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Ira Heilveil, Ph.D.  

Autism Expert, Movie Producer, Author

Ira Heilveil, Ph.D. conceptualized and produced the award-winning documentary "Autism in Love." He is a licensed clinical psychologist in three states, and asst. clinical professor of psychiatry at Geffen UCLA School of Medicine, where he teaches medical neuroscience. He is the author of two books and many scholarly publications and presentations. Dr. Heilveil also founded and was the CEO for one of the largest providers of behavioral intervention for those on the autism spectrum, and founded a charitable school for children with autism in Armenia. He also holds a private pilot's license and writes a popular blog dealing with the intersection of psychology and aviation called "Clear for Takeoff."

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Autism and Love

Can those on the autism spectrum successfully engage in romantic and intimate relationships? Dr. Heilveil explores this compelling topic from both an historical perspective on our understanding of autism and our current views on autism and love.

Clear for Takeoff? What Flying can Teach us about Life

What lessons can we learn about our own lives and our own personalities from the process of learning how to fly? Dr. Heilveil takes us through the typical course of flight training and how the lessons learned in flying airplanes teach us about ourselves and aids in our psychological and emotional development.

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