SOS Sides of the Spectrum

SOS Sides of the Spectrum - Interview with Melanie - Episode 19

Melanie Taddeo is a passionate advocate who at the age of 21 suffered a massive stroke that left her completely paralyzed on her left side and legally blind. After years of therapy she was able to regain her independence. She went on to become the first legally blind teacher to graduate in Ontario, a certified special education teacher with over 20 years of experience in program development, fundraising, community outreach, volunteer management, and public speaking. Melanie founded Connect 4 Life and Voices 4 Ability based on her personal experience of the lack of programs for people with disabilities that promote independence. She has made it her goal to help empower others to achieve their dreams despite the challenges they may face. http://melanietaddeo.ca

Welcome to SOS 'Sides of the Spectrum' a podcast series, where we talk about everyone and everything in our neuro-diverse universe. As someone who lives with autism, ADHD and anxiety, I advocate that our brains are different, we are constantly learning and developing skills and that EVERYONE has a story. This podcast is ever-evolving, offering interviews, stories, ideas, motivational/inspirational messages that will fill your heart with positive emotions. 

SOS Sides of the Spectrum - Interview with musician Bruce Petherick - Episode 18

In this episode we interview Bruce Petherick who is a neurodiverse (ASD) musician, and a creator of Acoustic Spaces living in Calgary, Canada. He has performed music around the world playing various styles from Classical, Jazz, to Musical Theatre.

Our podcast series, ‘Sides Of the Spectrum’ addresses what’s it like living with autism, ADHD and anxiety for an exuberant teen and a self-diagnosed adult. What goes on behind the scenes of the spectrum? What works and what doesn’t? Who is who and why does it matter?

September 30, 2021 marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. In this episode we talk to our good friend Christine Joseph Davis about the tragic and painful history and impacts of resident schools in Canada.

Our podcast series, ‘Sides Of the Spectrum’ addresses what’s it like living with autism, ADHD and anxiety for an exuberant teen and a self-diagnosed adult. What goes on behind the scenes of the spectrum? What works and what doesn’t? Who is who and why does it matter?

SOS Sides of the Spectrum - Interview with Frances Pace - Episode 16

In this episode we interview Frances Pace, who is part of The Oakville Community Foundation, an organization who’s focus in the future of its Oakville community through long-term investments like its community initiatives and programs like the Community Classroom program to fund arts, heritage and culture programming for all of Oakville’s public funded elementary students.

Our podcast series, ‘Sides Of the Spectrum’ addresses what’s it like living with autism, ADHD and anxiety for an exuberant teen and a self-diagnosed adult. What goes on behind the scenes of the spectrum? What works and what doesn’t? Who is who and why does it matter?

SOS Sides of the Spectrum - Interview with Musician Alex Hanes - Episode 15

In this episode we talk to Alex, an accomplished Toronto based music producer with over 10 years of experience in the Canadian music industry. Alex founded The Production Project in 2021 after offering music courses through Project Autism. Alex shares his love and passion for music and he talks about how helping community can change the world.  

Our podcast series, ‘Sides Of the Spectrum’ addresses what’s it like living with autism, ADHD and anxiety for an exuberant teen and a self-diagnosed adult. What goes on behind the scenes of the spectrum? What works and what doesn’t? Who is who and why does it matter?

SOS Sides of the Spectrum - Interview with Dr Margo Shuttleworth HDSB Trustee, Professor & Researcher - Episode 14 Aiden interviews Dr Margo Shuttleworth, she is a HDSB Trustee, Education Professor & Researcher. She is also a mother and raises her family in the city of Burlington. She is actively involved with her community, from coaching her son's baseball team to founding a non profit in Burlington called the Age Friendly Initiative Margo is all about staying in touch and taking part as a community advocate.

Today we are interviewing someone I not only admire, but I call my friend, he is an amazing actor, drama buff, creative writer/ producer and a dad to a cute 14 month baby boy named, BEN  PLease welcome to our show - Chris Power. 

He is an inspiration for me and I am sure many of you will feel the same after listening to this great episode.

In this episode we welcome Zoe to the podcast. Zoe and Aiden had met during their Special Olympics training for the 2018 Special Olympics National Games in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. They talk about Special Olympics, Marie Kondo and her love for swimming and alpine skiing. Zoe talks about her challenges growing up and learning to take one day at a time.

Our podcast series, ‘Sides Of the Spectrum’ addresses what’s it like living with autism, ADHD and anxiety for an exuberant teen and a self-diagnosed adult. What goes on behind the scenes of the spectrum? What works and what doesn’t? Who is who and why does it matter?

In this episode we welcome Madeline to the podcast. She is volunteering with Project Autism Canada as part of her cooperative education placement at school as she loves working with children and giving back to community she naturally is a perfect fit. Aiden and Madeline chat about covid and how it has changed her routine both at school and home. It was a blast getting to know Madeline and what she hopes to do once the world is back to normal. 

Our podcast series, ‘Sides Of the Spectrum’ addresses what’s it like living with autism, ADHD and anxiety for an exuberant teen and a self-diagnosed adult. What goes on behind the scenes of the spectrum? What works and what doesn’t? Who is who and why does it matter?

SOS Sides of the Spectrum - Interview with Youth Connect (Part 4) Ep. 10

SOS host Aiden Lee interviews the crew of Youth Connect, a new Youtube original show about neurodistinct youth connecting during covid. They bring you the latest in video game, entertainment, local and world news. We welcome Kevin Aruja from Youth Connect. Kevin covers both the local Canadian news and weather as part of our news and entertainment crew. Tune in, learn more about these amazing individuals and the challenges they face as a news crew in producing this community inspired show.

Our podcast series, ‘Sides Of the Spectrum’ addresses what’s it like living with autism, ADHD and anxiety for an exuberant teen and a self-diagnosed adult. What goes on behind the scenes of the spectrum? What works and what doesn’t? Who is who and why does it matter?