Spectrum Sundays

This week on “Spectrum Sundays”, we are excited to welcome a self-advocate who plays an important role in the autism community. Trevor Ciampoli is a student at Villanova University and a Special Olympics Pennsylvania athlete. He is involved in many different projects and has an insightful message to share with our viewers. Please make sure to give him a follow him on social media (links below) and wish him "good luck" as he competes in the Special Olympics Pennsylvania 2020 Virtual Summer Games! Thank you, Trevor for visiting with us!

Trevor Ciampoli - Instagram

Special Olympics Pennsylvania: 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

A few weeks ago, we invited Jordan Meyer, Miss Capital City, to chat with us during Better Hearing & Speech Month. Check out this special episode that shares more of Jordan’s personality beyond her SLP studies. If you missed her original episode (Ep. 9), make sure to check it out & give her a follow on her social media (listed below). Thank you, Jordan!

Jordan Meyer: Instagram - Facebook - Holy Knit

Miss Ohio: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

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 pleased to conclude Better Hearing & Speech Month by welcoming Shannon Briggs to our 12th Episode and 3-month marker of Spectrum Sundays! Shannon is a SLP grad student at the University of British Columbia and the face behind the SLP Corner Instagram, Facebook, Blog & Podcast. Check out all she has to share about speech, autism and how she juggles multiple responsibilities as a student. Please also make sure to follow her on social media!

Shannon Briggs: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Podcast

“Spectrum Sundays” is a collaborative project designed to foster acceptance and respect for individuals with autism. We will continue to welcome guests and professionals on our segments to share personal experiences and professional expertise. 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 spoke with Craig Coleman about his experience as an SLP with a focus in stuttering. Craig is the 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 with the stuttering community to similarities in 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 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! This woman is incredible and her journey is truly inspiring. We are thrilled to share 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

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month! We sat down with Jordan Meyer, a fellow Speech-Language Pathology student at Case Western Reserve University and a candidate for Miss Ohio (Miss America Organization). Hear about her experiences in the field, with autism, and her suggestions for how to practice better hearing & speech at home. Please also make sure to follow her year of service as Miss Capital City (links below). Thank you, Jordan & best of luck in your career as a future SLP, as well as in your journey to Miss Ohio & Miss America!

Jordan Meyer: Instagram - Facebook - Holy Knit

Miss Ohio: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter

“Spectrum Sundays” is a collaborative project designed to foster acceptance and respect while empowering individuals with autism to share their stories. Beginning this month (May 2020), we will be welcoming guests on our segments to share about their personal experiences with autism, in the field of Speech Pathology and in 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

Miss New York: Website - Instagram - Facebook

Miss Pennsylvania: Website - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter