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Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Autism is my super power': Families with autistic children connect with resources, each other in record-breaking turnout for 5K walk
Apr. 27—Shelbie Archibeque told her 5-year-old son, Nathan, last summer he has autism. "He's like, 'What's awesometism?' " Archibeque said. "So, that stuck. That's why we call it 'awesometism.' " Four generations of the family, including Archibeque, her son, her mother and her grandmother sported shirts Saturday at Riverfront Park that read, "AWESOMETISM." They were part of the hundreds of people who participated in Northwest Autism Center's 10th annual Steps for Autism 5K, which started at Riverfront Park and proceeded along the north edge of the Spokane River before looping back on the south side of the river to the park. April is National Autism Awareness Month. The event celebrates those with autism and allows them and their families to connect with other families as well as autism-friendly businesses and resource providers at the park. About 600 people registered for the 5K, the largest turnout in the event's decadelong history, according to Dawn Sidell, executive director at Northwest Autism Center. Sidell attributed the record-setting registration numbers to the event gaining more recognition over the years, a warm spring day and the current political climate around autism. Before the 5K, families visited the booths stationed near the Ice Age Floods Playground at the park. Many were businesses or resources that provide autism-related services. "I think it is really hard for parents to hit the pavement looking for specific services that are best going to meet their child or their family's needs," Sidell said. "And the opportunities for bringing resources in one place are a little bit few and far between, and this combines resource access with a fun opportunity that's really inclusive for their children and their adult children." Sidell was accompanied by her 30-year-old son, Holden, who has autism. Sidell said she loves the event because it's an opportunity for families to participate with the larger community and not feel self-conscious, different or unwanted. "Everyone is so friendly," she said. "This isn't about divisiveness, this is about unity." Autism has gained more news headlines lately. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced criticism for his statements on autism, calling it a "preventable disease" and those with it make limited contributions to society. Kennedy wants to used Americans' medical records to study the rise in autism. Sidell said there's great confusion and fear about new federal policies about autism in part because the levels and types of autism are so broad. She said she hopes policymakers don't forget to acknowledge safeguards, like privacy rights and rights to protocol based in science, that are in place for the population they are striving to help. "All of those things are there for a reason, to help make sure that the policies that do get adopted are informed and are respectful and are inclusive," Sidell said. Almost everyone walked the 5K Saturday, with some, like the Archibeque family, wearing matching shirts. Nathan also held an orange sign that said, "Autism is my super power." "He has chosen to embrace his diagnosis rather than be ashamed of it or let it get him down, and that's something I feel like more people need to be aware of is like, don't let anyone tell you what your limits are," Archibeque said. The "AWESOMETISM" shirts had monsters with chocolate chip cookies riding motorcycles on them, a combination of Nathan's favorite things. In fact, his nickname is "Cookie Monster" after the "Sesame Street" character. He has plenty of Cookie Monster memorabilia, including a Cookie Monster backpack Archibeque strapped on her back Saturday. Archibeque said she posted a video on the social media platform TikTok that went viral last summer and caught the attention of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, which invited Nathan and his mother to the Harley-Davidson museum in Milwaukee. The museum gave them a sensory-friendly tour just for him and his mom by opening up the museum earlier in the day, according to a Fox6 News Milwaukee TV station that wrote a story about the mom and son. Archibeque said Harley-Davidson designed Cookie Monster motorcycle stickers for Nathan to hand out to people. She said he likes to give motorcycle stickers he made to bikers and sells stickers online. She called Northwest Autism Center "a game changer for us." "They helped us immensely," Archibeque said. She said her son still completes therapy for autism and needs help with some things, like getting dressed. She said his developmental delays are just that — delays. "It doesn't mean they can't, they'll get there," Archibeque said. "Just some of them need intervention services and the earlier we can provide it the better. That's my whole goal with being involved with all this is just raising awareness for how important early intervention is because if he didn't get those services early on, I don't know where he'd be." Meanwhile, married couple