Perspectives on Neurodiversity
Neurodiverse individuals discuss their experiences and their identities. We will also speak to family members, support providers, experts, and others interested in the Neurodiversity community.
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Sarah Stelmach-Brown, Host of Caregiver Chronicles
03/04/2024
Sarah Stelmach-Brown, Host of Caregiver Chronicles
Note: Recorded 7 June 2023 Originally Scheduled for September 2023 Sarah Stelmach-Brown is a caregiving advocate with a major focus on autism and Alzheimer’s disease and the host of the podcast “Caregiver Chronicles.” She is the mother of two boys on the autism spectrum. Sarah worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medication Technician at assisted living facilities, nursing homes and in-home care before leaving in July of 2021 after experiencing caregiver burnout. She is raw and passionate as she speaks about her experiences as a caregiver in both personal and professional settings. Sarah is not afraid to tackle serious topics but also uses her wit to bring levity to almost any situation. She uses her podcast to help caregivers from all walks of life connect to others and gets their messages out about making the world a better place for those we care for and those who care for us. The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Scott on Fall 2023
12/06/2023
Scott on Fall 2023
Normal life has made it difficult this fall to maintain the podcast, my blogs, and my social media accounts. I have no idea how other working parents with podcasts and blogs manage to produce any content during a school year. Trying to produce episodes at least monthly proved beyond my stamina. After months like November, I find myself envying full-time creators who earn a living producing quality podcasts, videos, blog posts, and social media. They have tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of subscribers and followers. Their podcasts have sponsors. Many of them have small teams or they outsource editing and transcription of content. And then there are the dedicated hobbyists. That’s me: a slightly insane, certainly overwhelmed, and sometimes on-schedule hobbyist. Podcast 0111; Season 07, Episode 04; 4 December 2023 The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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The Autistic Tiger
10/25/2023
The Autistic Tiger
David Villec is the neurodiverse father of Tiger, a 10-year-old autistic savant. Dave discusses his personal challenges and those of Tiger. The Autistic Tiger is 10-year-old Tiger Villec and his namesake character, also known as “TAT.” Tiger is a world-renowned artist with the unique ability to draw upside down and draw with incredible detail. You may have seen him on TV or your favorite comic-cons. Recorded in late May 2023. The Autistic Me on Social Media Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Mark Lyons and SammySocksEtc
08/29/2023
Mark Lyons and SammySocksEtc
How can parents support their disabled children into adulthood? Will our children find meaningful places in society? Sadly, workplaces don’t always accommodate differences. Mark Lyons and his wife are former teachers. With their son Samuel, they operate SammySocksEtc, an online store offering cozy socks, coffees, and teas. Like many disabled adults, Samuel struggled with traditional employment. The Lyons sought to provide Samuel with a safe and supportive work environment. SammySocksEtc is online at: The Autistic Me Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Back to School and Season Seven Schedule
08/18/2023
Back to School and Season Seven Schedule
Podcast 0108; Season 7, Episode 1; 15 August 2023 It’s back-to-school season again, which also marks a new season of this podcast. Unfortunately, the new school year might be the busiest our family has experienced. I anticipate challenges producing new podcast episodes on a regular schedule. What little free time we will have might be on weekends, and I don’t wish to give up family weekends for anything else. My impulse, whether from autism, ADHD, or something else, is to be productive. Yet, I constantly feel anxious because my to-do list grows faster than I complete the tasks. If I tell myself a podcast “must” be produced weekly, I feel horrible when that goal isn’t met. Therefore, I am aiming for monthly episodes of Perspective on Neurodiversity. I believe that a single episode per month is what I can reasonably produce in the time available. The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Dr. Bibi Pirayesh on Social Justice
07/25/2023
Dr. Bibi Pirayesh on Social Justice
Dr. Bibi Pirayesh is an educational therapist and learning rights advocate based in Los Angeles, CA. She has spent the last 15 years working with hundreds of children, parents, teachers, and schools to enhance the lives of children with learning disabilities. She regularly speaks on neurodiversity, educational therapy, and learning disability as a social justice issue on podcasts and stages and as a university lecturer. As a first-generation immigrant and English language learner, she draws on a unique multicultural perspective, years of specialized education on these topics, and over a decade of community experience and advocacy. Helping parents, students, and teachers recognize the power they hold is shifting our systems toward equity and inclusion is her passion. Outside of work, she is an avid traveler and dog mom to "Booboo," everyone's favorite therapy dog. In 2020, in response the school shutdowns and the isolation and mental health crisis of the pandemic, Dr. Pirayesh launched the Difference is Not Deficit Project. This project aims to build community through the power of sharing stories The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Elizabeth Bennett on Challenging Conversations
