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Hour 29 of the Autism Network Podcastathon

April is Autism Acceptance Month; a time to educate about the spectrum of autism. In this podcastathon you will hear from an autistic man who used to be nonspeaking and today is a professional speaker. He will shared with you the voices of 15 autistic self-advocates with messages that will educate you more on autism in our society. Dr. Kerry Magro will also discuss his work with his disability nonprofit, his work on 4 best-selling books, his work as an an autism entertainment consultant on projects such as Netflix's Emmy Award-Winning series Love on the Spectrum U.S. Season 1 and much more!

Dr. Kerry Magro (Mah-grow) Ed.D. is an award-winning autistic professional speaker, best-selling author and autism consultant to the HBO series Mrs. Fletcher that aired in Fall 2019 and the latest season of Netflix's Emmy-Award Winning Series 'Love on the Spectrum' He started professional speaking 12 years ago via the National Speakers Association after he fell in love with theater as a child to help with his social and communication skills. Today he has spoken at over 1200 events during that time include 2 TEDxTalks and a 'Talks at Google' presentation. In addition, Kerry is CEO & President of KFM Making A Difference, a nonprofit organization that hosts inclusion events and has provided 100 scholarships for students with autism for college and counting since 2011. In his spare time, he hosts a Facebook Page called Kerry's Autism Journey that now has 218,000 Facebook followers where he does on-camera interviews highlighting people impacted by a diagnosis to breaking down barriers in our community. His videos he's produced have been watched over 35 Million times.

Kerry's best-selling books Defining Autism From The Heart, and Autism and Falling in Love, I Will Light It Up Blue and his latest, Autistics on Autism have reached Amazon Best-Seller Lists for Special Needs Parenting. He is based in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Have Kerry speak with your company on Neurodiversity in the workplace, or speak with your school by contacting him at www.kerrymagro.com/contact

Link to Autistics on Autism: Stories You Need to Hear About What Helped Them While Growing Up and Pursuing Their Dreams: https://amzn.to/3sLj9Ji

Link to Kerry's speaker website: www.kerrymagro.com/speaking

Link to KFM Making a Difference: www.kfmmakingadifference.org Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerrymagro? Facebook.com: www.Facebook.com/kerrysautismjourney Twitter: www.twitter.com/kerrymagro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrymagro/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/kerrysautismjourney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrymagro/

Hour 28 of the Autism Network Podcastathon

Come listen to Jessica DuLong and Rhyan Erb from The Autism Community in Action as they discuss the new autism prevalence numbers and it's impact to drive action for families living with autism. From education and support for parents and caregivers to how to build community around families with autism, we focus on what parents CAN do, and how TACA can support them to build a brighter, more independent future.

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Hour 27 of The Autism Network Podcastathon

Matt Asner and Navah Paskowitz-Asner host this hour with updates about the many programs currently available at The Ed Asner Family Center, including their new Adult Day Program!

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Hour 25 of the Autism Network Podcastathon

The secret to building learner independence, increasing engagement, and reducing negative behaviors is tied up in Executive Functioning Skills. These essential skills are key to academic success, following class and school rules, making and maintaining friendships, and so much more. In this hour, learn what the 11 Executive Functions are and why these skills make such a big impact on our learners' lives. Sasha Long, BCBA, M.A., is the founder and president of The Autism Helper, Inc. She is a board certified behavior analyst and former special education teacher. Sasha shares strategies and best practices through her blog, podcast, membership, and online courses. Sasha travels internationally as a speaker and consultant providing individualized training and feedback to parents, educators, therapists and administrators in the world of autism. She is a former adjunct professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. www.theautismhelper.com https://www.instagram.com/theautismhelper https://www.facebook.com/theautismhelper

Hour 24 of the Autism Network Podcastathon

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh interviews luminaries who have made great contributions to the autism community. Guests include Sarah Litvak, Areva Martin, Hank Moore and John Galle. Resources: https://www.autismnetwork.com/category/ask-dr-doreen/

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Hour 23 of The Autism Network Podcastathon

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh interviews luminaries who have made great contributions to the field of autism. Guests include Vince Redmond, LMFT; Dr. Catherine Heard and Jay Ocana.

