1 in 31: Autism Today
1 in 31: Autism Today is a podcast that addresses hot topics affecting the autism community in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Hosted by Eliza Bozenski of Anderson Center for Autism, the show features interviews with celebrity guests, professionals, and community partners. The podcast aims to serve as a leading autism resource for the tri-state area.
Episodes
Ian Hockley and Amanda Storer - Autism of the Seas
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guests are Ian Hockley and Amanda Storer. Ian serves as Program Director for Autism on the Seas Foundation. Amanda Storer is a Group Leader and Senior Staff Member at Autism on the Seas (AotS). AotS is the leading developmental disability service supplier to the cruise industry. Their foundation works to provide fully funded, professionally supported respite br
Ben and Dan Hartranft - Benergy1 Foundation
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guests are Ben and Dan Hartranft.
Ben was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age 2. Now, 20 years later he is a fierce advocate for autism with his own nonprofit - Benergy1 Foundation. This foundation helps to support independent living for adults with autism. Ben also shares his story via public speaking at schools, businesses, and organizations. He wa
Chef Pearl - Taste of the Spectrum
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Chef Pearl. Currently based in Rockland County NY, Chef Pearl is a native of North-Eastern Thailand. She was trained in classic French Cooking at Le Cordon Bleu, London and French Culinary Institute in LA and NYC. Chef Pearl teaches Thai, Asian, European, American, Polynesian, and Fusion cooking at Sur La Table in Nanuet, NY. She also offers hands-on,
Amy Gravino - A.S.C.O.T Consulting, LLC
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Amy Gravino. Amy is an author, international speaker, autism sexuality advocate, consultant and relationship coach. She is the founder and operator of A.S.C.O.T Consulting LLC, which provides consulting and college coaching services for individuals with autism, to help them thrive and succeed both academically and socially in a higher education setting
Ashley Wool - Broadway Actress, Autism Advocate
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Ashley Wool. Ashley is known for originating the role of Jessica in the groundbreaking Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio. She has established herself as a uniquely vibrant and dynamic storyteller, and one of the entertainment industry's leading voices in autistic advocacy. Ashley made her Broadway debut in 2023 in the musical 'How to Dance in Ohio'
Kimberly Popolizio - i2Evolve Art Studio
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Kimberly Popolizio. Kimberly is the owner of and instructor at i2Evolve LLLC. She is also a NYS K-12 Certified Art Educator, and holds Trauma-informed Creative Art & Sand Play Therapy Certificates from SUNY Albany. i2Evolve is an art studio located in the Hudson Valley region of New York. They partner with schools and organizations who want to brin
Jan Schlueter - Neurodiverse Technologies
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Jan Schlueter. Jan is the CEO and Founder of Neurodiverse Technologies, an innovation-led company creating assistive tools for neurodivergent individuals, with a focus on meaningful independence, confidence, and opportunity. From learning to drive to navigating the workforce, they design technology that adapts to each mind, not the other way around. Ro
Alex Astrella - Blu Star Productions & Film Festival
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Alex Astrella. Alex is a visual artist based out of Orange County California. He is the founder and CEO of Blu Star Productions, a company founded by an artist with a disability for artists with disabilities. Alex was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of 2. He joins us to discuss Blu Star and their inaugural film festival (May 2, 2026)
Mariel Piña - Rockland County Department of Mental Health
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Mariel Piña. Mariel is the Coordinator of Planning and Adult Services for the Rockland County Department of Mental Health (RCDMH). Mariel joins us to discuss the All-Abilities training RCDMH underwent and subsequent partnership with Anderson Center Consulting and Training. RCDMH is now offering a series of free trainings to organizations and businesses
Brigitte Shipman - Mother's Guide Through Autism
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Brigitte Shipman. Brigitte is a speaker, author, certified life coach, and host of the Mother's Guide Through Autism podcast. She is also mom to two adult sons, one on the autism spectrum. Her mission is to help parents—and anyone navigating life’s “tsunamis”—move from heartbreak to healing, from overwhelm to empowerment. Briggite shares real stories a
Victoria Thiery - Know Limits
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Victoria Thiery. Victoria is a writer, producer, and director. She works alongside her husband, Austin. Victoria specializes in character development and final edits, with a keen eye for emotional consistency, narrative cohesion, and refining stories until they feel honest, intentional, and complete. She joins us to discuss their latest project: Know
Chip Vincie - Sibling Perspective
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Chip Vincie. Chip's brother has been in the care of Anderson Center for Autism's for over 40 years. Chip joins us to discuss his journey to become his brother's legal guardian in 1999. Chip is an advocate for autonomy, but still helps to make decisions regarding and advocates for his brother when needed! Tune in to learn more, or see Chip's list of re
Deven Unadkat - StationMD
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Dr. Deven Unadkat DO, MPA, FACEP. Dr. Unadkat is the President & Chief Medical Officer of StationMD. He is also a board-certified emergency physician, recognized physician leader, and a founding partner at StationMD. He has practiced clinically over the past 18 years in large academic centers, community hospitals, free standing emergency centers, a
Michael Gilberg - Special Education and Disability Rights Law
This weekends 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Michael Gilberg.
