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  • *Mothers of
    autistic people

    are the leading voice for autism in the world, but their stories are often behind the scenes.” Grazi Gadia

  • Uniting Hearts
    Transforming Lives.

    Unlimited Creativity, Unshakable Hope: Every Brushstroke Tells a Tale of Overcoming Challenges.

Grazi Gadia, hailing
from Porto Alegre, Brazil

In 2013, Grazi founded the social project “Eyecontact, – Lives shaped by Autism.” Through this project, she became a passionate activist, focusing on embracing mothers of autistic children. Eyecontact highlights the leadership of mothers and fathers of autistics making a difference in Brazil and worldwide. Grazi told their stories through comics and traveling exhibitions like “When the light of my eyes meets your,” which toured Brazil in autism congresses.

 

Dr. Carlos Gadia

Dr. Carlos Gadia received his degree in Medicine from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) in 1980. He completed his residency in Pediatric Neurology at the University of Miami School of Medicine and specialized in Childhood Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology at Boston Children’s Hospital, where he was also an Instructor at the Department of Neurology – Harvard Medical School.

Eye Contact: Connecting Hearts, Illuminating Lives.

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Welcome to

Eye Contact: Connecting Hearts, Illuminating Lives.

No profit Eyecontact was created in August 2023 by Grazi Gadia and her husband Carlos Gadia, MD. Dr. Gadia is a pediatric neurologist specializing in autism, which is why Grazi began his mission to welcome mothers of autistic people from Brazil and other countries who came to be treated with Dr. Gadia since 2007. Grazi put the spotlight on the stories of overcoming these mothers, always with an artistic frame.

Our No Profit, offers innovative events that disseminate evidence-based information to families and individuals across the lifespan. In our annual program, we will provide congress, workshops, arts courses for people with autism and professionals in the field, arts festivals for autistic people, a support network for ASD families and social skills groups. Eyecontact serves families in the U.S. and around the world, offering virtual services and in-person programs and services.

  • Our Mission

The mission of Eyecontact is to welcome ASD families and to include autistic artists in the job market through the arts.

  • Vission

We imagine the arts permeating the treatment of autism and a world perceiving the individuals with ASD much more for their abilities and potentials

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Our focus is clear: inform, include, and support. Disseminate knowledge, promote job opportunities through art, and offer a friendly shoulder to ASD families.

Turning knowledge into understanding, talent into opportunity, and support into hope. Every action of ours is a step towards a more inclusive and welcoming world for every life touched by autism

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ARTS & HEARTS

Unlock the Power of Creativity! Join Our Online Course ‘ARTS & HEARTS’ and Develop Artistic Skills. Open for Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Delays and Autism.

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Board

Mario Martins/TREASURE

Mario Martins Jr is from Pará and attended the universities of Medicine (UEPA), Veterinary Medicine (UFRA), Economic Sciences (UNAMA) and Public Management (UMAMA). He was Special Advisor to the Government of Pará, Secretary of Government of the City Hall of Ananindeua - Pa, Executive Secretary of the Federation of Municipalities of Pará, President of the Council of the Rural and Livestock Association of Pará and President of the Marajoara Horse Association. He is a political strategist and journalist specializing in agribusiness and politics. He is a consultant in the public and private areas. Internationally certified meat specialist. He has been living in Florida for more than 5 years.

Paula Alperowitch

Graduated in fashion design from Santa Marcelina College in São Paulo, Brazil, brings a decade of experience in product development. In 2005, she moved to the United States, settling in Miami. Married and a mother of three, with two of her children on the autism spectrum, her unwavering dedication has been focused on family development and care. Confronting the personal challenges of her children, Paula shifted her focus to the importance of inclusion and developmental opportunities for atypical individuals, as well as the significance of welcoming and guiding other atypical families through her experience. As a co-founder of the company B-Long, specializing in art and decoration, she is committed to promoting inclusion through art, providing opportunities for atypical artists.

