Meet Kroy, a bright 11 year old who started a gourmet popcorn business during the pandemic.   Now in it's third year, Kroy Korn is sold through Amazon, Walmart online and other retail outlets.  With 18 different flavors to choose from, every taste bud pops with delight when you support and buy at  KroyKorn.com  Thanks to Cofounder and Supermom Minke for helping Kroy pop his vision into a reality!  For the full audio and visual podcast please find "Life With the Spectrum" on YouTube and subscribe to the channel. Support the show

If you have always wanted to donate your time and talents but don't know where to begin, let Pebble Tossers help!  We sit down with Jennifer Guynn, Founder and Executive Director, to find out just how easy it is to sign yourself, your family, or your business up to start giving back.  With calendars laid out in advance and different organizations looking for volunteers, Pebble Tossers makes it easy for you to commit to something that works for you, your interests,  and your time.   Giving Tuesday is right around the corner so when you think of community service think of Pebble Tossers!  For the full audio and visual experience look for "Life With the Spectrum" on YouTube.   Support the show

Life coach, motivational speaker, and #1 International best selling author, Jeannette Paxia sits down to discusses her new book  "Super Hero's on the Spectrum", written with Co-author Dr. Crystal Morrison and due out at the end of this month.  From a young age Jeannette was bullied and parts if not all of her story will resonate with you on some level. As a mom to a son on the spectrum, her story will continue to resonate with you through out this episode.  She is a FORCE!   For the full audio and visual experience please subscribe to Life With the Spectrum on YouTube. Support the show

President of Autism Self Advocacy Atlanta, Eren Niederhoffer, chats with Life With the Spectrum about working, living, and socializing in Atlanta today and the opportunities that ASAA has coming up in  2024!  No matter where you live, if you have a young adult on the spectrum encourage them to listen in or watch for the full audio and visual experience on YouTube, they may want to belong to their state or cities chapter.  Support the show

Juan Wilson, Coordinator of Support Services at GTC sits down to discuss the programs and supports in place to help your young adult succeed in their post secondary education.  Juan is also the President of Georgia Ahead, a collaborative network of Georgia's post secondary schools  statewide.   With over 140 programs and two campuses, there may be something there for your graduate to look into.  For the full audio or visual experience of Juan's interview, please head to Gkasts.com.Support the show

PDA  or Pathological Demand Avoidance is not as rare as you would imagine however, with little research done here in America, doctors are just now becoming familiar with this profile and so it is still hard to find doctors who are comfortable assessing PDA for  your son or daughter.  Then, what kind of  treatment or therapy do families start for Pathological Demand Avoidance?  Dr. Brandi Smith Psy. D explains the signs to look for, the resources you will need, and gives the hope there is when you child fits the PDA profile.  Listen in and for the full visual experience head to Life With the Spectrum on YouTube.  Support the show

What are Gnets?  Attorney Leslie Lispon with the Georgia Coalition for equity in education breaks it down.  Kids being segregated is never a good thing.. so why in 2023 is this still happening?  Listen in and for the full visual experience head to Life With the Spectrum on YouTube.  Support the show

The Peers Program is used in 150 countries around the globe and right here at home.  Dr. Laugeson explains what it is, how it helps, and the many more peers programs to come, even for the littler ones.  The best part is providers are easy to find or you can grab the many books off Amazon. When you watch this episode, you will see that there is something for everyone no matter where you are in your journey!Support the show

Life With the Spectrum sits down with Founder and President of the Harris-Gude Foundation, Kym Gude,  to talk about their upcoming annual event November 4th.  Kym and her team help connect the dots for families all over the state including the most rural towns in Georgia, to make sure you can find the resources and tools your family needs at the right time.  There is a reason our city has named the month of  November, Harris-Gude Foundation November and when you watch you will know why.Support the show