Spectrum Perspectives

Cindy Gelormini

Spectrum Perspectives is a safe space for parents, families, and anyone touched by Autism and special needs. Hosted by Cindy Gelormini, a mom who’s walked this journey herself, the podcast shares real conversations with parents, adults on the Spectrum, professionals, and advocates who understand both the challenges and the beauty of living life on the Spectrum.

Cindy isn’t afraid to ask the hard questions and open the door to topics that parents often wrestle with quietly—things like ABA therapy, bullying, vaccine injury, abuse, and new ways of communication such as Spelling to Communicate. As the show grows, so does the conversation—Season 4 explores spiritual insights, including telepathy and the hidden gifts that many families are just beginning to discover.

If you listen with an open mind and a tender heart, you may find comfort, hope, and maybe even a brand-new perspective on what it means to love someone on the Spectrum.

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#202
Saturday · 1 hr 25 min
Steve Gonyea-Super Dad fosters 180 kids including those with high support needs
Steve Gonyea shared the challenges of his son Dustin's late autism diagnosis, his own experience as a single dad, and the lack of services in rural New York. He detailed his and his wife's work as foster parents to over 180 children, primarily those with autism and complex needs, and their decision to adopt three. Steve discussed his various projects aimed at creating solutions for the disability community, including a community bus service, an autism barn, recreational centers, and efforts to address housing and dental care issues. He emphasized the need for parents to be proactive and highlighted his involvement in national initiatives like Ability Village. The conversation also touched on the high rate of fathers leaving families with autistic children and the importance of parental involvement. Reach Steve at steve_gonyea@yahoo.com
#201
Saturday · 3 min
Steve Gonyea-Trailer
Meet Steve Gonyea, Super dad! He has fostered 180 children including many with Special Needs. He adopted that last three, one of whom is profoundly autistic. Now he is busy advocating and creating projects for them. Listen to the full episode to see what else he is up to.
#200
October 4 · 1 hr 23 min
Tyler Hudson-A Father's grief, and society's denial
Cindy interviews Tyler Hudson focusing on Tyler's experience raising his non-speaking autistic son, Lyric. Tyler shared his journey from Texas to Tasmania, his career as a musician, and the challenges of Lyric's regression into autism after initial typical development. They discussed the long diagnostic process, the limitations of early interventions like ABA, and the lack of medical investigation into underlying conditions. Tyler explained his motivation for public advocacy, sparked by RFK Jr.'s controversial speech, and his frustration with the broad autism spectrum label. The conversation highlighted Lyric's recent progress with spelling to communicate, which has been a transformative experience for the family. Tyler also promoted his book, "The Missing Lyrics," which details his journey and critiques societal denial around autism.
#199
October 4 · 3 min
Tyler Hudson Trailer
Tyler is an autism advocate and the father of Lyric who has autism. A musician originally from Texas, he moved to Australia and now resides in Tasmania. Tyler explains his motivation for public advocacy, sparked by RFK Jr.'s controversial speech, and his frustration with the broad autism spectrum label. Listen to the full episode on this channel.
#198
September 27 · 1 hr 3 min
Nicole Milo-House of Hope
Nicole shared Caleb's story, including his early development, sudden regression and subsequent diagnosis of autism. She described the challenges of finding appropriate care, including Caleb's time in a residential school and the eventual creation of House of Hope, a micro-residential program for adults with profound autism needs. Nicole discussed the difficulties in navigating the adult service system, the lack of trained staff, and her vision for replicating her model to help other families navigate transitions from high school into adulthood.
#197
September 27 · 2 min
Nicole Milo Trailer
Nicole shared Caleb's story, including his early development, sudden regression and subsequent diagnosis of autism. She described the challenges of finding appropriate care, including Caleb's time in a residential school and the eventual creation of House of Hope, a micro-residential program for adults with profound autism needs. Nicole discussed the difficulties in navigating the adult service system, the lack of trained staff, and her vision for replicating her model to help other families navigate transitions from high school into adulthood. Listen to the full episode on this channel.
