The Coffee Klatch Special Needs Radio

 Areva Martin Author of “The Everyday Advocate” Co-founder and President at Special Needs Network, Inc. - Founding and Managing Partner at Martin & Martin. National spokesperson and expert on the topic of autism, advocacy and providing culturally sensitive care to children with disabilities. Regular on air legal expert to the Dr.Phil Show, the Balancing Act and other national and local television and radio shows. Trial attorney with more than 20 years experience

Look who's here!!!! Daniel H. Pink is the author of four provocative bestselling books about the changing world of work. He uses 50 years of behavioral science to overturn the conventional wisdom about human motivation and offer a more effective path to high performance. Daniel is one of the most renowned motivational speakers of our time. He worked with Vice President Al Gore in the capacity of chief speechwriter from 1995–97, and before that as an aide to Secretary of Labor Robert Reich. TED featured his presentation - he is incredible - take a look> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rrkrvAUbU9Y#at=813

"Global Autism" is The Coffee Klatch's contribution to World Autism Awareness Week. With so many questions still unanswered and so little scientific information translated from English into other languages we are in the dark about how people across the globe view autism. The World Autism Views Project aims to give a voice to people everywhere so researchers can design appropriate programs for children with autism. The survey is available in over 20 languages and is anonymous. The results will be available by May 1st on an interactive map. Join our guest Kat Houghton Executive Director Relate to Autism creator of The World Autism Views Project

Jennifer Poss Taylor author of Forfeiting All Sanity, A Mother’s Story of Raising A Child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Jennifer will be discussing the diagnosis - early intervention and unravelling the disorder. Jodee Kulp is an award-winning author, producer, and advocate who works tirelessly to serve children and families of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Discorders (FASD). Hers is a mission of education, compassion, and growth. Through her nonprofit Better Endings New Beginnings and outreach programs she offers resources - support and invaluable information on transitioning FAS kids into adulthood. Terri Mauro author, advocate and mom joins us to discuss the educational accommodations needed, school settings and deficits in self control for these children. Also discussed will be frequency in adoptive children and prenatal care.

Tonight is all about socializing our special needs kids! Squag is a new application designed specifically for tweens and teens on the autism spectrum. Squag's goal is to facilitate the opportunity for organic relationships driven by kids, supported by parents. What could be better? An incredible resource to teach social skills, build friendships and build confidence all within the safety of parental controls and monitoring. Join us for a 30 minute interview then jump on over to our Twitter Tweetchat to interact with Sara Winter and the moderators of The Coffee Klatch

Natalie Aguirre Join a very special mother of six as she tells her story of triumph over all odds in raising her two daughters with Autism - Natalie A mother told her children never would is joined by Toni Lyn Vido the teacher who showed them all, they could. A writing from Elise on one of tonights topics Potty Training My Non-Verbal Autistic Daughter http://t.co/YRzRQ5Q

Dr Russell Hyken joins us to discuss Residential Therapeutic Placements psychoeducational evaluations and how to choose the best setting for your special needs child

Dr Valerie Hu Professor of biochemistry and molecular biology George Washington University has developed a biomarker screen and biology-based therapeutics based on gene expression. This novel approach has been used to identify genes that differentiate cells derived from autistic and non-autistic individuals with an accuracy of about 90 percent or better. In addition, different gene signatures are associated with different subgroups of autistic individuals, such as those with severe language impairment, with milder forms of ASD such as Asperger’s Syndrome and with savant skills. This association of biological profiles with behavioral profiles is needed for development of therapies targeted to specific symptoms or subgroups of ASD. Also discussed will be Dr Hu revelation of first autism candidate gene that demonstrates sensitivity to sex hormones. Read Decoding The Spectrum http://www.gwu.edu/~magazine/archive/2010_summer/feature_pdf/Autism_Sum10.pdf

Deborah McNelis Information On The Importance Of Brain Development In The Early Years and how to Provide It For Your Children. Deborah is the creator/owner of braininsights, a presenter, and a brain development specialist. Her training comes from her degrees in Early Childhood Education and Adult Education and her experiences as a preschool and kindergarten teacher, an instructor for a Early Childhood Associate degree program, a brain development specialist, and coordinating a family literacy program.

 The Judicial Event - Here Come The Judges! 9:00 pm est "Judge Alex Ferrer and Judge Glenda Hatchett" Judge Alex Ferrer host of "Judge Alex" took on the bullies with his Anti-Bullying Campaign and joins us to discuss the importance of adult actions in protecting our children and how your child's behavior may lead them down a path of destruction. Hear what you, the parent, need to know to keep your teen out of his courtroom. 9:30 Judge Glenda Hatchett Host of Court TV Show "Judge Hatchett" joins me to inspire us to "Dare to Take Charge" How to Live Your Life On Purpsose a fantastic book about overcoming adversity and making the changes we all need to succeed and find happiness. Also to be discussed, her no nonsense approach to parenting "Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say" Two terrific advocates for todays children and teens.

Dr Carl Pickhardt is back! Author of dozens of award winning parenting books joins us to discuss his upcoming release "BOOMERANG KIDS -- why so many kids are failing on their own and how parents can help"

Dennis Debbaudt is the leading global voice on autism training for law enforcement and emergency responders. Dennis Debbaudt was first to address the interactions between law enforcement and people with autism in his 1994 report Avoiding Unfortunate Situations. He has since authored a full length book, over 30 reports, book chapters and produced innovative and acclaimed training videos for law enforcement and first responders such as paramedics, fire rescue, police, and hospital staff who may respond to an autism emergency.

Sharon da Vanport Executive Director of Autism Women Network. One of the most admired and respected women in the Autism Community Sharon da Vanport Executive Director of Autism Women Network. Join us as we discuss her life, her passion for helping women on the spectrum and what parents need to know about raising a daughter with autism.

Join three incredible Sensory Processing Disorder experts - Dr Lucy Miller founder Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation, author of groundbreaking "Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder" and developer of nationally standardized the Miller Assessment for Preschoolers (MAP) to assess preschool children with developmental disorders including Sensory Processing Disorder. Carol Kranowitz author of the best selling book "The Out Of Sync Child" and "Growing an Insync child" along with Hartley Steiner author of Gabrielle Making Sense of School join Marianne Russo to discuss recent misrepresentations of Sensory Processing disorder.

Sherry Gomez and Tammy Rose founder of FACE 22 (Families Advocating for Chromosomal Education) Velocardiofacial syndrome) along with Dr Dawn Koontz Child Psychologist join us. VCFS is a genetic condition that is sometimes hereditary. VCFS is characterized by a combination of medical problems that vary from child to child. These medical problems include: cleft palate, or an opening in the roof of the mouth, and other differences in the palate; heart defects; problems fighting infection; low calcium levels; differences in the way the kidneys are formed or work; a characteristic facial appearance; learning problems; and speech and feeding problems. Sherry Gomez joins us to discuss this misunderstood disorder.