Episodes

Friday Aug 05, 2022
What is Trauma Informed Care? | With Jerrod Brown, PhD #96
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
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 of topics including executive functioning, screen time use, social cognition, and theory of mind. Jerrod’s a professor, trainer, and private consultant with extensive experience working with individuals on the spectrum. As we all know, each person with autism is unique and might need additional support in some areas. Families and professional care teams alike should both consider historical traumas when caring for a child in order to help them reach their goals. Download the podcast to learn more!
Check out some of the awesome resources mentioned in this episode:
Creating Collective Healing and Resilience with Jerrod Brown - Episode 31 of the We Rise podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkK3PKt60Vo
EP 69: An "ACES" Overview.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFrchXogjvY
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and the Criminal Justice System with Dr. Jerrod Brown
Below is a link to an article I recently published:
Interview Considerations – Complex Trauma
Reach out to Jerrod Brown directly:
jerrod01234brown@live.com
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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 and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
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 financial independence and literacy for those on the spectrum. She’s a clinical psychologist, Psychotherapist Speech and language therapist based out of Pakistan that has been working with the autistic population since 2011. Download the podcast to learn more!
Connect with Dr. Anila Khan:
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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. ABS is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
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 empowers and inspires others with autism to learn new skills and achieve their dreams. Since starting Alternative Baseball, Taylor’s been featured on over 400+ national and local media outlets across the United States of America and beyond! Today the program is setting up new programs in 12+ states across the country with many more on the way. Download or listen to the podcast today to learn more!
Learn More About the Alternative Baseball Program: https://www.alternativebaseball.org/
Learn More About Taylor Duncan: https://www.alternativebaseball.org/commissioner
Check Out ABO Vs. The Pros: https://www.alternativebaseball.org/abovspros
Follow ABO on Social Media!
- Facebook @Officialtaylorcduncan
- Twitter @taylor_c_duncan
- Instagram @alternativebaseball
- TikTok @alternativebaseball
- Twitter @ABOBaseball
- Facebook @Alternativebaseball
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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. ABS is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
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 ABA for the past 7 years and has seen firsthand how powerful summer learning can be for a child on the spectrum. We are thrilled to learn more about how families can get the most out of their ABA therapy program while still having an awesome amount of fun. Download the podcast today to learn more!
Resources / Mentions:
Tips for making the adjustment to summer
Ernie Els #Game On - Auitsm & Golf
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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. ABS is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

Friday Jul 08, 2022
Finding Your Voice | With Autism Activist, Marcus Boyd #92
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
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. He now regularly advocates on behalf of the autism community. He is also the CEO of Marcus Boyd Beats, where he produces and composes music and has won numerous awards. One of his goals is to spread Autism and awareness through his voice and platform with videos, fashion, and music. He works to ensure that the autism community feels they are not alone.
Download the latest podcast to learn m
Follow Autism Activist Marcus Boyd on Social Media!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutismActivistMarcusBoyd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autismactivistmarcusboyd/
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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.

Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
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 kiddos on the spectrum. We will also cover dental hygiene tips to take home and implement day to day! Dr. Amanda understands that all pediatric patients have different needs and learn in different ways. She believes that although the child is the patient, the entire family is important to the overall treatment, growth, and success. Download the latest episode to learn more!
Learn more about Dr. Amanda and the Hunterville Smiles Pediatric Dental Office Here: https://smilehuntersville.com/
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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.

Friday Jun 24, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
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 Montana and Minnesota. Kathryn is the founder and CEO of Erik’s ranch as well as the mother of a young man on the spectrum named Erik who Erik’s ranch is named after! We are also joined by Dr. Larsson who is one of the founding board members of Erik’s Ranch. On the professional side, he is the Executive Director of Clinical Services at the Lovaas Institute Midwest – where they provide world-renowned early intensive intervention services.
Erik's Ranch was recently featured on the Netflix series “The World’s Most Exciting Vacation rentals” in an episode titled “Giveback Getaways.” Erik’s Ranch and Retreats uniquely combines Voluntourism, where they welcome people from all over the world, with the opportunity for young adults on the spectrum to live, work, socialize and enjoy recreational environments. Download the latest episode to learn more.
Learn more about Erik's Ranch: https://eriksranch.org/https://eriksranch.org/
Introduction to Erik's Ranch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=TLGG2EXJOOyt324yNDA2MjAyMg&v=-739jpzAhjo&feature=emb_title
Check out the Netflix series "The World's Most Exciting Vacation rentals": https://eriksranch.org/index.php/check-us-out-on-netflix/
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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.

Friday Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
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 Behavior Analyst who has worked with children and adults with ASD and other disabilities for over 27 years. She serves as the VP of quality assurance at ABS Kids and lead us through the accreditation process at the Behavior Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) where we recently received a 3-year accreditation. Listen to our latest episode to learn more!
Learn more about the BHCOE: https://www.bhcoe.org/
Learn more about our recent accreditation from the BHCOE: https://blog.abskids.com/abs-kids-earns-3-year-bhcoe-accreditation-receiving-national-recognition-for-commitment-to-quality-improvement
Learn more about ABS Kids: https://www.abskids.com/
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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.

Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
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 professional experience, and over 54 peer-reviewed article contributions in academic journals, we have much to learn from Dr. Spencer! Download the latest podcast episode today to learn more about becoming a humble behaviorist in the ABA field.
Read the Humble Behaviorist Academic Journal Article: click here
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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.

Friday May 27, 2022
The Power of Community Inclusion | With Pablo Juarez, M.E., BCBA #86
Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
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 Kennedy Center. On today’s podcast we will talk about The VKC TRIAD Community Engagement Program which is an innovative partnership with community cultural and civic organizations that works to promote full inclusion of all children and adults.
Pablo Juarez is the perfect person to talk to because he has been honored for his work in Tennesse with supporting the inclusion of children and adults with ASD in the community. His emphasis on extending services to lower-resources communities has opened doors across Tennessee and brought about inventive ways increase access to care. Pablo, welcome to the podcast!
Learn more about the Triad Community Engagement Program, visit: https://vkc.vumc.org/vkc/triad/community-organizations/
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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.