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An Amazing Journey with God...and Autism My Autism Tribe
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EPISODE 36: RON SANDISON (Self-Advocate)
“An Amazing Journey with God…and Autism”
INTRODUCTION:
Hey, everyone! Thanks for joining me today. We’ll be speaking with Ron Sandison – a powerful self-advocate. He works full time in the medical field and is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry. Stay tuned for his story!
If you’re enjoying our podcast, please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, and share with a friend. That’s how we make our voice stronger. Thanks for listening!
Today’s podcast is brought to you by Audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/MyAutismTribe. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.
SEGMENT:
Today’s guest, Ron Sandison, is the author of A Parent’s Guide to Autism: Practical Advice. Biblical Wisdom published by Charisma House and Thought, Choice, Action. He has memorized over 10,000 Scriptures including 22 complete books of the New Testament and over 5,000 quotes. Whoa. He frequently guest speaks at colleges, conferences, autism centers, and churches. Ron and his wife, Kristen, reside in Rochester Hills, MI, with their cute, 2-year old daughter, Makayla Marie. I’m so excited for you guys to listen to his story! Let’s give a warm welcome to Ron!
CONCLUSION:
Like many children with autism, Ron lacked the ability to decode body language and interpret social clues, which resulted in ruthless bullying by his peers. If daily routines were altered, he experienced painful meltdowns. Things really started to change when he discovered his special interest in track. He, along with his amazing support system, never gave up. Now, thanks to the help of his parents and the grace of God, he is living his dream working as a professor of theology, serving in the medical field, and enjoying life as a husband and father. Dreams come true, people. Stay the course, don’t lower your expectations, and keep your eyes open and bright for the future. Sending much love to all our listeners. Thanks for being a part of My Autism Tribe. See ya next week!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ABOUT RON: Ron Sandison works full time in the medical field and is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry. He is an advisory board member of Autism Society Faith Initiative of Autism Society of American. Sandison has a Master of Divinity from Oral Roberts University and is the author of A Parent’s Guide to Autism: Practical Advice. Biblical Wisdom published by Charisma House and Thought, Choice, Action. He has memorized over 10,000 Scriptures including 22 complete books of the New Testament and over 5,000 quotes.
He frequently guest speaks at colleges, conferences, autism centers, and churches. Ron and his wife, Kristen, reside in Rochester Hills, MI, with a baby daughter, Makayla Marie born on March 20, 2016. You can contact Ron at his website http://www.spectruminclusion.com or email him at sandison456@hotmail.com
COMPLETE BIO: My development began normally and continued until I was eighteen months old. At that time, I began to regress rapidly. I lost my ability to communicate with words, and I ceased to engage in eye contact, a skill I had previously learned. (About 20% of children with autism experience a similar period of regression.)
When I entered kindergarten, the Rochester School specialists labeled me emotionally impaired. My mom refused this label, informing the professionals, “My son’s disability is not emotional but neurological.”
She diligently researched the top professionals for learning disabilities and paid to have me tested. Neuropsychologist Dr. Jerel E. Deldotto from Henry Ford Hospital confirmed that my disability was indeed neurological.
Educational specialists and doctors informed my parents that I would probably never read beyond a seventh grade level, attend college, or participate in athletics. Even so, my mom was determined to help me to excel in life. She empo
EPISODE 36: RON SANDISON (Self-Advocate)
“An Amazing Journey with God…and Autism”
INTRODUCTION:
Hey, everyone! Thanks for joining me today. We’ll be speaking with Ron Sandison – a powerful self-advocate. He works full time in the medical field and is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry. Stay tuned for his story!
If you’re enjoying our podcast, please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, and share with a friend. That’s how we make our voice stronger. Thanks for listening!
Today’s podcast is brought to you by Audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/MyAutismTribe. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player.
SEGMENT:
Today’s guest, Ron Sandison, is the author of A Parent’s Guide to Autism: Practical Advice. Biblical Wisdom published by Charisma House and Thought, Choice, Action. He has memorized over 10,000 Scriptures including 22 complete books of the New Testament and over 5,000 quotes. Whoa. He frequently guest speaks at colleges, conferences, autism centers, and churches. Ron and his wife, Kristen, reside in Rochester Hills, MI, with their cute, 2-year old daughter, Makayla Marie. I’m so excited for you guys to listen to his story! Let’s give a warm welcome to Ron!
CONCLUSION:
Like many children with autism, Ron lacked the ability to decode body language and interpret social clues, which resulted in ruthless bullying by his peers. If daily routines were altered, he experienced painful meltdowns. Things really started to change when he discovered his special interest in track. He, along with his amazing support system, never gave up. Now, thanks to the help of his parents and the grace of God, he is living his dream working as a professor of theology, serving in the medical field, and enjoying life as a husband and father. Dreams come true, people. Stay the course, don’t lower your expectations, and keep your eyes open and bright for the future. Sending much love to all our listeners. Thanks for being a part of My Autism Tribe. See ya next week!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ABOUT RON: Ron Sandison works full time in the medical field and is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry. He is an advisory board member of Autism Society Faith Initiative of Autism Society of American. Sandison has a Master of Divinity from Oral Roberts University and is the author of A Parent’s Guide to Autism: Practical Advice. Biblical Wisdom published by Charisma House and Thought, Choice, Action. He has memorized over 10,000 Scriptures including 22 complete books of the New Testament and over 5,000 quotes.
He frequently guest speaks at colleges, conferences, autism centers, and churches. Ron and his wife, Kristen, reside in Rochester Hills, MI, with a baby daughter, Makayla Marie born on March 20, 2016. You can contact Ron at his website http://www.spectruminclusion.com or email him at sandison456@hotmail.com
COMPLETE BIO: My development began normally and continued until I was eighteen months old. At that time, I began to regress rapidly. I lost my ability to communicate with words, and I ceased to engage in eye contact, a skill I had previously learned. (About 20% of children with autism experience a similar period of regression.)
When I entered kindergarten, the Rochester School specialists labeled me emotionally impaired. My mom refused this label, informing the professionals, “My son’s disability is not emotional but neurological.”
She diligently researched the top professionals for learning disabilities and paid to have me tested. Neuropsychologist Dr. Jerel E. Deldotto from Henry Ford Hospital confirmed that my disability was indeed neurological.
Educational specialists and doctors informed my parents that I would probably never read beyond a seventh grade level, attend college, or participate in athletics. Even so, my mom was determined to help me to excel in life. She empo
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