Randall Phelps, M.D., Ph.D., is the director of the Fellowship in Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University.  An expert in assessing and caring for children with developmental disabilities, Dr. Phelps discusses autism, the diagnoses process, and the importance of time with patients.

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Dennis Dunne, DDS, and STAR trainer (and parent) Julia Rockwell share stories and tips on dental care for children on the spectrum.

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Behavior is an important form of communication, but what if behavior puts the wellbeing of students with autism and others at risk? Dr. Lisa Kemmerer unpacks this tricky topic through research, compassion, and evidence-based strategies.

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Jessica Smith has a passion for cats, LEGO sets, and assistive technology (AT).  A decade after being diagnosed with autism in second grade, she has now completed high school and strives to use AT to improve the lives of others.

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Cash Frankhouser tells the story of his first year at Drexel University, where he studies civil engineering and participates in the Center for Autism and Neurodiversity.  Along with his parents Eric and Deb, Cash shares his triumphs, trials—and his incredible passion for mass transit. 

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Amid the summer months we check in with John, a fifth-grader with autism. John shares his summer plans with us, along with what he wishes his classmates knew about autism.

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Part 1 of a two-part series on international special education and support for children with autism.  Fernando Barbosa—parent, educator, and founder of the non-profit FOCUS CRL in Porto and Vale de Cambra—tells the story from Portugal. 

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Adria Nassim was diagnosed with autism in her mid-teens, and is now a prolific author, speaker, and advocate for children and adults with disabilities. She reflects on her writing and advocacy, her diagnosis, and the gifts of self-knowledge and self-acceptance.

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Michael Jacques is an author and an advocate for people with disabilities regionally and nationally throughout Canada. He wrote his first book, Can’t Read, Can’t Write, Here’s My Book, entirely through speech-to-text technology. In this episode Michael shares his journey with autism and disability, his personal challenges and successes, and the power of perseverance. Michael is a popular guest speaker with over 400 presentations; visit heresmybook.com for more information.

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Dr. Daniel Geschwind is a distinguished professor of neurology, psychiatry, and human genetics at UCLA, and one of the world’s leading experts in autism science.  In this episode he explains what we can learn about autism and the brain through cutting-edge neuroscience and genetic research. 

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