DON’T GIVE UP! with author Marc Pulver and Sybil Pulver
September 11, 2012
Hosted by Teri Arranga
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Episode Description
Now 54 years old, Marc Pulver suffered oxygen deprivation and brain damage at birth – a “blue baby” -- resulting in developmental problems. When doctors suggested that he be institutionalized, his courageous and amazing parents looked elsewhere. His mother, Sybil Pulver, began with countless hours of therapy, using every single moment as a teachable one, while his dad was his best friend and put him to work. In Marc’s book, Living Life with Autism: The World through My Eyes, Marc shares his experiences — good and bad — with amazing recall. The reader learns how the positive influence and incredible efforts of his loving parents and siblings impacted his life. Join Teri as Marc and Sybil share the experiences the family faced and the therapies that helped Marc thrive as the amazing individual he is. Please visit www.marcpulver.com.
Autism One: A Conversation of Hope
Archives Available on VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel
Approximately 1 child in 50 is diagnosed with autism, which gives autism the undesired ranking as the most prevalent childhood developmental disorder in the United States. 67 children will be diagnosed today - that is nearly 1 child every 20 minutes. Autism is treatable and children are significantly improving or recovering following appropriate therapies. “Autism One: A Conversation of Hope” hosted by Teri Arranga, includes discussions with the most experienced doctors, researchers, and therapists in the field, parents of recovered children, and advocates for the children and families.
Teri Arranga
Teri Arranga is the executive director of AutismOne (www.autismone.org), the vice president of the Global Autism Collaboration (www.autism.org), and the secretary of Strategic Autism Initiative. She has served as the editor-in-chief of Autism Science Digest and as editor of the US/Canada edition of Autism File magazine. Teri is co-editor of the book Bugs, Bowels, and Behavior: The Groundbreaking Story of the Gut-Brain Connection, and she is editor of Dr. William Walsh's book Nutrient Power and Dr. Andrew Wakefield's books Callous Disregard: Autism and Vaccines - The Truth Behind a Tragedy (www.callous-disregard.com) and Waging War on the Autistic Child: The Arizona 5 and the Legacy of Baron von Munchausen, all of which were published by Skyhorse Publishing. Additionally, Teri has contributed to and provided editing for all annual editions of Skyhorse Publishing's Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism series. Teri has been involved with a number of media projects, including consulting for medical documentaries such as by award-winning filmmaker Lina Moreco of Canada, appearing in the award-winning documentary Beautiful Son, and consulting for the April 2007 Discover magazine article "Understanding Autism." Teri received the National Autism Association's Believe Award for 2008 and a volunteerism award from USAAA in 2006. She has been an active advocate in the autism community for many years, including attending and broadcasting events in Washington, D.C.
