David Terk of Serenitas Special Needs Planning discusses the importance of creating a comprehensive plan for your loved one with special needs, including details on the financial, social and day to day aspects. He specifically talks about something called a Letter of Intent, a document that should be a part of everyone's life planning arsenal.

Gail Carrier, co-founder of the Ourtism organization, talks about some of the difficulties in getting the right diagnosis for those on the spectrum as well as the challenges faced in the higher education and employment areas. Ourtism addresses these challenges with various services and programs that are available on a nationwide basis.

Claudia Wenger of Claudia Cares Consulting discusses the details in creating and the importance of having a solid transition plan in place for your child with special needs well before they leave high school and enter the realm of adulthood.

Dr. Harry Stark, private practitioner and professor of psychology at California State University in Northridge, CA, discusses some of the aspects of handling behavioral issues that occur in various circumstances and settings, both for those with special needs as well as others who may not understand the challenges faced by people with special needs and their caretakers.

Chance Raspberry, lead animator on The Simpsons and creator of Little Billy (the world’s first and only animated series about life with a neurodiversity), talks about growing up "different", going to school, finding employment and following your passion and your dreams.

Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, Founder and Director of the UCLA PEERS Clinic, shares her advice and insight about the social skills involved in making and keeping friends and building strong relationships.

Danny Raede, founder and CEO of Asperger Experts, intimately and expertly discusses what it's like to live with Aspergers/Autism and the most effective ways to support, communicate with and understand someone who is on the spectrum.

Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, Founder and Director of the UCLA PEERS clinic, shares her advice and insight on how to handle various types of bullying both in and out of the classroom.

Michelle Wolf, founder of the JLA Special Needs Trust, discusses CalABLE accounts and the benefits of this important resource for the special needs community.