Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?
Gabriela Salcido:Creating Lifelong Pathways for Autism Services Across America
05 Feb 2025
Send us a text Join us for a compelling conversation with Gabriela Salcido, a trailblazer in autism services and the founder of the Roman Empire Agency. Discover the challenges and triumphs of expanding vital support networks across state lines, as Gabriela shares her journey from a dedicated social worker in California to leading a multi-state agency. Learn about the pressing need for uniform service provision nationwide to better serve families facing long waiting lists and hurdles in obtaining autism diagnoses for their children. Our discussion takes a heartfelt dive into the life stages of children with developmental disabilities. From initial diagnosis to the transition into adulthood, Gabriela emphasizes the importance of early interventions like speech and behavioral therapies. As children grow, the focus shifts to developing adaptive skills and exploring supported living options, while the necessity of conservatorship ensures continuous advocacy for their needs beyond age 18. Through a personalized approach, Gabriela's agency collaborates with families to tailor individualized service plans, ensuring every child’s unique needs are met. In the final part of our episode, Gabriela sheds light on the ambitious national expansion of her agency. Facing challenges such as state credentialing and insurance approvals, she remains committed to making autism services accessible across the U.S. Gabriela also highlights exciting partnerships, including one with the Arizona Cardinals, to foster community support. Tune in to hear her passion for helping families and her vision for a future where no one feels alone, and learn how you can support this mission. https://tonymantor.com https://Facebook.com/tonymantor https://instagram.com/tonymantor https://twitter.com/tonymantor https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)
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Welcome to Why Not Me? The World Podcast, hosted by Tony Mantor. Broadcasting from Music City, USA, Nashville, Tennessee. Join us as our guests tell us their stories. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry. real life people who will inspire and show that you are not alone in this world.
Hopefully you gain more awareness, acceptance, and a better understanding for autism around the world. Hi, I'm Tony Mentor. Welcome to Why Not Me? The World. Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Gabriella Salcido, who established the Roman Empire Agency in 2010 to provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Currently operating in eight states, she is striving to expand her services nationwide. Welcome to the show.
Yeah, thank you for inviting us.
Oh, it's my pleasure. How long have you been working with autism, mental health, and the special needs community?
About 24 years or so. I started out as a social worker for the state in California. I did about 10 years there, and then after 10 years, I decided to open up my own company, and I've been in business for about 14 years or so in County.
Oh, that's perfect. When you started your company, is that the Roman Empire Agency? Yes.
Yeah, Roman Empire Agency is kind of an umbrella because I have several companies under that. I have a company called Roman Empire Living Skills, Roman Empire ABA Services, and Roman Empire ABA Agency.
Which one come first? How did you develop it and evolve from there?
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