Michael is known as 'an advocate for children with disabilities who walked in their shoes.'. He has many years of both Special Education and Disability Rights Law and Advocacy Experience. Attorney Gilberg also has his own personal experience as someone on the Autism Spectrum. He received his J.D. from Pace University School of Law in 2
Dr. Lauren Lestremau Allen - Empire State University
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Dr. Lauren Lestremau Allen. Dr. Allen is a thought-leader in the Autism field. She is an Assistant Professor at SUNY Empire State University in the Applied Behavior Analysis Master of Science program and the Assistant Director of the SUNY Empire Center for Autism Advocacy: Research, Education, and Supports (CAARES). She is also a Licensed Psychologis
Tiffany McDowell - Joy Bar Coffee Co.
This weekend's guest is Tiffany McDowell. Tiffany is the owner of Joy Bar Coffee Co., which currently has two locations in High Point, North Carolina. Tiffany and her sister Mallory wanted to create a space where neurotypical, and neurodivergent people could meet, work, feel welcomed, and learn from each other. They also wanted to create employment opportunities for individuals with different abil
Elizabeth Rosenberger - Anderson Early Learning Academy Parent
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Elizabeth Rosenberger. Elizabeth's son attends Anderson Early Learning Academy (AELA) in Latham. AELA is a NYS approved 4410 program that provides children ages 3-5 years of age opportunities to learn in an environment that is developmentally appropriate and teaches the skills needed to be successful in kindergarten. Professionally, Elizabeth is a scho
Alan Day - Autism Double Checked
This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Alan Day. Alan is the founder and CEO of Autism Double Checked (ADC), an innovative organization committed to making travel more accessible and inclusive for individuals on the autism spectrum. ADC classifies travel companies into three levels of "autism readiness": Autism Aware, Autism Ready, and Autism Double-Checked. At each level, the commitment to
Steve Tseckares and Dillon Faulkner - Backyard Sports Cares
This weekend's 1 in 31 guests are Steve Tseckares and Dillon Faulkner. Steve Tseckares is the Executive Director of Backyard Sports Cares , Dillon Faulkner is the President and Chief Operating Officer. Backyard Sports Cares is a nonprofit division of Backyard Sports, the leading provider of community team sports programs for kids of all ages in Westchester County. Recently, they rolled out their B
Erica Stanzione - BluePath Service Dogs
This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Erica Stanzione. Erica is the Director of Marketing and Development for BluePath Service Dogs. Recently, BluePath Service Dogs received two monetary grants from Anderson Foundation for Autism in support of their Autism Service Dogs program.