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Hour 22 of the Autism Network Podcastathon

Moms Rachael Bird and Shannon Penrod talk live with other moms about all the things…recipes, crafts, surviving, nuturing ourselves and our kids. Laugh, cry and share with 2 moms and no filter!

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Hour 21 of the Autism Network Podcastathon

In this hour Dr. Justin Leaf and Dr. Joe Cihon discuss what progressive ABA is, why it is important to implement progressive ABA, how to implement progressive ABA, and how to train professionals to implement progressive ABA. They will talk about how this approach can lead to meaningful and amazing outcomes for autistic/individuals diagnosed with ASD. They will also share the different research and training endeavors of Autism Partnership Foundation.

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Justin B. Leaf, Ph.D., CPBA-AP, BCBA-D

Justin Leaf, Ph.D., is the Executive Director for Autism Partnership Foundation and the Progressive Behavior Analyst Autism Council, the Associate Director for ABA Doctoral Studies at Endicott College, and the Executive Director for Contemporary Behavior Consultants. Justin received his doctorate degree in Behavioral Psychology from the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas. His research interests include Progressive ABA, improving behavioral intervention, social behavior, and methodologies to improve the lives of autistic/individuals diagnosed with ASD. Justin has over 140 publications in either peer reviewed journals, books, or book chapters and has presented at both national and international professional conferences and invited events. Justin has served on numerous editorial boards for behavior analytic and autism journals. Justin career has been dedicated to improving the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and lives of Autistic individuals.

Joseph H. Cihon, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CPBA-AP

Dr. Joseph H. Cihon received his B. S. in special education from Fontbonne University, M.S. in behavior analysis at the University of North Texas under the mentorship of Drs. Shahla Ala'i, Jesus Rosales-Ruiz, and Manish Vaidya, and his Ph.D. in applied behavior analysis at Endicott College under the mentorship of Dr. Mary Jane Weiss. He is currently the Director of Research at Autism Partnership Foundation, adjunct professor at Endicott College, Certification Coordinator at the Progressive Behavior Analyst Autism Council, and the Secretary/Treasurer of the Autism Special Interest Group. Joe has 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities in home, school, and community settings. His research interests in behavior analysis are broad and include evaluating assumptions within practice, examining historical foundations in behavior analysis, training thoroughgoing behavior analysts, examining the effectiveness and training professionals in shaping techniques, increasing favorable interactions among children, their families, and interventionists, developing contingencies to promote generalization and maintenance, and improving mealtimes for selective eaters. Joe has over 70 publications in peer-reviewed journals, books, and book chapters.

Promoting Enjoyable Mealtimes: https://vernonpress.com/book/1589 Handbook of Quality of Life: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-98507-3 Handbook of ABA Interventions for Autism: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-96478-8 AP Method to Social Skills Groups: https://difflearn.com/products/the-autism-partnership-method-social-skills-groups

· Justin:

· Instagram: @authenticABA

· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.leaf.92

· Joe:

· Instagram: @cihonj

· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.cihon/

· LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joecihon-phd1

· Autism Partnership Foundation:

· Instagram: @progressiveABA

· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutismPartnershipFoundation/

· LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/autism-partnership-foundation

· Twitter: @progressiveABA

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewers questions from around the world. World renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewers questions in real time. Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is a visionary in the field of autism spectrum disorders and has spent 40+ years helping individuals and families to overcome challenges in order to lead their best lives. She is an outspoken advocate for those on the spectrum, fighting for them to have access to interventions that are compassionate, fair and meaningful. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and renowned behaviorist who has been at the forefront of acknowledging and treating medical issues as an essential component of successful autism treatment in addition to top quality intensive behavioral intervention. Watch Ask Dr. Doreen Live on Tuesdays at 1pm ET, 10am PT on the Autism Network, YouTube, Twitter or FaceBook. Ask Dr. Doreen questions on TikTok.

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