Spectrum Perspectives
Spectrum Perspectives is a safe space for parents, families, and anyone touched by Autism and special needs. Hosted by Cindy Gelormini, a mom who’s walked this journey herself, the podcast shares real conversations with parents, adults on the Spectrum, professionals, and advocates who understand both the challenges and the beauty of living life on the Spectrum.
Cindy isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions and open the door to topics that parents often wrestle with quietly—things like ABA therapy, bullying, vaccine injury, abuse, and new ways of communication such as Spelling to Communicate. As the show grows, so does the conversation—Season 4 explores spiritual insights, including telepathy and the hidden gifts that many families are just beginning to discover.
If you listen with an open mind and a tender heart, you may find comfort, hope, and maybe even a brand-new perspective on what it means to love someone on the Spectrum.
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Episodes
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Shannon talks about raising her son Jordan in Florida when there were not many resources for him. He became well known in his school district for his unique personality, his "choice" words, and his affinity for flipping the bird. Shannon now runs a business helping other moms of Autistic kids called "Not Your Average Autism Mom."
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Dr. Jackie is a former therapist who coaches families who have children with Special Needs or a critical illness. We talk about the grieving process after receiving diagnosis, the difference between how mothers and fathers handle the situation, and the difference between being sad verses being depressed. I actually broke down and cried in the middle of the interview when talking about Robbie.
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Karolina is a divorce attorney in New Jersey with a background in social work helping Special Needs families. We discuss the high divorce rate, especially within autism families which is at 80%. She offers help and advice to families going through divorce or death of a spouse, and how to make sure their child with Autism is taken care of.
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Cindy and Doreen continue to talk about Alec who has Autism. As he got older he got violent, began destroying property and her heart breaking decision to get him help.
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Cindy and Doreen talk about her trials and tribulations as a single mom raising her son Alec who has Autism. In part 1 they discuss how he went from being completely non-verbal to speaking in complete sentences! But you'll find out, it wasn't always the best thing!
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
In the second half of the interview, Stacy talks about looking for a day program for her son, him getting thrown out of a day program and the struggle to find him a new placement. This interview took place in March 2021 when his program was closed due to COVID.
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Stacy is a single mom who has raised her son Louie who has Autistic behaviors and Fragile X Syndrome. In part 1 we discuss the guilt she felt about putting him on medication, swimming and Equine Therapy.
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
In this second half of our interview, Patti talks about after Nick graduated high school, helping him find a job, and participating in the Special Olympics.
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Patti is a Special Ed teacher. When her son Nick got his vx at age 1, he suddenly got very sick for five days. Afterward, he lost his words, began flapping and stimming, and his mom knew he needed Early Intervention immediately. She'll talk about him being diagnosed with Autism, getting services in New York, getting divorced and moving to New Jersey.