BluePath works to transform the lives of children with autism through the placement of expertly trained service dogs. Each Blue
Dr. Jacob Corey - Arcadia University
This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Dr. Jacob Corey. Dr. Corey is an assistant professor of physical therapy at Arcadia University in Pennsylvania. His research focuses on improving health, participation, and quality of life for neurodivergent individuals and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities through mixed methods inquiry, patient-centered intervention design, and implementation s
Tracy Schober - Autism Society Greater Hudson Region
This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Tracy Schober. Tracy is the Executive Director at Autism Society Greater Hudson Region (ASGHR). She leads the organization in five core service areas including Education, Advocacy, Support, Community, and Information & Referral, covering 21 counties in Eastern New York. Tracy joins us to discuss upcoming some of ASGHR's programs, and upcoming events. ASGHR hosts
Jeremy Buzzell - National Parks System PAVE Program
This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Jeremy Buzzell. Jeremy is the Manager of Park Accessibility for Visitors and Employees (PAVE) program within the National Park Service. He joins us to discuss the National Park Service's growing inclusivity and accessibility initiatives, aimed at removing barriers for individuals with intellectual disabilities and physical impairments. New supports now include socia
Dr. Blake Warner - UCLA PEERS Clinic
This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Dr. Blake Warner. Dr. Warner is a Chief Clinical Fellow at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Warner works within the Tarjan Center at UCLA, which is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). He received his PhD with a dual specialization in Clinical and Disaster Psychology from the University of South Dakota. Dr. Warner j
Ashley Quitoni - Adaptive Crossfit 845
This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Ashley Quitoni. Ashley is a coach with Crossfit 845. The organization recently created a new program - fitness for all - called Adaptive 845. The 8-week program meets twice a week and helps individuals build strength, confidence, and community! Individuals leave this program feeling empowered, included, and a part of the fitness community. Personalized fitness sessi
Jennifer McGee - Inclusive Art House
Jennifer is the founder of Inclusive Art House, a nonprofit located in Georgia. Jennifer has been a visual artist for over 25 years. She founded Inclusive Art House to empower and uplift disabled and special needs persons. She was inspired by her nephew Isahiah (now 20 years old) who came to live with her and her family in 2020. Isahiah is the focus of Jennifer's book series "Izzy Can't Talk", and
Heather Edwards - AhHa! Broadway
This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Heather Edwards. Heather is the co-founder and CEO of AhHa! Broadway, a New York City based nonprofit. Heather has trained as a classical pianist and graduated from Berklee College of Music. AhHa! Broadway enables opportunities for performing arts education and programming to under-resourced kids, veterans, seniors, and neurodivergent adults. They recently partnered
Dr. Alex Kolevzon - Seaver Autism Center
This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Dr. Alex Kolevzon. Dr. Kolevzon is the Clinical Director of the Seaver Autism Center at Mount Sinai Health System. He joins us today to talk about the CDC's latest estimate that 1 in 31 children in the United States are identified as having autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Dr. Kolevzon suggests a number of possible reasons why this statistic has been on the rise. He
Max Muscato & Alea Conte - Rock Autism
This weekend's 1 in 31 guests are Max Muscato and Alea Conte. Max is the Founder, President, and CEO of Rock Autism. Alea is the organization's Executive Director. Max is a recording artist himself, and was inspired to start Rock Autism as his brother Sonny is on the Autism Spectrum. The non-profit is located in Buffalo, NY. Their mission is to support individuals on the autism spectrum to develop
Alex K. Lin - 8th Annual Autism Rocks Concert
This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Alex K. Lin. Through his organization Autism Rocks, Alex will host the 8th annual Autism Rocks Concert at Universal City Walk in Hollywood on June 28th. He joined us before the concert to discuss all the details! Performers include: The Miracle Project, Laura K. Jane, Gemma Brooke Allen, Nico Vargas, Ethan Mathias, Lucas Metge, Dakota Lotus and more! The event will
Richard Rakesh & Dr. Selvanayaki Venkatesan - Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (VMRF)
This weekend's 1 in 31 guests are Richard Rakesh and Dr. Selvanayaki Venkatesan. Richard Rakesh is the Chief Consultant for Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (VMRF), located in India. Dr. Selvanayaki Venkatesan is a Professor at the Annapoorna College of Nursing (A unit of VMRF). Richard and Dr. Venkatesan are visiting with us this month at Anderson Center for Autism, and we are excited to ho
Rick Soshensky MA, LCAT, MT-BC, NRMT - Music Therapy Studio
This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Rick Soshensky. Rick is the founder and director of the Music Therapy Studio in Kingston, NY. He has been a Music Therapist for 30+ years and has lived his entire professional life in the world of music. The Music Therapy Studio was founded in 2012, and is open to people of all abilities. They offer in-studio, online/zoom, and home/school/facility visits. Each Frida
Kathleen Somers - Barely Visible: Mothering a Son Through His Misunderstood Autism
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Kathleen Somers. Kathleen is the author of a recently published book titled 'Barely Visible: Mothering a Son Through His Misunderstood Autism'. The book is a candid memoir of Kathleen's experiences, being a parent of a child on the Autism Spectrum for the last 20+ years.
