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Autism Live with Dr. Temple Grandin

In 2010 Dr. Temple Grandin was named one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World” Dr. Grandin is currently a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and she has been a pioneer in improving the handling and welfare of farm animals for several decades. Diagnosed with autism as a child, at […]

Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon & Nancy -with guests Tamara Mark, Marc Olsen and Thiago Dadalt

Shannon Penrod and Nancy Alspaugh- Jackson give a Wyart update and interview the makers of the documentary film, Beyond.

#Autism #Beyond #Documentary
BEYOND follows Tamara Mark, a once rising Broadway/Hollywood star, to a full-time single mother of two nonverbal autistic adults, Ian and Harry. She now fights for her dream to build a community for those alike to live better and safer.

Filmmaker Thiago Dadalt and Autism Advocates Tamara Mark and Marc Olson will answer questions live – in studio.

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/beyond.filmdoc
Instagram: www.instagram.com/beyond.doc
Movie website: www.docbeyond.com
Production: www.dellenmillerproductions.com
Beyond Ranch Foundation: www.beyondranchfoundation.org

Tamara was one of 8 chosen to star in the film that Mr. Poitier had searched the country for and had auditioned 7,500 people. This life altering opportunity, led her to moving to Los Angeles, where she continued to study and work as an actress in many TV shows, film, voice-over and commercials.

The tragic and sudden death of Peggy Furey, her mentor and acting coach, shifted her perspective on her purpose in life. Tamara left show business for a time and sought deeply within to find what brought a deeper meaning to her life.

After travels through South America and India, she returned to Los Angeles, where she met the man who became her husband and father of her two children. When Ian and Harry were diagnosed with autism, her focus became entirely them and a search to heal, help, and care for them. When the marriage fell apart, Tamara raised these two boys, now young men, entirely on her own.

During the pandemic, she reconnected with a friend she had known in high school. Marc had moved to Australia over 40 years ago and after the passing of his wife, his kids convinced him to go on Facebook, where the two of them found one another. Over two years they video messaged until travel opened up again and he and Tamara finally got to meet physically. Their love story has proven to be the catalyst for all the beauty unfolding and the passion together to build a purposeful future for Ian and Harry and others like them.

It is an epic tale of love against all odds.

MARC OLSON is the Co-Founder, Treasurer, and serves on the Board of Directors for Beyond Ranch Foundation.
Marc Olson is a dual citizen of both the United States and Australia. Marc has resided in Australia for the last 43 years of his life. He held many jobs in his early years in Australia, from sugar cane farm worker, fruit picker, island resort kitchenhand and barperson to abattoir worker in the cattle industry where he decided to return to university to study accounting.
Upon completion of his studies Marc gained employment as an accountant in the Sugar Industry where he worked for 15 years holding senior accounting positions. Moving on to becoming the State Accountant for WIN Television media company for 11 years, the last 3 years also holding the position of State Head Office – Station Manager as well as the State Accounting function.

The last 7 years of his working career he held the position of Chief Financial Officer for a civil construction group of companies.
After the passing of his wife of 35 years marriage, urged by his children to reconnect to the world via Facebook (which he loathed), he reconnected with Tamara Mark, an old high school friend. It soon became apparent that Tamara had the love, strength, and resilience that held the future for him.

After almost 2 years of old school dating via video messenger and a country locked down in COVID protocols where he wasn’t even allowed to leave the country, they physically reunited in Pasadena, CA. Their loving union is now focused on a future for Tamara’s sons Ian and Harry and the severe autistic communities across the world. Marc and Tamara have a strong vision for the future of this population that currently has no future for long term care solutions.

Love, Marriage, and Relationships on the Spectrum | Stories from the Spectrum with Tom Iland

Hour 40 of the Autism Network Podcastathon   Thomas Iland, Owner of Come To Life Coaching, and Rosetta Walker, Queen of Inspiration, discuss ‘Love, Marriage & Relationships’ amongst couples on and off the autism spectrum.   https://www.facebook.com/tom.iland.3 https://www.youtube.com/@thomasiland7280 https://www.instagram.com/thomasiland/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thomasiland https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-iland-chpc-as-159265b/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosettawalker/ https://www.facebook.com/rosetta.walker Check out this episode!

