Autism Quality of Life

029_The Self Employment Model with Picasso Einstein!

In this episode, Dr. Krakovich interviews Boaz & Minerva Santiago, founders of Picasso Einstein! What started out as two parents concerned about the future of their two children has grown into a community supporting the same mission!  Their goal is for individuals with developmental disabilities to obtain meaningful employment by pursuing their passions.  Some call this self-employment.  At Picasso Einstein, they call this the #JobCreators Movement! View the Show Notes & Resources for this Episode: http://www.autismqualityoflife.com/podcast-29/ [http://www.autismqualityoflife.com/podcast-29/]   Episode 29 is sponsored by the Giving Hope Foundation. https://www.givingfamilyhope.org/ [https://www.givingfamilyhope.org/]   Follow Autism Quality of Life on social media! @autismqol

Creating a Meaningful Life with Swathi Chettipally

In this episode, Dr K. interviews Swathi Chettipally!  Swathi is a mom of three and the host of the Autism Awareness Radio Show.  Swathi founded the jewelry company, Designs by Siri, to help provide meaningful and productive lives for individuals with Autism.  Her tireless efforts to create purpose for her daughter, Siri, are inspiring to families and professionals, alike! View the show notes from this episode, at: www.autismqualityoflife.com/podcast-28 [http://www.autismqualityoflife.com/podcast-28] Follow Autism Quality of Life on social media and join the Autism Quality of Life Community, today!  @autismqol

Living Well Despite Adversity with Harriet Cabelly

In this episode, Dr. K. interviews Harriet Cabelly!  If you are a caregiver, this interview is for you!  Harriet is a social worker and positive psychology coach, as well as a speaker and workshop facilitator who has appeared on ABC and Fox News as a parenting coach.  She counsels people who are going through critical life transitions and losses as they cope and grow beyond their painful circumstances.  Why do some people grow, while others become bitter, suffering in their pain?  Harriet discusses the lessons she learned from "Living Well Despite Adversity", her first book! View the show notes from this episode: www.autismqualityoflife.com/podcast-27

AQOL_26 Dr. Candace Robick

In this episode, Dr. K. interviews Dr. Candace Robick, a transition coach and educational expert!  Candace shares tips, tricks, and advice with the AQOL community, both as a professional, and as a mother who has recently "transitioned" her son into adulthood!  This episode is filled with strategies, resources, and personal stories that are sure to inspire you! For the show notes from this episode, please visit: www.autismqualityoflife.com/podcast-26 Please follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @autismqol

"Come to Life" with Thomas Iland

In this episode, Dr. K interviews Thomas Iland!  Tom was diagnosed with Autism at age 13, and has worked hard to achieve many of his goals: full-time employment, driving, living in his own apartment and having a girlfriend.  He is a speaker and is on the Board of Directors for a number of not-for-profit organizations! Tom shares the story behind his Amazon best-selling book, "Come to Life! Your Guide to Self-Discovery".  He also describes BE SAFE The Movie [https://besafethemovie.com/movie/], which uses video modeling to show viewers how to interact with the police in everyday encounters. View the show notes from this episode at: http://www.autismqualityoflife.com/thomas-iland/ [http://www.autismqualityoflife.com/thomas-iland] Thank you for listening! Please follow Autism Quality of Life, Inc. on Social Media: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/autismqol/], Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/autismqol]: @autismqol