"For any parent who has ever struggled with a child’s difficult or peculiar behavior, this candi
James Bowers - New York Sheriffs' Association
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is James Bowers. James is the Program Director at the New York Sheriffs' Association located in Albany, New York. He joins us to discuss the Blue Envelope Program, and other safety programs rolled out by the NY Sheriffs' Association. The Blue Envelope Program aims to facilitate smoother communication and reduce anxiety during traffic stops for drivers with autism and o
Alex K. Lin - Autism Rocks
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Alex K. Lin. Alex is the co-founder of Autism Rocks, a nonprofit concert event founded along with Ned Specktor in 2016.
Their main mission is to de-stigmatize any stereotypes people have on the Autism community by filling the concert with performances by musicians with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and by shedding a light on the bullying epidemic happening within the Au
Dave Kot - Autism at Face Value
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Dave Kot. Dave is the co-founder of Autism at Face Value, a non-profit organization focused on providing social and emotional support programs for individuals with autism, primarily utilizing tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs). Dave founded the non-profit in Pennsylvania with his wife Angela, to educate the public about autism, raise awareness, and promote inclusivit
Dani Bowman - DaniMation
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Dani Bowman. Dani is an entrepreneur, producer, speaker, and more! She was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age three, and did not speak until age six. You may recognize Dani from appearing on Netflix's Love on the Spectrum US as a cast member. Dani joins us today to discuss DaniMation, which she is the founder and CEO of. DaniMation, a cloud-based autism
Gary Shulman MS. Ed. - Autism Consultant, Advocate, & More
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Gary Shulman. Gary was the Program Director of Social Services, Training Coordinator and Special Camp Fair Coordinator for Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. for over 24 years. He has now transitioned to the role of consultant/trainer on a private basis. Gary is also a published poet. He also serves as a volunteer Advisory Commissioner in Arlington, VA.
Dawn Danner & Deb Shoemaker - Hudson Valley Community College Uniquely Abled Academy
This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Dawn Danner and Deb Shoemaker. Dawn is the Director of the Uniquely Abled Academy at HVCC. Deb is the Interim Executive Dean of the Workforce, Community and High School Partnerships.
Hudson Valley Community college is one of the first 16 colleges in the country, and the first in New York State, to host an innovative Uniquely Abled Academy, a division of the Uniqu
Adella Lin-Kravitz & Bin Feng - Project Ready
This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Adella Lin-Kravitz and Bin Feng. They are the co-founders of Project Ready, the first non-profit parent to parent support organization in the Asian community, that specifically targets youth around the transition age. Their focus is on advocacy, education, transition and community inclusion. Both Bin and Adella have children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Erika Reynolds & Emily Hall - Flower Petals Adaptive Dance Company
This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Erika Reynolds and Emily Hall.
Erika Reynolds is the founder and director of Flower Petals Adaptive Dance Company (FPADC), located in Greenwich, Connecticut. Emily Hall is the Director of Business Development and Fundraising & is a Flower Petals volunteer. FPADC is a dance program focused on students with special needs, mainly autism, Recently they applied for
J.D. Barker - Author
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is J.D. Barker. J.D. is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 22. He has published 7 novels in the thriller genre since 2014, often incorporating elements of horror and the supernatural. He has also collaborated with author James Patterson on works. Tune in to hear J.D. share his story about how
Pamela Gunther - Fit & Fun Playscapes
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Pamela Gunther. Pamela is the founder and CEO of Fit & Fun Playscapes, located in Poughkeepsie New York. Fit and Fun Playscapes helps schools and communities create an inclusive culture that promotes the many benefits of daily movement. Their mission is help people of all ages and abilities lead healthier lifestyles physically, socially, and emotionally. They ac
Matt Sloan - Sensory Fitness
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Matt Sloan. Matt is the founder and owner of Sensory Fitness located just outside of Tacoma in Washington. He is a certified occupational therapy assistant specializing in sensory integration therapy. Sensory Fitness serves individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorders. Fitness sessions are offered through classes or private sessi
Ashlie Symer - Anderson Center Clinic
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Ashlie Symer. Ashlie is the Clinic Coordinator at Anderson Center Clinic (ACC) in Latham, NY. ACC is committed to providing quality services to individuals with autism and an ongoing integrated support network for their families and guardians, while partnering with community stakeholders. ACC uses evidence-based practices to guide their assessment, treatment, and se
Dr. Bobby Newman & Bobbi Rogers - Proud Moments ABA
This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Dr. Bobby Newman and Bobbi Rogers. Dr. Newman and Bobbi Rogers join us from Proud Moments ABA. Bobbi is the Senior Director of Community and Industry Relations at Proud Moments ABA, and has been with Proud Moments since 2016. She is also the founder of Families FIRST (formerly FEAT of CNY). Dr. Bobby Newman is the Executive Director of Clinical Services at Proud M
Priya Winston Ph.D. LMSW & Pierce Langlois - RAISE
This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Dr. Priya Winston and Pierce Langlois. Priya is the Director of Curriculum and Clinical Supports of Transitions. Transitions is a program for young adults with Autism and Learning Differences to pursue goals of going to college, entering the workforce, and living independently. Pierce is Anderson's ECHO Clinic Coordinator. Priya is scheduled to present at Anderson
Sheletta Brundidge - Autism Mom, Advocate, Emmy Award Winner & More!
