Autism Weekly

Autism, Relationships, and Sexuality | with Amy Gravino #181

This week, we are joined by Amy Gravino, a Certified Autism Specialist, autism consultant, and founder of A.S.C.O.T Consulting. Diagnosed with autism at a time when little was understood about it, Amy has overcome many personal and social challenges. She’s dedicated her career to advocating for autism acceptance and education, with a special focus on relationships and sexuality. Amy recently developed the Adult Autism and Sexuality Kit (AASK), and she’s here to share insights into this important and often-overlooked topic. Download to learn more!

Resources 

Twitter/X: @AmyGravino
Instagram: @amy.gravino
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amygravino/

OAR Sex-Ed Guide for Self-Advocates: https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/sex-ed-for-self-advocates/
Elevatus Training: https://www.elevatustraining.com/

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Understanding Intent: Navigating Title IX with Neurodiverse Children | with Jessica Wilbur and Tessa Muir #180

This week, we are joined by Jessica Wilbur and her lawyer, Tessa Muir, to discuss a personal experience that highlights the challenges families of autistic children can face in school settings. Together, we’ll talk about how schools, parents, and legal systems can work better to understand and support neurodiverse students. Download to learn more!

Tessa Muir is a partner at SBBL Law, where she leads the firm's nationwide Title IX law practice. Title IX governs how almost all schools in the United States respond to allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault, from the elementary through university level. As a Title IX advisor, Tessa advocates for students and staff members through the school's investigative and decision-making process, and she serves both complainants and respondents. Tessa has helped many families of students with Autism and other forms of neurodiversity to navigate the Title IX process for a fair and successful outcome. https://sbbllaw.com/tessa-muir

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Amplifying Voices: Gender-Affirming Care for Trans and Autistic Individuals | with Ruchi Kapila #179

This week, we are joined by Ruchi Kapila, a Punjabi-American, non-binary speech-language pathologist, vocologist, and voice teacher who specializes in gender-affirming care in voice for trans and autistic individuals. Through their work at Kapila Voice and Speech Services and their involvement with the Bay Area Autism Collective, Ruchi is paving the way for more inclusive and supportive voice therapy. Today we will be discussing the challenges, successes, and the profound impact of gender-affirming care on the lives of trans and autistic folks. Download to listen to latest episode!

Resources 

Kapila Voice and Speech Services

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Curiosity and Innovation: Dave Caudel's Journey in Autism Advocacy #178

 

This Week on Autism Weekly: Transforming Workplaces for Neurodivergent Individuals with Dave Caudel

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Dave Caudel, Executive Director of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation. With a passion for understanding how things work and a personal diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome, Dave brings a unique perspective to the conversation. As a father of three children on the spectrum, his mission is to create a better world for neurodivergent individuals. Tune in as we discuss how the Frist Center, housed at Vanderbilt’s School of Engineering, is using cutting-edge technology to transform workplaces by harnessing the unique skills and talents of people with autism. Download latest episode to learn more!

Resources

Website: vu.edu/autismandinnovation

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Embracing Resilience with Sylvia Moore Myers #177

Today's guest, Sylvia Moore Myers, is an experienced entrepreneur, author, and business consultant with over 30 years of expertise. Certified in mental health, life coaching, and crisis intervention, she is the founder and CEO of Gold Scars, LLC. Sylvia authored "Gold Scars," offering insights into grief, loss, and trauma. As a sought-after speaker, she inspires audiences to embrace S.C.A.R. (Strength, Courage, Adaptability, Resilience) and navigate healing through her 7 to Heal Method. Download latest episode to learn more!

Resources 

For the https://ibcces.org/ website, use the partner Code GOLDSCARS10 to receive 10% discount towards individual and CAC Certification (Certified Autism Center). 

 

To purchase "Gold Scars, The Truth About Grief, Loss and Trauma and How to Beautifully Mend" go to this link: 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gold-scars-sylvia-moore-myers/1144010551?ean=9781636982823

 

The Ellowyn Noel OWyn books can be purchased at Amazon (while supplies last): 

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gold-scars-sylvia-moore-myers/1144010551?ean=9781636982823 

This series of 9 books is being re-published and will only be available for a limited time on Amazon. 

Sylvia has personal copies that can be purchased on the EllowynNoelOwyn.com website while supplies last. Any books mailed by me and the Ellowyn team are signed by the author.   