Love, Marriage, and Relationships on the Spectrum | Stories from the Spectrum with Tom Iland

Hour 40 of the Autism Network Podcastathon

Thomas Iland, Owner of Come To Life Coaching, and Rosetta Walker, Queen of Inspiration, discuss ‘Love, Marriage & Relationships’ amongst couples on and off the autism spectrum.

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https://www.youtube.com/@thomasiland7280
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15 Things to Consider When It Comes to Autism Part 2 | Stories from the Spectrum

Hour 29 of the Autism Network Podcastathon

April is Autism Acceptance Month; a time to educate about the spectrum of autism. In this podcastathon you will hear from an autistic man who used to be nonspeaking and today is a professional speaker. He will shared with you the voices of 15 autistic self-advocates with messages that will educate you more on autism in our society. Dr. Kerry Magro will also discuss his work with his disability nonprofit, his work on 4 best-selling books, his work as an an autism entertainment consultant on projects such as Netflix’s Emmy Award-Winning series Love on the Spectrum U.S. Season 1 and much more!

Dr. Kerry Magro (Mah-grow) Ed.D. is an award-winning autistic professional speaker, best-selling author and autism consultant to the HBO series Mrs. Fletcher that aired in Fall 2019 and the latest season of Netflix’s Emmy-Award Winning Series ‘Love on the Spectrum’ He started professional speaking 12 years ago via the National Speakers Association after he fell in love with theater as a child to help with his social and communication skills. Today he has spoken at over 1200 events during that time include 2 TEDxTalks and a ‘Talks at Google’ presentation. In addition, Kerry is CEO & President of KFM Making A Difference, a nonprofit organization that hosts inclusion events and has provided 100 scholarships for students with autism for college and counting since 2011. In his spare time, he hosts a Facebook Page called Kerry’s Autism Journey that now has 218,000 Facebook followers where he does on-camera interviews highlighting people impacted by a diagnosis to breaking down barriers in our community. His videos he’s produced have been watched over 35 Million times.

Kerry’s best-selling books Defining Autism From The Heart, and Autism and Falling in Love, I Will Light It Up Blue and his latest, Autistics on Autism have reached Amazon Best-Seller Lists for Special Needs Parenting. He is based in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Have Kerry speak with your company on Neurodiversity in the workplace, or speak with your school by contacting him at www.kerrymagro.com/contact

Link to Autistics on Autism: Stories You Need to Hear About What Helped Them While Growing Up and Pursuing Their Dreams: https://amzn.to/3sLj9Ji

Link to Kerry’s speaker website: www.kerrymagro.com/speaking

Link to KFM Making a Difference: www.kfmmakingadifference.org
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerrymagro?
Facebook.com: www.Facebook.com/kerrysautismjourney
Twitter: www.twitter.com/kerrymagro
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrymagro/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/kerrysautismjourney
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrymagro/

Autism Live | Mand Explained + Miyah Sundermeyer

In today’s episode of Autism Live, our host Shannon Penrod explains what a mand is for the jargon of the day! After that, Shannon interviews another autism advocate and returning guest Miyah Sundermeyer. #Autistic #Autism #livepodcast Click Here to Download the Autism Live App on Iphone Autism Network Website  Shannon Penrod’s book is out now! […]

TACA: The Autism Community in Action | 1:36 From Support to Action to Hope

Hour 28 of the Autism Network Podcastathon Come listen to Jessica DuLong and Rhyan Erb from The Autism Community in Action as they discuss the new autism prevalence numbers and it’s impact to drive action for families living with autism. From education and support for parents and caregivers to how to build community around families […]

Autism Live with Diedre Price & Miyah Sundermeyer

In today’s episode of Autism Live, our host Shannon Penrod explains what a mand is for the jargon of the day! After that, Shannon is joined by autism advocate Diedre Price. Last but not least, interviews another autism advocate and returning guess Miyah Sundermeyer.

#Autistic #Autism #livepodcast

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Ask Dr. Doreen with Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh

World renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewers questions in real time.  Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is a visionary in the field of autism spectrum disorders and has spent 40+ years helping individuals and families to overcome challenges in order to lead their best lives.  She is an outspoken advocate for those on the spectrum, […]