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Sheletta Brundidge. Sheletta is an author, speaker, advocate, Emmy award-winning comedian, radio host, AND mother of three children with autism! There isn't much that Sheletta doesn't do. In 2020, Sheletta created ShelettaMakesMeLaugh, a multi-media online platform with weekly podcasts. She also published her very first book in 2020, and has since published three mo
Nathan Briggs - ASGHR
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Nathan Briggs. Nathan is the Executive Director of the Autism Society of the Greater Hudson Region (ASGHR). Nathan has worked professionally in the autism field for almost over 20 years. ASGHR provides many different programs and services to support children and adults affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families, and the professionals who serve them. They s
Jennifer Fitzpatrick - Clinical Practice ABA Conference
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Jennifer Fitzpatrick. Jennifer is the Event Specialist for the upcoming Clinical Practice Applied Behavior Analysis (CPABA) Conference. This is the first year the conference is being held, their mission is to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy. The conference is tailored specifically for ABA practitione
Dr. Bob Domingo - Speech Language Pathologist
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Dr. Bob Domingo. Dr. Domingo is an Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Long Island University – Post. Dr. Domingo has over 40 years of experience as a speech language pathologist. His career has always focused on working with and helping individuals with developmental disabilities. Dr. Domingo has recently begun incorporating improvisation
Dan Howard - Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Dan Howard. Dan is the Volunteer Coordinator for the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum in Lenox Massachusetts. The museum was founded in 1984, and has been named one of the top 10 railroad museums in New England. It is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated the mission to preserve railroad history and artifacts. Recently, the museum has partnered with Gui
Stuart Culver - Guth DeConzo Construction Management
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Stuart Culver. Stuart is the Director of Construction Management at Guth DeConzo Construction Management, Inc. Guth CM was a proud sponsor of the Anderson Golf Classic this year! We are also partnering with the company on our "New Dellinwood" project. In addition, Guth CM will also oversee the construction of a new entrance to Route 9, as well as a new Wastewater Tr
Dr. Vladimir Barayev MD - Barayev Pediatrics
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Dr. Vladimir Barayev. Dr. Barayev is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in Autism. His office is based in Staten Island, New York, and operates as a Direct Primary Care (DPC) pediatric practice, providing personalized, holistic care to children with special needs. Dr. Barayev's approach emphasizes a supportive partnership with families, incorporating the si
ThinkDIFFERENTLY - 4th Annual Fitness and Field Day
Dana is the All Abilities Program Director for the Dutchess County Department Behavioral and Community Health. This department provides many different programs, services, and resources to residents of Dutchess County in need, including: public health services, mental health supports, substance abuse help, thinkDIFFERENTLY, and more. Dana joins us to discuss the upcoming 4th annual thinkDIFFERENTLY
Pete Kozak - Especially Everyone
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Pete Kozak. Pete is the founder of Especially Everyone, an inclusive, interactive musical experience that encourages participation from people of all abilities. Pete founded Especially Everyone, using his experiences as a musician, event producer, educator, therapist, and coach. Especially Everyone aims to continue exploring the ways in which they can make music acc
Daniel & Nicolas Caridi - Kibu
This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Daniel and Nicolas Caridi. This brother duo run Kibu - a new approach to inclusivity, based in Stamford, CT. Daniel is the Co-Founder and CEO of Kibu, Nicolas is the Marketing Director and Director of Partnerships. Kibu is an All-In-One platform for providers, parents, and schools. For individuals, Kibu offers engaging fitness, recreational, job, and life skills c
Tracey Stoll - The Common Room
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Tracey Stoll. She is the Executive Director of The Common Room. The Common Room is based out of Boston Massachusetts and aims to connect young adults with high-cognitive autism spectrum disorder. Tracey has more than 25 years of professional experience as an educational consultant. She is also professionally licensed in Special Education for Pre-K & Elementary E
Elaine Kayhan - Anderson Center for Autism
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Elaine Kayhan. Elaine is an Occupational Therapist in Anderson Center for Autism's Children's Program. Elaine recently published a self-help book titled 'Sensory Meditation for the Overactive Brain: Empowering People with ADHD or Focus Issues to Meditate Twice as Deep in 1 Week. Elaine's book can be purchased on Amazon.com! Tune in to learn more.
