THE NEXT FRONTIER, the first Vermont autism, disabilities and diagnoses weekly
radio program from http://www.theradiator.org/ is airing
Thursdays 6:00 pm EST on
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photo credit: Karen Dawson

Anne Barbano (in white) interviewing Andrea Marcotte (left) and
her mother Donna during the May 14, 2008 show. In the back
is engineer Nick Malutama. Engineer Karen Dawson is
taking the photo.







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This first show followed autism parents on the day the Autism Plan
Report was presented at the VT Statehouse. I want to thank Nancy
Richards, Gail Africa, Claudia Pringles and Linda Luxenberg for before-
and after-presentation remarks, as well as George Africa who was
my live on-air guest on Wednesday, February 6.

Listen to February 6 Show

Portion of Feb 6 Show with George Africa (20:54)


The second show features the talents of Bill Gallant and Bernie Looby
of Howard Mental Health.

Listen to February 13 Show



The third show is entitled "Why Can't I Work?" and features
Kathy Andrews and her son Andrew Sollace discussing issues 
around supported employment for people with disabilities.

Listen to February 20 Show



The fourth show features Kim Mason, a cognitively-disabled adult who
had run as a candidate for the Burlington City Council the previous day.

Listen to March 5 Show



The fifth show features a conversation between Anne Barbano
and fellow radio host Harold Frost, who has the diagnosis
of Asperger's Syndrome.

Listen to March 12 Show



In the sixth show Anne speaks to two autism parents working hard on
the developing historic Vermont Autism Plan. One developes a petition,
the other works from the inside. The complexity of the autism world
goes beyond the diagnosis. 

Listen to April 2 Show


Anne speaks with Randy Lamberti of the Vermont Autism Puzzle
Foundation, Carol Ortlip of the Inspire School for Autism, and Jess Levi,
a parent of a child with autism using alternative medical treatments.

Listen to April 9 Show


In the eighth show Anne speaks with a landscaper with a child with
autism, follows up on the third show by checking in with Andrew Sollace
at his current job, and speaks with author and autism spokesman
Sean Barron.

Listen to April 16 Show


Anne talks with Laurie Tedeshe, co-founder of the on-line autism
support group Autism Support Daily, and an advocate for reductions 
of mercury.

Listen to April 30 Show


Anne talks with Marilyn Mahusky of the Vermont Disability Law Project
and Karen Schwartz of the Vermont Developmental Disabilities
Council regarding Vermont being out of compliance, waivers,
and EPSDT federal regulations for people with autism.

Listen to May 7 Show


Listen to a discussion between Anne and Colchester High School
senior Andrea Marcotte about Andrea's challenges with cerebral palsy.

Listen to May 14 Show


Anne talks with Larry Lewack of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) and consumer Sarah Robinson, who suffers from Bipolar II.
[program note: recorded ending of the show was lost due to a
transmission problem at WOMM-LP]

Listen to May 21 Show


10 years...6 shows a month...Meet Gigi Weisman, a community member
who has been performing for children for at least a decade!
But did you know she also wears another hat?
Working/playing in disabilities.
Music CD introduced too!

Listen to May 28 Show


Horse rescuer, logger, single mom of 4, twins with autism, one with
diabetes: Vermont renaissance woman Terry Holden talks
Skinner on the farm with Anne Barbano.

Listen to June 4 Show


One man's courage coming back to "normal" life. Meet disabled
veteran Ronnie LaBounty, who tells Anne about reentry into civilian life
and why its crucial for a veteran to "help a vet".

Listen to June 11 Show


Where the Two Shall Meet: Behavioral Medicine and
Augmentative Learning and Movement Center.

Listen to July 16 Show


Autism 911 Data Base. What is it? And it's not just for autism.
Guests Heidi Wener and VT Police Academy trainer Cindy Taylor.
Ben McCarty of the Be4Now band introduces charity single
Too Late To Wait to benefit the Red Cross.

Listen to July 30 Show


Discussion of controversial film 'Tropic Thunder' with autism and
downs syndrome parents, Claudia Pringles and Pat Powell. Surprise
guest, author / inspirational speaker Sarah Howell and her book
Ringo's Gift. 

Listen to August 20 Show


Two young men with Aspergers, one is able to disclose it and
the other "keeps it in the closet". A very interesting conversation.

Listen to August 27 Show


Do you have children experiencing puberty for the first time? Did you
think sexuality was lost once your child was diagnosed?   Listen to
"Train the trainer" and peer sexuality educators as they discuss myths
and teachings regarding individuals with disabilities.  This and more
on the Sexuality Show topic. The Next Frontier autism and disabilities
radio program.

