Podcasts by Autism Weekly

Maternal Inflammation and Neurodevelopment | with Judy Van de Water #151 from 2023-12-08T08:00

This week, we are joined by Dr. Judy Van de Water, a leading immunologist and autism researcher at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Van de Water has dedicated her career to understanding...

Profound Autism: Advocacy, Treatment, and a Closer Look at ASF’s Impact| with Judith Ursitti #150 from 2023-12-01T08:45:42

This week, we are joined by Judith Ursitti who is the Vice President of Government Affairs for CASP, the Council of Autism Service Providers. Formerly a CPA, Judith transitioned into autism advo...

Strategies for Community Inclusion and Belonging | With Dr. Matthew Wappett from 2023-11-17T09:10

This week we welcome Dr. Matthew Wappett to the podcast to talk with us about strategies for community inclusion and belonging. Dr. Wappett is a researcher, a writer, and an educator in leadersh...

Autism, Genetics, Tissues, and New Discoveries | With Dr. Emily Casanova #148 from 2023-11-10T08:00

This week, we are joined by Dr. Emily Casanova, who is a recent addition to the Neuroscience program and the Department of Psychological Sciences at Loyola University, New Orleans. With a backgr...

A New Understanding of Autism | With Dr. Daniel Vogt #147 from 2023-11-03T12:10:26

This week, we are joined by Dr. Daniel Vogt, a leading researcher in the field of autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Vogt's work focuses on understanding the genetic and cellular aspects of autism, w...

Empowering Communities: Ariana DeAngelis on Autism Education and Safety #146 from 2023-10-20T08:00

This week, we are joined by Ariana DeAngelis, the Training Manager at The Autism Project. She's on a mission to educate people worldwide about autism, from teachers to doctors to businesspeople....

Using Yoga to Unlock Communication in Kids with Autism | Kim Hughes and Amy Robert #145 from 2023-10-13T08:00

This week, we are joined by the dynamic duo Kim Hughes and Amy Roberts who are ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologists. Kim brings 23 years of experience, specializing in children with langu...

Global Connections: Angelica Gilmore’s Journey in ABA and Autism Advocacy #144 from 2023-10-06T08:00

This week, we are joined by Angelica Gilmore, a BCBA at ABS Kids from Southern California with a fascinating journey. She holds a BA in Anthropology from CSU Channel Islands and a Master's degre...

Neurodiversity-Affirming Approaches to Addressing Auditory Processing Difficulties | With Vanessa Rentschler #143 from 2023-09-29T08:00

This week, we are joined by Dr. Vanessa Rentschler, an audiology expert from Portland, Oregon, with a wealth of experience and a Doctor of Audiology Degree from Salus University. Dr. Rentschler ...

Exploring Synchronous Schedules of Reinforcement | With Dr. Claudia Dozier #142 from 2023-09-22T08:00

This week, we are joined by Dr. Claudia Dozier, a Professor in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas. With a bachelor's degree from Florida State University, a...

Enhancing Behavioral Services for Children with Disorders Part 2 | with Johanna Staubitz #141 from 2023-09-15T08:00

This week we are back with part 2 of our conversation with Johanna Staubitz, also known as Joey, who is an assistant professor of the practice in Vanderbilt University's Department of Special Ed...

Enhancing Behavioral Services for Children with Disorders Part 1 | with Johanna Staubitz #140 from 2023-09-08T08:00

This week, we are joined by Johanna Staubitz, also known as Joey, who is an assistant professor of the practice in Vanderbilt University's Department of Special Education. Joey's experience as a...

Exploring Sleep in Autism | with Annette Estes #139 from 2023-09-01T08:00

This week, we are joined by Dr. Annette Estes, the director of the UW Autism Center and a licensed psychologist in the state of Washington. Dr. Estes is committed to clinical services, research,...

”Empowering Autistic Kids: Teaching the Power of ’No’ | With Lisa Wallace #138 from 2023-08-25T09:39:27

This week we are excited to have Lisa Wallace, the Clinical Director of the Tadpole Research Project at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, with us. With over 20 years of experience, Lisa has ...

Natural Connections: Enhancing ABA Therapy Through Personal Interactions | With Danielle McNally, Priya Daniel and Hannah Foley #137 from 2023-08-18T11:24:58

This week we welcome Priya, Danielle, and Hannah – accomplished former Behavior Technicians turned BT Recruiters. Priya embarked on her ABA therapy journey in 2014, swiftly ascending to the role...

Breaking Free: Embracing Individualized Approaches in Autism Therapy | With Melanie Pellecchia #136 from 2023-08-11T10:00

This week, we are excited to have Dr. Pellecchia, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. She's a licensed clinical psychologist, Nati...

Navigating the Exhaustion and Resilience of Autism Parenting | With Lisa Candera #135 from 2023-07-28T08:00

This week, we are joined by Lisa, a dedicated autism parent who, for 12 years, experienced constant anxiety and self-doubt following her son's ASD diagnosis. As a single mom raising neurodiverge...

Creating Inclusive Schools for Neurodivergent Students | with Lauren Hough Williams #134 from 2023-07-21T08:00

This week, we are joined by Lauren Hough Williams. Lauren is the Executive Director of the Program for Inclusion and Neurodiversity Education, better known as PINE, an online platform which prov...

Transferable Skills of a Behavior Technician: How Experience in Autism Can Benefit Your Career and Life | with Kari Lentchner #133 from 2023-07-14T08:00

This week, we are joined by Kari Lentchner. Kari is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has been working with ABS Kids for two years and serving as an Assistant Director for almost five month...

