising and awareness efforts and how they've grown over the years!