After decades of hard work on social development, Sharon has come to recognize patterns and themes driving disconnection with self and others. Getting to the root is what it’s all about. Her diverse background with all things special needs includes early interventionist, case manager, foster home developer, trainer, teacher, consultant,Continue Reading
Stephanie Pepi is the founder and director of the Starfish Social Club located in San Antonio,Texas. She works with students with social learning challenges as a special education teacher, behavior specialist, special education administrator, and campus administrator. Stephanie earned her Masters Degree in Special Education and Education Administration, and specialist certifications inContinue Reading
Asa ~ ( /’ay-sah/ ) is a Hebrew name, which means “doctor,” or “healer” and Dr. Ghia is used as both, she is a professor of Psychology, received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Southern California Seminary and is as well a licensed ordained minister. Dr. Ghia believes that MINDFULNESS and WellnessContinue Reading
Kirt Manecke is an award winning author and sales, marketing, and fundraising specialist who’s an expert at delivering amazing customer service that makes people smile. Kirt is passionate about helping teens and adults succeed. He wants to help people with autism and other special needs get and keep aContinue Reading
Feature Blogger Dema Stout is a Professional Certified Coach who specializes in coaching students and adults with neurological challenges such as AD/HD and autism spectrum disorders. She assists her customers with all aspects of their life such as relationships, education and careers. Additionally, she provides consultation to families who have “intense”Continue Reading
Dr. O’Donnell is a licensed psychologist who provides neuropsychological or psychoeducational assessment of children and adolescents with suspected neurodevelopmental and genetic disorders. at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. She has a PhD in School Psychology with an emphasis in child neuropsychology from the department of Educational PsychologyContinue Reading
Marcia Eckerd PhD has been in practice as a licensed psychologist since 1985. She is on the CT ASD Advisory Council and the Clinical Advisory Committee of the Aspergers/Autism Association of New England, as well the professional advisory board of Smart Kids with LD. Dr. Eckerd specializes in working with individualsContinue Reading
Blogger Christopher Aaron Seltzer, despite the most promising of early childhood days and the effort he put into his education, continues to be brushed aside by most employers, as is unfortunately the case for quite a lot of Autistic adults. Noticing that the order of the day in the movementContinue Reading
Sandra currently serves as the Autism Services Coordinator at Any Baby Can in San Antonio, Texas. Her background working in Public Schools with Special Education has provided her working knowledge of working with Autism/Asperger youth. Aspergers101 is pleased to offer our readers/viewers the insights of Sandra Jacobs! Jennifer AllenA graduateContinue Reading
Education/Parent Training Tisha Gonzalez (M.A., SLP, ATC, BCBA) holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders and a Master of Arts in Special Education. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, licensed speech pathologist, holds an Advanced TEACCH Certification, Early Childhood Teacher Certification and a Special Education Teacher Certification. Tisha has 35Continue Reading
Blogger Ken Kellam III was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in his late 30’s, and has worked with Autism Treatment Center of Texas since 2003. He is currently the administrative assistant to the clinical director. He also helps facilitate three different self-advocate groups, and in the Spring of 2015 was presentedContinue Reading
Health and Wellness Alfred Chavira, Any Baby Can’s Health and Wellness Director, holds a Bachelors in Biology and a Masters in Kinesiology. He has 10 years of experience in the field of health and wellness and 6 years of experience in adaptive fitness. Alfred also teaches a CEU Class titled “Teaching Strategies forContinue Reading