07/11/2023
Elizabeth Bennett on Challenging Conversations
Elizabeth Bennett, Life Coach for Families With over 35 years of teaching, administration, and coaching experience, Elizabeth offers a unique blend of leadership, vision, and vast knowledge background. She is a retired award-winning school principal with a relentless passion for empowering people to take on their lives with joy and love. Elizabeth is dedicated to sharing her desire to create positive and connected relationships, focusing on community and business leaders, educators, and especially parents. (and yes, I even work with teens to help them see alternative perspectives.) , by Elizabeth Bennett The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Marinda Dennis on Autistics and Loss
06/20/2023
Marinda Dennis on Autistics and Loss
From Marinda K Dennis: I wanted to share my story in hopes of helping others who are struggling with grief right now, especially those on the spectrum. My 15-year-old daughter took her life this past year. She was bright, vibrant, and full of life. Her 12-year-old brother, Andrew, is autistic. It has been quite the journey attempting to navigate my own grief while helping him through his. She was his world. He was her little shadow who followed her everywhere and wanted to be just like her in everything he did. He is now lost without her. I want to share what I have learned, what we have been through, and what has led us on this journey of trying to help others heal from pain. Andrew was in a fatal car accident with his father five years ago, and Andrew sustained multiple life-threatening injuries. We had to ensure that he was stabilized before we could even tell him that his father did not make it. It has been a long and hard journey for him through the years, and yet he's thriving right now despite it all. Links and books: Website: Grief Anthology: Suicide Book Recommendation: Aftermath Marinda K Dennis Energy Threads LLC, Owner, Author, and Editor MA, MFA, Adjunct Professor of English, DA Student of English Pedagogy, MA Student of Publishing The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Surj on The Light Between the Oceans
06/13/2023
Surj on The Light Between the Oceans
SURJ BIO: For as much as he’s known for creating soundtracks to people's daily lives, SURJ asserts himself as a storyteller, first and foremost. His songs engage audiences everywhere by converting the magic around him into anthems we can all sing. After introducing himself with his debut album All Things True, he landed a global smash with band Space Between Us in the form of “Filter” & "Paris In Spring" SURJ is kicking off 2023 with a new chapter of music that celebrates the importance of living in the now and untangling the complexities of life. Hear his most personal story yet on his second full-length solo album, The Light Between the Oceans. The Light Between the Oceans is an anthem of hope for uncertain times. So many of us are walking around with more than we can carry on. Being our adult selves can be so different from what we thought our adult selves would be like. Realizing growing up is not what we thought it was, life is not going to look the way we think it is, and even when it does, it doesn't make us happy. Realizing the ultimate light in our lives, it is crucial to avoid just running through the motions. "This snapshot, I pray, gives you a reservoir of hope based on a foundation full of light," says SURJ. SURJ Links: LinkTree: Apple Music: Spotify: The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Josh Stehle, I am a Superhero Expert
05/30/2023
Josh Stehle, I am a Superhero Expert
Josh Stehle is an autism author, speaker, advocate, and leader from Philadelphia, PA. His debut book, I am a Superhero Expert, explores autism awareness from his perspective as the brother of Zach Stehle, an autistic young adult. Book: Tiktok: @thestehle.bros Instagram: @thestehle.bros Personal Instagram: @joshstehle Facebook: The Stehle Bros Autism Awareness Website: The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Filmmaker and Author Allen Wolf
05/23/2023
Filmmaker and Author Allen Wolf
Allen Wolf describes The Sound of Violet: The Sound of Violet is about a man who believes he found his perfect soulmate, but his autism keeps him from realizing she's actually a prostitute. The novel allows readers to experience a love story between two people who are unlikely to fall in love. The main character is autistic, and I mainly wrote the novel from his perspective. He's very trusting, so when he meets Violet, he believes she's an actress when she's actually a prostitute. I wanted the reader to experience the rollercoaster of the relationship mainly through his eyes with glimpses into Violet's world. From Allen’s website: Allen is an award-winning filmmaker, novelist, and game creator based in Los Angeles. He is also the host of the Navigating Hollywood podcast. His debut novel The Sound of Violet was described as “Entertaining, well-paced, and highly visual,” by Kirkus Reviews. Allen wrote, directed, and produced The Sound of Violet, the movie adaption of his novel that will be released in 2022. The screenplay won numerous awards and the film will bring awareness to human trafficking and autism. His previous film, In My Sleep, won multiple festival awards. Allen has also created five board games that won 39 awards. Allen Wolf Online: The Sound of Violet: Website: Navigating Hollywood Podcast: The Sound of Violet information: Book / Movie Website: Twitter: @soundofvmovie Facebook: @soundofvmovie Instagram: @soundofvmovie Media Room: AllenWolf.com/Media-Room Allen’s Previous Podcast Appearance: The Autistic Me on Social Media Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Larua Hernandez: MamaSystems.net
