Autism Weekly is a 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 relates to the fascinating world of Autism. We welcome all feedback. Please email podcast@abskids.com.
Episodes
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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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
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.
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
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 have talked about everything from executive functioning to screen time use. 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 – including social skills. Parents might need some insight on how social cognition works at a basic level and tips on how to help their child find success in social situations, and even make a friend. Listen to the latest episode to learn more.
Contact Jerrod Directly: jerrod01234brown@live.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 and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
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 27 where we discussed his path towards autism awareness and acceptance. He has since joined us for episodes # 52 where we discussed bullying and #60 where we discussed workplace success. If you don’t already know, Sam is an author of a book titled “A Long Walk Down a Winding Road.” From the unique perspective of someone on the autism spectrum comes a book about working to carve out a better life in the face of challenge and adversity. Interwoven with true stories of personal hardships and triumphs, A Long Walk Down a Winding Road offers ideas and insights aimed at inspiring and empowering the reader to enhance their quality of life. It also exposes what it can feel like to be autistic, as told by somebody who actually walks in these shoes. Sam has a wealth of knowledge and first-hand experience to share.
Sam's Farmer's Bio:
Sam Farmer is a neurodiversity community self-advocate, writer/author, public speaker and consultant for Floreo, a company that leverages virtual reality technology in teaching social, behavioral, communication, and life skills for neurodiverse individuals. Diagnosed later in life as autistic, he writes blogs and articles, records coaching videos and podcasts, and presents at conferences and support groups, sharing stories and thoughts as to how one can achieve greater happiness and success in spite of the obstacles which try to interfere with these pursuits. A Long Walk Down a Winding Road is his first book.
To learn more, visit: samfarmerauthor.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 and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
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 given over 160 presentations. On today’s podcast, we will talk about music therapy and how it might be able to help children on the spectrum. Dr. Kern is passionate about translating and disseminating research to make music for health and wellness accessible for those who could benefit from it.
Resources Mentioned:
Check Out Dr. Kern's Book- Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Childhood-Therapy-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder/dp/1785927752
Visit Dr. Kern's Website: https://musictherapy.biz/drpetrakern/
American Music Therapy Association: https://www.musictherapy.org/
Yasmine White: https://voicestogether.org/people/yasmine-white/
Esther Thane from ET Music Therapy: https://www.etmusictherapy.com/pacific-tavern
Mary Beth Moore - Advocate: https://theadvocacyunderground.org/page_id=54730/
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
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 emotions are different from their own. We are going to break down what parents should know to better understand their child on the spectrum. Jerrod’s a professor, trainer and private consultant with extensive experience working with individuals on the spectrum. Listen to the episode to learn more!
Contact Jerrod Directly: jerrod01234brown@live.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 and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
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 us in the discussion is Savannah Sivertson, a BCBA based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Savannah started at ABS Kids as a behavior technician three years ago and has since gone through a full master's program to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. As a professional working in the field of autism and being neurodiverse herself, she provides a new perspective on the modern world of ABA therapy. Download this episode to learn about her road to an autism diagnosis, and how she views the field of ABA as an autistic individual.
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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.