This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Chef Pearl. Currently based in Rockland County NY, Chef Pearl is a native of North-Eastern Thailand. She was trained in classic French Cooking at Le Cordon Bleu, London and French Culinary Institute in LA and NYC. Chef Pearl teaches Thai, Asian, European, American, Polynesian, and Fusion cooking at Sur La Table in Nanuet, NY. She also offers hands-on, private and group sessions as well as Taste of the Spectrum. This is an inclusive culinary program that provides hands-on cooking classes designed specifically for teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. Chef Pearl helps to build life skills, independence, and confidence for her students. Tune in to learn more or visit: https://www.pearlcookingstudio.com/

This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Amy Gravino. Amy is an author, international speaker, autism sexuality advocate, consultant and relationship coach. She is the founder and operator of A.S.C.O.T Consulting LLC, which provides consulting and college coaching services for individuals with autism, to help them thrive and succeed both academically and socially in a higher education setting. Amy also serves on the board of directors for multiple organizations including Yes She Can Inc, and Specialisterne USA. Her work has been featured in Spectrum, the leading online news source for autism research, Reader’s Digest, special education textbooks, and other outlets. Tune in to learn more about Amy or visit: www.AmyGravino.com

This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Ashley Wool. Ashley is known for originating the role of Jessica in the groundbreaking Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio. She has established herself as a uniquely vibrant and dynamic storyteller, and one of the entertainment industry's leading voices in autistic advocacy. Ashley made her Broadway debut in 2023 in the musical 'How to Dance in Ohio', in which she played one of seven autistic characters that were cast with autistic actors. This was a historical first for autistic and disability representation in the media, and behind the scenes, Ashley helped to craft a work environment that prioritized accessibility and inclusion in ways that no commercial theatre production ever had before. Ashley joins us to discuss authenticity in casting, creating an accessible work environment, modifying existing practices to be more inclusive to neurodivergence and other disabilities, and more. Tune in to learn more or visit: https://www.ashleywool.com/