Austin and Delaney Clement and their friends and family also wore matching shirts. Their white shirts said, "Harper's Crew," in black words for the Clement's 4-year-old daughter, Harper. It was the Clement couple's second year walking the autism 5K. "I think that it's great they do it at the park," Delaney Clement said, noting the toys and activities that children can engage before the walk. Austin Clement said the event makes families with an autism child not feel alone. The couple said they can also learn about community resources at the booths and network with other parents. "The walk is just a small part of this," Delaney Clement said. Austin Clement pushed Harper and her little sister, Brynlee, in a stroller along the river. He credited services like Joya Child and Family Development in Spokane for helping Harper, who is nonverbal. "Resources like Joya is kinda what got us in the door, and they were very important," Austin Clement said. "I feel like if it wasn't for them, we wouldn't be where we are today getting that early diagnosis and early intervention. That was pretty critical." Sidney Garrison, her husband, Trey, and their two daughters, 5-year-old BonnieMae and 2-year-old Freedom, walked with their service dog, a Dutch shepherd named Beretta. The couple's daughters, who have autism, use Northwest Autism Center's services and walked in their third autism 5K. Garrison said they walk to bring awareness to autism and to support their children and others with the neurodevelopment disorder. She credited Spokane Valley's Confident K9 Training, which trained Beretta for BonnieMae, and Northwest Autism Center for helping her daughters have a more "inclusive life." The walk was warmer than the previous 5K events, but that was fine with Garrison. "Usually it's kind of misty and rainy, but I won't complain about the sun," she said.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Sidell Method Announces New Book Launch to Empower Leaders with 'The Influence Advantage'
Lakewood Ranch, Fl , April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sidell Method, a boutique professional services firm specializing in talent development and leadership transformation, today announced that The Influence Advantage, a new book by CEO Ellin Sidell, has reached #1 on Amazon Best Selling List across five categories. Now available on Amazon in Kindle, the book features insights from six authors, Ellin Sidell, DJ Sprague, Al Fabon, Maria Maier, Vladamir Bushin, and Christian Younggren. Sidell's chapter shares compelling stories from her career with Fortune 500 companies demonstrating the impact and transformative power of having strong influence cover of The Influence Advantage by Ellin Sidell, featuring a foreword by Roger Dooley and an endorsement from Brian Tracy. The book offers practical, proven strategies to ethically persuade in business and in the firm's core values of wisdom, integrity and continuous improvement, The Influence Advantage addresses a growing skill gap: while 72% of C-suite leaders report their roles require influencing without formal authority, only 38% of professionals recognize influence as the most important skill for career advancement. The book equips leaders and high-potential professionals with effective influence strategies to increase their contributions and advance their careers, while helping organizations reduce costly disengagement and talent attrition. Drawing on more than three decades of experience in strategic operations (business process improvement) and IT, Sidell introduces a methodology shaped by her work with both Fortune 500 organizations and entrepreneurial teams., highlighting three must-have strategies for today's fast-paced business landscape. "What if the ability to persuade, gain trust, and create lasting impact wasn't just an art—but a science?' said Ellin Sidell, CEO of The Sidell Method. 'This book is designed to help professionals at any level build that capability and become catalysts for meaningful change.' The foreword is penned by Roger Dooley, author of Friction and Brainfluence, further validating the book's relevance in today's leadership and communication landscape. Key Highlights from : A framework for mastering the skill of influence without relying on formal authority Practical examples meant to inspire others to how giving and ethical influence can transform relationships, careers, and life Insights into making sophisticated influence techniques accessible and actionable With a blend of practical tools and inspirational guidance, The Influence Advantage is poised to become a trusted resource for professionals seeking lasting leadership Influence Advantage is now available on Amazon: Images and endorsements available upon request or at cover of The Influence Advantage, featuring author bios including Ellin Sidell and five co-authors—experts in leadership, influence, negotiation, and growth strategy. Published by Evolve Global The Sidell Method Core values: wisdom, integrity, continuous learning, resiliency, continuous improvement, influence and service to others. As a CEO of a Talent Development boutique professional services firm, The Sidell Method, Ellin