This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Amy Gravino. Amy is an author, international speaker, autism sexuality advocate, consultant and relationship coach. She is the founder and operator of A.S.C.O.T Consulting LLC, which provides consulting and college coaching services for individuals with autism, to help them thrive and succeed both academically and socially in a higher education setting. Amy also serves on the board of directors for multiple organizations including Yes She Can Inc, and Specialisterne USA. Her work has been featured in Spectrum, the leading online news source for autism research, Reader’s Digest, special education textbooks, and other outlets. Tune in to learn more about Amy or visit: www.AmyGravino.com

This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Ashley Wool. Ashley is known for originating the role of Jessica in the groundbreaking Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio. She has established herself as a uniquely vibrant and dynamic storyteller, and one of the entertainment industry's leading voices in autistic advocacy. Ashley made her Broadway debut in 2023 in the musical 'How to Dance in Ohio', in which she played one of seven autistic characters that were cast with autistic actors. This was a historical first for autistic and disability representation in the media, and behind the scenes, Ashley helped to craft a work environment that prioritized accessibility and inclusion in ways that no commercial theatre production ever had before. Ashley joins us to discuss authenticity in casting, creating an accessible work environment, modifying existing practices to be more inclusive to neurodivergence and other disabilities, and more. Tune in to learn more or visit: https://www.ashleywool.com/

This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Kimberly Popolizio. Kimberly is the owner of and instructor at i2Evolve LLLC. She is also a NYS K-12 Certified Art Educator, and holds Trauma-informed Creative Art & Sand Play Therapy Certificates from SUNY Albany. i2Evolve is an art studio located in the Hudson Valley region of New York. They partner with schools and organizations who want to bring art into their everyday lives. They provide studio classes, private sessions, summer camps and workshops, parties, paint and sip events, and more! The i2Evolve Art Studio team was recently trained by Anderson Center for Autism to become an Autism Supportive Environment as well! Tune in or learn more or visit: https://i2evolve.com/