#196
September 16 · 1 hr 56 min
Elizabeth Zielinski-Special Ed Advocate helping Spellers
Elizabeth's son was diagnosed with Autism and Apraxia at three years old. At ten years old they discovered spelling and RPM with Soma, then worked with Eizabeth Vosseller and the Spelling to Communicate method. Later she worked with Dawn Marie Gaivin and Dana Johnson of the Speller method, so she is familiar with all three spelling methods. Now she works as a Special Education Advocate, helping parents navigate the system and IEP meetings, helping them to advocate not only for Spelling, but for an age appropriate education. Elizabeth discusses a recent case involving a student named Zach who needed accommodation for letterboard use in his IEP, but the school system refused to implement the IEP, leading to a successful due process hearing where the student's testimony about his spelling abilities convinced the hearing officer.
#195
September 15 · 2 min
Elizabeth Zielinski Trailer
Elizabeth is the mom of a son with autism who spells to communicate. Now she works as a Special Education Advocate helping families who want to get spelling into IEP's in school. Listen to the full episode on this channel.
S5 · E194
April 25 · 1 hr 22 min
Melissa Dilmaghani Full-Autism, PANS & OCD
Melissa shares her experience as a parent of two neurodivergent children, including her 10-year-old son who was diagnosed with PANS PANDAS following multiple infections including strep throat, Lyme disease, and pneumonia. She explained the challenges of distinguishing between PANS PANDAS symptoms and autism or ADHD, describing how her son's behavior suddenly changed with intense anxiety, throat-clearing sensations, and school avoidance. Melissa discussed treatment approaches including antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, and the importance of finding the right educational environment, noting that her son now attends a flexible democratic school program that works with his special needs. The conversation also covered the connection between neurodivergence and PANS PANDAS, with Melissa emphasizing that many families struggle to get proper diagnosis and treatment, often facing skepticism from traditional medical providers.
#193
April 24 · 1 min
Melissa Dilmaghani Trailer-Autism, PANS & OCD
Melissa has 2 neurodivergent sons, and one also has PANS, which sent her on a quest to learn all about PANS/PANDAS. Listen to the full episode to learn more.
#192
March 13 · 1 hr 24 min
Lori Rogers- Shifting Mindsets with Positive Activity
Lori went down the non-conventional path seeking out Biomedical intervention for her son Craig to help him after he was diagnosed with Autism. After he turned 21 she and her husband helped to create a program called Life Opportunities at Nashua Community College which provides a supported environment for adults with Disabiities. Then one day she read the book "Underestimated" by JB Handley and his son Jamie. She says Jamie was so much like her son Craig, being treated like a 2 year old, even though he could do calculus. So she found a practitioner and took him for a Spelling session. During the session she read him a lesson and had him poke a letterboard to answer questions with known answers. Then she asked a question that was not in the story and Craig knew the answer. "How did he know that?" Lori asked. It turned out Craig knew a lot more than he had ever been given credit for! Cindy and Lori also discuss telepathy and The Hill and Lori's business as a mindset coach. Her business is called "Positive Activity". She can be reached at Lori@positiveactivity.net
#191
March 13 · 3 min
Lori Rogers Trailer- Shifting Mindsets with Positive Activity
Lori went down what she refers to as the "Outside the Box" path to help her son Craig who was diagnosed with autism, and sought out Biomedical Intervention. The Biomed Doctor asked if she had read "Underestimated" yet, but the book had been sitting on her shelf. So she read the book and says that Jamie Handley from the book was just like her son. So she took him to see a Spelling practitioner and he spelled to communicate. The practitioner read a story, then asked a question about something that was not in the story. Lori was shocked when Craig knew the answer. That's when she began to realize how much he really knew. Listen to the full episode to hear more.
#190
March 8 · 1 hr 13 min
Jen Overfield-Creates 4 successful programs and advocacy in NJ
