In this discussion Shannon chats with Inclusion Festival Co-Founder Amy Pinder. The discussion goes from Amy's personal story to working with others in an inclusive way. Amy Pinder, MA, CCC-SLP is the co-founder and Executive Director of Inclusion Festival and the Executive Director of Accessible Festivals. She is a yogi, hula hooper, arts enthusiast, and speech-language therapist with over fifteen years of experience working with individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. As a therapist, Amy incorporates joyful, regulatory, and play-based movement such as yoga, juggling, and hula hooping. These activities encourage clients to engage, explore, increase capacities, and effectively communicate through meaningful, experienced-based activities that promote mindfulness, encourage creativity, and improve overall wellbeing. She is also the Founder and Owner of Circles of Communication, a private practice that offers integrative speech-language therapy and alternative education programs in Central New Jersey.Learn more about Inclusion Festival at : https://inclusionfestival.com/home/Learn more about the AWTG Host Shannon Shine at www.ShantasticShine.com