Spectrum Sundays

We are honored to have Hallie Hovey-Murray, Miss Chesterfield 2020 on our series this week! Through her organizations, Autism Success Foundation and Gordian Partners, she has been an impactful and powerful leader for the autism community. She has also authored Overcoming Expectations: A Memoir, which describes her experiences of defying the odds and creating her own success. We were so thrilled to hear her stories and share more about her talent of ventriloquism. Give her a follow at @miss.chesterfield and @halliehoveymurray to help support her fundraisers and get inspired to make an impact in your community. Thank you Hallie for your time and wisdom!

Hallie Hovey-Murray: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - Podcast

Autism Success Foundation: Website - Instagram - Facebook

Gordian Partners: Website - Instagram - Twitter

Miss Virginia: Website - Instagram

“Spectrum Sundays” is a collaborative project designed to foster acceptance and respect for autism while empowering individuals to share their stories. We would love to hear from you! Message us with questions, follow us on social media, and make sure to subscribe to our series for weekly updates!

Francesca D'Alessandro: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Meghan Sinisi: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

From a New Perspective: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss America: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss New York: Website - Instagram - Facebook

Miss Pennsylvania: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

This week, Spectrum Sundays welcomes the smart, strong & confident Aaliyah Manning who is fulfilling her extended year of service as Miss City Beautiful in Orlando, Florida. She is a recent graduate of the University of Central Florida and is an eager advocate for the autism community. We were floored by her poise and insight! You can find her on social media (links below) to cheer her on on her journey to Miss Florida. Thank you for all you do and it was a pleasure having you on our series!

Aaliyah Manning: Instagram

Miss Florida: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

“Spectrum Sundays” is a collaborative project designed to foster acceptance and respect for autism while empowering individuals to share their stories. We would love to hear from you! Message us with questions, follow us on social media, and make sure to subscribe to our series for weekly updates!

Francesca D'Alessandro: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Meghan Sinisi: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

From a New Perspective: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss America: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss New York: Website - Instagram - Facebook

Miss Pennsylvania: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

We are very pleased to welcome back Shannon Briggs to our 22nd Episode of Spectrum Sundays! Since Shannon's visit with us in May, she graduated from the University of British Columbia and officially began her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Shannon is also the face behind the SLP Corner Instagram, Facebook, Blog & Podcast. Please make sure to follow her (links below) and to check out all she has to share about speech and language development!

Shannon Briggs: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Podcast

“Spectrum Sundays” is a collaborative project designed to foster acceptance and respect for autism while empowering individuals to share their stories. We would love to hear from you! Message us with questions, follow us on social media, and make sure to subscribe to our series for weekly updates!

Francesca D'Alessandro: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Meghan Sinisi: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

From a New Perspective: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss America: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss New York: Website - Instagram - Facebook

Miss Pennsylvania: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

This week on Spectrum Sundays, we were honored to welcome the CEO of Autism Services, Inc. Autism Services is an organization based in Amherst, NY that is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunity that enrich the lives of people with autism, their families and their communities. We are thrilled to share Veronica’s insight, which includes 50+ years of experience working within this field. Please make sure to follow Autism Services, Inc. on social media (links below). Thank you so much for visiting with us, Veronica!

Autism Services, Inc: Website - Instagram - Facebook

“Spectrum Sundays” is a collaborative project designed to foster acceptance and respect for autism while empowering individuals to share their stories. We would love to hear from you! Message us with questions, follow us on social media, and make sure to subscribe to our series for weekly updates!

Francesca D'Alessandro: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Meghan Sinisi: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

From a New Perspective: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss America: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss New York: Website - Instagram - Facebook

Miss Pennsylvania: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

This week on #SpectrumSundays, we had a fantastic discussion with the Host/Producer and Co-Host/Producer of the Autistic Delicatessen, a podcast and Video Series about all things food and drink from around the world. Larrnell & Onikage shared their experiences with autism and opened an important dialogue about how others can be allies and suggestions for how to improve advocacy for the autism community going forward. Please make sure to check out The Autistic Delicatessen at www.theautisticdelicatessen.carrd.co/ where you can also find links to follow Larrnell & Onikage’s various other projects. Thank you so much for visiting with us!

“Spectrum Sundays” is a collaborative project designed to foster acceptance and respect for autism while empowering individuals to share their stories. We would love to hear from you! Message us with questions, follow us on social media, and make sure to subscribe to our series for weekly updates!

