1 in 31: Autism Today

Dana Hopkins - Dutchess County Department Behavioral and Community Health

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Dana Hopkins. 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. Tune in to hear from Dana and learn more, or visit: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/DBCH/dbch.htm and  https://www.thinkdifferently.net/

 

 

Fahim Ferdoush - Anderson Center International

This weekend's 1 in 36 guest is Fahim Ferdoush. Fahim is a scholar in Anderson's international program. Fahim is from Bangladesh, he received his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Dhaka. His passion for working with individuals with autism started during his internship for BRAC, where he worked with many different individuals with different disorders. Fahim joined Anderson Center International in June 2022, and has been gaining knowledge and training in the autism since field since then. Tune in to learn more about Fahim & ACI!

Chuck Benfer - Pamal Broadcasting

This weekend's 1 in 44 guest is Chuck Benfer. Chuck is the Chief Operating Officer at Pamal Broadcasting, he has been working in the radio industry for over 30 years! He began as a radio salesperson and worked his way up over the years. Chuck notes that it is important to support the communities in which Pamal operates in. They are long-time supporters of Anderson Center for Autism, namely our annual gala and our team member appreciation dinner. Tune in to learn more about Chuck & what's new at Pamal Broadcasting!

 

Anthony Quatrochi - AQMAI All Abilities

This weekend's 1 in 44 guest is Anthony Quatrochi. Anthony is the owner, founder, and chief instructor of Anthony Quatrochi’s Martial Arts Institute (AQMAI). AQMAI is located in Wappinger Falls, NY. At AQMAI, they pride themselves on teaching the highest quality martial arts, character development and discipline. AQMAI also has received training from Anderson Center Consulting and Training, and is an Autism Supportive EnvironmentSM. After receiving this training, AQMAI decided to create an All Abilities program at their dojo. The class is specifically designed for students of all learning and physical abilities! Tune in to learn more, or check out their website at: www.aqmai.com. To learn more about the Autism Supportive Environment training, please visit: www.andersoncenterforautism.org/ASE

Jordan Odongpiny and Sayma Pata - Anderson Center International

This weekend's 1 in 44 guests are Jordan Odongpiny and Sayma Pata! Jordan and Sayma are international scholars in the Anderson Center International program. Jordan is originally from Uganda, and Sayma is from Bangladesh. Jordan & Sayma will spend 12-18 months at Anderson Center for Autism learning more about autism spectrum disorder and how to support individuals on the spectrum. Tune in to learn more or visit: https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/international  

Jamie Bishop - Mill House Brewing Company

This weekend's 1 in 44 guest is Jamie Bishop! Jamie is a co-owner and brewmaster at Mill House Brewing Company (MHBC) in Poughkeepsie, NY. Anderson Center for Autism (ACA) & MHBC have partnered together for the past 9 years for Autism Awareness/Acceptance month. Each year MHBC brews the Mr. Anderson Ale, "beer with a cause!" and they donate $1 of each pint sold back to ACA! We also annually host the Mr. Anderson After Hours event to kick off Autism Awareness/Acceptance month at MHBC. This years event is open to the public - tickets can be purchased at: andersoncenterforautism.org/mranderson. Tune in to learn more about this lovely collaboration! 

Chip Loewenson - Anderson Parent

This weekend's 1 in 44 guest is Chip Loewenson. Chip is an Anderson parent and a longtime supporter of the agency. His son receives services in Anderson's Adult program. Chip joins us to give the parent perspective! He discusses: the decision to place a disabled child residentially, receiving an autism diagnosis for a child, finding services and more. Tune in to hear stories, advice, and words of wisdom. And always remember, "it's okay". 

 

Coach Pasquale - Special Friend Coach

This weekends 1 in 44 guest is Pasquale Pulella. Pasquale, or Coach Pasquale, is a Special Needs Integrated Wellness Life Coach certified through the Integrative Wellness Academy.  Coach Pasquale practices life coaching in a holistic way, with the understanding that the mind and body are connected. His commitment to special needs life coaching grew from his early education (he was diagnosed with ADD at a young age) and his work experiences as a special needs caretaker. Coach Pasquale believes that the special needs community can use his services as a resource to improve their social lives! Tune in to learn more about Pasquale, or visit his website: https://specialfriendcoach.com/ 

 

 

Dr. Helaine Smith - Pound Ridge Cosmetic Dentistry

This weekend's 1 in 44 guest is Dr. Helaine Smith. Her office, Pound Ridge Cosmetic Dentistry, is located in  Westchester County - Pound Ridge, NY. Dr. Smith is dedicated to her patients – to their care, overall health and education – since beginning her dentistry career in 1991 and is passionately committed to using the most effective state-of-the-art proven techniques and materials to guarantee the best long term outcomes for her patients. Dr. Smith is the first dentist on the east cost to have Robin the Robot from Expper Technologies at her office. Robin is a human-AI integrated robot that helps to support children during their dental visits. Robin’s technology enables the robot to build what is called associative memory — it recognizes a child’s emotions by interpreting his or her facial expressions and builds responsive dialogue by replicating patterns formed from previous experiences. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Helaine Smith & Robin the Robot! For more information visit: https://poundridgecosmeticdentistry.com/ and https://www.expper.tech/ 

Robert Bernstein - Autism Speech

This weekend's 1 in 44 guest is Robert Bernstein! Rob's life work is to help individuals with autism. He grew up with a brother on the autism spectrum, raised a son diagnosed with autism and has worked as an autism therapist for 35 years. Rob is the author of the award-winning book Uniquely Normal: Tapping the Reservoir to Normalcy. Through Autism Speech, Rob provides one-on-one individualized evaluations and treatment of people with autism. Rob provides different services based on each client’s developmental level, age, family circumstances, and particular needs. Tune in to learn more or visit: https://autismspeech.com/. or https://www.robertjbernstein.com/.