Jen has worked within the system in New Jersey in group homes, day programs and as a Support Coordinator. That's when she found out how bad the system is and decided to do something about it. She started a Evermore Lifestyle Solutions, a program for adults with Special Needs which has expanded to 4 locations. She also created Golden Heart Advocacy to help families navigate the system. She can be reached via these websites: https://evermorelifestylesolutions.com/ https://www.goldenheartadvocacy.com/
#189
March 8 · 3 min
Jen Overfield Trailer-Creating successful programs in NJ
Jen runs 4 successful programs for adults with Special Needs and runs an advocacy program to help families in New Jersey navigate the system. She has a Master's Degree but originally couldn't find employment as someone on the Spectrum. After moving to New Jersey she worked in group homes, day programs and as a support coordinator, and saw everything that was wrong with the system. Then she decided to create her own programs that work. Listen to the full episode on this channel.
#188
February 21 · 1 hr 16 min
Tracy Slepcevic-Author "Warrior Mom-a Mother's Journey to Healing Her Son With Autism"
When Tracy's son Noah went for his Well Visit at 18 months, he got the measles, and then the regression began. A Functional Medicine told her to do her research, and she did. She began down a path to help her son. Now as an adult, she says he leads a fully functional life with no limitations. She wrote a book, and while on tour she met RFK who now appointed her to the Inner Agency Autism Coordinating Committee. Learn more about Tracy at AutismHealth.com or HealingAutism.org.
#187
February 20 · 3 min
Tracy Slepcevic Trailer-Warrior Mom Author
Tracy is the author of "Warrior Mom-A mother's journey to healing her son with autism." and was recently appointed to the Inner Agency Autism Coordinating Committee by RFK. In the trailer she recounts a couple stories of times she had to stand up for her son. In her book she talks about the things she did her help her son using functional medicine. She is now a certified Health Practitioner. Watch the full episode on this channel. Find out more about Tracy at AutismHealth.com or Healing Autism.org
#186
February 16 · 1 hr 3 min
Valeri & Lora-Daughter and Mom who becomes Spelling Practitioner
Valeri tells the story of how her daughter Lora was underestimated in Special Ed, and after reading "Underestimated" by JB Handley, she called Dawn Marie Gaivin from the Spellers movie to see if Lora could spell to communicate. Lora chimes in my spelling "School was a nightmare" and she begged to be taken out of school. Now she finished her degree online and has just started taking her first college classes! And Mom has become a Spellers practitioner in San Diego. You can follow Lora on TikTok and Instagram as "Lora says with Love".
#185
February 16 · 3 min
Valeri & Lora Trailer-"School was a nightmare" now Speller Lora takes college classes
Valeri and her 21 year old daughter Lora talk about how "School was a nightmare" because Lora was underestimated in Special Ed, and treated like a baby. She begged to be taken out of school. After reading "Underestimated" by JB Handley they went to see Dawn Marie Gaivin from the Spellers movie, and the rest is history. Listen to the full episode on this channel.
#184
February 1 · 1 hr 13 min
Trisha Roselle "Demon Slayer" Deliverance Minister
When non-speaking autistic people start to spell to communicate, many times the first thing they want to talk about is spiritual things. And sometimes those things they see are demons. This subject usually scares their parents because it's not a subject they know much about. Cindy invites Pastor Trisha Roselle onto the show to talk about it because she deals with demons all the time and has helped thousands to be set free. They discuss things that open doors to allow demons in, and then how to get rid of them. If your family is dealing with this and you need help, Trisha can be reached at King of Kings Worship Center in Basking Ridge, NJ. KingofKingsWC.com. The church number is 908-630-8755
#183
February 1 · 3 min
Trisha Roselle Trailer- "Demon Slayer" Deliverance Minister
Since many autistic non-speakers begin to talk about seeing demons, Cindy invites Pastor Trisha Roselle to discuss the subject, because she has helped thousands get delivered from demons. Cindy first tells stories of when she witnessed Trisha in action casting out demons. Then they talk about what opens the doors to allow demons in, and how to get rid of them. Listen to the full episode next.

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