Listen to September 17 Show


"What an interesting guy!" the dj/programmer from another show said to
me as he was listening to this interview. I think you'll agree. Author of 
 the New York Times bestseller LOOK ME IN THE EYE, aspergian,
inventor, engineer John Elder Robison really gives one insight into the
possibility about what is happening in the autism brain and heart.
Truly delightful listening.

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Listen to September 24 Show


Its highly controversial and yet practiced every day. Meet the area's
well known facilitator Pascal Cheng and two men who live by it ,
John McGinley and Mark Utter.

Listen to October 1 Show

Nancy Lurie Marks Foundation http://www.nlmfoundation.org/grants/communication.htm

Summary of studies with positive outcomes
http://www.inclusioninstitutes.org/index.cfm?catID=59&articleID=122

YOU TUBE 60 minutes facilitated communication controversy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay3nn2Eipm8

Demonstration of facilitated communication (UK)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyzvt-yDrwo

Amanda Baggs Burlington, VT
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/28/the-language-of-autism/?apage=2


Three panelists who have autism talk about their work situations as
young adults . Recorded at the Creating Employment Opportunities training.

Listen to October 15 Show


We have two shows:

1. Bereavement: Find out how to tell your child...Ginny Fry
2. Build Your Family: A guide...Angela Timpone

Listen to October 22 Show


Timely Piece. Can you take 1/2 hour to Listen?

Key to understanding just what's going on and your own advocacy. Timely
piece with  former legislator and executive director Ed Paquin of
Vermont Protection and Advocacy.
 Additional four-minute piece on DD ACT. Write, give feedback its your
democracy . If the .mp3 file doesn't load quickly give it a few minutes.

Listen to November 19 Show


TALENTS AROUND US
Listen to music talent from the I.N.S.P.I.R.E for Autism School, 
and Nate Taves with Non-Verbal Learning Disability as he talks
about his ability to create a production for a benefit for
Learning Disabilities Worldwide.
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Listen to December 3 Show


Dr. Jeffrey Wulfman Vermont's first DAN (Defeat Autism Now) physician. 

Listen to December 10 Show

One parent's personal concern about looming budget cuts on the developmentally disabled

Meet parent Jim Charbonneau of a young child with the Vermont
Deaf/Blind Census who is still trying to get a diagnosis of cause.
Its the personal stories that drive the point of what fiscal
responsibility means. Take a listen for 35 minutes.

Listen to December 17 Show

Guest Linda Luxenberg speaks about opening the first autism center
in Vermont  next month. This adult center will be utilized primarily to
support employment as well as life skills. Find out more.

Same Child, Different Day
January 14, 2009

  Rutland, VT parent Jon says he wrote this litttle booklet to share,
and perhaps help others during their initial diagnosis of autism.
This program was not recorded, but comments by folks who listened in
on our conversation have offered perspectives, including one who has
been in the trenches for a little bit now (me) and one newly indoctrinated (Jon).
It is insightful from that perspective.
Jon can be reached at his blog:

http://thesamechild.blogspot.com/search/label/Welcome

Friend Nick Morewood, 93 years young, self taught lawyer of Syrian
descent, father of adult child with a disability reflects on life.
Thank you, Nick. 31 minutes.

Listen to mom and 8-year-old sister of a boy with autism and (long
diagnosis) obsessive compulsive anxiety avoidance behavior
describe their treatment plan, their thoughts, their fun. I mean using
the bathroom as an elevator - wow! 36 minutes.
 

What happened after the vigils and rallies? Find out how those that
 participated tried to SOS (Save our State) from Human Services
program cuts! 60 minutes.

Come ,  take a walk with Todd Darling into this very hopeful
conversation as he talks about the door that opened up his daughter
Maleia's life. Fascinating story. When Maleia was born the Autism
Puzzle Foundation http://www.vtautismpuzzle.org/ was not a thought.
See how its grown , right along with Maleia!

Enthusiastic Parents from Rutland CELEBRATE THE SPECTRUM
with Free Events all month long.

 Listen to what its like for mom to be away in basic training in the
National Guard for three long months from her son with autism.

Catch again this lovely melody from Inspire School for Autism
in Brattleboro! The talent among us!! 

You can't miss this one. Bet you didn't know the importance of Special
Needs Trusts. Listen with pencil and paper in hand to Attorney
Claudia Pringle. Then listen to Hocus Pocus Focus sung by next week's
guest Parent's Choice Award winner Cathy Bollinger!