Now Trending: “Balancing Profit and Care: Private Equity’s Impact on ABA Therapy for Autism” | With Dr. Robbie El Fattal #132 from 2023-07-07T08:00

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Dr. Robbie El Fattal, Founder and CEO at Maraca Learning, and a renowned expert in the field of autism therapy. Today, we'll be discussing a high...

Autism and the LGBTQIA2+ Community: Breaking Barriers and Building Inclusion | With Ms. Camille Williams #131 from 2023-06-30T15:11:49

This week we end Pride Month with Camille "Cammie" Williams as our returning guest. Cammie’s work as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst primarily focuses on promoting diversity, equity, and incl...

Unleashing Potential: The Power of Employment for Autistic Individuals and Creating Inclusive Workplaces | With Maisie Soetantyo #130 from 2023-06-23T08:00

This week, we are joined by Maisie the co-founder and director of the CATCH Clinic. Maisie has been working with Neurodivergent children, teens and adults for over 30 years. Her passion for supp...

Navigating ABA Therapy: Understanding the Red and Green Flags| With Dr. Aaron Blocher-Rubin and Carey Beranek #129 from 2023-06-16T08:00

This week, we are joined by Dr. Aaron Blocher-Rubin, President and CEO of Arizona Autism United, and Carey Beranek, Vice President of Children & Youth Services. On today’s episode we will be dis...

”Decoding the Autism Spectrum: Understanding the Diagnosis Process” with Dr. Natalie Roth #128 from 2023-06-09T08:38:21

This week, we are joined by Dr. Natalie Roth, a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in childhood neurodevelopment delays. She is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of data-driv...

Improving Outcomes for Children and Families: The CFQL-2 and Workflow Enhancement Platform Explained | With Dr. Frazier #127 from 2023-05-26T08:00

This week, we are joined by Thomas W. Frazier, Ph.D., a board member of Autism Speaks and an accomplished autism researcher. Dr. Frazier is a professor of psychology at John Carroll University a...

Exploring the Future of Autism Care: The Potential of AI and Data Analytics | With Dr. David J. Cox and Jamie Pagliaro #126 from 2023-05-19T08:43:09

This week, we are joined by not one, but two special guests. First up, we have Dr. David Cox, VP of Data Science for Rethink. With over 45 peer-reviewed articles and three books under his belt, ...

Overcoming Behavioral Issues Insights from Autism Mom and Life-Coach | With Michelle Rogers #125 from 2023-05-05T10:32:51

This week, we welcome Michelle Rogers back to the podcast. For those of you who are new listeners, Michelle appeared in two of our previous episodes. In Episode 108, we talked about potty traini...

Unlocking your Learning Potential | With Ling Ly Tan and Jane Button #124 from 2023-04-21T09:16:06

This week, we have two amazing guests joining us. Ling Ly Tan, CEO of Linggo, and Jane Button, a BCBA with a wealth of experience, are here to share their insights on innovative approaches to au...

Raising Awareness: Trauma Assumed Care | With Dr. danyelle beal and Ms. Camille Williams #123 from 2023-04-14T11:16:57

This week, we are joined by two board members from BABA, Black Applied Behavior Analysts. Dr. danyelle beal is a Clinical Psychologist whose dissertation research focused on resiliency factors i...

Literacy Development in the Autism Community | With Drs. Denise Ross-Page and R. Douglas Greer #122 from 2023-03-31T12:27:49

This week, we welcome Dr. Denise Ross-Page and Dr. Douglas Greer to the podcast to talk about the importance of supporting the literacy development of children with autism. Reading comprehension...

Training Police Officers and Dentists in Autism Care | With Dr. Dorothea Lerman #121 from 2023-03-17T08:58:40

This week, we welcome Dr. Lerman who is currently a Professor of Behavior Analysis at the University of Houston - Clear Lake, where she directs a master’s program in behavior analysis and serves...

Quality Management in the ABA Community | With Dr. Ellie Kazemi #120 from 2023-03-10T09:02:12

This week, we welcome Dr. Ellie Kazemi, Chief Science Officer of the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE). Dr. Kazemi is a tenured professor at California State University, Northridge ...

”What I would tell my younger, not yet diagnosed autistic self” | With Sam Farmer #119 from 2023-02-24T07:30

This week, we welcome autism advocate and author Sam Farmer BACK to the podcast for another appearance to talk to us about what he would tell his younger, not yet diagnosed autistic self. We hop...

Compassionate Care in the ABA Field | With Dr. Rajaraman #118 from 2023-02-17T07:30

This week we welcome Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman to the podcast to talk about compassionate care in the ABA field. This is a crucial ABA therapy subject, because ABA therapy is a type of care and car...

Now Trending: Time-Limited Care #117 from 2023-02-10T10:26:13

Pablo Juárez, the co-director of TRIAD, the autism institute at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, joins us this week. In later episodes, Pablo will return as a guest, but this week, the topic is ti...

Building Community | With Autism Society Inland Empire #116 from 2023-02-03T07:57:39

This week, we welcome Clara Garcia, Director of Programs and Melissa Cardona Senior Resource Specialist at the Autism Society of Inland Empire. ABS Kids has been able to partner with the organiz...

Now Trending: Understanding Assent&Assent Withdrawal in ABA | With Dr. El Fattal #115 from 2023-01-27T08:00

Now Trending is back with another episode on Autism Weekly, and Dr. Robbie El Fattal is our guest. We want to talk about current issues affecting the autism community and various solutions being...

