Chance Raspberry, lead animator on The Simpsons and creator of Little Billy (the world’s first and only animated series about life with a neurodiversity), talks about growing up “different”, going to school, finding employment and following your passion and your dreams.
Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, Founder and Director of the UCLA PEERS Clinic, shares her advice and insight about the social skills involved in making and keeping friends and building strong relationships.
Danny Raede, founder and CEO of Asperger Experts, intimately and expertly discusses what it’s like to live with Aspergers/Autism and the most effective ways to support, communicate with and understand someone who is on the spectrum.
Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson, Founder and Director of the UCLA PEERS clinic, shares her advice and insight on how to handle various types of bullying both in and out of the classroom.
Michelle Wolf, founder of the JLA Special Needs Trust, discusses CalABLE accounts and the benefits of this important resource for the special needs community.
David Terk of Serenitas Special Needs Planning discusses the ins and outs of benefits like social security, medicare and medicaid.
Erin and Bruce Wilson tell us about their free registry service for those at risk of wandering or getting lost, and share their personal experiences as parents of a son with special needs.
David Terk of Serenitas Special Needs Planning discusses this important act and what it means for the disabled children of our military veterans.
Lisa Carreon, founder of the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles chapter of Fantastic Friends, tells us about her organization, what it offers, how you can join and even how to start your own chapter!
Dr. Melinda Docter discusses all things education – getting a diagnosis, IEPs, 504s, high school diploma vs. certificate track, choosing the right school, behavioral issues and life after high school. She also shares her valuable opinion about how to navigate the educational system and get your child the education he or she is entitled to.