A Different Path

Armando Bernal
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On A Different Path, you’ll meet individuals with autism and hear about their life journeys navigating the world while overcoming the many obstacles that life often throws at people. From love advice to mental health awareness, our guests tell their stories to help those listening know they aren’t alone in their struggles and never will be.

  1. 06/24/2022

    Always Taking that Perfect Shot- Helen Pappas

    From famous relatives to who is the better cook. Helen Pappas tells us all about her photography and how her autism has impacted her business. Be sure to check out this incredible episode as I interview this amazing photographer with autism!

    24 min

  2. 04/29/2022

    Always in Our Hands- Paige Powell

    Our environment means everything to us and it means a great deal to environmental activist and autism advocate Paige Powell. From her late diagnosis to her amazing drumming in the band, The Hot and Heavies, Paige lays it all out for our listeners. Be sure to check her and her band out as she describes her incredible journey with autism!

    28 min

  3. 04/08/2022

    Always Defending-Michael Gilberg

    Michael Gilberg is a special education lawyer and autism advocate who currently supports the needs of children and adolescents in the school system. From childhood dream jobs to a call for advocacy and defense, Michael Gilberg and I discuss what challenges individuals with autism currently face. Be sure to listen to his incredible advice with special thanks to Dr. Noor Syed and Dr. Lauren Allen in collaboration with the SUNY Empire State Center for Autism Advocacy: Research, Education, and Supports (CAARES).  www.esc.edu/autism

    31 min

  4. 03/02/2022

    Part 2 Always Striving for More-Stephanie Galvez

    Our conversation with Stephanie Galvez continues with this amazing autism advocate and mother with autism. Learn what resources impacted Stephanie's journey along with supporting her son with autism. We discuss local support, dreams, and advice for new parents receiving their child's diagnosis. All this and more as we travel down this different path!

    16 min

  5. 02/25/2022

    Always Striving for More-Stephanie Galvez Part 1

    From a culture's influence on autism to first year jitter's as a special education teacher, Stephanie Galvez, lays it all out for everyone to hear. Not only is she a mother with autism, she also has a child with autism. Hear this incredible story now and how she handles the pressures of motherhood as well as her challenges with her diagnosis!

    33 min

  6. 01/28/2022

    Always Partners-Fitz Sanchez and Janet Enriquez

    I speak with siblings, Janet Eriquez and Fitz Sanchez, who strive to accomplish every goal they set for themselves. From little toy boats to the hustle and bustle of applying for jobs! These pair of siblings lay out a road map from hyperactive kiddo to independence. Be sure to hear about this amazing partnership along with heartfelt advice for the siblings having to learn how about autism in a not so conventional way!

    28 min

  7. 12/17/2021

    Always in the Spirit- Rudolph

    There is more to this time honored tradition! Learn about the history of this amazing story and the man who started it all! It’s okay to be different and it should always be accepted!

    8 min

  8. 11/26/2021

    Always the Advocate- Wendy and Carter Maurer

    I speak with autism advocate and mother Wendy Maurer along with her 7-year-old Carter. Diagnosis denial, self-advocacy, and a mutual dislike for gym class. All of this and more are talked about in this month's episode! Be sure to check out how Carter learned to self-advocate for himself and his autism diagnosis along with Wendy providing our listeners with multiple different autism resources!

    32 min
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On A Different Path, you’ll meet individuals with autism and hear about their life journeys navigating the world while overcoming the many obstacles that life often throws at people. From love advice to mental health awareness, our guests tell their stories to help those listening know they aren’t alone in their struggles and never will be.

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  • Creator
    Armando Bernal
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Armando Bernal
  • Show Website
    A Different Path