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The Autism Series began in 2007
on WKOK Roundtable:
Mark Lawrence came to me
and offered his time and mic to help me in spreading the word
about autism awareness.
The first of the series went so well and so
effortlessly he suggested a series.
That was more than three
years ago and to date there have been 9 installations of WKOK's
Autism Advocacy Series on Autism. Many of these broadcasts
are available on podcasts and others may be obtained by
contacting WKOK and requesting an archive in CD format.
I want to take this opportunity to thank Mark Lawrence for his
continued support in offering me the chance to continue my
efforts to promote autism education, awareness and advocacy.
As is the case in many of the wonderful people I have met in my
life and worked with in matters related to relevant and
passionate issues, I now consider Mark one of my dear friends.
Mark is one of the funniest people I know and can deliver a one
liner that usually cracks me up - we all need that kind of
person in our lives, especially those of us helping to assist
others who are exhausted and overwhelmed like families touched
by autism related disorders.
I also want to thank all the
wonderful guests who take the time to share their experiences,
expertise and support in creating autism awareness, education
and acceptance.
-Susan Colón,
founder of Autism Advocacy Organization
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Creativity in Living
Charlie Franquet an aspiring artist and
illustrator created a series of social stories about and
for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Charlie joined the group discussing his
work and what it is like to live with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder.
Charlie also helped Susan Colón, and Holly Faust discuss
the Annual Autism Advocacy Organization Event.
Charlie's work was displayed at this
year's annual Autism Advocacy Organization's Annual
Event.
3-28-10 A preview of Autism-Advocacy.org's upcoming
annual event
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Charlie Franquet, Artist displaying and sharing his
artwork and series of social stories.
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Community Care and Behavioral Health is a managed care
provider. "At Community Care, our goal is to improve the
health and well-being of the community through delivery
of effective and accessible behavioral health services."
John Alunni and Dave Humphreys walked listeners through
the differences between grievance and compliance along
with the process for each. They answered questions
on FAQs
received by Autism Advocacy Organization.
6-20-10 Autism-Advocacy.org and CCBH:
Appealing for proper care for a child with autism
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Grievance and Compliance featuring John Alunni and
Dave Humphreys, Associate Clinical Manager
and Mark Lawrence, Big Dog at WKOK |
Visual Senses and Autism-
This show focuses on
the vision differences and how vision as a sense can
have a significant impact on a child's development,
behaviors and daily experiences.
Vision is typically our first experience with the
information we take into our brains about what is going on in the world around us. When visual
differences or delays occur such as in a child with
an autism related disorder, this can directly effect
behavior and the child's development.
Dr. Ciummei
offers his expertise and in-depth explanations about the
importance of a qualitative, comprehensive eye
examination early in a child's life, while explaining
how some of these differences occur and present
themselves.
Guests include Dr. John Ciummei, Wynwood Eye Clinic, Winfield,
PA.
Listen to the show:
Roundtable
for air the week of 03-11
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Mark Lawrence, Susan Colón
and Dr. John Ciummei
discuss Visual Senses and Autism.
This has been one of our most requested tapings and is
fascinating and one of my favorites because it takes a
deeper look at root causes of behavior as it relates to
the visual senses - which is why I chose this title. |
Medical Insurance-
This discussion looks at
medical insurance coverage and lack of coverage for autism
related disorders including medical assistance. Issues
involving coverage and reimbursement in addition to suggested
areas for improvement to better serve individuals with Autism
are discussed and explained.
Guests include Ann House, Kidswork Therapy Center and Matt
Ostrowsky, Ostrowsky Insurance.
Listen to the show:
Roundtable for air the week of 12-10
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WKOK - helping to share awareness of Autism.
Pictured clockwise are Mark Lawrence; WKOK,
Susan Colon; Founder, Autism-advocacy.org Julia Robinson; CSIU,
Adrienne Roth ; CSIU and Ann House; Kidswork. |
The Autism Series 2006on WKOK Roundtable:
What is Autism? -
Red Flags & Where to
get help.
Sensory Integration -
What it is and how to treat it.
Holiday Considerations -
Suggestions for Parents and
Family members of individuals with autism.
Speech & Language -
A discussion on Speech and
language services and their importance.
To receive a free copy of this show or previously recorded
shows in the autism series on CD or audio tape contact:
WKOK -
Phone - 570-743-7885 or
Email- mlawrence@wkok.com
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Mark Lawrence - a partner in creating autism awareness. |
'What is Autism?' The series just continued
from there as topics in Autism continue to be an area of
interest for many people living in the listening area, as well
as across the nation.
Mark hosted a previous
Round Table discussion four years ago on autism, organized by
Stacey Piecuch, (a parent and active force in our area) making
Mark the first local Radio Executive to take an interest in
Autism issues.
I ask that those of us who are grateful for people like Mark, to
send him a few words of thanks in the form of an e-mail to let
him know just how important this educational and informative
series is to parents and caregivers of individuals with autism.
(Contact Mark)
For more information or air times on upcoming topics in the
series, please
contact me. |
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