This week, join us as we dive deep with Laurie Cramer, Executive Director of The Autism Society of Greater Akron. From her heartfelt experiences as a parent to an autistic child, to the pivotal changes needed to uplift the autism community, this conversation is both enlightening and inspiring. Learn about the incredible ways the Autism Society is making a difference locally. Don’t miss out! About Laurie Cramer: Laurie Cramer is the executive director at the Autism Society of Greater Akron.Laurie started at ASGA in 2011 and was the very first staff member in what had been up to that point an all-volunteer parent organization.Previously, she was a long-time volunteer at ASGA and served as president of the board of directors. Laurie has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Florida State…

This week, join us as we dive deep with Laurie Cramer, Executive Director of The Autism Society of Greater Akron.

On this week's podcast, join me as I sit down with Brett Powell. After my conversation with Jamie Lewis Smith last week about her autism parenting experiences, Brett steps in to share the story of how he and Jamie united their families, offering his personal perspective on the journey. About Brett Powell: BrettPowell has always been passionate about helping the special needs community. He spent several years working as a behavior coach and support to adults with developmental disabilities. As luck would have it, he fell in love with the mother of an autistic child and, eventually, they became a family.Brettpossesses a unique perspective as someone who has worked with the special needs community navigated dating a parent of a child with developmental disabilities, blended families, and is now raising…

Continuing from last week's chat with Jamie Lewis Smith, Brett reveals the journey of uniting families with an autistic child.

On this week’s episode, we learn all about my friend Jamie Lewis Smith’s experience, raising her autistic son. We talk about the challenges and the victories. We also talk about what blending families with her partner Brett has been like. Next week, I talk with Brett and learn what this journey has been like for him, from his perspective. About Jamie Lewis Smith: Jamie Lewis Smith, Ph.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and the founder and CEO of Pixel Leadership Group, a leadership and organization development firm based out of Youngstown Ohio. She is a contributing member of the Forbes Coaches Council, a published author, and an international speaker on the topics of leadership, assessment, and change. Most importantly, Jamie is the mom of an awesome geography-loving autistic 8-year-old, Beckett,…

Jamie Lewis Smith shares her journey raising her autistic son