 

My current website for speaking, training etc is www.GoldScars.com or https://www.sylviamooremyers.com/ 

 

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Early Detection and Intervention | with Dr. Sarah Shultz #176

This week, we are excited to welcome Dr. Sarah Shultz, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Shultz is a leading autism researcher, focusing on its neural and behavioral origins. Her work at Marcus Autism Center uses neuroimaging techniques to improve early identification and intervention. She also leads several NIH-funded projects on brain development in infants and children. Today we will be discussing her research on early autism intervention. Download the latest episode to learn more!

Resources 

Autism Navigator autismnavigator.com

 

Home babysiblingsresearchconsortium.org

 

And for anyone local to Atlanta, I don’t think there is a page specific to the baby sibling clinic, but here is the Marcus Autism Center site: https://www.marcus.org/

 

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The Impact of the Children First Education Fund | with Ronnie Daniel #175

This week, we are excited to welcome Ronnie Daniel, the executive director at the Children First Education Fund. Ronnie brings a wealth of experience from his extensive nonprofit leadership roles, including his advocacy for children with disabilities, especially those with autism. Today we will be discussing how to support children with autism, the impact of the Children First Education Fund, and tips for nonprofit leaders aiming to make a difference. Download latest episode now!

Resources

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/children-first-education-fund/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childrenfirstedfund
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childrenfirsteducationfund/
• Twitter/X: https://x.com/CFEFUtah
• Children First Education Fund: Children First Education Fund (cfe-fund.org)

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Dr. Aaron Rachelle Campbell on Culturally Responsive Practices #174

This week, we are excited to welcome Dr. Aaron Rachelle Campbell to the podcast. Dr. Campbell is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Missouri, specializing in culturally responsive practices and interventions for minoritized students in underserved communities. Her research focuses on reducing exclusionary discipline practices and enhancing student-teacher relationships to improve academic, social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes. Download episode to learn more!

Resources 

• The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) for SEL strategies
• The National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems (NCCREST) for culturally responsive practices
• The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) website for information on implementing PBIS PBIS.org
• Books such as "Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain" by Zaretta Hammond and "Discipline with Dignity" by Richard Curwin and Allen Mendler.
• https://www.amazon.com/Me-White-Supremacy-Combat-Ancestor/dp/1728209803

Contact Dr. Campbell via email (aaroncampbell@missouri.edu)

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Autism Evaluation and Cultural Competence in Rural Areas | Dr. Jaye Odom #173

This week, we are excited to welcome Dr. Jaye Odom who is a licensed psychologist in New Mexico with impressive board certifications in applied behavior analysis and bariatric counseling. She has also reached clinical reliability in a gold standard assessment, highlighting her commitment to excellence. Today, we will be discussing how improving autism services in rural areas and the importance of cultural competence in reaching Native American and Spanish-speaking communities. Download episode to learn more! 

Resources 

Instagram: @timetoevaluate

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jaye-jaxcy-odom-44509b143

 

 https://www.autisminblack.org/ 

 

Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Pictures-Expanded-Life-Autism/dp/0307275655

 

John Elder Robison Neurodiversity Initiative: https://www.wm.edu/sites/neurodiversity/johnelderrobison/

 

The Chickasaw Nation Pediatric Collaborative: https://www.chickasaw.net/Services/Health-Wellness/Chickasaw-Nation-Pediatric-Collaborative

 

Podcast hosting Drs. Misty Boyd and Shannon Dial, discussing Chickasaw Nation leading efforts to help the autism community: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-feathers-7-chickasaw-nation-perseverance-the/id1643965156?i=1000608211160

 

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Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

Bridging Gaps in Autism Care: Health Disparities and Culturally Responsive Practices | with Dr. Bryn Harris #172

This week, we are excited to welcome Dr. Bryn Harris to the podcast. Dr. Harris is a distinguished Professor at the University of Colorado Denver with a dual appointment in the School of Education and Human Development and the Department of Pediatrics (Developmental Pediatrics). She is also the director and founder of the bilingual school psychology program at the university and a bilingual (Spanish) licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist. 

In this episode, we will be discussing the health disparities in autism identification and the importance of culturally responsive assessment and intervention practices. Check out some resources below:

Resources

Autism Speaks and the Organization for Autism Research have Spanish language resources

https://www.autismspeaks.org/recursos-autismo

https://researchautism.org/families/spanish-language-resources-en/

 

On the Colorin Colorado website they have compiled a list of resources for multilingual families that have a child with autism

https://www.colorincolorado.org/autism-multilingual-resources-families-and-educators

Assessment of Autism in Females and Nuanced Presentations: Integrating Research into Practice

 

CDC Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network Fact Sheet

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Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.