In this episode of Voices Across the Spectrum, Rob Bernstein, Stephen Shore, and US Autism Association President Marlo Payne Thurman will host Broadway Star Mickey Rowe, along with up-and-coming actors Seamus Higgins and Henry Durham to discuss a range of topics within neurodiversity for their relevance in both acting and producing.

Viewers will learn about some of the key elements of a high quality assessment and will gain an understanding about why a good assessment matters.

In this session, Michael Beloff provides in-depth and detailed information about available government benefits and how these can be accessed for families with special needs children and adults.

The training will give the attendees a better understanding of autism. They will learn how people with autism think. They will also gain a better understanding of problems with both sensory over sensitivity that many people on the spectrum experience. The presentation will be based on both Dr. Grandin’s experiences with autism and scientific research.

In this session, Dr. Stephen Shore will discuss the value of including those on the autism spectrum in participatory research. He will share the reasons for inclusion and the benefits to both autistic and non-autistic groups.

In this session, panelists will highlight the importance of including the arts in all areas of life for those on the autism spectrum. With a special focus on what is known about brain development for those with autism, this panel will highlight the various art forms in use therapeutically in the treatment of autism and will discuss why the arts are effective in addressing the needs of those on the autism spectrum.

In this session Dr. Theodore Henderson will discuss the problem with current treatments for Traumatic brain injury/concussion/CTE, Parkinson’s disease, Depression, Autism, PTSD, Post-COVID Fatigue Syndrome, Alzheimer’s disease, and ADHD and will propose an alternative, non-invasive, non-pharmacological treatment to improve brain function.

In a motivational and heartwarming session presented by film maker Ron Zimmerman, Ron will share the experience and insights gained from working with the families involved in the film Fierce Love and Art.

In this multimedia presentation, Elaine Hall, one of Hollywood's first Access Coordinators and Autism Consultants for film, TV and theater will share her work on shows such as Jason Katim's Parenthood, HBO's Autism: The Musical, Netflix's Atypical, Love on the Spectrum, Amazon's As We See It, and others.

This panel features the US Autism Association’s transition specialists in a topic intended to help those supporting an individual on the autism spectrum as they prepare to leave home and either attend college or join the workforce.

This session will focus on understanding what Person-Centered Planning is and knowing the 7 steps required to complete a comprehensive plan.

Featuring the most seasoned educators of the US Autism Association, this session will provide an in-depth discussion covering some of the best real-world tips and strategies for use in the classroom.