You'll be humming or singing these tunes to your kids . Delightful
listening from Cathy Bollinger who tells us how her songwriting
/educational CD's came about from her music therapy career. 

1990 American Disabilities Act.  2009 -  Still working on it. Vermont
prides itself on inclusion. Why do we still have issues around physical
access into our public buildings... Listen in on a conversation with
Michael Wood - Lewis  regarding this daily reality. 

"Inclusion can't be the reason we decide things for my son." Meet
Kathleen  Demeritt,  mom to son Chris with Angelman Syndrome. Her
fight to keep her one-on-one school position working with him raises
questions about values that will challenge your thinking. 

She's about to say her final goodbye to the non-profit she founded
in 1992, Vermont Parent Information Center. Connie Curtin talks
about the early years, why she began it and what lies ahead. Her
perspective comes from some unique experiences and stories that
engage the listener. And she answers the million dollar question.
(50 minutes)

Listen to June 3 2009 Show


May 20 Show

You will learn more about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in a conversation
with Pat Furlong and be riveted not only by her knowledge but also by
her experience. 

Go to www.parentprojectmd.org after you listen to this
show for more information. And watch the 50 minute video here:
www.joost.com/02000df/t/Duchenne-The-Death-Gene#id=02000df
"Duchenne -The Death Gene". Pat's two sons, Christopher
and Patrick, died from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. 

Diagnosed with Non-Verbal Learning Disability, college radio DJ
Edward Burke demonstrates his eclectic singing from 18th century
Christian hymns, music harmony of French-Canadian wooden spoons,
dulcimer, and jaw harps from Vietnam. Listen to this ensemble of
conversation with talented Edward Burke. 

How a breathing video game may help save lives. 29 minutes. 

   Listen to September 9 Show

Professor Susan Yuan, mother of Andreas with Angelman syndrome,
who has worked for more than 20 years promoting positive behavior
supports in Vermont schools. Listen and learn about the type of restraints
and seclusion used both here in Vermont and nationwide.. 

   Listen to October 2 Show

You were suppose to give up your baby and deny it public school.
Listen to extraordinary stories on why and how Bill's Bill film was made.

   Listen to October 21 Show

"I wasn't a patient. I was locked up" says Laura Ziegler who at age 17 was
locked up, diagnosed and forcibly drugged until a court ordered it stopped.
"They accidentally broke my arm" says Marj Berthhold relating to one of her
experiences in an institution. Co-director Nora Jacobson says
 understanding the mind is what holds her interests in documenting
experiences such as Marj's in the film "Tremors in the System".
When what you thought was reasonable treatment becomes questionable.
Listen in... (Also see DECONSTRUCTING TOXIC STIGMA: SURVIVORS
OF FORCED PSYCHIATRIC "TREATMENT" SPEAK OUT
at http://www.stigmanet.org/ )

    Listen to October 28 Show

LAND lands in Burlington at the JDK Gallery

Special Guest : Marshall Harmon
Find out how artists from the autism community from
Down Under the Manhattan Bridge (DUMBO)
have grown in their artistry with the influence of a special art space.
25 minutes.

   Listen to November 6 Show

Developmental Disabilities Goes to College and SUCCEED

Developmental Disabilities goes to college with help from the
SUCCEED Program . Find out about this supportive program
from the HowardCenter.
Guests: Mark Prior and Jeremiah Tetreault

    Listen to November 18 Show

He's known in twitterland as @follownathan.
He was a man with a plan, riding 4300 miles in 5 months across
America on his bike to talk agriculture. Off the bike but not the subject,
meet Nathan Winters! 

    Listen to December 2 Show

Supporting people of all abilities in pursuing relationships (love,
marriage etc.) Listen as guests Emily Anderson and Edward Burke of
The Awareness Theatre and performance artist Peter Burns bring us
into the world of self advocating for all aspects of human development.
Later, host Anne and Emily talk about growing up with deaf grandparents. Interesting discussion!! 

