Inspired by his son with Autism, Michael has become a Chartered Special Needs Consultant® with extensive training and continuing education on the complex topics and particular challenges of caring for a dependent with special needs, including the constant changes in federal and state laws.

Robert J. Bernstein, MA has devoted his career to improving the lives of children, teenagers, and adults on the autism spectrum. He developed his cognitive-based, developmental approach for more than thirty years with clients ranging from toddlers to older adults.

Dr. Robin Brewer is an Associate Professor Emeritus from the School of Special Education at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. Dr. Brewer’s emphasis was teaching students with Autism/Significant Support Needs.

Brittyn Coleman is a Registered Dietitian, Autism Nutrition Expert, and the Founder of the Nourishing Autism Collective. She helps parents of children with autism to nourish their kids confidently in a gradual, sustainable way.

Ms. Quatiba Davis is a distinguished Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with a remarkable career trajectory characterized by leadership, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals and families through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Dr. DeMio's practice focuses on the medical testing and treatment for you and/or your loved one with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Dr. Marcia Eckerd has been a licensed psychologist since 1985. She was appointed to serve on the CT Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Council, serves on the Clinical Advisory Group of AANE and on the Board of Directors of NeuroClastic.org.

Jeffrey N. Freed, M.A.T has his Bachelor of Science degree from Temple University and a Master’s degree in Education from Northern Arizona University. He has specialized in working with both gifted children and people with autism for over 35 years.

Elaine Hall is an internationally recognized thought-leader on autism and inclusion and is a pioneer in the use of the arts to enhance quality of life for individuals on the spectrum, creating original content and celebrating neurodiversity.

Dr. Henderson brings a unique blend of expertise in psychopharmacology, neurobiology, and an understanding of human nature to the practice of psychiatry.

Lawrence P. Kaplan, PhD is the Founder and Chairman, Emeritus of the US Autism Association (formerly known as the US Autism & Asperger Association). He is the Author of Diagnosis Autism Now What? 10 Steps to Improve Treatment Outcomes. A Parent-Physician Team Approach.

Tracie Kelly is a mom on a mission to help parents of school-aged special needs children prepare for their IEP Meetings through her revolutionary new systematic step-by-step approach to IEP meeting prep.

Akhil Lad, a nonspeaker neurodiverse adult, is an inspiration. He was diagnosed at 18 months with AUTISM with not much hope, and in spite of all the challenges he is taking an Associate Science Degree with Rowan College of South Jersey.

Manisha Lad is an Autism Coach, Holistic Health Coach, and the Founder & Executive Director of the Akhil Autism Foundation.

Dr. Wenn Lawson of Australia, autistic lecturer, psychologist, researcher, advocate, writer, and poet, has passionately shared professional and personal knowledge of autism over the past 3 decades.

Dr. Megan Locke is the Executive Director of the Able Kids Foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado where she also serves as one of the Foundation’s audiologists. The Able Kids Foundation specializes in the diagnosis and management of central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) and has evaluated individuals from 49 states and 28 countries since 2006.

Joleena Louis, Esq. is a premier New York attorney who focuses her practice on helping families in high conflict or complex situations. This often includes helping parents with special needs children create a plan that helps the child thrive during the change in the familial structure.

BG Mancini is an Acupuncture Physician, a leader in Neurodevelopmental education and a Functional Medicine Practitioner.

Dan McManmon is the President of the College Internship Program (CIP).

Dr. Michael McManmon founded the College Internship Program (CIP) in 1984. Prior to Founding CIP, he worked for state, private and non-profit organizations in several states and was certified as a family teacher through the Boys Town Center in Nebraska.

Ethan Miller grew up in a family with parents dedicated to serving those children with severe to mild autism or other cognitive disabilities. Ethan's father and mother were pioneers in the field and developed The Language and Cognitive Development Center school and clinic, which Ethan Miller is director of today.

Alexander (Alex) Morris-Wood is the Dean of Admissions, Transition Programs, & Strategic Outreach at Beacon College.

Bren Payne is a veteran teacher of over 25 years having taught multiple subjects across multiple grades in both special education and general education classrooms.

As President of College Living Experience (CLE), Amy Radochonski is a champion for supporting neurodiverse students in higher education, careers, increasing independence in their community, and finding meaningful relationships.

Ron Sandison works full time in the medical field and is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry. He is an advisory board member of the Art of Autism and the Els Center of Excellence.

As the Executive Director of Education at ACE, Erika Anderson is responsible for individual RPM sessions, curriculum planning, goal setting, and instructing parents and professionals.

Holding doctoral level degrees in both School Psychology and Special Education, Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman currently sits on numerous advisory boards and is the President and Chairwoman of the US Autism Association.

Gil Tippy, PsyD is a Clinical Psychologist with a developmental practice offering support to parents and professionals around the world. He is one of the founders of the Rebecca School in NYC, along with Stanley I. Greenspan and others.

Magazine publisher Amy KD Tobik, BA, is an award-winning editor with over 35 years of publishing experience.

Carol Weinman is an attorney, autism expert, international speaker, mediator, author and parent.

Yasmine White, MT-BC, is the CEO and Founder of Voices Together. She developed an innovative music therapy model that is a non-directive intervention for individuals who are neurodivergent and who have I/DD.

Richard O. Williams spent 25 years in the medical sciences in academia, doing research and teaching around the word. He is the author of 85 peer-reviewed research articles on the molecular genetics and microbiology of infectious diseases. His interest in the world of autism started with his daughter, who was adopted in 1979 from Thailand at the age of two.

Theresa became a parent advocate as a result of her youngest daughter's life-threatening asthma, as well as her oldest daughter's diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder. She views health holistically and brings an experienced parent's perspective on raising healthy children affected by asthma and ASD to her advocacy work.

Ron Zimmerman is a lifelong journalist working for CBS, ABC, Fox and CNN. His live reporting has appeared on Good Morning America, World News Tonight, 20/20 and the BBC’s Horizon and Panorama.