In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 141, Daniel Smrokowski (http://specialchronicles.com/danielsmrokowski) is joined by Robert and Sandy Waters, the parents of Candy Waters, a young artist who has autism.  Tune in to hear Candy's backstory of the challenges that she has; How she started creating art; Does Candy's art give her the ability to communicate to a certain extent; Candy's Inspiration; How she has inspired thousands of people worldwide including countless celebrities; Why media are interested in her story; Description of Candy's art and what she uses; Candy's amazing accomplishments; Front-page of University of California's Irvine Magazine; Upcoming appearances to meet Candy and see her art including Autism Speaks Walk in May 2015 and Abilities Expo in June 2015; Final Thoughts; and much more!

Featured links discussed on this episode:

* "Art gives Park Ridge girl with autism tools to communicate, inspire" (http://specialchronicles.com/art-gives-park-ridge-girl-with-autism-tools-to-communicate-inspire-story-for-the-bugle/)By Daniel Smrokowski For The Bugle (http://www.buglenewspapers.com/news/article_d81a5d22-dcb6-11e4-9e4d-1bae3b9ce5b9.html#.VSQ24UgYWjQ.twitter)

* Listeners can view Candy's art on her Facebook page at: Candy Waters Autism Artist's Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/candywatersautismartist)

* "The Candy Store" radio show (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecandystore), Hosted by Robert and Candy Waters on Blog Talk Radio

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Music Credits -- Podcast Theme music: 

* "It Starts With A Voice"  (http://tinyurl.com/itstartswithavoice)By Amy and Ben Wright (http://itstartswithavoice.com), Used With Permission.
* "Faith, Love, & Hope (Autism Awareness Song)" By Robert & Sandy Waters, Used with Permission of Robert and Sandy Waters.

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