    Listen to December 23 Show


EMAIL: The budget situation for developmental services is alarming!
Vermont governor's budget cuts 2010. Guest Karen Schwartz
(VT Developmental Disabilities Council) calls in with
what that means. (17 minutes)

    Listen to January 27 Show (part 1)


Author and parent advocate Jacqueline Williams-Hines of the
No Small Victories book series (books for your child's classmates
and families . (22 minutes)

  Listen to January 27 Show (part 2)


Maybe you've heard of VOC REHAB. Interesting information
on what exactly they are and do, and how they impact the
developmental disabilities community. 
Guests: Hugh Bradshaw and Eric Johnson (37 minutes)

  Listen to February 3 Show


Meet Bill Ashe, Executive Director of Upper Valley Services
and Betty Milizia, former Director of Governmental Affairs for
ARC of VT and the parent of a young man with a developmental
disability. How will taking more away from the pie ensure that quality
 developmental services can continue? Helpful tips on how to educate
your legislators. (57 minutes)

  Listen to February 10 Show


Vermont's historic autism insurance bill with Ron Marcellis,
Jon and Lori Gilbert, and Judith Ursitti from Autism Speaks.
(57 minutes)

  Listen to February 17 Show


"RUNSICKboyRUN" gets your attention, and leads listeners to
Ronnie Sharpe, advocate for people with cystic fibrosis.
(56 minutes)

  Listen to March 10 Show


Vermont State Senator Bill Carris of Rutland County discusses the
Autism Insurance Bill that is currently under consideration. (21 minutes)

  Listen to April 7 Show


Grandmother and CEO Melinda Moulton, proponent of environmental
approach to autism, and daughter Mariah Riggs speak of one
family's conscienceness of raising their child with autism during the
early years. (61 minutes)

Listen to April 14 Show


Have a new look at how effective puppets can be in getting the
attention of children who have real questions about subjects that are not
always pretty. We cover autism here but lets hear how issues such
as sexual abuse are also handled. PUPPETS IN EDUCATION.

(Karen Newman has been a Vermont educator for the past 20 years, a
classroom teacher, literacy specialist, and now as Program Director of
Puppets in Education, which includes Kids on the Block-Vermont and
their new program about Autism, Friend 2 Friend-Vermont.)
(58 minutes)

Listen to April 21 Show


Guest Marianne Russo (aka @ChildAnxiety) founder of @CoffeeKlatch,
the Twitter Tweet Chat for parents of special needs children. The journey
to medical intervention that began to give her answers. (59 minutes)

Listen to May 12 Show


VERY informative interview with Dr. Steve Contompasis MD on the new
DSM 5 proposed for 2013. Find out WHY DSM is important in
diagnosing autism spectrum disorder and how the current DSM is
about to change. You really should send this link to your doctors to share
and discuss. (51 minutes)

Listen to May 18 Show


OK he hooked me with this. "My name is Tanner. My name is Tanner."
Last words spoken by Tim Welsh's son. The politics of autism brings us
to this broadcast from the Autism One conference in Chicago.
Tim introduces some of the participants at the conference and
The American Rally for Personal Rights. Vaccines or no vaccines - you
gotta listen. (58 minutes)

Listen to May 26, 2010 Show


A young man with bipolar disorder discusses his life with this condition,
and living without medications. (42 minutes)

Listen to June 30, 2010 Show


Peter Flom surprises listeners with the many details of his non-verbal
learning disability. He is just a guy with a Ph.D, married with 2 children
who may get lost if not for New York City’s numbered street system.
Next time a guy (or a gal) is standing too close, or looking too long,
think about some of what Peter has to say. This interesting man brings
insight to what a learning disability may look like and means. (42 minutes)

Listen to July 14, 2010 Show


It's 9 year old Jaylen Arnold's commitment to end bullying while
managing his severe complex tourettes syndrome. Jaylen also happens
to have aspergars syndrome. Listen in on the many features of this
crusade as Jaylen and his mom Robin explain their process. You'll walk
 away with something that will stick with you. (60 minutes)

Listen to July 28, 2010 Show


Today I'm discussing the book "Reading Disabilities: Beating the Odds" 
with co-author Gary Brannigan, Ph.D. Gary is a Professor of psychology 
at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, as well as a 
licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist. (49 minutes)

Listen to August 4, 2010 Show


Talking to Ned Castle of the High/Low Project and Calvin Smith for the
Vermont Coalition of Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs. 
The voices of at-risk youth accompanied by photos depicted in a documentary-like style. (58 minutes)

Listen to August 11, 2010 Show


Dr. Jennifer Gunter, MD did what some people do every day; become 
pregnant and have babies. The only difference: she was pregnant with 
multiples (triplets) placing her at high risk for having premature births. Her 
experience of losing son Aiden at twenty-two and a half weeks and the birth
of her remaining twins nearly a month later is a story that's both physical
and emotional. In this interview, Jennifer, an OB-GYN, describes her intimate
guide book for parents of premature babies that she subsequently wrote,
"The Preemie Primer". Whether you have kids or not you will be riveted by
the insight displayed here. And you won't think about a preemie again in
the same way. (48 minutes)

