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 Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
This week, we are excited to welcome Dr. Sarah Shultz, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Shultz is a leading autism researcher, focusing on its neural and behavioral origins. Her work at Marcus Autism Center uses neuroimaging techniques to improve early identification and intervention. She also leads several NIH-funded projects on brain development in infants and children. Today we will be discussing her research on early autism intervention. Download the latest episode to learn more!
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Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
This week, we are excited to welcome Ronnie Daniel, the executive director at the Children First Education Fund. Ronnie brings a wealth of experience from his extensive nonprofit leadership roles, including his advocacy for children with disabilities, especially those with autism. Today we will be discussing how to support children with autism, the impact of the Children First Education Fund, and tips for nonprofit leaders aiming to make a difference. Download latest episode now!
Resources
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/children-first-education-fund/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childrenfirstedfund
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childrenfirsteducationfund/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/CFEFUtah
- Children First Education Fund: Children First Education Fund (cfe-fund.org)
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Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
This week, we are excited to welcome Dr. Aaron Rachelle Campbell to the podcast. Dr. Campbell is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Missouri, specializing in culturally responsive practices and interventions for minoritized students in underserved communities. Her research focuses on reducing exclusionary discipline practices and enhancing student-teacher relationships to improve academic, social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes. Download episode to learn more!
Resources
- The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) for SEL strategies
- The National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems (NCCREST) for culturally responsive practices
- The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) website for information on implementing PBIS PBIS.org
- Books such as "Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain" by Zaretta Hammond and "Discipline with Dignity" by Richard Curwin and Allen Mendler.
- https://www.amazon.com/Me-White-Supremacy-Combat-Ancestor/dp/1728209803
Contact Dr. Campbell via email (aaroncampbell@missouri.edu)
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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 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
This week, we are excited to welcome Dr. Jaye Odom who is a licensed psychologist in New Mexico with impressive board certifications in applied behavior analysis and bariatric counseling. She has also reached clinical reliability in a gold standard assessment, highlighting her commitment to excellence. Today, we will be discussing how improving autism services in rural areas and the importance of cultural competence in reaching Native American and Spanish-speaking communities. Download episode to learn more!
Resources
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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 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
This week, we are excited to welcome Dr. Bryn Harris to the podcast. Dr. Harris is a distinguished Professor at the University of Colorado Denver with a dual appointment in the School of Education and Human Development and the Department of Pediatrics (Developmental Pediatrics). She is also the director and founder of the bilingual school psychology program at the university and a bilingual (Spanish) licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist.
In this episode, we will be discussing the health disparities in autism identification and the importance of culturally responsive assessment and intervention practices. Check out some resources below:
Resources
Autism Speaks and the Organization for Autism Research have Spanish language resources
https://www.autismspeaks.org/recursos-autismo
https://researchautism.org/families/spanish-language-resources-en/
On the Colorin Colorado website they have compiled a list of resources for multilingual families that have a child with autism
https://www.colorincolorado.org/autism-multilingual-resources-families-and-educators
Assessment of Autism in Females and Nuanced Presentations: Integrating Research into Practice
CDC Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network Fact 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 Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
This week, we're excited to welcome Dr. Bethany Raiff, a leader in combining technology with behavioral interventions to promote healthy behaviors. Dr. Raiff will share her insights on using innovative tools to support families raising autistic children, including video game-based learning and mobile interventions for encouraging positive habits. Whether you're a parent, therapist, or passionate about autism support, this episode will offer new understanding and opportunities.
Resources
Recent Publications:
Kirby, K.C., Dwyer, M.J., Burrows, C., Fife, D.A., Bresani, E., Tabit, M., Raiff, B.R. (in press). Beliefs related to Healthcare Incentives: Comparison of Substance Abuse Treatment Providers, Medical Treatment Providers, and a Public Sample. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Raiff, B.R., Burrows, C.+, Dwyer, M.+ (2020). Behavior Analytic Approaches to the Management of Diabetes Mellitus: Current Status and Future Directions. Behavior Analysis in Practice., Online First, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-020-00488-x; (link to article: https://rdcu.be/catZG)
Nastasi, J.A.+, Shepphard, R.D.+, Raiff, B.R. (2020). Token-Economy-Based Contingency Management Increases Daily Steps in Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Behavioral Interventions, 35, 315-324. DOI: 10.1002/bin.1711
Burrows, C.+, Dallery, J., Kim, S.J., & Raiff, B.R. (2020). Validity of a Functional Assessment for Smoking Treatment Recommendations Questionnaire. Psychological Record, 70, 215-226. DOI: https://doi-org.ezproxy.rowan.edu/10.1007/s40732-020-00375-5
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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 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
This week, we are joined by Rachel Dorsey, an autistic speech-language pathologist. Rachel has an extensive background in supporting children with a variety of neurodivergences and medical conditions through speech, language, social connections, self-advocacy, emotional and sensory regulation, and feeding challenges. She is also working on developing a continuing education course focused on affirming goals.
Resources
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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 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
This week, we are joined by Dr. Pranali Hoyle, a seasoned Behavior Analyst with over 20 years in the field, specializing in autism, ADHD, and more. Holding degrees from Kean University and a doctorate focused on mindfulness-based parent-child interactions, Dr. Hoyle is here to discuss the work she does at Neurodiversity of northeast and incorporating mindfulness and compassionate care in ABA practices.
Resources
(29) Pranali Hoyle, Ph.D., BCBA-D | LinkedIn
Links:
Wherever You Go There You Are - Jon Kabat-Zinn
https://www.amazon.ca/Wherever-You-There-Are-Mindfulness/dp/1401307787
Genetic Syndrome in ABA book
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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 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
This week, we are joined by Milena Suarez, a passionate advocate for the autistic community. Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Milena pursued psychology at the Universidad Católica de Colombia, working with victims of domestic violence before moving to the U.S. in 2020. She recently completed her master's in ABA and is now on her way to becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Milena is driven by the potential of Applied Behavior Analysis to transform autism services in Colombia and beyond. Join us as we discuss her journey, vision, and the global impact she aims to make. Download to learn more!
From Bogotá to the global stage, Milena’s journey from legal psychology to applied behavior analysis exemplifies our mission at ABS Kids. Her story sets the tone for the transformative narratives we’ll be sharing in the What’s Your WOW series.
Read her blog all about her journey to Kenya here.
We also would like to congratulate Milena on recently receiving her BCBA certification!
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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 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
This week, we are joined by Dr. Janie Funk, who is the Clinical Director at Behaven Kids, overseeing the
ABA programs and services across all locations. Dr. Funk brings over a decade of experience in providing
services for individuals with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities. Dr. Funk's contributions are
pivotal in expanding Behaven Kids reach to support more families in Nebraska. Her commitment lies in
not just maintaining but elevating the quality of behavioral health services through her leadership in
building clinical teams and developing effective systems. Join us as Dr. Funk shares her knowledge into
ABA therapy, parenting strategies for children with autism, and her vision for the future of Behaven Kids.
Resources
Behaven Kids | Children Mental Health Services in Omaha, NE
(29) Behaven Kids: Overview | LinkedIn
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Behaven Kids blog. https://behavenkids.com/blog/
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CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html
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CDC Milestones Tracker App. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html
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ABA Visualized. https://abavisualized.com/collections/for-parents
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ABA Visualized is a helpful resource for parents to learn more about a behavioral approach to understanding and supporting their child
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Association of University Centers on Disabilities. https://www.aucd.org/about-us
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advocacy, community health, education, training
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see "Get Involved" tab
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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.