Autism Weekly Podcast

Can Virtual Reality Help Kids With Autism Learn New Skills? - Interview with Vijay Ravindran From Floreo Tech - #25

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 parent of a child with Autism and has day-to-day first-hand experience helping his own child learn new skills. Download the podcast today to learn more about this exciting new technology! 
Learn More About Floreo: https://floreotech.com/
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Listen Up, Close the Gap: Improving access to autism care for black families - Interview with Jamie Upshaw #24

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 accessing services. That leaves us with the question “how do we close the gap and provide equal access to care.” 
We are excited to discuss this big topic with Miss Jamie Upshaw. Jamie operates a nonprofit in Pennsylvania called Autism Urban Connection Inc . Autism Urban Connections is the first and only African American, Minority, family-focused Autism 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Pennsylvania. Its mission is to educate, support and empower families of individuals diagnosed with Autism. 
Autism Urban Connections Inc. https://www.aucofpgh.org/
Learn more about the Listen Up, Close the Gap! campaign: https://www.aucofpgh.org/listen-up-close-the-gap-campaign
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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. 
 

Autism on The Big Screen - Interview with Doukas Pictures #23

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 pre-production stage for a movie titled “The Ryan Express.” Which is a family drama that features an autistic sixth-grader in the lead role. The film illustrates the true magic that autistic children bring to the world. 
Check out more info about The Ryan Express: https://www.theryanexpressmovie.com/
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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. 

The Path To An Autism Diagnosis And The Importance Of Collaboration - Interview With Dr. Gabrielsen -#22

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 professor at Brigham Young University with academic research interests in Autism, disabilities, and interdisciplinary treatment and support. She recently published a journal article titled “Identifying Autism In a Brief Observation” among others relating to a caregiver’s path to a diagnosis. Learn more about the diagnostic assessment process and the role of the pediatrician by listening to the podcast today! 
Mentioned Resources: 
CDC Screening Guidelines For Professionals
CDC Developmental Milestones
Ages and Stages Questionnaire 
Autism Speaks M-CHAT - Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers 
 
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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. 

LGBTQ+ / Sexual Orientation & Autism - Interview with Nick Klinkefus #21

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 Lake City, Utah. He has been in the field for about 5 years and is passionate about helping children with autism learn new skills. He is also a part of the LGBTQ+ community and volunteers with local groups for the queer community.
Individuals with autism are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+. The exact rate is unknown although it’s estimated to be between 15-35 percent. Download the podcast today to learn more! 
Resources:
Books: https://bookriot.com/books-for-parents-of-lgbt-kids/
Sexuality and Autism: https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/development/sexual-development/sexuality-teens-with-asd
Individuals With Autism Are More Likely to Identify as LGBTQ+: https://sparkforautism.org/discover_article/autism-lgbtq-identity/
Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/resources
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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. 

Autistic Perspective: What Does "Good ABA" Look Like? - Interview with Savannah Sivertson #20

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 Certified Behavior Analyst. As a professional working in the field of autism and being neurodiverse herself, she provides a new perspective into the modern world of ABA therapy. We are excited to learn about her road to a diagnosis, and how she views the field of ABA as an autistic individual. 
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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. 

How ABA Strategies Help Day To Day Parenting - Interview With Mariko Fairly #19

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 years before starting her own private consulting business. Mariko is passionate about helping families work through challenging behaviors. She’s able to help families near and far by posting bite-sized parenting tips to her popular Instagram page. Find more info about Mariko and take advantage of the free educational materials she creates on Instagram by clicking the links below! 
Instagram: @parenting_fairly
Website: parentingfairly.com
Email: hello@parentingfairly.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. 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. 
 

Speak Up! Use Your Voice To Advocate For Children With Autism - Interview with Anna Boulard - #18

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. Most notably, Anna successfully passed legislation named after her daughter, Ava, who had been diagnosed with autism. “Ava’s Law” created access to therapy for individuals diagnosed with autism in Georgia. Her perseverance and knowledge in government relations and business development has led to thousands of lives accessing care nationally.
In this podcast, we ask for tips on how parents can get involved in making legislative change and advocate for their children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. It's amazing what happens when you speak up! 
 
Contact Anna Boulard Directly: anna@bhcoe.org
Sign up for the BHCOE newsletter to get notified about upcoming webinars: https://bhcoe.org/contact-us/
 
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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.