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Listen to September 16, 2010 Show


Autism insurance. You might be hearing a lot about this these days.
What's all the hoopla about it? Wasn't treatment already covered? Nope.
Listen in on a discussion with the co-author of Vermont's autism
insurance bill, VT House candidate Lisa Erwin-Davidson. How An Autism
Insurance Bill was Built. (55 minutes)

Listen to September 23, 2010 Show


Listen to this interview with performer, storyteller,
and dancer Lida Winfield, who tells us about her experiences
 growing up with dyslexia. Surprises! (45 minutes)

Listen to October 14, 2010 Show


Are you a wretch or a jabberer? Here
is an interview with filmmaker Geradine Wurzburg on her film
Wretches and Jabberers.  We talked at VCAM (Vermont Community
Access Media) with two of the stars from the film, Larry Bissonnette and
Tracy Thresher, along with their support team members Harvey Lavoy
and Pascal Cheng. (35 minutes)

Listen to October 21, 2010 Show


The concept of Autism Treatment Centers.
The Next Frontier looks at one in Denver, Colorado with guests Sarah David,
director of Alta Vista Center For Autism, and local Centers advocate
KJ Travis. (39 minutes)

Listen to October 28, 2010 Show

Developmental Disabilities Gets Hit Again!

After a $1.5 million cut, an additional $800,000 is tagged on.
Anne speaks to Karen Schwartz,
Director of VT Developmental Disabilities Council on the
  ramifications of this decision, and some revelations. (44 minutes)
Listen to November 4, 2010 Show


Dad's In Heaven With Nixon

Anne speaks with Tom Murray, the creator (writer, producer,director) of
Dad's In Heaven With Nixon. The reasoning behind expanding the theme of the film.
 And who glues the family together. (39 minutes)

Listen to November 11, 2010 Show

Talking Insulin, Life, Powerlifting with Ginger Vieira

Meet the engaging champion powerlifter Ginger Vieira as we take a ride 
into what it means to be "empowered by your diabetes."  Talk about 
insulin was never so interesting! (39 minutes)

Listen to November 18, 2010 Show



Vermont Awarded Two Competitive Grants for Autism

 Vermont has been awarded two competitive grants
submitted by three people in State government who work in the field of
autism.  Learn why, and how these grants will affect Vermont
residents with ASD. (49 minutes)

Listen to December 9, 2010 Show



Epilepsy, Auras and Hallucinations

 Before you think it's not about me, "I don't have epilepsy, seizures etc etc. " stop and
think what it must be like when someone who does suddenly gains new information.
How powerful that is! Listen as Stuart Ross McCallum, author of "Beyond My Control",
describes his gripping account of seizures, auras, and other symptoms that lead him to
undertake an extreme surgery called a lobectomy. (47 minutes)

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Listen to January 06, 2011 Show



A Regular Guy (Growing Up With Autism)

 "A Regular Guy (Growing Up With Autism)" is told through the eyes of a parent,
but boy, do we hear the voice of Matthew! Laura Shumaker talks about her family's
love of their son, and eventual acceptance of his autism while allowing anxiety and humor
to permeate. Laura explains what all that means in this interview. (50 minutes)

Listen to January 13, 2011 Show

"The King's Speech"
Discussion with Barry Guitar, Ph.D

 After seeing the film "The King's Speech" Anne contacted an old friend,
Professor Barry Guitar, Ph.D, an expert on stuttering who has the condition himself,
 to discuss the film and the world of stuttering.
They go beyond the "The King's Speech"... insightful.

Read the Transcript for the January 20, 2011 Show

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
More than Meets the Eye

Autism Understanding and Acceptance

Rachel de Azevedo Coleman ("ala SIGNING TIME!!)

Autism Insurance Discrimination

"Nervous Habits" : Tourette's
Jeffrey Koterba

John Elder Robison "be different"

Where are the Adult Services?

