Episodes
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
This week, we are joined by Lisa, a dedicated autism parent who, for 12 years, experienced constant anxiety and self-doubt following her son's ASD diagnosis. As a single mom raising neurodivergent twin boys, she understands the challenges intimately. Through coaching, Lisa discovered the importance of self-care, digging deep into triggers, and creating new empowering beliefs. Today, she shares her journey and how coaching transformed her approach to autism parenting. Download to learn more!
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/theautismmomcoach/
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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 21, 2023
Friday Jul 21, 2023
This week, we are joined by Lauren Hough Williams. Lauren is the Executive Director of the Program for Inclusion and Neurodiversity Education, better known as PINE, an online platform which provides training and support to schools and districts committed to building more neuro-inclusive schools. Lauren is an autism and inclusion specialist, but first, she is an educator. She began her career as a special educator for the NYC Department of Education before working for over a decade to define, refine, and expand the NYU ASD Nest Support Project. Her development process includes partnering with the neurodivergent community to shift the paradigm in special education from a focus on deficit to a focus on strengths. From Lauren’s experience working with educators, she has seen that those who know better can do better. She is committed to helping school systems understand the needs of their neurodiverse students so that they can build inclusive classrooms where everyone can thrive. Download 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.
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
This week, we are joined by Kari Lentchner. Kari is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has been working with ABS Kids for two years and serving as an Assistant Director for almost five months. Kari's journey in the field of ABA and autism started about 8 years ago while she was living in New York. In this episode, Kari shares her experience of working in the field and seeing the progress of her clients. We will discuss all the skills Kari developed as a Behavior Technician and how they can help anyone in other careers and settings. Download to learn more!
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-lentchner-aaa697203/
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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 Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Dr. Robbie El Fattal, Founder and CEO at Maraca Learning, and a renowned expert in the field of autism therapy. Today, we'll be discussing a highly important and timely topic - private equity and its impact on the autism community. As our guest will explain, private equity firms have been investing heavily in autism therapy providers in recent years, and this trend has significant implications for people with autism, their families, and the broader healthcare industry. Download to learn more!
Social Media Links:
Robbie El Fattal, Ph.D., BCBA-D
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robbie-el-fattal-ph-d-bcba-d-35269b4b
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 Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
This week we end Pride Month with Camille "Cammie" Williams as our returning guest. Cammie’s work as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst primarily focuses on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through her advocacy for autistic individuals. She is also a proud advocate of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly as a Black, lesbian, cisgender woman. We are excited to welcome Cammie during Pride Month to discuss the intersection of autism and the LGBTQ+ community, and how we can work together to create a more inclusive world for everyone. Download 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.
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
This week, we are joined by Maisie the co-founder and director of the CATCH Clinic. Maisie has been working with Neurodivergent children, teens and adults for over 30 years. Her passion for supporting her client's authenticity as autistic individuals led to her mission to create a training curriculum for Neurodivergent individuals of all ages with emphasis on strength-based and person-centered approach. In this episode, we'll be discussing the importance of autism employment, the challenges and opportunities that come with navigating the transition to adulthood, and strategies for creating inclusive workplaces. Maisie also brings unique perspective as a late-diagnosed autistic individual and professional coach. Download to learn more!
Resources:
@maisiesoetantyo (for parents of autistic children)
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 Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
This week, we are joined by Dr. Aaron Blocher-Rubin, President and CEO of Arizona Autism United, and Carey Beranek, Vice President of Children & Youth Services. On today’s episode we will be discussing ABA red and green flags and how recognizing them can help offer better ABA therapy treatment. With their combined 45 years of experience in the field of autism treatment, they're uniquely positioned to provide insights into what to look for in quality ABA therapy and what warning signs to watch out for. Download to learn more!
Social Handles:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-blocher-rubin/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carey-beranek-ms-bcba-lba-97356a4/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/azaunited
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 Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
This week, we are joined by Dr. Natalie Roth, a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in childhood neurodevelopment delays. She is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of data-driven psychological care is delivered at ABS Kids locations throughout Utah.
Dr. Roth attended the University of Utah and graduated from the American Psychological Association (APA)-approved psychology program at Fuller Theological Seminary. She gained valuable experience during her practicum at the University of Southern California and internship at St. John’s Child Development Center in Santa Monica, California. We are thrilled to have Dr. Roth on today’s episode to discuss the process of an autism spectrum diagnosis. Download latest episode to learn more!
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 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
This week, we are joined by Thomas W. Frazier, Ph.D., a board member of Autism Speaks and an accomplished autism researcher. Dr. Frazier is a professor of psychology at John Carroll University and the executive vice president for virtual and clinical care at Quadrant Biosciences. With over 17 years of experience in evaluation, treatment and research of autism, Dr. Frazier has published over 130 peer-reviewed papers and delivered numerous conference presentations.
From 2017-2020, Dr. Frazier served as chief science officer of Autism Speaks, playing a key role in the organization's efforts to promote life-enhancing research breakthroughs. He will continue to guide Autism Speaks as the chair of the Medical and Science Advisory Committee. We are thrilled to have him join us today to share his insights on Child and Family Quality of Life - Second Edition (CFQL-2) and associated platform to enhance clinical workflows. Download 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 Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
This week, we are joined by not one, but two special guests. First up, we have Dr. David Cox, VP of Data Science for Rethink. With over 45 peer-reviewed articles and three books under his belt, Dr. Cox has dedicated his career to finding innovative ways to optimize behavioral health outcomes and clinical decision-making. We're also thrilled to welcome Jamie Pagliaro, Co-founder and head of behavioral Health at Rethink, With an impressive background working directly with individuals with disabilities across a variety of home and school settings, Mr. Pagliaro has authored numerous articles on the use of technology in special education. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our discussion on the potential value of AI/ data analytics in the future of autism care. Download podcast to learn more!
- Social media handles:
- LinkedIn: in/coxdavidj/
- Twitter: @davidjcox_
- Join the ABA Culture Community FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/696124218228434
- Check Out ReThink Behavioral: https://www.rethinkbehavioralhealth.com/bh/
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.