Sidell's heartbeat for leadership flourishes on guiding professionals and managers - at all levels - to advance their careers and enhance their organization's outcomes. The Sidell Method firm exists to help smart organizations maximize their human potential at every level. The method encompasses a multi-disciplinary approach covering such areas as: Strategic Mentorship & Sponsorship Acceleration, Leadership Influence Mastery, and Sales Team Enablement. What breaks Ellin's heart is twofold: Firstly, seeing professionals and managers who believe they cannot reach the next rung in their career ladder, and encountering organizations where they have lost key talent in the last 30 days. My firm helps to fix that. Press inquiries The Sidell Method Ellin Sidell ellin@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Sidell Method Announces New Book Launch to Empower Leaders with 'The Influence Advantage'
Lakewood Ranch, Fl , April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sidell Method, a boutique professional services firm specializing in talent development and leadership transformation, today announced that The Influence Advantage, a new book by CEO Ellin Sidell, has reached #1 on Amazon Best Selling List across five categories. Now available on Amazon in Kindle, the book features insights from six authors, Ellin Sidell, DJ Sprague, Al Fabon, Maria Maier, Vladamir Bushin, and Christian Younggren. Sidell's chapter shares compelling stories from her career with Fortune 500 companies demonstrating the impact and transformative power of having strong influence cover of The Influence Advantage by Ellin Sidell, featuring a foreword by Roger Dooley and an endorsement from Brian Tracy. The book offers practical, proven strategies to ethically persuade in business and in the firm's core values of wisdom, integrity and continuous improvement, The Influence Advantage addresses a growing skill gap: while 72% of C-suite leaders report their roles require influencing without formal authority, only 38% of professionals recognize influence as the most important skill for career advancement. The book equips leaders and high-potential professionals with effective influence strategies to increase their contributions and advance their careers, while helping organizations reduce costly disengagement and talent attrition. Drawing on more than three decades of experience in strategic operations (business process improvement) and IT, Sidell introduces a methodology shaped by her work with both Fortune 500 organizations and entrepreneurial teams., highlighting three must-have strategies for today's fast-paced business landscape. "What if the ability to persuade, gain trust, and create lasting impact wasn't just an art—but a science?' said Ellin Sidell, CEO of The Sidell Method. 'This book is designed to help professionals at any level build that capability and become catalysts for meaningful change.' The foreword is penned by Roger Dooley, author of Friction and Brainfluence, further validating the book's relevance in today's leadership and communication landscape. Key Highlights from : A framework for mastering the skill of influence without relying on formal authority Practical examples meant to inspire others to how giving and ethical influence can transform relationships, careers, and life Insights into making sophisticated influence techniques accessible and actionable With a blend of practical tools and inspirational guidance, The Influence Advantage is poised to become a trusted resource for professionals seeking lasting leadership Influence Advantage is now available on Amazon: Images and endorsements available upon request or at cover of The Influence Advantage, featuring author bios including Ellin Sidell and five co-authors—experts in leadership, influence, negotiation, and growth strategy. Published by Evolve Global The Sidell Method Core values: wisdom, integrity, continuous learning, resiliency, continuous improvement, influence and service to others. As a CEO of a Talent Development boutique professional services firm, The Sidell Method, Ellin Sidell's heartbeat for leadership flourishes on guiding professionals and managers - at all levels - to advance their careers and enhance their organization's outcomes. The Sidell Method firm exists to help smart organizations maximize their human potential at every level. The method encompasses a multi-disciplinary approach covering such areas as: Strategic Mentorship & Sponsorship Acceleration, Leadership Influence Mastery, and Sales Team Enablement. What breaks Ellin's heart is twofold: Firstly, seeing professionals and managers who believe they cannot reach the next rung in their career ladder, and encountering organizations where they have lost key talent in the last 30 days. My firm helps to fix that. Press inquiries The Sidell Method Ellin Sidell ellin@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Boston Globe
19-02-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Restaurants, diners scrambling to deal with eye-popping egg prices