Making Choices about ABA, Schools and More | With Jessica Wilbur #114 from 2023-01-13T10:52:37

This week, we would like to welcome Jessica Wilbur, a mother of 2 children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and a Behavior Technician recruiter for ABS Kids. Her sons Chris and Alex are now 1...

Being Elvis and Growing up Autistic | With Aaron Smith #113 from 2023-01-06T10:20:13

This week we welcome Aaron Smith, who is a young man with autism. Since he was 5 years old, his favorite musical artist has been Elvis Presley. He decided to create a live tribute to Elvis and h...

Autism Mom&Coach - Building Communication Skills | With Michelle Rogers #112 from 2022-12-23T09:20:46

This week, Michelle Rogers is back on the podcast. She appeared in Episode 108 to speak about potty training. On this episode we'll talk about how to help parents of autistic children in develop...

Autism Nightclub&Dance Party | With Crisann Black #111 from 2022-12-16T11:22:09

This week we welcome Crisann Black, the founder of the club Zeus for people with disabilities. It is quite challenging for people who have disabilities to adjust to an unaccommodating world. Man...

Now Trending - Myths, Misconceptions and the Evolution of ABA with: Dr. El Fattal and Dr. Kerri Milyko #110 from 2022-12-09T09:35:31

Now Trending is a new segment we hope to continue on Autism Weekly, and Dr. El Fattal is our first regular guest. We want to talk about current issues affecting the autism community and various ...

Food Selectivity and the Impact of Sugar | With Jerrod Brown #109 from 2022-12-02T10:00

This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown back to the podcast to talk with us about Food Selectivity and the Impact of Sugar. Jerrod has been featured on multiple episodes of the podcast. We have ta...

Autism Mom&Life Coach Discussing Potty Training | With Michelle Rogers #108 from 2022-11-18T10:33:54

This week we welcome Michelle Rogers, an autism mom and life coach who specializes in helping Autism Parents of toddlers who are Non-Verbal to start communicating and potty training. Michelle su...

Capturing Special Moments Through Photography | With Scott Gutentag #107 from 2022-11-11T09:00

This week, we welcome photographer Scott Gutentag, who specializes in customizing photographs for people with autism and other diverse needs. It's a unique niche that few photographers pursue, e...

Building Relationships and Fostering Connection | With Author and Coach, Jennifer Cook #106 from 2022-10-28T09:00

This week, we welcome autism coach and bestselling author Jennifer Cook to the podcast to talk with us about building relationships and fostering connections for those on the spectrum. You may r...

An Awesome Visit To Erik’s Ranch&Retreats | Interview With The Vital Team Members That Live&Work There! #105 from 2022-10-21T10:00

This week we have an exciting episode. Jeff Skibitsky visited Erik’s Ranch in person and talked with some of the awesome team members on the spectrum that are critical to the operations of the r...

Traveling Tips and Vacation Ideas! | With Autism Mom, Rhiannon Rose #104 from 2022-10-14T09:01

This week we welcome Rhiannon Rose, an autism mom to three awesome kids, to the podcast to share her tried and true tips on how to make traveling fun for the whole family. We will talk about how...

Behavior Basics&Parenting with ABA | With Leanne Page, Author&BCBA #103 from 2022-09-30T09:00

This week we are joined by Behavior Analyst and mother of two, Leanne Page. Leanne is the author of the book ‘Parenting with Science” and runs a website titled ParentingwithABA.org where she sha...

Core Principals of Ethics in Behavior Analysis | With Dr. Amanda N. Kelly #102 from 2022-09-23T09:00

This week we welcome Behaviorbabe an online persona created by Dr. Amanda N. Kelly, who is an ethical supporter of the accurate application of behavior analysis. As a result of her effective dis...

What to Do While on Waitlist for Autism Services | With Scott Revlin #101 from 2022-09-16T12:53:25

This week we welcome Scott Revlin, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and assistant director over ABS Kids, Ventura.  Over the past 20 years, he has been heavily involved in Autism advocacy and...

Love&Life On The Spectrum | with David&Alison Isaacman #100 from 2022-09-02T10:51:40

Our Special guest today is David Isaacman, from the Netflix Series Love on the Spectrum and he is joined by his sister Alison Issacman! We are excited to talk to them both about their experience...

Building Inclusive Learning Environments&Increasing Access to Care | With Chris Collins #99 from 2022-08-26T09:00

This week we welcome Chris Collins to the podcast to talk about the role ABA can play in clinical settings and general education to support inclusion. Chris is the founder of a Florida-based non...

A discussion about Building Self-Esteem | With Dr. Hank Schlinger #98 from 2022-08-19T09:00

This week we welcome professor, and author, Dr. Hank Schlinger to the podcast to talk with us about how building self-esteem plays a role in living a happy & healthy life.  Dr. Schlinger is the ...

A Parent Perspective: Single Dad Raising Three Autistic Boys | With Rob Gorski #97 from 2022-08-12T16:42:56

This week we welcome Rob Gorski to the podcast to talk with us about his experience as a full-time, single dad to three awesome young men on the spectrum. He’s also the author of the ‘Autism Dad...

What is Trauma Informed Care? | With Jerrod Brown, PhD #96 from 2022-08-05T11:03:46

This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown back to the podcast to talk with us about Trauma Informed Care. Jerrod has been featured on multiple episodes of the podcast. We have talked about a variety...