Dr. Raquel Rozdolski and Dr. Susan DiSenso - Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM)
This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Dr. Raquel Rozdolski and Dr. Susan DiSenso. Dr. Rozdolski is a Dentist Anesthesiologist, the Director of Anesthesia and Pain Control, the Co-Director of Special Needs Dentistry Fellowship, and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dental Medicine at Touro College of Dental Medicine. Dr. DiSenso is the Director of Special Needs, Co-Director of Special Needs Dentistry F
Abby Edwards - 8th Annual Autism Awareness Pajama Day Fundraiser
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Abby Edwards. Abby is a sophomore at Marist College studying Elementary/Special Education. This year she will be hosting her 8th annual Autism Awareness Pajama Day Fundraiser! All funds raised will be donated to Anderson to help us in our mission to optimize the quality of life for individuals with autism. Donate $3 or more to make a difference, and wear your pajama
Jamie Bishop - Mill House Brewing Company
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Jamie Bishop. Jamie is a brewmaster and co-owner of Mill House Brewing Company (MHBC) in Poughkeepsie, NY. He is also a long time friend of Anderson Center for Autism, as this is the 10th year MHBC is brewing Mr. Anderson Ale for us. "A Century of Impact, a Decade of Beer" is the theme for this year's Mr. Anderson Ale launch! Following the launch event on April 4th
Linda Bertolozzi - Accommodative Services at Dutchess Community College
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Linda Bertolozzi. Linda is the Director of Office of Accommodative Services at Dutchess Community College (DCC). Anderson and DCC are long time partners and friends, collaborating on many projects over the years. Linda joins us to discuss the many different ways the Office of Accommodative Services (OAS) departments helps students, including the Think Ahead program.
Beth Poague - Westchester Institute for Human Development
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Beth Poague. Beth is a family and community educator for early childhood special education at Westchester Institute for Human Development. She is also a parent advocate for families with children with disabilities. Beth holds a master’s degree in Social Justice Educational Studies at SUNY New Paltz, focusing on disability advocacy, inclusion and anti-racism work, an
Jomilson and Theresa Alvarez - St. Christopher Fitness
This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Jomilson and Theresa Alvarez. This husband and wife duo are the co-owners of St. Christopher Fitness (SCF)! They founded SCF in 2021, inspired by a family member who is diagnosed with ASD. Their mission is to provide adaptive and inclusive fitness for everyone. They believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy and active lifestyle, regardless o
Sarah McKeon - The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Sarah McKeon. Sarah is the General Manager of New Jersey Airports for The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Most recently, Anderson Center Consulting and Training collaborated with Newark Liberty International Airport on a new sensory room located in Terminal A. The 1,000 square foot sensory lounge for people with intellectual and developmental disabiliti
Maggie Reilly - East Fishkill TOPSoccer Program
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Maggie Reilly. Maggie is the program coordinator for the East Fishkill TOPSoccer program. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training program for all athletes with intellectual, emotional, and or physical disabilities. The program strives to provide opportunities for players to develop at their own pace in a safe, fun, and supportive/in
Ellen Pikula & Will Smith - Special Olympics
This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Ellen Pikula and Will Smith.
