Kristin is the Founder, Board Chair and Executive Director of Autism Deserves Equal Coverage, an organization that helps families and providers access health care treatment through private insurance. As part of a more than 20-year career in health care marketing and reimbursement, Kristin has advocated for autism related causes since 2006.  She led a multi-year statewide effort to pass autism insurance reform in California and was a principal drafter of SB 946, signed into California law by Governor Jerry Brown in 2011. Subsequent to the passage of SB 946, Kristin was appointed to the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC)’s Autism Advisory Task Force to help draft recommendations regarding medically-necessary behavioral health treatment. All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by Autism Spectrum Therapies (autismtherapies.com) and Trellis Services (trellisservices.com) and Learn It Systems (learnitsystems.com)

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 Autism Society Faith Initiative of Autism Society of American. Sandison has a Master of Divinity from Oral Roberts University and Charisma House is publishing his book on 4/5/16, A Parent’s Guide to Autism: Practical Advice. Biblical Wisdom. He has over 10,000 Scriptures memorized including 22 complete books of the New Testament. Ron and his wife, Kristen, reside in Rochester Hills, MI, with their pet rabbit, Babs, and cat, Frishma. You can contact Ron at www.spectruminclusion.com or email him at sandison456@hotmail.com All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by Autism Spectrum Therapies (autismtherapies.com) and Trellis Services (trellisservices.com) and Learn It Systems (learnitsystems.com)

LeeAndra M. Chergey was born in the Midwest, but grew up in a pastoral area south of Los Angeles. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and currently runs her own home staging business. When LeeAndra isn’t writing, she enjoys running, knitting, and reading. She lives in Simi Valley, California with her husband of twenty years, Dan, her two children, Jenna and Ryan, and a black lab, Ranger. All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by Autism Spectrum Therapies (autismtherapies.com) and Trellis Services (trellisservices.com) and Learn It Systems (learnitsystems.com)

Karen Kabaki-Sisto, is a certified speech-language pathologist helping children with autism all over the world. Her passion is to equip kids with the power to communicate confidently and grow closer bonds with others. She is the founder of Autism Breakthrough Solutions and inventor of “I Can Have Conversations With You!™”, an interactive app that is available on the App Store for the iPad. She regularly posts empowering articles and YouTube videos at her website www.iCanForAutism.com and is a frequent guest contributor to popular autism publications. All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by Autism Spectrum Therapies (autismtherapies.com) and Trellis Services (trellisservices.com) and Learn It Systems (learnitsystems.com)

Kristin Jacobson, Founder, Board Chair, President & Executive Director ADEC Foundation As part of a more than 20-year career in health care marketing and reimbursement, Kristin has advocated for autism related causes since 2006. She led a multi-year statewide effort to pass autism insurance reform in California and was a principal drafter of SB 946, signed into California law by Governor Jerry Brown in 2011. Subsequent to the passage of SB 946, Kristin was appointed to the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC)’s Autism Advisory Task Force to help draft recommendations regarding medically-necessary behavioral health treatment. In 2009, Kristin co-founded Autism Deserves Equal Coverage to help families and providers access health care treatment through private insurance and in 2013 founded Autism Deserves Equal Coverage Foundation as a companion non-profit organization. She also is a member of the Consumer Advisory Panel to the California Department of Insurance under Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. She has been featured as an autism insurance expert by many news organizations, including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, National Public Radio, KQED, KGO, ABC, NBC and Fox News. All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by Autism Spectrum Therapies (autismtherapies.com) and Trellis Services (trellisservices.com) and Learn It Systems (learnitsystems.com)

Suzanne leads educational and clinical programming at Trellis Services, a progressive and innovative agency that provides comprehensive services for children with autism.  Our defining goal is to teach children that learning is a fun, playful, and interactive experience. Suzanne holds a master’s degree in school counseling psychology from Western Maryland College and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Suzanne began her career at the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s LEAP program and ultimately moved to become a classroom teacher. She has over 15 years of professional experience designing and implementing highly successful treatment programs that meet the academic and behavioral needs of children with autism.  She recently completed her coursework for her BCBA. Suzanne is also trained in the implementation of the ADOS, a tool used in diagnosing children with autism. All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by Autism Spectrum Therapies (autismtherapies.com) and Trellis Services (trellisservices.com) and Learn It Systems (learnitsystems.com)

Emily Iland, M.A. is an award-winning author, advocate, film-maker, researcher and leader in the autism field. She’s the Past President of the Autism Society of Los Angeles and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Special Education at California State University, Northridge. Emily is the mother of a young man with ASD (Tom Iland), and brings personal experience and insight to her professional roles. Learn more about BE SAFE The Movie and BE SAFE Teaching Edition at www.BeSafeTheMovie.com All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by LEARN Behavioral (learnbehavioral.com).

Christopher Flint began his career as a special education teacher. Since leaving the classroom, Christopher has had the opportunity to work on many exciting and impactful autism projects. He has trained over 10,000 professionals and parents and has led the creation of autism accessibility kits for public institutions across the US. Christopher is also the founder and president of AACTION Autism, a humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting autism in developing countries. Most recently, Christopher is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Infiniteach, a company that develops innovative digital tools for the autism community.  All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by Autism Spectrum Therapies (autismtherapies.com) and Trellis Services (trellisservices.com) and Learn It Systems (learnitsystems.com)

Dr. Lori M. Baudino, BC-DMT has been a practicing clinician for over 10 years, providing services in Los Angeles, California and abroad. She is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (DMT).  Dr. Baudino has specialized in supervising, facilitating, and providing treatment for children with special needs, and their families. She has worked as coordinator for BI Programs within the home/school and private practice for emotional/psychological needs. She has worked extensively with both adult and adolescent populations within psychiatric, addiction, and pain rehabilitation centers. She provides mentorship, supervision, and seminars to students, parents, professionals and academic audiences.  In collaboration & Funding from The Andrea Rizzo Foundation, she brought DMT Programs to UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital & CHLA; providing therapy at bedside for children with cancer & special needs.  All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by Autism Spectrum Therapies (autismtherapies.com) and Trellis Services (trellisservices.com) and Learn It Systems (learnitsystems.com).

We are delighted to welcome Nick back to the show to share his latest successes on his road to independence.  At the age of 21, Nick enthusiastically shares his recent adventures which include performing with the Miracle Project,  acting in a short film and traveling with a care giver.  Along with studying to be an entertainer, he has also successfully gained employment and was recently promoted in his job with Trader Joe’s.  Nick shares openly about his future dreams for even greater independence and the work he is doing to accomplish his goals.  Don't miss this inspiring conversation. All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by Autism Spectrum Therapies (autismtherapies.com) and Trellis Services (trellisservices.com) and Learn It Systems (learnitsystems.com).