Autism Live TV Interview
Brent and Linda were featured guests on Autism Live TV with Shannon Penrod. Shannon is the mother of a child with Autism. She is an author, speaker, coach, educator, film maker and Autism advocate. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout [...]
Autism Family Of The Year
The Autism Society of Ventura County AWESOME IN AUTISM 2013 AWARDEES: • Parent or Family of the Year –Linda, Brent and Jenny Anderson • Educator of the Year (PreK-8th grade) – Heather Duval, Poinsettia Elementary • Educator of the Year (Secondary/Post-Secondary) – Andrea Baehne Meyer, Camarillo Academy for Excellence • Educator of the Year (Integrated Setting) – Steve Turner, Ventura Community College [...]
Kappa Sisterhood
Our journey to write Unintentional Humor and create the Celebrate Autism foundation would not have been possible without the support and friendship of the incredible women of Kappa Kappa Gamma. In May, 2012 we visited the Struve family in Chicago, IL. Robin Ruyle Struve, is an attorney at Latham & Watkins, LLP who has generously [...]
Celebrating Autism at Mr. Musichead Gallery-Hollywood, CA
A huge crowd gathered for the opening of a music themed Art of Autism exhibit at Mr. Musichead gallery in Hollywood on March 23, 2013. Autism advocate and filmaker, Alex Plank emceed the nights events which showcased music by talented singer/songwriter Nick Guzman. Other presentators included Dani Bowman, founder of Powerlight Studios; Kelly Green, founder [...]
Autism Society of North Carolina 2013 Conference
“Autism Grows Up” was the theme of the Autism Society of North Carolina conference, and Brent Anderson was a perfect representation of that message. The informative, 2-day conference was held at the Hilton University Place in Charlotte, NC, and featured keynote speaker, Dr. Peter Gerhardt on February 8th along with Dr. John Thomas, and authors [...]
Elementary School Issues
Brent often reads this story from our book when we speak at schools and conferences. Can you imagine experiencing all of the sensory overload he did and also being afraid about this? Please have compassion for those on the autism spectrum. You may not know what they are worried about…. The Monkey Bars story and [...]
Autism Across The Lifespan conference
On November 3rd we participated in the “Autism Across the Lifespan” conference in Camarillo, CA. The conference keynote speaker was Jerry Newport, an author with Asperger syndrome whose life was the basis of the 2005 film Mozart and the Whale (starring Josh Hartnett and Radha Mitchell). He is known for his frank advice and humor [...]
A visit to Morgan Autism Center
Brent was a welcomed guest at the Morgan Autism Center on Tuesday October 30th. He shared stories and the Unintentional Humor quiz with a very attentive audience. Not only did they guess most cartoons correctly, but they also offered additional ideas for Unintentional Humor Volume 2. THANK YOU Morgan Autism Center for your warm welcome. [...]
Unintentional Humor™ in Colorado
The new RV made the trip to Colorado for an exciting week of sharing Unintentional Humor™ with many friends, new and old. Our first stop was Fort Collins, CO to meet with Temple Grandin. After an enjoyable lunch meeting, Temple received the beautiful painting that Kevin Hosseini made for her. Brent and Linda spoke to [...]
Art of Autism-Ventura Westside Art Walk
We were excited to be included in the Art of Autism exhibit at the Ventura Westside Art Walk! Over 900 visitors stopped in to view the incredible artwork created by individuals with Autism. We enjoyed meeting new friends such as Bradford Spady (pictured above with Brent and Dani Bowman). Bradford is the author and illustrator of [...]
Upcoming Event: Westside ArtWalk
This weekend (July 21-22) we will be participating in Ventura’s Westside ArtWalk. Sponsored by the VC Reporter, the exhibit, On The Spectrum: Art and Autism is being organized by autism Mom and co-founder of the Art of Autism, Debra Hosseini. After a lot of preparation and hard work, the art gallery is starting to look fantastic! It’s going [...]
Upcoming Events: July
Summer is in full swing, and so are we! July is jam-packed with some great events, and we hope to see you at some of them. Linda and Brent Presentation July 3, 2012 Camarillo, CA Brent and Linda will be sharing their presentation; “Finding Humor While Living with Autism” at Dos Caminos Elementary [...]
Happy First Day of Summer!
We are looking forward to a fun summer filled with sunshine, exciting announcements, new adventures, and lots of great Unintentional Humor™ events! Please make sure to check back with us for upcoming event dates that will be posted on our blog and our calendar. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER !!
The Celebrate Autism Van Cross-Country Road Trip
The Celebrate Autism van finally made it to its new home! After traveling 10 days, through 15 states and 3,300 miles, the van successfully made it from California to North Carolina. We had a wonderful trip, with some great pit stops along the way visiting friends and family. Some of our favorite pit stops [...]
LA Autism Walk
The sun was no stranger on the morning of the LA Autism Walk at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena! It was quite the scorcher, so congratulations to the walkers who toughed it out. We shared Unintentional Humor™ with the masses at our booth alongside some of our favorite people in the Autism community: The Art [...]
Bohemia Coffee House Event
During Autism Awareness Month we hosted an Artist Reception and Book Signing with The Art of Autism at the Bohemia Coffee House in Ojai, CA. The event was a huge success drawing a crowd of over 50 people! The artwork of Autistic artists covered the walls of the coffee house making for a wonderful backdrop. Artists [...]
Family Enrichment Weekend
At the end of March we had the opportunity to be a part of the inspiring Family Enrichment Weekend put on by Families Together in Moscow, ID. Twenty families from around the area came together to spend a weekend of kid-friendly fun and parent relaxation. We believe that families are the most important support systems [...]
Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month and we are very excited about everything we are participating in this month! Here is a little sneak peek: A Month On The Spectrum April 2-30 Special event: April 15; 3:00-6:00 p.m. Rainbow Connection Presentation April 17; 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Oxnard, CA April 24; 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Simi Valley, CA [...]
Upcoming Event: Autism Awareness Month at Bohemia Coffee House
Ten years ago, Debra Hosseini and Keri Bowers had an amazing idea: to bring about a movement to showcase the artistic and creative talents of kids and adults on the autism spectrum. Last year, Debra met another Autism mom, Linda Gund Anderson who had recently published a book Unintentional Humor; Celebrating the Literal Mind™. Together they discovered that [...]
Upcoming Event: Family Enrichment Weekend
Next weekend we’re heading to Moscow, ID for the Family Enrichment Weekend organized by the Families Together Network. Here is some information about Families Together and what the weekend is all about! Linda will be a featured speaker at the event discussing her experiences as a mother of a child with Autism! The Event: Family [...]
Families Are Important
It was a sell out crowd who gathered at the “Families are Important” conference in Pullman, WA on Nov. 8, 2011. Led by well known keynote speakers, Temple Grandin and her mother, Eustacia Cutler, the audience was provided an interactive and relaxed atmosphere to learn about their experiences with autism. Knowing that the [...]
A Night with Mike Guido
On Thursday, October 20th we attended the Ventura County Autism Society’s sponsored evening, “A Night of Inspiration and Laughs” starring comedian Mike Guido. Mike’s presentation was a heartfelt, emotional and humorous account of his families journey with Autism. Mike hopes that by sharing his story, he will help other parents, particularly dads, cope with the [...]
Book Signings Sept 10, 2011
Thank you so much to Shannon Sullivan, owner of the Autism Community Store for hosting us at our first Colorado book signing event!! We were very excited to see old friends and make new ones at our book signing at the Bookies. Thank you Sue Lubeck for your kindness and support!!