The Filmmakers
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Producer, Executive Director: |
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Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc., has dedicated over 25 years to the study and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Granpeesheh earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from UCLA under the guidance of Dr. Ivar Lovaas. She is a licensed psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She started the Center for Autism & Related Disorders, Inc.(CARD) in 1990. Dr. Granpeehsheh is also the president of the Board of ACT Today! (Autism Care & Treatment Today), a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase access to proven Autism treatments. Her drive to help as many families as possible achieve success, has led CARD to become an industry leader in administering effective multi-disciplinary treatment plans. |
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Director, Editor: |
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Michele Jaquis is an artist and educator, with over 10 years experience working within the field of Autism, She worked as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist, and most recently as the videographer and editor for the Center for Autism and Related Disorders. Jaquis earned her BFA in sculpture and experimental studio with a minor in psychology from Hartford Art School/University of Hartford. She received her MFA in sculpture from Rhode Island School of Design. She is a lecturer in fine arts at Otis College of Art and Design and UC Riverside. She is the co-founder of Rise Industries: Interdisciplinary Projects. Her videos, installations, performances and photographs have been exhibited across the United States. |
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