My Brother Rocks the Spectrum

Autism spectrum disorder refers to a range of neuro-development disorders which involve repetitive behavior and difficulties with communication. Sarah and Andrew Reilly of Springfield have five children, and three of them are on the spectrum. The couple wants to help other families by opening an indoor gym that’s geared toward the needs of children with autism.  It will be called “My Brother Rocks the Spectrum.” They are still in the planning phase but are hoping to open a gym soon, and Connecting Point’s Carolee McGrath sat down with Sarah Reilly to learn more.

Laws of Baseball

Springfield College Professor of Communication and baseball writer Marty Dobrow discusses the recent sale at auction of a copy of “The Laws of Baseball” and what that document tells us about the beginnings of the sport.

Greenfield Community College Workforce Grant

Alyce Stiles from Greenfield Community College talks with Carolee McGrath about a new grant they have to help encourage and recruit direct care workers.