Beyond the Spectrum.. every age, every need

January 6, 2021 | Episode  20  

Shawn & Brian talk New Years and the importance of setting goals. 

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December 23, 2020 | Episode  18  

In this episode Shawn & Brian chat with Life Coach Susanna Peace Lovell and Brian's daughter Jo Quinones. They discuss holiday traditions and the challenges and blessings of the seasons. 

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December 16, 2020 | Episode  17  

In this episode Shawn & Brian talk about vulnerability.  

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December 9. 2020 | Episode 16  

In this episode Shawn & Brian have a chat with The Neurodiverse Nerd herself Dr. Tasnuva Sarwar Tunna.  

Dr. Tasnuva Sarwar Tunna is a pharmacist, educator, and research scientist with several high impact publications.  She earned a PhD in Pharmaceutical Science with a major in Natural Medicine. She is a mother of two boys and a girl. The second boy, Muhammad has been diagnosed stage 3 nonverbal autism with developmental delays at age 2 in Bangladesh, where they are from. They immigrated to Canada and have resided in Ottawa since 2019. Dr. Tunna's journey through improving her son's conditions and his road to recovery lead her to researching causes and finding solutions through proper nutrition, lifestyle changes and mindset shifts. Now she helps to guide parents who are looking to improve their well-being and future health, and possible recovery of their Autism child. She also founded The Neurodiverse Nerd and works as an Autism Health and Well-Being Coach. 

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December 2, 2020 | Episode  15  

This week's show will be a preview of the special event happening the evening of the same day. Shawn & Brian will talk about the importance of dreaming again despite challenges and adversity. The will not to settle and reminding ourselves that we are enough. The need for financial education & daring to break free and be self-reliant and self-sufficient. 

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November 25, 2020 | Episode  14  

In this episode Shawn & Brian sit down with their friend and limited mobility guide & mentor Adam Hancock.  

When an accident over 30 years ago resulted in a spinal cord injury that left him without the use of his arms or legs, Adam Hancock instantly became a member of the special needs community. To say that he had to adjust to a new life is an understatement. Despite unimaginable challenges, doubt & fear, he now serves as a guide or mentor for others who have had to adjust to a life of limited physical mobility due to catastrophic injury or illness. He has over a decade of experience providing financial service & education to others. 

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November 18, 2020 | Episode  13  

Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian sit down with Burbank Advisory Council Member Konstantine Anthony - Burbank City Council. 

 Konstantine Anthony was diagnosed with autism in 2008 and has worked in disability rights advocacy with various organizations since then, including the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and Hillary Clinton's Disability Action team in 2016. He is a member of the Burbank Advisory Council on Disabilities and was just elected to the Burbank City Council on November 3rd. His son was also diagnosed autistic in 2013, so Konstantine can often be seen navigating the IEP process in his local public school. He also sits in with other parents as an advocate during their IEP meetings. Konstantine works as an in-home support services provider for his son and is always looking for ways to activate disabled individuals in the political process.  

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November 11, 2020 | Episode 12   

Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian chat with globally recognized, autism specialist, researcher & author Dr. Jennifer Dustow.  

It is Dr. Dustow’s personal mission to assist children in learning and growth in a safe environment. Her research-based approach allows her to reach into the worlds of children and plug them back in so they can actively participate in the world around them. It is her passion to help children and to ensure that each child is treated as an individual, possessing unique abilities that should never be overlooked. 

​ Dr. Dustow is a Cognitive Behavioral Learning Specialist. She is the founder and director of the nonprofit Cornerstone Educational Preschool, which offers virtual classes to preschool-age children from a fully equipped classroom in Lanai City, Hawaii. Her child-centered curriculum is based on her scientific, published research findings in the field of autism. ​ 

Through her private practice, Dr. Dustow works with families and caregivers in individual consultations. She also provides professional support in maintaining academic awareness, facilitating tactical team approaches, achieving school accreditation, and designing behavioral strategies for children of all ages.  ​ 

Additionally, she has worked with students in adolescent day treatment programs to provide services for individuals medically classified as Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder, Autism Spectrum, Oppositional Defiant, Impulse Control, Specific Learning Disability (SLD), as well as unclassified behavior and emotional disorders.  ​ 

Dr. Dustow believes in a collaborative stance with the child’s family members, Department of Education personnel, treatment team members, referral sources, along with other community providers to achieve functional outcomes. She holds a Doctoral of Education from Argosy University and is active in the community, volunteering her skills to: ​ 

The Suicide & Crisis Center Helping Hands Hawaii 

The Salvation Army  

Family Treatment Services (Kula Kokua School) 

Traumatic Brain Injury Committee, Hawaii Branch (Board member since 2005)

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November 4, 2020 | Episode 11  

Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian sit down with special needs family life coach Susanna Peace Lovell.  

Susanna Peace Lovell received her B.A. from UC Berkeley, and is a certified professional life coach and advocate dedicated to the health and wellness of special needs families everywhere. Her own daughter Arizona has multiple challenges and diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety and myriad food allergies.  

On her journey of navigating through the worry and heartbreak of raising a special needs child, Susanna found her true life calling: to help other parents find and realize joy and passion in their own lives.  

It is a gift to realize that your child’s potential doesn’t have a limit. But to realize your own possibilities are also unlimited is a tremendous breakthrough not to be missed! Susanna can help you unleash this potential within and start soaring in your own life.  

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