05/15/2023
Larua Hernandez: MamaSystems.net
Laura Hernandez is the CEO and founder of Mama Systems, a coaching business that helps moms create peace in their homes through systems. So many of us are simply reacting to life and surviving motherhood that we are missing out on the people we love and the things we want to be doing. In this episode, Laura discusses Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), and other forms of neurodiversity. Laura’s family story of fostering, adopting, and special needs has shaped not only her life but has also brought about this company that has coached hundreds of moms to peace in their homes. The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Homeschooling Exhaustion
04/19/2023
Homeschooling Exhaustion
Recording Number 100! Of course, it’s about education because that’s what dominates my life. Specifically, this is a reflection on reaching the end of our homeschooling experience. Children who have been in the foster care system and through the adoption process don’t have the same sense of security other children often have. If we had raised the girls from birth, without the years of legal uncertainty, they’d know we’re always here to support them. They’d be less risk-averse. They’d trust us to love them no matter what. When your formative years were spent caring for yourselves emotionally and feeling like the adults might abandon you, school presents a lot of emotional challenges. Education practices themselves can be traumatic. The Autistic Me Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Kirsten Fowler: Fragile X and Parenthood
03/15/2023
Kirsten Fowler: Fragile X and Parenthood
Kirsten Fowler is the author of Family, Faith, and Fragile X: The Raw Story of a Mother With Three Special Needs Children. She resides in Utah with her husband and four children, three of which have Fragile X Syndrome. She loves music, art, theater, and occasional adventures. Amidst her challenges, she tries to laugh rather than cry, has a good sense of humor, and shares her experiences to help others find hope and joy. https://kirstenfowler.com This is my website where listeners can find a direct link to my book on Amazon as well as a link to a list of hundreds of helpful items to purchase with link where to buy them. There are also more stories from my life to read there. Family, Faith, and Fragile X: The Raw Story of a Mother with Three Special Needs Children. (May 2022) Amazon Link: The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Dr. Walt Karniski on Medications and ADHD
01/17/2023
Dr. Walt Karniski on Medications and ADHD
Dr. Walt Karniski, author of the new book ADHD Medication: Does It Work and Is It Safe? Dr. Karniski is a developmental pediatrician trained at Boston Children’s Hospital. He was director of the Division of Developmental Pediatrics at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, for fifteen years. He then opened a private practice and, for twenty years, evaluated and treated children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning disabilities, and other developmental difficulties. During that time, he developed and operated three private schools for children with ADHD, anxiety, and learning disabilities. Over the forty years he has been practicing, he has evaluated and treated close to ten thousand children, conducted numerous studies of brain activity in children, and has been director of a child abuse program and a program for enhancing development in children born prematurely. Dr. Karniski approaches each child as a unique individual with distinctive strengths and weaknesses, where the diagnosis does not matter as much as understanding the specific needs of that child. His new book is (Roman & Littlefield, May 15, 2022). — From the publicist for Walt Karniski, M.D. Learn more at: Book: The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Matthew J. Brownstein on Meditation, Hypnotherapy, and Spiritual Growth
12/13/2022
Matthew J. Brownstein on Meditation, Hypnotherapy, and Spiritual Growth
Matthew J. Brownstein is the CEO of Anahat Education Group and the Executive Director of the Institute of Interpersonal Hypnotherapy. Matthew founded the International Association of Interpersonal Hypnotherapists, and OnlineMonastery.com where he teaches the Anahat Meditation System. He is the author of five books, including The Sacred Geometry of Meditation, The Sutras on Healing and Enlightenment, and Interpersonal Hypnotherapy. Matthew is a student and teacher of A Course in Miracles and offers free classes on Meditation, Hypnotherapy, Spiritual Growth, and Life Mastery Work through the Institute. He is the founder of the Interpersonal NLP Society, Silent Light Publishers, and IGE Business Networking Groups. When not working on the Vision of Anahat Education Group, Matthew enjoys hiking, kayaking, yoga, and meditation from his home in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York. Monday Night Conscious Community Classes – Over 500 hours of free online class recordings on hypnotherapy, meditation, spirituality, healing, and more: Illuminated Mind Podcast: Books: Free Meditation Training: General Information for Hypnotherapy Training: About Matthew J. Brownstein: The Autistic Me on Social Media Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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DJ Stutz, Parenting Coach and Podcast Host
