Autistic kids become autistic adults, WHO KNEW! Meet Amy Gravino! As an autistic adult Amy has defied all expectations throughout her life!  Amy is an international speaker, autism sexuality advocate at Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services, she is featured in films and documentaries, and a writer, among so many more things. 

Don't worry, There's More from Amy next week on Part 2! 

Find more information about Amy on her website: https://www.amygravino.com  

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Interactive Journey!! Meet our guest Suzanne Kutsmeda! A mother, Speech pathologist, and Community Outreach Coordinator at Weisman Children's. Listen to hear information about Weisman services, the importance of a team approach , and so much more!

Website: https://www.weismanchildrens.com 

We're Back and even more excited to bring you more guests to share their journeys on Season 2! 

Meet Dr. Brittany Lyman!  Megann and Rachel had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Lyman on HER turf - at her office in Marlton, NJ.  Not only is she a mother of 2 littles, but she is the owner of Autism Spectrum Diagnostics and Consulting in Marlton where she provides evaluation, therapy, and consultation services to individuals impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD).   Dr. Lyman shares insight on the impacts that social isolation from COVID have had, describes what "masking" is in relation to autistic individuals and much, much more!

Meet Casey Carty! She is a Mother, advocate, and founder of Zion Botanicals. Casey talks about her journey from Zion's diagnosis to Zion's transition to adulthood, and the importance she has found in finding her tribe. Also included in this podcast, is one of Casey's tribe members who she has found along the way, Angela Presner BCBA. 

Zion Botanicals- https://zionsbotanicals.com 

Meet Frances Perrin, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Program Coordinator for the Master's in Applied Psychology(MAP), Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration Program at Rider University. While we explore her journey into the field, she also gives us an inside scoop into what she looks for in candidates coming into the program, as well as what she hopes to see in the future behavior analysts of the world. 

Contact: https://www.rider.edu/about/faculty-staff-directory/frances-perrin-english 

Meet Tim Crilly, a BCBA and Host of ABA Unfiltered podcast! Tim joins us from California to chat about his experience entering Behavior Analysis,  being thrown into hosting a podcast, and improvements that need more focus in the field. Make sure you listen to hear the answer to the most important question, Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich??

ABA Unfiltered Podcast: https://www.bluesprigautism.com/aba-unfiltered-podcast-/ 

On our last episode, we explored the journey of four Special Olympic Athletes, Luke, Dalton, Eric, and Peter. On this episode , meet their parents as they share how Special Olympics changed their lives, stories from the early days before and after diagnoses, and how they have truly become one family along the way.

For More Information about Special Olympics in NJ please see the link below. 

https://www.sonj.org  

or contact Steve Paul - Special Olympics Coach and Interactive Kids Staffing Coordinator [email protected] 

Meet 2022 Special Olympic Champions Luke(20), Eric (26), Dalton (26), and Peter (29)! True brothers through sports, these guys talk about the impact that Special Olympics has made on their lives, the friendships and bonds they've developed, the excitement they had to return after being shut down during COVID, and even some of their favorite memories being apart of this organization. 

Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt!

For More Information about Special Olympics in NJ please see the link below. 

https://www.sonj.org  

Steve Paul - Special Olympics Coach and Interactive Kids Staffing Coordinator [email protected] 

Meet Ryan! A high school sophomore sharing his perspective of the world as a 15 year old with Autism. Ryan shares some of his interests, situations he struggles with, and gives advice to parents and peers out there.