In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Dr. Michael Alessandri, the Executive Director of the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD), and chairman of the upcoming Autism Innovations & Global Impact Conference hosted by Els for Autism. Dr. Alessandri discusses the life-changing interaction that made him devote himself to autism and neurodiversity, the importance of giving support to individuals and families, and the challenges in bringing together organizations for the good of the ASD community.

For more about Dr.Alessandri and UM-NSU CARD, visit: www.umcard.org

For more about the Autism Innovations & Global Impact Conference hosted by Els for Autism, visit: www.elsforautismglobalconf.org

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