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A bit about me:

Yadira V. Calderon has been eating, breathing, sleeping, challenging and accepting autism for the past five years. She is a dedicated warrior, advocate, radio talk show host, director of short films and author of the soon to be published – Autism: The Happy Kingdom. She holds a M.A. International Relations and Diplomacy, speaks three languages and has lived in six countries, having traveled to another twenty-seven. Her friends know she is determined, persistent, positive, creative, open-minded and realistic, she believes these attributes prepared her to become the mother of eight year-old Thomais.

Yadira has worked as Editor for Trade Publications – Meat and Baking industries; Logistics- Cement Industry; Part-time Professor in China; and Teacher Assistant in 3 middle schools – ESE classrooms. Presently, she provides support to an adult with special needs and works in a retail store.

Entrepreneurship and Inclusion = Good Business!

By: friendsautism17

On: May 25, 2019

In: Ability, Arts, Autism, Employability, Entrepeneurship, family, parents know, University

I did it… I presented at the Tennessee Disability Mega Conference (May 24, 2019)! It was hard work preparing for this event… A lot of thought was put into organizing my presentation. I am not an entrepreneur yet, neither is Rainbow Mosho… but I am helping her now at almostContinue Reading

Rainbow Mosho’s art in Egypt!

By: friendsautism17

On: March 29, 2019

In: Ability, Arts, Autism, Entrepeneurship, family, PRESS, TV

Art in EgyptContinue Reading

At some point, we all need help!

By: friendsautism17

On: January 21, 2019

In: Ability, Autism, education, Employability, Entrepeneurship, family, parents know, teachers, TV, University

When in need of help… you seek it. How? At this point of time, there is no limit to the various sources of support many families, educators and therapists can find – particularly if your kid/teen/adult has a diagnosis. Yes, many of our children require various supports. Many of thoseContinue Reading

I say YES to 12 new chapters and 365 new episodes

By: friendsautism17

On: January 8, 2019

In: Ability, Arts, Autism, education, Employment, family, parents know, PRESS, teachers, TV, University

Right before 2018 ended, I read something that brightened my day and forced me to remain in gratitude… Regardless of the challenges and uncertainty we face. A new year means… 12 new chapters with 365 new episodes… May every new episode in your life be filled with discoveries and strengthContinue Reading

What is Human Centered Design?

By: friendsautism17

On: December 10, 2018

In: Ability, Arts, Autism, education, Entrepeneurship, family, parents know, teachers, University

Doors of opportunity and growth remain open for a young girl who learns differently… She deals with autism, with ADD, with some dyslexia and dyscalculia. That’s too much to handle for an adult, imagine for a child. But I, the parent, refuse to have her carry that weight all byContinue Reading

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