The 24-hour eatery, which prides itself on its old-school atmosphere and menu, goes through roughly 400 dozen eggs every weekend. Like most classic breakfast places, eggs — poached, fried, and everything in between — are a central part of its business. When prices began to tick up toward the end of last year, Sidell hoped they'd come down by January. Then he was assured the bird flu outbreaks would abate by February and supply would return to normal. Now he's not sure how much longer it will last, or how much longer he can take it. Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up 'Our next big weekend is St Patrick's Day,' Sidell said. 'So we're hoping this is resolved by then.' Advertisement The nationwide wholesale price for loose eggs rose to $7.74 per dozen, up about 68 percent already this year, according to the latest data from the Department of Agriculture. The price for loose eggs designated 'California-compliant,' Related : So far, the South Street Diner has managed to avoid the same markups as other restaurants such as Waffle House, to his customers. But if the price hikes reach the point 'when I can't bring home a paycheck and make sure my wife is happy,' he said — price increases would have to be on the table, he said. 'We want to make sure that everybody has a reasonable price, but we want to make sure that we can make a living,' Sidell said. It's not just sky-high prices that are squeezing breakfast eateries. As bird flu decimates flocks in California, Pennsylvania, and the Midwest, wholesalers are reporting chronic supply shortages, forcing diners to stretch their supplies. Advertisement Rob Doucette, owner of Liberty Diner on the Roxbury-South Boston line, said his kitchen goes through a case of 30 dozen eggs about every other day. But earlier this month, his regular supplier called and said the usual order of eggs wasn't available. They assured him they would let him know when the order was ready, but that call still hasn't come. Luckily, Doucette said he managed to stop by on the supplier's restocking day. Posted in the back of the warehouse, he said, was a sign limiting purchases to five cases of 15 dozen eggs. The cases of 30 dozen, which he normally buys, were nowhere to be seen. 'I'm going to stop by again today to see if I can purchase any more,' Doucette said last week. 'But I'm not expecting it.' Wholesalers said they are rationing cases to make sure all of their accounts are able to receive at least part of their regular order, with the hope of backfilling it later. But that poses a challenge for smaller wholesalers like Shirazi Distributing, based in Newmarket Square, which turns over its warehouse inventory two to three times a week. 'We're not sitting on product, which means anything we bring in is going to be sold within the next couple of days,' said Josh Shirazi. 'So if we're getting a delivery of eggs twice a week, and we order 10 pallets and only two or three come in, that means we're running out of eggs.' Shirazi said the fluctuations of supply and demand are 'day to day,' making it impossible to plan ahead. Advertisement 'We're not bracing for it to get worse — we are braced,' he said. 'We're at the mercy of what the farms will send us." Kay Masterson, owner of Johnny's Luncheonette in Newton, orders anywhere between 15 and 20 cases of eggs a week. The diner tries to stay ahead of potential price shocks with small, incremental increases throughout the year, she said. For now, that means she hasn't had to raise prices on her 'Jordan Marsh' skillets and other egg-centric dishes. 'You want to keep your doors open for as many people as possible,' Masterson said. 'So we are price-sensitive. We try and do our best. And it's a tricky balance.' Masterson said it would be a painful decision to hike prices dramatically, especially since many of its customers are students and seniors who don't have a lot of money to spare. 'I know some people who are in almost every day, and I know what an integral part we are in their lives,' she said. 'I never want to get to a point where they couldn't come in and enjoy their time with us.' Sidell said he was optimistic South Street would be able to weather the price increase without passing the costs along, adding that if the pandemic taught him anything, it was that 'there's always a new curve in the restaurant business.' Doucette said Liberty has increased the price of its breakfast items. His customers, he said, need only go to the grocery store to know why. 'Seeing how the market has changed and the price has risen so drastically, so quickly, people kind of understand,' he said. 'We can't help it, but if we want to continue to sell eggs and get eggs, we have to change our price accordingly.' Advertisement But with the end of high prices nowhere in sight — according to the USDA, there is 'little chance for improvement in the near-term' — Doucette said he might have to take more serious measures. 'I don't know what the turnaround is for buying chickens and having them reproduce,' he said. 'That would be somewhere down the road. Hopefully it doesn't get to that point.' Waitress Leighann Weston with customers at the South Street Diner in Boston. South Street Diner serves roughly 400 dozen eggs every weekend. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Camilo Fonseca can be reached at
