Stephen M. Edelson is the executive Director of the Autism Research Institute in San Diego and is currently on the panel of professional advisors for the Autism Society of America. He has worked in autism research for over 40 years and delivers lectures across the globe.

Jane Botsford Johnson has co-edited 5 books on autism, with a specific focus on the families of people with autism. She is a board member of the Johnson Center for Child Health and Development in Texas.