12/06/2022
DJ Stutz, Parenting Coach and Podcast Host
DJ Stutz, is an Early Childhood Specialist with more than 20 years of teaching experience. DJ has an immense love for children with five of her own, 12 grandchildren and 70 nieces and nephews. She understands the challenges and concerns that come with parenting. She offers parent coaching in group or one-on-one sessions to support parents in their most important job. On her podcast, Imperfect Heroes: Insights Into Parenting, DJ and her guests share knowledge and experience through thoughtful episodes whose subject matter is designed to help parents develop the confidence and peace to be a great parent and an imperfect hero raising independent, productive, and happy children. DJ’s parent company is Little Hearts Academy, where they have several free resources and access to group coaching and one-on-one coaching. The Autistic Me on Social Media Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Michaell Magrutsche: Art, Authenticity, and Neurodiversity
11/30/2022
Michaell Magrutsche: Art, Authenticity, and Neurodiversity
Michaell Magrutsche is truly a multimedia artist: a painter, photographer, music composer, digital artist, and author. A former Newport Beach, California, arts commissioner, Michaell promotes the value of public art. He is also the author of five books and a podcast producer. Michaell describes himself as an “outside the box” thinker. He often explores the paradox of why 95% of worldwide artists exist at the poverty level. Why are artists expected to be proud of being poor? Without creativity, including the arts, there would be no man-made systems. Without art, there would be no world as we know it. Michaell seeks to discover patterns within art that foster creative communication. He also identifies “art values” outside any system, which raises our human potential. MICHAELLM.com #TheSmartofArt Essay: How Can Systems Make Us Sub-Human? The Rediscovering of Our Human Worth and Our Inherent Superpowers The Autistic Me on Social Media Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Space Between Us
11/10/2022
Space Between Us
Surj is an autistic self-advocate, musician, and member of the band Space Between Us. Space Between Us is a London band of four friends Surj (lead vocals and guitar), Matthew (lead guitar), Suneel (bass) & Joff (drums). To date they have released three albums and have just released their new album ‘how are you really’ This album is a collection of songs about a journey — exploring the challenges, heartache, and joys of coming to terms with who we all actually are. ‘how are you really’ aims to ask ourselves and others to see the reality of where we are and rejoice in the good as well as the bad, there’s an exciting, uncharted world of possibility out there — let’s choose to be in now. The Autistic Me on Social Media Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Kathy Carter
10/04/2022
Kathy Carter
Kathy Carter is a UK-based online therapist serving a predominantly autistic client case. She trained with the UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy, a leading training provider specializing in cognitive-behavioral theory and practice. Kathy is registered in the UK with the General Hypnotherapy Register, the National Hypnotherapy Council and the Complimentary & Natural Healthcare Council. She’s also the neurodiversity advisor for the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy’s editorial board. Kathy also works with the Irish organizations “Thriving Autistic” and “The Adult Autism Practice,” offering support to newly diagnosed autistics. Additionally, she works as a school counselor at a junior school, where many of the ten and eleven-year-old children she works with are Neurodiverse. For more information: The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Carolina Guiterrez on ADHD
09/06/2022
Carolina Guiterrez on ADHD
When advocates discuss Neurodiversity, we include ADHD alongside autism, and many autistics also have ADHD diagnoses. As this audience knows, my daughters and I all have ADHD diagnoses. Our struggles differ, however, because ADHD takes many forms. On this episode of the podcast, I’m being joined by mental wellness advocate Carolina Gutiérrez. Carolina describes her ADHD as a superpower. She’s harnessed her energy as a serial entrepreneur, health advocate, and counselor. Business Consulting: Podcast Appearances: As a serial entrepreneur that started her first business at 12, Carolina Gutiérrez is a passionate Mental Wellness advocate. She guides business owners and seekers alike on the importance of intuition first, challenging you to think about work from the inside out. With her business & counseling skills, Carolina brings peace, time, and profits to business owners feeling overwhelmed. As an implementer, with her unique ability to speak to the energy of business and feelings, she taps into the spirit of purpose-driven entrepreneurs to enable them to deliver on their promise to make the world a better place. Carolina intuitively weaves practicality with purpose and mission while encouraging her clients to do the same. The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Back to School, Back to Special Ed Advocacy