Learning Financial Independence and Global Autism Community Discussion | With Dr. Anila Khan #95 from 2022-07-29T11:02:14

This week we welcome Dr. Anila Khan, founder of the Global Alliance for Persons with Different, Additional, and Special Needs (or GAPDAS for short) to the podcast to talk with us about teaching ...

Building Skills Through Alternative Baseball! | With Autistic Self Advocate, Coach Taylor Duncan #94 from 2022-07-22T10:58:23

This week we welcome Taylor Duncan to the podcast to talk with us about the awesome nonprofit he founded and is the CEO of called the Alternative Baseball Organization (or ABO for short). ABO em...

Summer Fun in ABA Treatment Delivery | Interview with Rachel Grondin-Martinez, BCBA #93 from 2022-07-15T15:11:58

This week are republishing episode #38 where we welcome Rachel Grondin-Martinez to the podcast to talk about Summer Fun and Creativity in ABA Treatment Delivery. Rachel has been in the field of ...

Finding Your Voice | With Autism Activist, Marcus Boyd #92 from 2022-07-08T15:15:50

This week we welcome Autism Advocate, Marcus Boyd, to the podcast to talk about the importance of finding your voice. Marcus was non-speaking as a child and was diagnosed with autism as a teen. ...

Dental Hygiene Tips&the First Trip To the Dentist on the Spectrum | With Dr. Amanda #91 from 2022-07-01T11:01:47

This week we welcome Dr. Amanda Settle, a pediatric dentist based out of Charlotte, North Carolina to the podcast to talk with us about how to make the first dental visit a great experience for ...

Unique Living, Working, Recreational, and Voluntourism Opportunities at Erik’s Ranch! | #90 from 2022-06-24T11:00:35

This week we welcome Kathryn Nordberg and Dr. Eric Larsson to the podcast to talk with us about Erik’s Ranch and Retreat, a unique living, working, recreational, and voluntourism ranch in Montan...

What Distinguishes a Quality ABA Organization? | With Dr. Chanti Waters, BCBA-D from 2022-06-10T09:00

In this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Chanti Waters back to the podcast to chat about quality care in ABA and what distinguishes an ABA organization. Chanti is a Doctoral- Level Board Certified...

Becoming a Humble Behaviorist&The Impact of Collaboration | Trina Spencer, PhD, BCBA-D #87 from 2022-06-03T11:03:22

This week we welcome Dr. Trina Spencer to the podcast to talk with us about what it means to be a humble behaviorist. As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst herself with over 20 years of professi...

The Power of Community Inclusion | With Pablo Juarez, M.E., BCBA #86 from 2022-05-27T09:00

This week we welcome Pablo Juarez, M.Ed., Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and director of the Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) in the Vanderbilt Ken...

Developing Social Cognition on the Spectrum | with Jerrod Brown, PhD #85 from 2022-05-20T10:00

This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown back to the podcast to talk with us about autism and the development of social cognition. Jerrod has been featured on episodes #57, #65, and #69 where we ha...

Autistic Perspective: Masking and Self Awareness | with Author Sam Farmer #84 from 2022-05-12T18:52:56

This week we welcome neurodiverse community self-advocate and author Sam Farmer BACK to the podcast to talk with us about masking and self-awareness. Sam first joined our podcast back on episode...

Music Therapy and Autism | With Dr. Petra Kern #83 from 2022-05-06T10:49:31

This we welcome DR. Petra Kern, a board-certified music therapist with over 28 years of experience to the podcast. Dr. Kern has taught over 400 students, contributed to 84 publications, and has ...

Autism and Theory of Mind: What Parents Need To Know! | With Jerrod Brown, PhD #82 from 2022-04-29T10:31:21

This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown back to the podcast to talk with us about autism and Theory of Mind. Theory of mind is a person’s ability to understand that other people’s thoughts and emo...

Autistic Perspective: What Does ”Good ABA” Look Like? - Interview with Savannah Sivertson, BCBA #81 from 2022-04-22T15:25:20

This week we are republishing a popular podcast episode discussing what "Good ABA" looks like! This episode originally went live in February 2021 and is still incredibly relevant today. Joining ...

Stay in the Know! Government Relations&Autism Care 2022 | With Anna Bullard from the BHCOE #80 from 2022-04-15T10:39:57

This week we welcome Anna Bullard from the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence back to the podcast to talk with us about government relations on a state and national level as it relates to au...

The Incredible Impact of Early Intervention | With Dr. Lauren Franz #79 from 2022-04-07T19:55:34

This week we welcome Dr. Lauren Franz to talk with us about the incredible impact early intervention can have on the lives of autistic children. Dr. Franz leads the Dissemination and Outreach Co...

The Role of Telehealth In Autism Care | with Ron Oberleitner #78 from 2022-04-01T10:00

This week we welcome Ron Oberleitner to the podcast to talk about the role of telehealth in autism care. Ron is the founder and CEO of an organization called Behavior Imaging Solutions and is pa...

The Importance of Early Detection and Diagnosis of Autism | with Karen Pierce, PhD #77 from 2022-03-24T19:35

This week we welcome Dr. Karen Pierce to the podcast to talk with us about the importance of early detection and diagnosis of autism. Dr. Pierce is a professor at the University of California Sa...

Building Team Culture&Reducing Burnout in ABA | With Jamie Pagliaro #76 from 2022-03-18T09:36:15

This week we welcome Jamie Pagliaro from ReThink to the podcast to discuss the impact building a strong team culture has on reducing burnout and turnover among ABA clinicians and families. They ...

