Occupational Therapy & Autism Acceptance with Dr. Arnel Calvario

For our one year anniversary Season 2 opening episode, we talk with Dr. Arnel Calvario (IG: @arnelcalvario) about his work with neurodivergent students as an Occupational Therapist within LBUSD. This episode aligns with April's Occupational Therapy & Autism Acceptance month. Believing in using his talents & resources to promote community outreach, “respect for all people,” artistic expression, and education, Dr. Arnel Calvario has dedicated himself to the dance community since his college days. In 1992, he founded UC Irvine’s own Kaba Modern. He currently serves as the Board President of Culture Shock International and as an active member of the KINJAZ. He managed Kaba Modern, Fanny Pak, the Beat Freaks, & Kinjaz during their runs on MTV’s hit show America’s Best Dance Crew. Arnel also helped manage Kinjaz during their 2017 run on NBC’s World of Dance. He also launched his “Dance Therapy Program for Neurodivergent Children” in April 2014 in collaboration with Culture Shock LA & the DEA. He also continues to teach his ROOTS B4 BRANCHES dance workshop and his international virtual program LEADERSHIP TOOLS for the DANCE LEADER, judge dance competitions, speak on discussion panels & participate in program development & leadership mentorship internationally. He does all this while continuing to work as a full-time pediatric Doctor of Occupational Therapy for Long Beach Unified School District Related Services. This episode also features our opening/closing track "Help Me" and break track "Spring", both by our team designer, Ritchie. You can follow Ritchie via IG: @ritchramirezart The video version of this episode can also be found on our YouTube Channel, Pilipinx in Wellness (please subscribe). Follow us on IG/FB: @pilipinxinwellness or Twitter: @pilipinxnwellns