08/10/2022
Back to School, Back to Special Ed Advocacy
The back-to-school season is upon us. For our family, that means preparing paperwork for IEPs or 504 Plans. Yes, it’s time again for the alphabet soup of special education jargon. Your student with an ASD, ADHD, SLD, or ID might need an IEP with a BIP to ensure an LRE for the FAPE within a public school. Don’t feel too bad if you didn’t understand all of that. How bad is the alphabet soup? A guide for parents provided by the Texas Education Agency, also known as the TEA, lists more than 120 acronyms used in special education. An appropriate response, when presented with this list, is W-T-F. When you’re the parent of a Neurodiverse student, your perspective on education is shaped by how difficult obtaining the legally mandated supports might be. The Autistic Me on Social Media Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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Season Six Promo: Rebranding The Autistic Me Podcast
08/02/2022
Season Six Promo: Rebranding The Autistic Me Podcast
Perspectives on Neurodiversity vary based on our experiences. I am a father, a husband, and an autistic self-advocate. My understanding of Neurodiversity has changed as I keep learning from the experiences that come with those roles. I am Christopher Scott Wyatt, creator of The Autistic Me blog, and for the last five years, I have hosted this podcast. As I began working on season six of the podcast, I realized it needed a new name. What began as an effort to share my autistic experiences became a podcast about Neurodiversity more broadly. This podcast features discussions about the countless Perspectives on Neurodiversity, with The Autistic Me, C. S. Wyatt, as your host. The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn: Note: Podcast cover logo includes: “Infinity Circle Dot Logotype” by vector1st
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Why I Need a Yard: Roses, Trees, and More
06/29/2022
Why I Need a Yard: Roses, Trees, and More
I recharge outside. My wife can attest that I buy too many plants and dream of even more. My dream is a personal park with various garden themes: an English rose garden, a Japanese garden with a koi pond, a colorful cottage garden. Podcast Episode 0089, Season 5, Episode 20; 28 June 2022
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Dawn Barclay, Author of Traveling Different
06/07/2022
Dawn Barclay, Author of Traveling Different
Joining us for this episode is travel expert Dawn M. Barclay, author of Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse. Dawn M. Barclay has spent a career working in different aspects of the travel industry, starting as an agent with her parents’ firms, Barclay Travel Ltd and Barclay International Group Short-Term Apartment Rentals, and then branching out into travel trade reporting with senior or contributing editor positions at Travel Agent Magazine, Travel Life,Travel Market Report, and most recently, Insider Travel Report. She is a mother of two and resides in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley. She also writes fiction as D.M. Barr and holds leadership roles in several writer organizations. Contributing Editor InsiderTravelReport: Writing fiction as D. M. Barr:
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George Bailey on Sleep and zPods
05/10/2022
George Bailey on Sleep and zPods
George Bailey is a father of five children, two of whom are autistic. He and his wife are also Neurodiverse; George has ADHD and his wife is a self-diagnosed autistic. He earned a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis, a master of arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and a bachelor’s degree in Chinese from Brigham Young University. George is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, German, and Danish. I was curious about his title “President Sleep Talker” of zPods. In that role, he promotes the importance of sleep and discusses the potential benefits of zPods, sensory-friendly beds for high-energy children, including those with autism. George mentions several books during the conversation. Here are some of the titles he considers valuable resources: Why We Sleep, by Matthew Walker [https://amzn.to/3x91sWf] The Sleep Solution, by W. Chris Winter [https://amzn.to/38Mf1TD] Sleep Smarter, by Shawn Stevenson [https://amzn.to/3MgkVKp] George and I avoided making this episode all about zPods, which was important to me. We enjoyed chatting about parenting, Neurodiversity, and our shared interest in entrepreneurship.
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My 2022 Autism Awareness Episode
04/05/2022
My 2022 Autism Awareness Episode
Some autistic adults I know take a month-long break social media during April. April is a month of inspiration porn and martyr mothers, autism cures and absurd ABA success anecdotes. Others take the opposite approach, making it their mission to respond to every article, blog post, tweet, or discussion about autism they can find. They set Google alerts and track autism hashtags. Those avoiding April and those attacking it are all responding to the trauma of how the world around us responds to autistics.
