Sounds Like Autism

It's another stop on SLA's Virtual Inclusion Tour and this time Josh and Dave stop to see Blue Star Recyclers, a company the employs dozens of neurodivergent individuals across Colorado and Illinois. Sounds Like Autism speaks with the electronics recycling company's founder, Bill Morris, and it's an incredible and impactful conversation. Enjoy the latest stop on our Virtual Inclusion Tour!

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As the Virtual Inclusion Tour rolls along, Josh and Dave make a pit stop at home on episode 12 to take stock, chat about what's happening in life and of course, advocate for the neurodivergent population. Take a listen before we get back on the virtual road again, folks!

Hosted by Josh Mirsky & Dave Thompson.

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Josh and Dave venture all the way to the great state of Texas to catch up with their friend Jeff Miller, founder and CEO of Potentia. Potentia trains employers on the benefits of Neurodiversity, recruits talented candidates who have a strong desire to contribute to great organizations, and supports both clients and candidates throughout the process.

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Andrew Arboe, a neurodivergent driver, is passionate about supporting others in their journeys, both towards the road and on it. Andrew recently started the program Driving With Autism, an online driver's education curriculum dedicated to preparing and supporting Autistic drivers and hopeful drivers. Josh and Dave are blown away by his passion and big picture thinking on the subject. 

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Kevin Gersh, the neurodivergent innovator behind Gersh Academy, stops by SLA to talk about his philosophy towards education, vocational training and support. Gersh Academy's mission is to provide an environment where programs and services are customized around individual needs. Their vision is a world where individuals on the Autism spectrum are empowered to thrive.

Check out Gersh Academy at www.gershacademy.com.

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Josh + Dave don't know much about computers, but they know a great company when they hear about one!

Rachael Brusic is employed as a Software Quality Assurance Lead at Aspiritech NFP. She actively leads a team of 25 neurodiverse QA Analysts through complex + chaotic projects for Fortune 500 companies. Each day, she + her team empower + change the lives of adults on the autism spectrum.

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Josh + Dave head west to Missouri and discover the incredible Skills Center! Executive Director joins the show to discuss how the Skills Center supports neurodiverse jobseekers in being set up for success in the workplace!

Check out their website at https://skillscenterstl.com/

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Also mentioned in the episode:

The Nicholas Center - www.tncnewyork.org

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"The Boys Are Back In Town" to catch up and talk mental health!

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Mentioned in the episode:

The Nicholas Center - www.tncnewyork.org

Spectrum Designs Foundation - www.spectrumdesigns.org

Autism With A Side Of Fries - http://autismwithasideoffries.blogspot.com

Monmouth Ocean Foundation for Children - https://www.moffc.org/

Josh + Dave stop in Dave's new home state, Tennessee, at an incredible establishment that's making delicious treats, and making an impact at the same time.

Check out Sweet Jordan's at www.SweetJordans.com

Check out the video of our interview on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ah98HPwkm5I

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Josh and Dave are thrilled to make a stop at home on their virtual inclusion tour.

The Nicholas Center is a human service agency,a nonprofit with a social mission: to help individuals with Autism lead full and productive lives in the community. They focus on an individualized approach – meeting the person where they are – abilities, needs for support, interests and goals — they create opportunities for community engagement, vocatio...

For Josh's brithday, he and Dave plan to cruise through Louisiana, home of his favorite hot sauce. BUT - the virtual inclusion tour bus breaks down as they become dissappointed with the lack of meaningful opportunities being afforded to teens and young adults on the spectrum. They do find some and celebrate those, and discuss why this is really what SLA is all about.

Each month, Josh and Dave will make another virtual stop celebrat...

Josh and Dave hit New Jersey! National Inclusion Tour - Florida! No Limits Café and Words Bookstore are celebrated for being incredible social enterprises which employ and provide vocational training opportunities for people who think differently.

Each month, Josh and Dave will make another virtual stop celebrating the best, most inclusive programs, businesses and people from a different state. Hit the road with us!

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Josh and Dave are back and stoked to bring you on their first stop of the National Inclusion Tour - Florida! My Autism Connection and EmployU are celebrated for their incredible programs. Each month, Josh and Dave will make another virtual stop celebrating the best, most inclusive programs, businesses and people from a different state. Hit the road with us!

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George Andriopoulos is a management consultant who prides himself on fixing broken businesses. He’s an entrepreneur and accomplished keynote speaker. He’s also producer of TEDx Farmingdale and since meeting him almost a year ago, he’s become a dear friend and mentor to Josh and I. He is the first guest we have to have back on the show due to not pressing record the first time. We're proud to have him as a friend, and stoked to have...

SLA teams up with Spread The Word: Inclusion to moderate an international panel of inclusion all-stars! Hear a conversation about neurodiversity, virtual inclusion during the COVID-19 pandemic, and inclusion beyond April and social distancing.

Guests include:

Haley Moss - Attorney, Artist, Author, Autism Self-Advocate

Britney Bautista and Savannah Rock- Special Olympics North America Youth Ambassadors

Daniel Jones - Autistic YouTu...

Matt Hoverman has written for Disney Jr's Fancy Nancy and Sofia The First, PBS' Arthur and Curious George, among many other excellent kids shows, along with being an accomplished playwright and voice over actor - but we reached out because of his efforts to normalize people who carry the label of "different."

Inspired by his sister, Matt has made an effort over the years to include characters that expose young viewers to learning ...

COVID-19 couldn't stop Mirsky's friends from wishing him a happy 27th birthday. People from all over the U.S. gathered on Zoom to wish him well, despite all of the challenges we've all faced.

Party guests include the Spectrum Designs team (www.spectrumdesigns.org) which includes some of Josh' best friends in the world, Marc Cordon of The Golden Mic Podcast and The Joy Revolution, and George Andriopoulos of The Launchcast and Launc...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode surrounds the topics of child neglect, abuse and wrongful death.

"An NYPD officer and his fiancee pleaded not guilty to murdering the officer’s 8-year-old son, Thomas Valva, as new troubling details emerged about life in what prosecutors are calling “a house of horrors.” - CBS News NY

Dave and Josh process the news unfolding in their own backyard - the abuse, neglect and death of Thomas Valva.