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 Feb 04, 2022
Friday Feb 04, 2022
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 getting dressed, getting in the car, then going to the grocery store can be a whole day ordeal with roadblocks, meltdowns, and stressors along the way. With a few helpful stress management tools, you can be on your way to thinking more clearly, practicing more self-compassion, and feeling more balanced in your day-to-day life. Download the podcast today to learn more!
Autism Speaks Resources: A parent's guide to autism
Autism Speaks Resources: Reducing stress & taking care of yourself
Learn more about the psych services at ABS Kids: https://www.abskids.com/services/psychological-assessments/
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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 Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
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 games do everything they can to get you hooked and keep you coming back for more! So, how does screen time misuse impact kids and adults on the spectrum, and what can parents do to help? Dr. Jerrod Brown is going to help us tackle all of these interesting subjects today. He’s a professor, trainer and private consultant with extensive experience working with individuals on the spectrum. Download the latest episode today to learn some healthy tips on how to best use the technology at our fingertips.
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.
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
Saturday Jan 22, 2022
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 specializing in childhood neurodevelopment delays like autism spectrum disorder. She is the vice president of clinical psychology services at ABS Kids and oversees the diagnostic assessment process. She has worked with hundreds of individuals on the spectrum and their families and is the perfect guest to help us break down what’s a myth and what’s a fact.
In this episode, we crack the following myths:
- Myth # 1: Autism is “new”
- Myth # 2: Autistic people lack emotions / can’t feel love
- Myth # 3: Autistic individuals are dangerous/violent
- Myth # 4: Autistic individuals have no sense of humor
- Myth # 5: Autism is becoming an epidemic
- Myth # 6: Autism can be cured
Download the episode to learn more!
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Autism weekly is now found on all 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 Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
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 diagnosis. Today we are excited to speak with the Scientific director of the SPARK for Autism, Dr. Pamela Feliciano, about their important work. SPARK is the largest genetic study of autism EVER. In order to find answers for families and individuals on the spectrum, they need to understand what makes them unique and what connects them with others. SPARK does this by studying genetic, behavioral, and medical information. As an autism parent herself, Pamela is personally connected to this passion lead project. Download the podcast today to learn more!
Learn More About SPARK for Autism: https://sparkforautism.org/
Register to participate: https://sparkforautism.org/registration/account_information/#no-back-button
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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 Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
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 the best opportunity to learn, grow, and live their best life. She has fought throughout the past 13 years to get her daughters access to quality care and now helps others do the same through her work as a Senior Paralegal at The Law Office of Andrea Marcus - a law firm specializing in disability cases in Southern California. Download the podcast today to learn from Natalie's 10+ years of experience.
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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 Dec 17, 2021
Friday Dec 17, 2021
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 like paying attention, interpreting information, organizing, and planning. These are important skills that will help an individual throughout their entire life. Jerrod is a professor, trainer, and consultant with considerable experience working with individuals with developmental delays like autism and finds that executive functioning or executive dysfunctioning is a term that all parents should know. Dowload the podcast today to learn more about Executive Functioning.
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 Dec 10, 2021
Friday Dec 10, 2021
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 Philadelphia who hosts an Instagram series called “the Ausome Show.” The Ausome Show assists fathers of “ausome” children by offering a platform that educates, motivates, and encourages men to be awesome for their children on the spectrum. Listen to our latest episode to learn more and click the links below to check out more info from Jamiel!
Check out the Ausome Show on Instagram!
Purchase Jamiel's Book on Amazon: Life Is a Puzzle - God Gave You a Cheat 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 and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.
Friday Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
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. Dr. Pisecco began his career at the University of Houston where he was a tenured professor in the department of educational psychology. He left the world of accademia and entered the world of entrepreneurship where he has developed multiple education tools. His latest venture is an app called Attend Behavior. It’s designed to help busy parents bring out their child’s best behavior. Download the latest episode to learn more!
Learn More About Attend Behavior: https://www.attendbehavior.com/
Check out the Attend Behavior Video Demo: https://www.attendbehavior.com/Parents#video
Learn More About The RUBI Autism Network: https://www.rubinetwork.org/
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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 Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
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 worldview that might be different as well as showcase strengths. Today’s guest is the associate director of the Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism at Utah Valley University where they host the annual Super Spectrum Showcase that features artists on the spectrum. Download the podcast today to learn more about the showcase and the wonderful ways autistics can use art to promote self-expression and create connections.
Check Out The Super Spectrum Showcase: https://superspectrum.myportfolio.com/
Check Out The Work of Mitchell McBride: https://superspectrum.myportfolio.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 Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
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 excited to talk about what it means to be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder with clinical psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Rogers. She has years of experience in the field and will share valuable insight into how broad the autism spectrum really is as well as what it’s like to go through the diagnostic assessment process. Download today's podcast to learn more!
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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.