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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.

Art, Autism, Affirmation…

By: friendsautism17

On: May 11, 2017

In: Uncategorized

Concepts like faith, politics, emotions, behavior can be interpreted in so many ways… An individual in the spectrum can wait months before they can express the meaning of the ideas/messages received.Continue Reading

AUTISM REALITIES

By: friendsautism17

On: April 26, 2017

In: Autism, Employment, University

We know all about autism awareness. We want action. Life with autism is 365 days, 24/7… These are various posts I shared in social media. They reflect the reality of many families. For many it’s been the same or worse for 10+ years. The media rarely reports on these matters.Continue Reading

Telemundo 47 interviewed me!

By: friendsautism17

On: April 23, 2017

In: Uncategorized

My trip to the United Nations included some time with Cristina Navarrete from Telemundo 47 to share our story. Video here: Telemundo 47 English2 Thankful and more! Continue Reading

WEDU PBS Autism Broadcast: Yadira Calderon Is A Featured Guest!

By: friendsautism17

On: April 21, 2017

In: Autism, Employment, University

I thank everyone who is making these opportunities possible. Watch the Program Town Hall — my intervention, segments from Autism and Employability parent panel — min. 23:28 – 29:04 and min. 48:38 – 49:14 Webcast – min. 4:04 – 4:39 Read the Release More resources – Autism and Employability eventContinue Reading

About Sesame Street, Inclusion, Reality

By: friendsautism17

On: March 23, 2017

In: Uncategorized

The media is overwhelmed, reacting to the inclusion of a muppet with autism. If it only was that easy in real life… @Ellen DeGeneres tweet is reflective of the vague words used by most media outlets – – People make people feel included I dare to add, not a muppet! TheContinue Reading

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