Spectrum Perspectives

Becca Lory- Advocate diagnosed with Autism as an adult

Becca is a woman who was diagnosed with autism as an adult. She agreed to come on and talk about some controversial subjects within the Autism community. The divide between Autistic Adults and Parents of kids with Autism is as divisive as Democrats verses Republicans. In today's episode, I’ll be talking to Becca Lory who actually has Autism herself. I ask her some hard hitting questions about some subjects that have divided the Autism community. In part 1 we’ll discuss her being diagnosed with Autism as a 36 year old adult, and why people with Autism deal with depression and even suicide. Be sure to tune in to Part 2 when we get to the heavy subjects. 

Johanna & Aidan-Special Needs Attorney & Mom

Johanna continues to talk about visitations with Aidan at his group home, her practice as a Special Needs attorney and her non-profit "Fight 4 Autism". 

Johanna & Aidan-Special Needs Attorney & Mom- Part 1

Johanna is an autism mom, and also a Special Needs Attorney in New Jersey. She talks about Aidan's diagnosis, then we get into a discussion about puberty. Aiden was always hungry, was overweight, and attacked his mother because he wanted food. She slept on a recliner each night to make sure he didn't have a seizure. Find out why she called herself "The Poop Whisperer"! Their lives changed dramatically for the better when Aidan moved into a group home. 

Pam Martorana- Autism Center at St. Joseph's Hospital NJ

Pam runs the Binder Autism Center at St. Joseph's Hospital in New Jersey, where they have services and activities for the whole family, not just the child with Autism. 

Gail Libertucci- Professional Advocate

Gail works as an advocate to help parents get their children with Special Needs and IEP's into the proper schools they need and deserve. Hear he talk about what she does and how she helps families in New Jersey. She owns the business called "A Child's Advocacy Place" and goes to schools and event to court to help parents.

Manisha & Akhil-Rapid regression after trip to India- Part 2

Manisha talks about how her son Akhil began to communicate using the Rapid Prompting method, and other very progressive therapies available for kids with Autism. She started the Akhil Autism Foundation to help other families and we discuss Autism in India.  Manisha and Akhil Also appear in The Telepathy Tapes.
 

Manisha & Akhil- Rapid regression after trip to India- Part 1

After a doctors visit before a trip to India, Manisha's son Akhil experienced a rapid regression. He stopped speaking and began head banging. Listen to her journey through her son's diagnosis and getting him therapies and into different schools to get him help. This episode was done in 2021. Manisha and Akhil have appeared in the Telepathy Tapes in 2025.

Lotte & Rosie- Grandmother fights for services and custody in PA- Part 2

Lotte continues to fight to get her granddaughter Rosie the schooling and therapies she needs in the State of Pennsylvania. She has been waiting a ridiculously long time just to get an appointment with a Doctor. She can't get therapies until they get an official diagnosis. The struggle is real! 

Lotte & Rosie-Grandmother fights for custody in PA- Part 1

Lotte is a warrior Grandma who has battled the state of Pennsylvania to get custody of her Granddaughter Rosie who has a traumatic brain injury and Autistic like behavior. Her next battle is getting her an official diagnosis so that she can get the help she needs. Hear the rest of her story in part 2. View the video version on YouTube on Robbie's World channel. 

Christina & Lorenzo-Son's autism ruins her Wall St. career- Part 2

In part 2 of the interview we will continue talking to Christina about her son Lorenzo. She’ll discuss the differences in care in different counties in New Jersey, and her ideas how to fix the broken system. 2 weeks after this interview her son was officially diagnosed with Autism.