Creating Healthy Sibling Relationships | With Mishka Sibert from Happy Autism #75 from 2022-03-11T09:00

This week we welcome Mishka Sibert to the podcast to talk with us about her journey as an autism advocate and sibling. She runs a business with her brother Samko called Happy Autism where they s...

Listen to Autistic Voices&Improve The Future of Autism Care | with Molly Ola Pinny from The Global Autism Project #74 from 2022-03-03T18:00

This week we welcome Molly Ola Pinney, the founder and CEO of the Global Autism Project to talk with us about the importance of listening to autistic voices. Recently, the organization hosted a ...

Medical Necessity in the field of ABA and Autism Care | Dr. Eric Larsson from the Lovaas Institute #73 from 2022-02-25T09:00

This week we are excited to welcome Dr. Eric Larsson to the podcast to talk with us about Medical Necessity in the field of ABA. Dr. Larsson is a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavi...

Exercise: Benefits Far Beyond Just Health&Fitness | With Coach Dave from Exercise Connection #72 from 2022-02-18T10:42:31

This week we welcome David Geslak or ‘Coach Dave’ to the podcast to talk with us about the benefits of exercise for those on the spectrum, the importance of staying consistent, and how to make e...

A Discussion about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Day-to-Day in ABA | With Sierra King&Kelly Johnson-Martinez from 2022-02-10T11:00

This week we welcome the leaders of the ABS Kids Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Sierra King and Kelly Johnson-Martinez to talk with us about the development of our Diversity Statemen...

Parenting Tips: How to Keep Your Cool and Manage Stress | With Dr. Angela Stewart #70 from 2022-02-04T09:00

This week we welcome psychologist, Dr. Angela Stewart to the podcast to share some strategies parents can utilize to help manage stress. As many of you can imagine, something as simple as gettin...

Autism and Screen Time - Utilizing Helpful Tools&Avoiding Misuse | With Jerrod Brown, PhD #69 from 2022-01-28T10:40:27

This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown BACK to the podcast to talk with us about Autism and screen time. Access to technology can change lives. It can also have a dark side. Websites, apps, and g...

Autism Myth Busting | With Psychologist, Dr. Natalie Roth #68 from 2022-01-22T09:00

In our latest episode, we welcome back Psychologist, Dr. Natalie Roth to help us break down some Autism Myths and misconceptions. Dr. Natalie Roth is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializin...

Better Understanding Autism Through Genetic Research | With Dr. Pamela Feliciano from SPARK for Autism from 2022-01-14T09:00

There is so much we don’t know about Autism. We are so thankful that there are organizations out in the world conducting research to help both professionals and families better understand the di...

A Parent Perspective on 10+ Years of Navigating Autism Services | With Natalie Cummings #66 from 2022-01-07T10:33:28

This week we welcome autism mom and advocate, Natalie Cummings to the podcast to talk with us about her experience parenting two daughters on the spectrum and how she’s utilized ABA to give them...

ABA Basics: Learning Executive Functioning Skills | With Jerrod Brown, PHD #65 from 2021-12-17T09:00

This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown BACK to the podcast to talk with us about the basics of executive functioning. Today we will discuss how parents can help their autistic child learn skills ...

DADvocating&Celebrating Ausome Children | with Jamiel Owens #64 from 2021-12-10T19:04:52

This week we welcome Jamiel Owens to the podcast to share his real-world experience fathering his 12-year-old son with autism. Jamiel is an incredibly passionate autism “dadvocate” based out of ...

Behavior Basics&Parent Learning Tools | With Dr. Stewart Pisecco from Attend Behavior #63 from 2021-12-03T09:40:31

This week we welcome Dr. Stewart Pisecco to the podcast to talk with us about the ins and outs of modifying challenging behaviors and how parents can support behavior change in their children. D...

Art and Autism: The Power Of The Super Spectrum Showcase | With Laurie Bowen #62 from 2021-11-26T09:00

In this episode, we welcome Laurie Bowen to talk with us about the awesome ways art can be used as a communication tool. Artistic expression is a great way to share feelings, ideas, and a worldv...

What Does It Mean To Receive an Autism Diagnosis? | With Psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Rogers #61 from 2021-11-19T11:08:32

 Each person with autism is unique. They have unique skills, strengths, and levels of support needed. So, how is it that all of these unique children have the same diagnosis? This week we are ex...

Tips for Workplace Success - With Autism Self Advocate and Author Sam Farmer #60 from 2021-11-12T09:34:42

In this episode, we welcome autism advocate and author Sam Farmer BACK to the podcast for his third appearance to talk to us about the autism workplace. As many of you may know, Sam is an author...

The Great Resignation&Its Impact On The ABA Field | With Leadership Expert Tim Schneider #59 from 2021-11-05T11:09:51

In this episode, we talk with leadership expert and award-winning author, Tim Schenider, about ‘the great resignation’ and its impact on the world of Applied Behavior Analysis (or ABA therapy) a...

Using Games Therapeutically to Build Skills | With Adam Davis From Game To Grow from 2021-10-29T10:36:44

This week we welcome Adam Davis to the podcast to talk to us about the awesome ways games can be used as a fun way to help people with autism develop social & Interpersonal skills, regulate emot...

Autism&The Criminal Justice System - Vulnerabilities in Compliance&Naivety #57 from 2021-10-22T10:21:02

This week we welcome Jerrod Brown, Ph.D. to the podcast to talk with us about the vulnerabilities some autistic individuals may have when it comes to suggestibility, compliance, naivety, and gul...