Francesca D'Alessandro: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Meghan Sinisi: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

From a New Perspective: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss America: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss New York: Website - Instagram - Facebook

Miss Pennsylvania: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

In May during Better Hearing & Speech Month, we sat down with Brittany Marcolini, who is a recent SLP Master’s graduate of the California University of Pennsylvania, a former MAO local titleholder, a former collegiate feature baton twirler, a current Miss PA Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Executive Director AND a Mother. Talk about impressive! This woman is incredible and her journey is truly inspiring. We are thrilled to share more of her story and her experiences with SLP, autism and the Miss America Organization. Please make sure to follow Brittany’s leadership and her local her titleholders in the Miss Laurel Highlands Scholarship Organization on their journey to Miss Pennsylvania & Miss Pennsylvania's Outstanding Teen (Links below). Thank you, Brittany, for chatting with us!

Brittany Marcolini: Instagram

Miss Laurel Highlands Scholarship Organization: Website - Instagram - Facebook

Miss Laurel Highlands 2020: Instagram - Facebook

Miss Southwestern Pennsylvania 2020: Instagram - Facebook

Miss Laurel Highlands Outstanding Teen: Facebook

“Spectrum Sundays” is a collaborative project designed to foster acceptance and respect while empowering individuals to share their stories. We will continue to welcome guests on our segments to share about personal experiences with autism, Speech Pathology and the Miss America Organization. We would love to hear from you! Message us with questions, follow us on social media, and make sure to subscribe to our series for weekly updates!

Francesca D'Alessandro: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Meghan Sinisi: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

From a New Perspective: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss America: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

This week on Spectrum Sundays, we are excited to welcome Sue Abramowski, who is a proud self-advocate, direct support professional and avid supporter within the autism community. Sue shares how her unique journey has influenced her life and career and gives insight on how we can reshape common misconceptions surrounding autism spectrum disorders. Please make sure to follow her on social media (link below). Thank you so much for visiting with us, Sue!

Sue Abramowski: Instagram

“Spectrum Sundays” is a collaborative project designed to foster acceptance and respect for autism while empowering individuals to share their stories. We would love to hear from you! Message us with questions, follow us on social media, and make sure to subscribe to our series for weekly updates!

Francesca D'Alessandro: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Meghan Sinisi: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

From a New Perspective: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss America: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss New York: Website - Instagram - Facebook

Miss Pennsylvania: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

A few weeks ago, we spoke with Craig Coleman about his experience as an SLP with a focus in stuttering. Craig is a chairperson for the department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, a Board-Certified Specialist in Fluency Disorders, the Vice President of Planning for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and an ASHA Fellow. We were able to connect Craig's experience in the stuttering community to similarities among the autism community. His expertise and breadth of knowledge are impressive and we had an amazing time getting to know him. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us and for sharing your advice and stories for future professionals to learn from. You can follow Craig's advocacy and work in the SLP field at the links below.

Craig Coleman: Linkedin - Instagram

Edinboro University of PA, CSD: Website - Instagram - Facebook

“Spectrum Sundays” is a collaborative project designed to foster acceptance and respect for autism while empowering individuals to share their stories. We would love to hear from you! Message us with questions, follow us on social media, and make sure to subscribe to our series for weekly updates!

Francesca D'Alessandro: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Meghan Sinisi: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

From a New Perspective: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss America: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss New York: Website - Instagram - Facebook

Miss Pennsylvania: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

This week we are excited to share the perspective of a proud autism parent, president of the Central PA Autism Community and fellow Speech-Language Pathologist. Lindsay Martsolf is a passionate advocate for individuals and families on the spectrum. She has extensive personal and professional experience that has also helped her expand the services provided through CPAAC across 6 counties in PA. Her unique story and dedication to the autism community is a valuable one that anyone to learn from. Thank you, Lindsay, for visiting with us and sharing your family’s story! Please make sure to follow CPAAC (links below) to keep up with upcoming sensory-friendly events!

Central PA Autism Community: Website - Instagram - Facebook

“Spectrum Sundays” is a collaborative project designed to foster acceptance and respect for autism while empowering individuals to share their stories. We would love to hear from you! Message us with questions, follow us on social media, and make sure to subscribe to our series for weekly updates!

Francesca D'Alessandro: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Meghan Sinisi: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

From a New Perspective: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss America: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss New York: Website - Instagram - Facebook

Miss Pennsylvania: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Please help us welcome this week’s guest on “Spectrum Sundays”, Christina Buttons. Christina is a self advocate who is passionate about educating others on the perspective of neurodiversity. She also has a unique story, as she is a female who just recently received her autism diagnosis within the past year. She shares with us her valuable insight on inclusion and acceptance, which also helps us consider how to navigate our world’s current events. Thank you, Christina, for visiting with us and sharing your story!

“Spectrum Sundays” is a collaborative project designed to foster acceptance and respect for autism while empowering individuals to share their stories. We would love to hear from you! Message us with questions, follow us on social media, and make sure to subscribe to our series for weekly updates!

Francesca D'Alessandro: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Meghan Sinisi: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

From a New Perspective: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss America: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

Miss New York: Website - Instagram - Facebook

Miss Pennsylvania: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter