For the past 15 years, Jake Edgar, my guest, has enjoyed working with children and adolescents with disabilities in a variety of settings, including managing and supervising self-contained classrooms and currently serving as the Director of Education at Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health. He also started the Carolina Special Education Advocacy Group, where he helps families with the IEP process and advocates for individuals with disabilities. The All Abilities, No Filter Podcast, which Jake hosts, is a laid-back, open platform where people with autism and other disabilities, like me, are encouraged and supported. Jake enjoys spending time with his significant other and their therapy pet dog, Cooper, who helps him work with children, while he is not working. He likes to cook, travel, be outside, and experience life to the fullest. Please help me welcome Jake!

https://springbrookbehavioral.com/

https://www.allabilitiesnofilter.com/

In this episode I speak about regression in those with autism. The first topic I speak on is what autism regression is and the hard times should the person with autism regress. I also speak about how the parents' reaction to autism regression is wrong while at the same time telling the parents how to address autism regression correctly. Additionally, I talk about the types of autism regression and how autism regression could lead to burnout. Furthermore, I tell what causes the person with autism to regress. Lastly, despite autism regression being negative, I do try to add some positivity because I do tell parents what to do if you see your child with autism regressing.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpP6VEoI2ao

https://www.divinestepstherapy.com/blog/regressive-autism-signs

Today, I will have Nick Yerhart, a disability advocate. In addition to hosting The Infinite Abilities Podcast, where he interviews leaders to motivate others and offers resilience-boosting stories, Nick is a qualified 10X business coach under Grant Cardone's program. He founded Infinite Pod Studio, a centralized location that assists customers in producing high-caliber, viral content. Among the numerous struggles Nick has faced throughout his life is having cerebral palsy. Nick wants to be a well-known speaker and community leader who is committed to assisting people in overcoming their perceived limitations and realizing their full potential. Welcome to Autism Rocks and Rolls, my friend and fellow podcast host Nick Yerhart.

https://nickyerhart.com/

An extra buddy from Autism Rocks and Rolls is my guest today. This is Radine Smith, a 2024 PhenomeMom Award winner and fellow Hoosier. The city of Indianapolis, Indiana, is where she was born and raised. Since parenting a child with autism, she has been devoted to her family and faith because those are the things she cherishes most. She holds two bachelor's degrees one in architecture and one in interior design.Radine is also a proud graduate of North Central High School. Radine even became the CEO of Rae's Designs by using her degrees. In addition to her passion for cars, she sincerely cares about improving her community. She likes to travel, watch sports, do hairstyles, and spend time together with her children when she has time to herself. Welcome to my show, Radine Smith, a truly remarkable mother.

This episode focuses on the pushiness of people with autism. I discuss why people with autism may be demanding and why it runs in their family.  I also discuss how people with autism may become forceful due to their anxiety and anger management problems. I also explain to the audience the specific behaviors that people with autism may exhibit. I  additionally clarify how people without autism misinterpret pushiness in those with autism. I conclude by sharing my experiences of being overbearing and my thoughts on how to help people with autism become less demanding.

Since I discuss broadcasting in this episode, I take a different turn. I also explains to my audience why a person with autism could succeed in the media industry. I will additionally address whether filming and broadcasting are in two different countries or if both are the same thing. I additionally go over the things that broadcasters need to know before embarking on a project. I will additionally discuss the kinds of content that broadcasters want to air on radio or television since they attract people. Lastly, I link autism to basic broadcasting vocabulary words like segment and cues, to broadcasting instruments used by broadcasters like a video camera and audio mixer, and even to broadcasting project types like vlogs and music videos. 

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I discuss being aware of and paying attention to your environment in this episode. I also discuss why it is difficult for those with autism to focus on their surroundings. I also describe the elements that increase and decrease awareness in people with autism. Additionally, I indicate when people with autism need to be less alert and more attentive. In addition, I explain to my audience the significance of awareness. I do assist, though, because I provide additional dos and advice on how to help people with autism be alert without being combative, even though I only mention one thing not to do.

Today's guest is Allyson Bowers, an acquaintance of Autism Rocks and Rolls and a Vincennes PBS star. As Vincennes PBS's Education & Community Outreach Coordinator, she loves talking to children about PBS Kids programs, particularly Carl the Collector. In addition, she is the mom of a wonderful 6-year-old with autism who is non-speaking. Mrs. Bowers likes to spend her free time with those she knows at the Vincennes PBS station, her family, and her pets. Welcome to Autism Rocks and Rolls, Mrs. Bowers.

[email protected]. Bowers Email 

My next guest hails from Georgia. He is Avery Dixon, a golden buzzer contestant on Season 17 (2022) of America's Got Talent and a spokesperson against bullying. Saxophonist phenom Avery Dixon rose to fame as a finalist on America's Got Talent and as the show's All-Star runner-up. Among the well-known performers he has been honored to perform with are Grammy Award-winning trombonist Troy Andrews, often known as "Trombone Shorty," and 12-time Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and composer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. Despite measuring under a pound, 8 ounces at birth, Avery has surmounted several health obstacles. He has shown himself to be quite resilient and has refused to let his health problems define who he is. Unfortunately, because of his distinctive voice, which set him apart from his friends, he became the target of bullying. Mr. Dixon claims that the bullying was so bad that he once "considered suicide." Avery nevertheless urges anyone who feels depressed or upset to seek therapy. He has also proven his bullies wrong by receiving numerous accolades for his efforts, including a letter of gratitude from former President Obama. Let's welcome my new friend and talented saxophonist, Avery Dixon, to Autism Rocks And Rolls. 

https://www.averydixon.com/

Don Morse with Autism Anglers, my next guest, is calling from Orlando. Don has been employed in the outdoor industry since 1994. Don didn't know what autism was until he found out that his child, Landon, had it. Don's friends and relatives were very receptive to hearing it. He knew that fishing may be a very effective therapy for persons of various abilities. Don established his charity, Autism Anglers, in 2018, intending to increase awareness and foster understanding on a larger scale. Since then, more donors have joined, giving additional equipment to fishermen with autism in North America. Autism Anglers also plans to expand its offerings to include charter and guided fishing trips. Let’s welcome Mr. Morse to Autism Rocks And Rolls. 

https://autismanglers.org/