What Goes Into Becoming a Behavior Analyst? | Interview with Cameron Nesbitt From National University #56 from 2021-10-15T10:51:47

This week we welcome Board Certified Behavior Analyst, CEO and Co-Founder of IGCN Healthcare Partners, and National University professor, Cameron Nesbitt, to the podcast to talk to us about what...

Playdates&Building Connections - Interview With Emily Bruce from PeerKnect #55 from 2021-10-08T10:32:14

Making friends and building meaningful relationships is an important skill for both neurotypical and neurodivergent children. So how can parents and clinicians help? One way is to provide opport...

IEP&ABA - Working Together for Improved Learning! With Dr. Nichole Williams and Dr. Ashley Shayter #54 from 2021-10-01T11:48:10

This week we welcome Dr. Nicole Williams and Dr. Ashley Shayter from the Behavioral Health Center Of Excellence (or BHCOE for short) to talk with us about the amazing ways an ABA therapy program...

Learning Independent Living Skills On The Spectrum | Interview with Jenna Knauss #53 from 2021-09-24T10:15:05

This week we welcome the program director of the College Internship Program, Jenna Knauss to the podcast to talk to us about the ways parents can help their teens get ready for adulthood and the...

Bullying and Autism | With Self Advocate&Author Sam Farmer #52 from 2021-09-17T10:35:06

In this episode, we welcome autism self-advocate and author Sam Farmer BACK to the podcast to talk about how to rise above bullying. Bullying can impact people of all ages and Sam has empowering...

What Does the Future of Autism Care Look Like? | Interview with Jonathan Mueller #51 from 2021-09-10T08:00

This week we are excited to welcome Co-CEO of Ascend Behavior Partners, Jonathan Mueller, to the podcast to talk about the future of Autism care. Jonathan shares Jeff's same mission of making hi...

IEP (Individualized Education Plan) Basics | Interview with Dr. Peter Faustino #50 from 2021-09-03T08:00

This week we are excited to welcome Dr. Peter Faustino to the podcast to talk to us about what an Individualized Education Plan (or IEP) can do to open up new opportunities for your child.  Dr. ...

Holding the ABA Field to a Standard of Excellence | Interview With Sara Litvak and Anna Bullard from the BHCOE #49 from 2021-08-27T10:58:46

This week I am excited to welcome the CEO of the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence to the podcast, Sarah Litvak, and welcome back her colleague, and VP of Government Relations Anna Boulard!...

Learning Social Skills and Making Friends | With Amanda Taylor, BCBA #48 from 2021-08-20T10:39

This week we welcome BCBA, Amanda Taylor to the podcast to share some tips on how to help kiddos on the spectrum learn social skills and ultimately make friends. Amanda is an assistant director ...

Back to School: What You Need To Know To Get Off To A Great Start! - With Dr. T #47 from 2021-08-13T09:00

Back to school is right around the corner. For parents of children on the autism spectrum, that might mean adjusting to a new schedule, developing a relationship with new education professionals...

Finding Joy&Learning New Skills Through Sports | With Mariah Alden, BCBA from 2021-08-06T10:10:58

The Olympics are in full swing in Tokyo which makes this week’s podcast episode especially timely! We are excited to talk with behavior analyst, Mariah Alden, about the amazing ways sports help ind...

Sex Ed, Dating, and Love On The Autism Spectrum | Interview With Amy Gravino #45 from 2021-07-30T09:43:17

This week we are excited to welcome Amy Gravino to the podcast to help break down what it’s like to date and find love on the spectrum. We also cover the importance of sex ed and how parents can...

Mystifying and Educating Audiences by Combining Magic with Autism Self Advocacy | Interview With Magician, Cody Clark #44 from 2021-07-23T09:54:55

This week we welcome professional magician, Cody Clark, to the podcast to talk about how he mystifies and educates audiences with his magic and autism self-advocacy.  He combines magic with come...

Ethics in Autism Care: A Discussion about Scope of Competence, Collaboration, and Humility | Interview with Dr. Matt Brodhead #43 from 2021-07-16T09:38:17

This week we welcome Dr. Matt Brodhead to the podcast to talk with us about the importance of matching patient needs with providers. We will talk about the broadness of ABA yet the specificity o...

Autism Care Then, Now,&What’s Next + ABS Kids’ 10 Year Anniversary Celebration! #42 from 2021-07-09T09:54:21

This week we welcome Maren Jacobson and Francisco Chavez to the podcast to celebrate ABS Kids’ 10th Anniversary and talk about where autism care started out, where it is now and what’s next. Listen

Tips for Avoiding Fourth of July Sensory Overload | Interview with Joel Manwill, OT #41 from 2021-07-02T07:30

This week we welcome Joel Manwill to the podcast to talk about the 4th of July weekend and the unique sensory experiences that children with autism might face and how to handle them so that the ...

Who’s the Boss? What Families Need To Know About Instructional Control - With Amanda Garrett-Baker, BCBA - #40 from 2021-06-25T09:30:21

This week we welcome Amanda Garrett-Baker to the podcast to talk about what parents need to know about instructional control. Simply put, Instructional control is an ABA term “for how likely you...

Make a Difference With a Career In ABA | Interview With Megan Marks #39 from 2021-06-18T09:03:22

Working with incredible kids on the spectrum can be fun, rewarding, and provide a unique working experience each day. It can also pose challenges, and require creativity in working through compl...

