Always Defending-Michael Gilberg

From famous relatives to who is the better cook. Helen Pappas tells us all about her photography and how her autism has impacted her business. Be sure to check out this incredible episode as I interview this amazing photographer with autism!

Our environment means everything to us and it means a great deal to environmental activist and autism advocate Paige Powell. From her late diagnosis to her amazing drumming in the band, The Hot and Heavies, Paige lays it all out for our listeners. Be sure to check her and her band out as she describes her incredible journey with autism!

Michael Gilberg is a special education lawyer and autism advocate who currently supports the needs of children and adolescents in the school system. From childhood dream jobs to a call for advocacy and defense, Michael Gilberg and I discuss what challenges individuals with autism currently face. Be sure to listen to his incredible advice with special thanks to Dr. Noor Syed and Dr. Lauren Allen in collaboration with the SUNY Empire State Center for Autism Advocacy: Research, Education, and Supports (CAARES).  www.esc.edu/autism

Our conversation with Stephanie Galvez continues with this amazing autism advocate and mother with autism. Learn what resources impacted Stephanie's journey along with supporting her son with autism. We discuss local support, dreams, and advice for new parents receiving their child's diagnosis. All this and more as we travel down this different path!

From a culture's influence on autism to first year jitter's as a special education teacher, Stephanie Galvez, lays it all out for everyone to hear. Not only is she a mother with autism, she also has a child with autism. Hear this incredible story now and how she handles the pressures of motherhood as well as her challenges with her diagnosis!  

I speak with siblings, Janet Eriquez and Fitz Sanchez, who strive to accomplish every goal they set for themselves. From little toy boats to the hustle and bustle of applying for jobs! These pair of siblings lay out a road map from hyperactive kiddo to independence. Be sure to hear about this amazing partnership along with heartfelt advice for the siblings having to learn how about autism in a not so conventional way!

There is more to this time honored tradition! Learn about the history of this amazing story and the man who started it all! It’s okay to be different and it should always be accepted! 

I speak with autism advocate and mother Wendy Maurer along with her 7-year-old Carter. Diagnosis denial, self-advocacy, and a mutual dislike for gym class. All of this and more are talked about in this month's episode! Be sure to check out how Carter learned to self-advocate for himself and his autism diagnosis along with Wendy providing our listeners with multiple different autism resources! 

 I speak with Bloom Consulting's chief operations officer Dr. James Williams! We speak about growing up with autism, TIE fighter battles, traveling while dealing with sensory overload, and more! Check out all the tips and tricks shared on this episode!

In this episode I speak with full-time software engineer Tenor Biel! We speak about humble beginnings, adapting to an everchanging workplace while living with autism, and what it's like to find love in a partner!