Ellen is the Mid State Regional Director for Special Olympics NY. Will is a program and development specialist, as well as an athlete and member of the Athlete Leadership Council. Special Olympics New York provides inclusive opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to discover and unleash the champion within. Anderson C
Debbie Goddard - Westchester Institute for Human Development
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Debbie Goddard. Debbie is the Family and Community Educator at the Lower Hudson Valley FACE Center at the Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD). She has been with WIHD for five years. Debbie has a personal connection to autism, as she is the parent of an individual with ASD. Debbie is also the founder and former president of the Ossining School District
Kelley Coleman -Author, Advocate, Speaker, & Mom
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Kelley Coleman. Author and advocate Kelley Coleman is the parent of two boys, one of whom has multiple disabilities. She is a film development executive turned author and passionate advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Kelley joins us to discuss her new book, Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child. This publication
Pierce Langlois & Tracy Schober - ECHO Autism Anderson
This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are two Anderson team members, Pierce Langlois & Tracy Schober. Pierce is Anderson's ECHO Clinic Coordinator, Tracy is the Director of New Program Development. Both Pierce and Tracy are on Anderson's ECHO HUB team, with Tracy leading the entire HUN team. Each month, ECHO Autism Anderson: Education hosts a session that consists of a case presentation by a community
Kelly Dooley & David Melby
This weekend's 1 in 36 broadcast is a special one! This show is the official launch of Anderson's centennial, we are celebrating 100 years in existence.
For the first half of the show, we have Anderson's PR & Marketing Manager, Kelly Dooley interviewing the usual host of the show, Eliza Bozenski. These two discuss Anderson's history, with a deep dive into past and how the organization has grow
Jennifer P. - Anderson Parent
For the first 1 in 36 episode, airing in Anderson's Centennial year, we are re-airing a previous episode with Anderson Parent, Jennifer P. Jennifer has been an ACA parent for over three years! Her son is on the autism spectrum, residing on the Anderson campus. Jen is also very engaged in our parent advocacy group, Anderson Family Partners. Tune in to learn more about Jen, her decision to place her
Sarah Kodinsky & Amanda Sharpe - Apex Social Group
This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Sarah Kodinsky and Amanda Sharpe.
Sarah is the CEO of Apex Social Group, Amanda is the parent of two children receiving services from Apex! Apex Social Group was founded in 2008, since then they have been a trusted provider of exceptional child care services catering to families with children of varying abilities. Their rreliable Care Professionals understand how
Ken and Daniel Trush - Daniel’s Music Foundation
This weekend's 1 in 36 guests are Ken and Daniel Trush. This father & son duo co-founded Daniel's Music Foundation (DMF), along with Daniel's mother Nancy, and his brother, Michael. DMF is a non-profit organization founded in 2006, to empower individuals with developmental and physical disabilities through music. DMF came to fruition after Daniel experienced a ruptured brain aneurysm at the ag
Janine Kruiswijk - Autism Society of the Greater Hudson Region
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Janine Kruiswijk. Janine is the Executive Director of the Autism Society of the Greater Hudson Region. ASGHR is a nonprofit organization that serves people living with autism and their families. They cover 22 counties in New York State, serving Westchester County up to Warren County. ASGHR is dedicated to providing resources and opportunities to the autism community
Amy Smith - All Abilities Program Dover Plains Library
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Amy Smith. Amy is the director of the Dover Plains Library, in Dover NY! Amy joins us today to discuss the umbrella of All Abilities programs - Adults, Kids, Music, Team Volunteers, and more! Currently, the All Abilities Adults program meets at the Dover Library on Tuesdays at 11AM. The program is an hour of social fun for adults with intellectual, cognitive and/or
Dr. Kryn McClain - CatapalloVR
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Dr. Kryn McClain. Dr. McClain is the CEO and founder of CatapalloVR! With her extensive healthcare background and passion for innovation, Dr. McClain founded CatapalloVR to provide effective and safe therapy for autistic and neurodiverse individuals. Their mission is to create immersive virtual reality learning modules that launch neurodiverse youths and young adul
Tracy Schober - Resources for Autism & IDD Information Sharing EXPO
This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Tracy Schober. Tracy is the Director of New Program Development at Anderson Center for Autism. She is also the driving force behind the Resources for Autism & IDD Information Sharing EXPO (RAISE). The second annual Resources for Autism & IDD Information Sharing EXPO will be held on Sunday, October 1st at SUNY Albany's Campus Center from 11AM to 2PM. This FRE
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