GIVE ME THE DATA

Transparency and Accountability Show

Marc Awodey: Invisible Disabilities

Mark Osteen: ONE OF US

Binge Eating Disorder

Practice this word ARTHROGRYPOSIS
Now say Hospice

New Concept? Accomodating the Cognitively Disabled
in Court or any Legal Proceedings

Interview with Rita Phelps
Director of the Vermont Communication Support Project

#VTResponse to Hurricane Irene - a community story

Interview with Sarah Waterman

#VTResponse was the hashtag on twitter that Vermonters quickly began paying attention to in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. Hurricane Irene developed into a tropical storm by the time it hit the beautiful rural state of Vermont, causing extensive flooding and washing out roads that bridged communities together. Historic bridges collapsed, with one unsettling sight caught on video with screams of heartbreak that reached a national audience. Lives were lost.

A young native Vermont woman saw a way to connect the dots and begin tofurnish needed information that could bring help to communities. #VTReponse hashtag was born to begin the communication process of coherently tracking disaster and assistance as it came. Within days a website is born and finally an email address and official twitter name. Sarah Waterman, a premed student along with her friends and colleagues Matt Sisko and Katherine Kent define the Vermont can do spirit. Sarah tells the story and does what she's come to be known for, giving needed information. Listen , a lot of useful information!

From Runaway to Redemption

Interview with Jen Knox

My guest Jen Knox says in her book, MusicalChairs. "I had left home to leave myself…." But that’s on page 58.

Let us get inside the head of a runaway teenager…a true story that involves all the elements of good storytelling; a young girl who was a star runner, mental illness, strip-dancing, alcohol abuse, rape, leaving home as a teenager from parents that DON’T beat her, and redemption.

Fascinating research interview on TMS
with John Elder Robison

Since the first time John Elder Robison was on my show back in 2008 I've had an interest in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS. John has had it. His participation in, and enthusiasm for these Harvard studies was quite something for an autism mom to behold. So for our third interview John came to the radio station, sat down, made reference to our equipment (you'll like this!), and we began. Enjoy the show. I sure did!  (27 minutes)

Mark Horvath of Invisible People TV

Mark Horvath of Invisible People TV took a detour from his travels to stop by my show. This is a 13-minute excerpt from our engaging discussion. Mark was once homeless himself and now advocates to "empower the homeless" by using social media to gain attention and awareness. Stop for a moment in your daily travels and take a listen to this interesting conversation.  (13 minutes)

Karen Fondacaro of Connecting Cultures
and New England Survivors of Torture and Trauma (NESTT)

So what happens when you arrive in America today from an area of the world that is experiencing war, famine, rape, torture...how do you adjust to a new world after all that?

Dr. Karen Fondacaro, Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of the Behavior Therapy and Psychotherapy Center at the University of Vermont has established Connecting Cultures, which is specifically designed to focus on the well-being of refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers.

Karen is also co-founder of the New England Survivors of Torture and Trauma (NESTT).  (13 minutes)

Working Homeless and Almost Homeless meet

In a time of #OccupyWallStreet (Twitter hashtag) Anne found two men who exemplify a condition the nation is experiencing...Jude, a working homeless articulate guy from a shelter in NYC, and PJ an almost homeless if not for a friend's bare basement returning to school at age 42. Their stories and voices are compelling.... (41 minutes)

Lost & Tired, Android 4 Autism

How does a dad with three on the autism spectrumand a wife who is quite sick have
the time to blog, and design Android 4 Autism?  Rob Gorski is trying to take
a popular consumer device, an Android cellphone, and transform it into something kids
with autism can use to communicate. In this interview you'll hear an interesting
perspective on autism and disabilities, since his three children span the autism spectrum. (40 minutes)

What is Acoustic 4 Autism?

I've noted in my own life the people who try to provide something for the autismcommunity. Louis Gendron is an example of that, using his love of music to encourage artists to donate their songs to be used to raise money and awareness for autism. In this interview he explains how it works and you'll hear some samples from the artists, too. We also discuss the commitment parents have to their children and the autism community (36 minutes)

Mayoral Hopefuls Tim Ashe and Miro Weinberger
...A Dialogue on Inclusion

On November 12, 2011 in Burlington, Vermont after three rounds of balloting for the
chance to represent the Democratic Party in the next election for mayor,
both Miro Weinberger and Tim Ashe garnered exactly 540 votes.

This is the first time these candidates were on an autism, disabilities,
and diagnoses program. Often this type of dialogue is at the national or
state level. But what about your own backyard, city government?
(30 minutes)

Bridget Bufford's Cemetery Bird

Life goes on...A line from Bridget Bufford's book Cemetery Bird, nominated for a 2012 Pushcart award. A fictitious novel that seems to derive from, as well as make reference to Bridget's own life. In this interview we discuss why Bridget includes a main character with autism and another with a brain injury who experiences seizures.
(26 minutes)