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NATURALLY AUTISTIC ® Leonora Gregory–Collura Charlie Collura Publishers anca@naturallyautistic.com Bob Delaney – Contributing Editor editor@naturallyautistic.com Lil Fawcus – Layout Design layout@naturallyautistic.com Mailing Address www.naturallyautistic.com PO Box 1658 Gibsons BC Canada V0N 1V0 Naturally Autistic ® ANCA ® To Subscribe Visit www.naturallyautistic.com Published by Naturally Autistic ® press Copyright 2017 ANCA ® Consulting Inc All Rights Reserved ISSN 1923-9890 Follow Us On: Contributors Bob Delaney Bob Delaney is a freelance copy editor and fact checker for various book and magazine publishers. Previously, he served for six years as editor at Squadron/Signal Publications of Carrollton, Texas, USA. Mr. Delaney was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome in 2004. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, and his interests include refereeing soccer, scale modeling, reading, and viewing classic films. Leonora Gregory-Collura Leonora Gregory-Collura Dipl. RBS TTC – Co-Founder of ANCA® Naturally Autistic Organizations. A graduate of Elmhurst Ballet School and the Royal Ballet School, UK, Leonora has 40 years of experience teaching and working with special needs children and adults, has produced numerous international choreographies and productions related to promoting the talent and abilities of Autistic People. Diagnosed as autistic in the early 1990’s. Vell Baria Charlie Collura Self-identified, Charlie is a graduate of Sheridan College and McMaster University and is the co-founder of ANCA® Consulting and the non-profit ANCA® Foundation. Charlie is an educator, workshop presenter, writer and consultant. He has thirty years of experience working with autistic children and adults in the public school, group home, community and consulting settings. Vell Baria (Philippines) is a lyric coloratura soprano, concert singer, theater actress, and autism advocate. Vell was one of the nominees for the 7th INAP Awards 2016 in the Category of Performing Arts (Adult) and won first place. Vell was also appointed as one of the ANCA World Ambassadors for the Philippines. She won two awards in the 2016 Autistic Gala Night: “Excellence in Performance” and “Best In Visual Arts.” Vell’s interests includes modeling for art classes, choral conducting, church music, hairdressing, cosmetology, independent living, politics, and languages. Vell is also known for recording covers for her YouTube and onepoint.fm accounts. Vell manages her own Facebook fan page and group, and her official website vellbaria.wordpress.com. Liz Pritchard (USA) A twenty-three year-old autistic graphic artist who raises awareness of various psychological conditions through original comic books in order to erase the negative stigma that often surrounds these conditions. Art has always provided a healthy outlet for Liz to express her frustrations and anxieties when words were too difficult. Liz wants to help other individuals like herself by helping them find their voice, as art has helped Liz find her voice. Liz is an ANCA World Ambassador representing the United States of America." Joely Colmer My name is Joely Colmer, I am 25 and I am a young female Autism Activist, Author and Motivational Speaker, with a very special gift... I have a disability called Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger's Syndrome is a gift that hinders me with many hidden hardships but also walks hand in hand with the very things I love most about myself. Most of all, Asperger's has allowed me to achieve my dreams of helping others. United Kingdom Carol Holst Carol Holst, pianist and harpist, diagnosed with Asperger's at age 52, Mom of an autistic son, married 30 years. Currently residing in the USA. Twitter by: ANCA_AutismFest Abelardo Apollo Archie David PhD. 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