Autism 30 Podcast

Who is Mr. Chad Bouchard. CBI Consultants Limited explained and skills taught. Importance of the skills taught. Levels. Best practices. Individualized plan. Self-determination and curriculum explained. Their voice found. Ages. Helping with IEP. Working with schools and school districts. Funding. Registering process. Vital skills needing to be taught. What he loves about his job and the impact in his own life. Other supports offered. Autism in his own words.

Handle explained. Holistic approach. Prenatal matters. Diet. Importance of movement. The developing child. How Handle was created and Judith Bluestone. (www.handle.org/) “Tip, Tap, Suck, Blow” The Loop. The vestibular system. Her view of the term autism. Rolling, isolation and speed of movement. The inner ear. Why love of spin is an important clue. Deep pressure input. Stress signs to look for. Neurodevelopment part of Handle. Muscle cell development. The electrical box analogy. Why training is vital. Internal and external match. Typical session. Neuroplasticity and daily work and commitment.

Overture Neurodevelopmental Support Services’ philosophy and mission. FUN. Holistic nutrition explained. Nutrition and autism. Brain gut connection. The GFCF diet. Benefits of a tailored individualized diet plan and how it’s created. Dealing with food sensitivity and following a diet plan. Genetics and toxicity. Reference and Regulate (RR) therapy; history, explained, and what it looks like. The importance of eye contact. Benefits and of RR. The RR curriculum.

How their interest autism began. Their personal experience with autism in the 1990’s. Signs they saw and experienced and questions that they had at the time. Preschool experiences. Definition: “Sensitive”. Internal and external stresses. How their path with their son lead them to the present. Trying different therapies. The book: Son Rise, by: Barry Neil Kaufman. Their experiences teaching and important talents they have working with children. The “In’s.” Why they created their company Overture Neurodevelopment Supports Services. Listening to parents needs. Thoughts about working and communicating with some people on the spectrum. Choice and information.

Who is Ms. Nicole Jinn? Finding out she was on the spectrum. Her drive to help others. What her childhood was like. Her cultural experiences. Her current concerns for adults on the spectrum. Her personal frustrations. Why advocacy is so important. Her wise words to parents and people on the spectrum. Gender balance issues and the challenges females face. How to recognize HFA in females. IQ and funding. Adaptive functioning explained. Her current difficulties getting funding. Her experiences with the current state of help and employment services offered. Establishing and maintaining a strong support network. The federal accessibility legislation initiative explained. How to aide her in her quest. Autism in her own words.

Who is wonderfully well spoken, international, Mr. Chanha Lee? What his childhood was like. How broadcasting helped him. How autism and anxiety affected him - in his words. He breaks some autism myths. What he wishes others would know. How inclusiveness is important and vital to him, and what would make life easier. How autism is a positive force. His gifts. His challenges. His inspiration. What he would like to world to know about autism. How his giftedness makes him feel. His wise words for people on the spectrum.

Who is Mr. Bosang Lee? Cultural differences between Korea and Canada regarding autism? Why is acceptance so important. Why it’s important for families to work together and can they get even closer after diagnosis. Why playing the “blame game” doesn’t help anyone. The importance of asking for help. How he planned for his child’s future. How he’s helping the Korean society in British Columbia. What is Here and Now Community Society? What he loves about his role about being Executive Director. Why parents should contact his organization and ask for his advice. What surprised him about autism. Why it is important to integrate into society. What he learned about himself through this journey. His counsel to others. Autism in his own words.

The latest news, improvements and developments from the Autism 30 team.

The history of the Richmond Autism Interagency Committee, its philosophy and mandate. Types of information shared with parents and the community. What is the Annual Fair and what happens during this wonderful one-day event. Benefits of going to the fair. Time and location of the event. Fair registration for the general public and companies wanting to participate. Cost. Types of discussions and presentations that take place. What she loves about her work. Autism in her own words.

Questions answered by our parent panel: “What famous person with autism has inspired you?” and “What inspiring advice has someone given you?”