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Hey Gee, Illustrator of My Life Beyond Autism
03/29/2022
Hey Gee, Illustrator of My Life Beyond Autism
Children’s voices are rarely heard when discussing healthcare experiences. Mayo Clinic Press has brought together Mayo Clinic physicians, young patients, and author-illustrator Hey Gee to collaborate on the new "My Life Beyond" series. Titles in this new series include: My Life Beyond Diabetes My Life Beyond Leukemia My Life Beyond Bullying; and My Life Beyond Autism. draws from the imagination and experiences of 13-year-old C. Ano, a Mayo Clinic patient. Hey Gee aka Guillaume (Gee) Federighi, is an award-winning French / American artist and illustrator based in New York. His is the owner and creative director of Hey Gee Studio. His long list of clients includes Perrier, Heineken, BP, Keller Williams, City & State Magazine. Book Page: Hey Gee’s Author Page: Hey Gee Studios:
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Kim Bass and Major Dodson Discuss the Film Tyson's Run
03/09/2022
Kim Bass and Major Dodson Discuss the Film Tyson's Run
Since 2010, there have been at least three dozen significant autistic characters in feature films and four dozen autistic characters in literary fiction. And, of course, we’ve also seen more autistics on series television. “The Good Doctor,” “Atypical,” and Amazon’s new series “As We See It” are just three quick examples of series with autistic lead characters. Today we will be discussing the new feature film Tyson’s Run with writer-director Kim Bass and the film’s star, Major Dodson. Tyson’s Run follows fifteen-year-old autistic Tyson Hollerman as he attends public school for the first time. While helping his father, the school’s head football coach, clean up during the team’s practice, Tyson befriends champion marathon runner Aklilu. Tyson becomes determined to run his first marathon in hopes of winning his father's approval. Tyson’s Run will open in theatres on March 11, 2022. Tyson’s Run website: Major Dodson - Tyson Hollerman MAJOR DODSON is best known for his role of Sam Anderson on AMC’s International smash hit series “The Walking Dead.” Other projects include LEFT BEHIND, “American Horror Story,” and “Revolution.” Dodson is currently featured in the inspirational drama TYSON’S RUN in theaters Spring 2022. Dodson currently resides in Los Angeles, Calif. Kim Bass - Writer & Director Bass is an Emmy-nominated screenplay and teleplay writer best known for his work on “In Living Color,” “Sister, Sister” and the Nickelodeon sitcom “Kenan & Kel.” During his over twenty-five year career, Bass has worked as a writer for almost all of the major Hollywood studios and television networks as well as many prominent and independent film and television production companies including: Warner Brothers Studios; Twentieth Century Fox Studios; Disney Studios; Sony Pictures Studios and others. Currently, Bass is in post-production on his latest film, HeadShop, and pre-production on a faith-based Christmas film, Mother Johnson's Miracle Christmas, scheduled to begin principal photography in the spring of 2022.
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Gabi and Mary Angelini of Gabi’s Grounds
03/04/2022
Gabi and Mary Angelini of Gabi’s Grounds
Gabi and Mary Angelini of Gabi’s Grounds join The Autistic Me for this episode of The Autistic Me. Gabi discusses her quest for fulfilling employment, being bullied, and much more. From Gabi and Mary: Gabi is a 24-year-old active, motivated adult with Down Syndrome. When she wanted to find a job, she searched and applied for many positions but could not get hired. She has big dreams and wants to be a productive member of society as well as to be active in the workplace. There are many others like her, with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Currently, 82.5% of IDD individuals of all ages are unemployed. We launched Gabi’s Grounds Coffee in 2017 to give her and others the opportunity to be productive, responsible employees. We are not just telling people they should hire people with disabilities; we are doing it! We are leading by example. We have just secured warehouse space in Raleigh and hired 34 people with special abilities and we are searching for a suitable location for a storefront. As a result of the launch and continued work of Gabi’s Grounds, Gabi herself has blossomed into a creative, confident, woman who goes around the country inspiring others with IDD. She was honored with the 2019 Self-Advocate of the Year Award by the Triangle Down Syndrome Network. Our success will be measured in the number of individuals with special abilities we hire and in their level of increased self-fulfillment in having a meaningful job and participation in our education programs. Gabi's Grounds Coffee and Gabi's PALS (Packaging, Assembling, Labeling, Shipping) Website: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: ? #BrewingEmpowerment The Autistic Me: Blog: Podcast: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: LinkedIn:
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