Autism&Summer Fun in ABA Treatment Delivery | Interview with Rachel Grondin-Martinez, BCBA #38 from 2021-06-11T10:16:23

This week we welcome Rachel Grondin-Martinez to the podcast to talk about Summer Fun and Creativity in ABA Treatment Delivery. Rachel has been in the field of ABA for the past 7 years and has se...

Measuring Autism Prevalence - The Positive Impact of Good Data | Interview with Dr. Deborah Bilder from URADD #37 from 2021-06-04T09:14:09

This week we welcome Dr. Debbie Bilder from URADD, The Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities, to the podcast to discuss the value of knowing the prevalence rates of autism and h...

Promoting Diversity&Inclusion in ABA: Are You Going to BABA? Interview With danyelle beal&Leticia Moreno #36 from 2021-05-28T09:38:44

This week we welcome Leticia Moreno and danyelle beal from BABA to the podcast. BABA is hosting its first annual Black Applied Behavior Analyst conference in June. BABA aims to reduce barriers f...

The Importance of Following the ABA Prescription&Teaching FUNctionally | Interview With Dr. Chanti Waters, BCBA-D #35 from 2021-05-20T17:07

This week we welcome Dr. Chanti Waters to the podcast to discuss the characteristics of a quality ABA therapy program and the important role the prescription plays in treatment. We also dive int...

Improving Police Interactions with Autistic Individuals | Interview with Officer Jessica Diaz #34 from 2021-05-14T10:57

This week we welcome Officer Jessica Diaz to the podcast to talk about how parents and law enforcement can work together to provide a safe space for children on the spectrum.  Officer Diaz is a ...

The Importance of Self Care While Parenting a Child With Autism - Interview with Dr. O'Laughlin - #33 from 2021-05-07T12:00:33

This week we welcome Dr. Kelly O’Laughlin to the podcast to discuss how parents can best care for themselves while also caring for their child with autism. You may have heard the phrase “you can...

How Speech and ABA Therapy Work Together - Interview With Rose Griffin, SLP, BCBA from 2021-04-30T11:28:09

This week we welcome Rose Griffin to the podcast to discuss how to help children with autism find their voice and increase their communication skills as well as how speech and ABA therapy work t...

Finding Fulfilling Work On The Autism Spectrum - Blawesome Flower Farm #31 from 2021-04-23T10:38

This week we welcome Rebecca Sorensen, co-founder of Blawesome to the podcast. 

Blawesome is a Chapel Hill, North Carolina -based flower farm and design studio. The farm is owned and co-o...

Autism and Employment: The Value of Neurodiversity in Hiring - Interview with Dr. Keivan Stassun #30 from 2021-04-16T08:00

This week we welcome Dr. Keivan Stassun to the podcast to discuss Autism and Employment and the value of neurodiversity in hiring. This is an important subject as many adults on the spectrum str...

Parent Advocacy, Insurance Coverage&Autism Services- Interview with Lorri Unumb #29 from 2021-04-09T08:00

This week we welcome Lorri Unumb to the podcast to discuss autism services, insurance coverage, access to care, and parent advocacy. She’s the ideal guest to discuss both the history of access t...

Celebrate Autism Awareness&Acceptance - Interview With Author Sam Farmer from 2021-04-02T10:00

Today we welcome Sam Farmer to the podcast to talk about his journey through autism awareness and acceptance as an individual on the spectrum. Sam is an author of a book titled “A Long Walk Down...

What Does It Mean to Practice Compassionate ABA? - Interview with Christina Teneriello- #27 from 2021-03-26T09:00

A Behavior Analyst in the autism field must balance technical skills and data analysis with a compassionate partnership with the families. So, how do you teach compassion, active listening, and ...

Improving Autism Care For LatinX Families: Translated Resources, Bi-Lingual Clinicians,&Community Support - Interview With Esperanza Reyes #26 from 2021-03-18T13:00:54

This week we welcome Esperanza Reyes to the podcast. Experanza has extensive experience working with parents of children with Autism through her role as the associate director of parent training...

Can Virtual Reality Help Kids With Autism Learn New Skills? - Interview with Vijay Ravindran From Floreo Tech - #25 from 2021-03-12T14:19:19

This week we welcome Vijay Ravindran to the podcast. Vijay is the CEO of Floreo, a virtual reality company specializing in developing software to help children with Autism Learn.  He is also a p...

Listen Up, Close the Gap: Improving access to autism care for black families - Interview with Jamie Upshaw #24 from 2021-03-05T13:21:11

Autism exists independent of race, country of origin, or economic status. Despite this, people of color are less likely to receive an early diagnosis and often face a longer road toward accessin...

Autism on The Big Screen - Interview with Doukas Pictures #23 from 2021-02-26T12:05:16

This week we welcome Rachael and Laura Doukas to the podcast to discuss autism representation in the media. Rachel and Laura are a writer-producer-sister team based in New York. They are in the ...

The Path To An Autism Diagnosis And The Importance Of Collaboration - Interview With Dr. Gabrielsen -#22 from 2021-02-19T14:23:28

This week we welcome Dr. Terisa Gabrielsen to the podcast to discuss the path to an autism diagnosis and the important role of the parent and pediatrician. 

Dr. Gabrielsen is an associate...

LGBTQ+ / Sexual Orientation&Autism - Interview with Nick Klinkefus #21 from 2021-02-12T12:29:07

This week we welcome Nick Klinkefus to the podcast to discuss sexual orientation and gender identity within the autism community. 

Nick is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst based in Salt...