LARISSA MARTINS/MANAGING DIRECTOR

Larissa Martins is originally from the State of Pará, graduated from the University of Amazônia in Speech Therapy and Pedagogy, with a specialization in school administration. She was Coordinator of the Language Program at the Reference and Inclusion Center of the Municipality of Belém - Pa for 7 years, which served the entire municipal public school network. Coordinator of the Training Center of the Municipality of Ananindeua - Pa, where she created the School of Government and Management of this Municipality. This project was also used to create the Panama School of Government. She has been a resident of the State of Florida for 6 years. From 2000 to 2006, he was manager of the Solange Rabello Art Gallery in Miami. From 2015/16 he managed the marketing of Duo Art Gallery. In 2017, she co-founded The55project Arts Foundation, where she worked until 2022. She has worked in the performing arts field for 16 years, as marketing manager at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which manages 7 theaters in South Florida located in Fort Lauderdale, Davie and Aventura. She was also awarded the Medal of the Order of Rio Branco - Brazilian Government and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Miami, FL 2019 for actions that promoted the promotion of Brazilian culture abroad.

Alex Sambade

As the Americas People & Culture Senior Director at Rockwell Automation, I am responsible for providing strategic partnership to the president of the region and her executive team. With over 20 years of HR experience in both B2B and B2C companies, I have a proven track record of designing and implementing strategies that have resulted in significant transformation, growth, and improved performance. Throughout my career, I have successfully led and developed multicultural teams across 16 countries, overseeing an annual revenue of over 7 billion dollars and managing a workforce of 7,000 employees. This includes overseeing operations at five manufacturing plants and 30 offices. Additionally, I have had the opportunity to contribute to the due diligence process for an 18 billion dollar acquisition and played a key role in the globalization efforts of one of the largest mining companies in the world. My mission is centered around helping individuals reach their full potential and fostering sustainable solutions through a focus on culture, talent, and engagement. I am passionate about creating an environment where people can thrive and contribute to the success of the organization. With my expertise and experience, I am dedicated to building the best version of individuals and teams, ultimately driving positive outcomes for organizations as a whole.

Our Leadership Team

Elaine A. Sirotsky

Dr. Elaine Axelrud Sirotsky is a pediatrician graduated from UFRGS and has a postgraduate degree in Adolescent Medicine. She was technical director and is currently a member of the Board of the Jamapro Education Institute- Porto Alegre- RS. He is part of the Board of the Maurício Sirotsky Sobrinho Foundation – RBS in Brazil. Leader of the Health Committee of the Women of Brazil Group - South Florida where he has lived for 9 years.

Luciana Lewis

Luciana Lewis is from Rio Grande do Sul and has lived in Florida for many years. Graduated in Fine Arts and postgraduate in Interior Design. Volunteer work is for her a way of giving back what life has given her, and she is currently one of the 3 leaders of the South Florida Nucleus of the Women of Brazil Group. She has also been a volunteer at Brazilian Voices for almost 20 years, After turning 50, he decided to venture into the digital world, where he talks about his experiences traveling around the world and everyday life in Miami.

Maria Fulfaro

Maria do Carmo Fulfaro is from São Paulo/BRAZIL and has a degree in journalism and marketing. He came to the United States in 1991 as a reporter/international correspondent for Band TV. From 2000 to 2006, he was manager of the Solange Rabello Art Gallery in Miami. From 2015/16 he managed the marketing of Duo Art Gallery. In 2017, she co-founded The55project Arts Foundation, where she worked until 2022. She has worked in the performing arts field for 16 years, as marketing manager at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which manages 7 theaters in South Florida located in Fort Lauderdale, Davie and Aventura. She was also awarded the Medal of the Order of Rio Branco - Brazilian Government and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Miami, FL 2019 for actions that promoted the promotion of Brazilian culture abroad.

Jessye Blue

Jessye Blue, is from Paraíba state/Brazil. She is autistic. Jessye is a monitor of arts & hearts an online course. She is an renowned visual artist and a designer of stamps for many brands as COG LIFE ARTS and Hippie Chic Kids in Brazil. Jessye Blue is already a curator of Eyecontact – Lives Shaped by Autism for the content in the social media. She was the first Brazilian autistic person to have her story shared on the Instagram and in the website of Autism Speaks. Nowadays she became an activist of the ASD cause giving lectures in various congress and seminars.

Lives Shpaed By Autism by Gadias has just become a Nonprofit Organization in Florida/USA and it makes the project stronger to keep its main goals, that are:

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