Robert Naseef"My experience as a father"In this interview, we discuss: Robert's personal experience as a parent Internal change process Changes in perception of autism Experiencing autism in a different wayAbout the SpeakerRobert Naseef, Ph.D. has a distinct voice as...
Eli Gerschlowitz
Family, Global Autism Summit, High school student, The Global Autism Summit 1
[ A Brother’s Experience ]
In this interview, we discuss:
– Eli’s personal experience
– Learning about autism
– Ways to help your sibling with autism
– Perception of their parents and their experiences
Ilana Gerschlowitz
Author, Center director, Global Autism Summit, Lawyer, The Global Autism Summit 1
[ Autism, Family, and Community ]
In this interview, we discuss:
– Ilana’s personal experience
– Family learning process
– Organization of therapeutic help
– How she shares help with her community
Peggy Glenney
Audiologist, Center director, Global Autism Summit, Public speaker, The Global Autism Summit 1, Therapist
Peggy Glenney Sounds, Balance, and Communication: Therapeutic InterventionsIn this interview, we discuss: Therapeutic interventions: sounds and the vestibular area The importance of auditory development Early intervention in babies Focusing on communicationAbout the...
Amy S.F. Lutz
Author, Global Autism Summit, severe autism, The Global Autism Summit 1
[ Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Severe Autism ]
In this interview, we discuss:
– Severe Autism
– Electroconvulsive Therapy and its benefits
– Decrease in aggressive behaviors
– Amy’s personal experience with an increased quality of family life
Dr. Kurt Woeller
Author, Biomedic, Doctor, Educator, Global Autism Summit, The Global Autism Summit 1
Dr. Kurt WoellerAutism and Biomedical InterventionsIn this interview, we discuss: Contributions of biomedicine for the recovery of autism symptoms Kurt's professional experiences with patients from all over the world The importance of which diet to follow Information...
John Forrester
Autism Advocate, Autism specialist, Consultant, Global Autism Summit, The Global Autism Summit 1
[ Women and Autism ]
In this interview, we discuss:
– The difficulties of diagnosing autism in women
– The importance of identifying a diagnosis at an early age
– Prevention of abuse in women with autism
– John’s personal experiences and advances in treatments
Dr. Varleisha Gibbs
Author, Autism Advocate, Global Autism Summit, Occupational therapist, The Global Autism Summit 1, Therapist
Dr. Varleisha GibbsOccupational Therapy and Brain NeuroplasticityIn this interview, we discuss: The importance of celebrating achievements during therapy Benefits of occupational therapy Identify if a specific type of therapy is working or not Brain...
Amy Gravino
Autism Advocate, Coach, Consultant, Global Autism Summit, Mentor, Person with Autism, The Global Autism Summit 1
[ Autism and Sexuality ]
In this interview, we discuss:
– Sexual abuse: prevention with education
– Parents’ interventions with love
– The importance of love and sexuality in everybody’s life
– How to begin a conversation about sexuality with somebody that is on the spectrum
Temple Grandin
Author, Autism Advocate, Center director, Global Autism Summit, Person with Autism, Professor, The Global Autism Summit 1
Temple Grandin"My personal experience with autism and the Mind Theory"About the SpeakerTemple Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University and she has been a pioneer in improving the handling and welfare of farm animals. She was born in...