Autistic Perspective: What Does "Good ABA" Look Like? - Interview with Savannah Sivertson #20 from 2021-02-08T13:16:22

This week we welcome Savannah Sivertson to the podcast. Savannah started at ABS as a behavior technician three years ago and has since gone through a full masters program to become a Board Certi...

How ABA Strategies Help Day To Day Parenting - Interview With Mariko Fairly #19 from 2021-01-29T15:13:54

This week we welcome Mariko Fairly to the podcast!

Mariko is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and mother of two who worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders for over 17 year...

Speak Up! Use Your Voice To Advocate For Children With Autism - Interview with Anna Boulard - #18 from 2021-01-22T14:12:08

This week we welcome Anna Boulard to the podcast. 

Anna currently serves as the Vice President of Government Relations for the BHCOE, the national accreditation body for ABA providers. Mo...

Is Telehealth Here To Stay in the ABA Field? Interview with Lindsey Hoffmann, BCBA - #17 from 2021-01-15T15:19:08

This week I’m excited to talk with a fellow behavior analyst, Lindsey Hoffmann, about telehealth services within the field of applied behavior analysis. Lindsey led the charge to develop a teleh...

How Improv Theater Makes Learning Social Skills Fun! - Interview with PACT House - #16 from 2021-01-08T11:36:14

This week we welcome Kathryn Campion to the podcast from Positive Action Community Theater or "PACT House" for short. This nonprofit organization in Encinitas California uses dance and theater t...

Encouraging Kindness&Inclusion Through Learning - Interview With SJ Child's Books- #15 from 2020-12-31T15:53:52

This week we welcome Sara Bradford to the podcast. Sarah is a children’s book author who writes under the pen name S.J. Childs. Many of her books have main characters that have special needs. Th...

Thoughtful&Inclusive Gift Ideas for Children with Autism #14 from 2020-12-22T12:29:04

The holiday season brings families closer together to enjoy quality time, fun festivities, and often gift exchanges. If you're buying a gift for a child with ASD, we have some tips for you! Toda...

Autism&The Holidays - How To Manage Seasonal Stressors - Interview with Tina Persels - #13 from 2020-12-11T11:10:51

The holidays are right around the corner. For many, the holidays represent an opportunity to celebrate family and togetherness. This week, we are going to learn how parents of children with spec...

Service Animals&Autism - Interview with Golden Healer Service Dogs- #12 from 2020-12-04T11:08:35

This week we are talking about Therapy Dogs and the positive impacts they can have on the lives of individuals with Autism and their families.

We are excited to welcome Mike and Natalie f...

Autism around the world - Interview with Molly Ola Pinney from the Global Autism Project - #11 from 2020-11-20T15:10:14

Autism spectrum disorders impact children from every socio-economic background, every race, religion, and in every country. Children with Autism learn differently but each of them has the right ...

Self Care While Parenting a Child With Autism - Interview With Dr. Natalie Roth- #10 from 2020-11-13T16:00:16

Caring for a child with special needs can be emotionally challenging but also incredibly rewarding. This week we are excited to discuss tips to help parents of children with Autism handle stress...

Autism And The Education System / IEP Process - Interview With Juliette P. White - #9 from 2020-11-06T10:33:49

Every child with Autism has unique needs. Some children with ASD are able to join a typical classroom, other children require a more tailored approach to their education. Today we discuss educat...

Elopement (running away / wandering) and Children with Autism - Interview With Laura Anderson | Autism Weekly #8 from 2020-10-28T18:58:40

This week we welcome Laura Anderson. She’s the mother of a young adult with Autism and is a member of the Autism Council of Utah. She is proud to be the co-founder of the parent support group ca...

Parent Advocacy and Finding Community - Interview With Scott Revlin, BCBA | Autism Weekly #7 from 2020-10-22T09:00

This week we welcome Scott Revlin, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in, California, and a board member for the Autism Society of Ventura County. Over the past 20 years, he has been heavily inv...

Spaghetti-Os and Autism - Dietary&Feeding Challenges on the Spectrum | Autism Weekly #6 from 2020-10-14T20:09:57

Children with Autism are more likely to have mealtime and nutrition challenges. What does this look like in the real world?

There was a story in the news recently where a person with Aut...

Sleep and Autism - Interview With Dr. Katie Jolma | Autism Weekly #5 from 2020-10-06T13:30:25

This week we are excited to learn from Dr. Katie Jolma, a pediatrician as well as a mother of a young gentleman with Autism.  She explains that th...

Autism Awareness and Fostering Relationships with Local Law Enforcement | Autism Weekly #4 from 2020-09-30T12:31:35

This week we welcome Joey Hannah from the Utah Parent Center as well as Dianna Davis-Wilson who is the Chief Executive Advisor and Behavior Analyst at...

Haircuts and Autism - Interview With Cookie Cutter Hair Salon Owner, Leslie | Autism Weekly #3 from 2020-09-17T21:24:13

Welcome to Autism Weekly. The podcast that discusses Autism news, current events, and inclusion. Each week we welcome a guest to the program to share their unique perspective and expertise as it...

Utilizing Individual Strengths on the High School Basketball Team - Interview with Eric Stoker&Coach Sawyer | Autism Weekly #2 from 2020-09-09T22:52:49

This week we welcome Eric Stoker to the podcast, a young gentleman with Autism who offers a valuable perspective on inclusion through helping to manage a high school basketball team. We also wel...

What Does Back To School Look Like For Your Child With Autism During Covid-19 | Autism Weekly #1 from 2020-08-31T23:01:11

“Back to school” is in full swing and it will look different this year due Covid-19. Do you have a “back to school” plan? 

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