Autism Weekly Podcast

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Dr. Robbie El Fattal, Founder and CEO at Maraca Learning, and a renowned expert in the field of autism therapy. Today, we'll be discussing a highly important and timely topic - private equity and its impact on the autism community. As our guest will explain, private equity firms have been investing heavily in autism therapy providers in recent years, and this trend has significant implications for people with autism, their families, and the broader healthcare industry. Download to learn more!

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Robbie El Fattal, Ph.D., BCBA-D

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robbie-el-fattal-ph-d-bcba-d-35269b4b

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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 and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week we end Pride Month with Camille "Cammie" Williams as our returning guest. Cammie’s work as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst primarily focuses on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through her advocacy for autistic individuals. She is also a proud advocate of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly as a Black, lesbian, cisgender woman. We are excited to welcome Cammie during Pride Month to discuss the intersection of autism and the LGBTQ+ community, and how we can work together to create a more inclusive world for everyone. Download to learn more!

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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 and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week, we are joined by Maisie the co-founder and director of the CATCH Clinic. Maisie has been working with Neurodivergent children, teens and adults for over 30 years. Her passion for supporting her client's authenticity as autistic individuals led to her mission to create a training curriculum for Neurodivergent individuals of all ages with emphasis on strength-based and person-centered approach. In this episode, we'll be discussing the importance of autism employment, the challenges and opportunities that come with navigating the transition to adulthood, and strategies for creating inclusive workplaces. Maisie also brings unique perspective as a late-diagnosed autistic individual and professional coach. Download to learn more! 

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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 and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week, we are joined by Dr. Aaron Blocher-Rubin, President and CEO of Arizona Autism United, and Carey Beranek, Vice President of Children & Youth Services. On today’s episode we will be discussing ABA red and green flags and how recognizing them can help offer better ABA therapy treatment. With their combined 45 years of experience in the field of autism treatment, they're uniquely positioned to provide insights into what to look for in quality ABA therapy and what warning signs to watch out for. Download to learn more!

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-blocher-rubin/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carey-beranek-ms-bcba-lba-97356a4/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/azaunited

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 and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week, we are joined by Dr. Natalie Roth, a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in childhood neurodevelopment delays. She is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of data-driven psychological care is delivered at ABS Kids locations throughout Utah. 

Dr. Roth attended the University of Utah and graduated from the American Psychological Association (APA)-approved psychology program at Fuller Theological Seminary. She gained valuable experience during her practicum at the University of Southern California and internship at St. John’s Child Development Center in Santa Monica, California. We are thrilled to have Dr. Roth on today’s episode to discuss the process of an autism spectrum diagnosis. Download latest episode to learn more! 

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 and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week, we are joined by Thomas W. Frazier, Ph.D., a board member of Autism Speaks and an accomplished autism researcher. Dr. Frazier is a professor of psychology at John Carroll University and the executive vice president for virtual and clinical care at Quadrant Biosciences. With over 17 years of experience in evaluation, treatment and research of autism, Dr. Frazier has published over 130 peer-reviewed papers and delivered numerous conference presentations. 

From 2017-2020, Dr. Frazier served as chief science officer of Autism Speaks, playing a key role in the organization's efforts to promote life-enhancing research breakthroughs. He will continue to guide Autism Speaks as the chair of the Medical and Science Advisory Committee. We are thrilled to have him join us today to share his insights on Child and Family Quality of Life - Second Edition (CFQL-2) and associated platform to enhance clinical workflows. Download to learn more!

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• Tom Frazier | LinkedIn

Resources:

• Home | Autism Analytica

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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.

This week, we are joined by not one, but two special guests. First up, we have Dr. David Cox, VP of Data Science for Rethink. With over 45 peer-reviewed articles and three books under his belt, Dr. Cox has dedicated his career to finding innovative ways to optimize behavioral health outcomes and clinical decision-making. We're also thrilled to welcome Jamie Pagliaro, Co-founder and head of behavioral Health at Rethink,  With an impressive background working directly with individuals with disabilities across a variety of home and school settings, Mr. Pagliaro has authored numerous articles on the use of technology in special education. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our discussion on the potential value of AI/ data analytics in the future of autism care. Download podcast to learn more! 

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• LinkedIn: in/coxdavidj/

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 and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week, we welcome Michelle Rogers back to the podcast. For those of you who are new listeners, Michelle appeared in two of our previous episodes. In Episode 108, we talked about potty training and in Episode 112, we discussed building communication skills. 

One today’s episode, Michelle is here to talk about two important topics: behavioral issues and picky eating. These topics are crucial for parents of autistic children to understand because they can greatly affect the quality of life for both the child and the family. Through her own experiences as a mother with an autistic child, she has gained valuable insight into the challenges faced by these families. She has not only helped her own daughter thrive, but also hundreds of other mothers and their autistic children through her advocacy work and extensive knowledge in the field. Download the latest episode to learn more.

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 and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week, we have two amazing guests joining us. Ling Ly Tan, CEO of Linggo, and Jane Button, a BCBA with a wealth of experience, are here to share their insights on innovative approaches to autism treatment. With over 18 years of experience delivering behavioral interventions for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, Ling is a true expert in the field. Together with Jane, they will share their knowledge on AAC implementation, and the revolutionary Linggo assistive technology that supports the learning of language, speech, communication, and literacy skills. With such impressive credentials, this episode promises to be an enlightening and exciting journey through the latest advancements in autism therapy. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from these two incredible individuals. Download the latest episode now and broaden your knowledge in the field of autism.

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Linggo Kids Facebook page

Linggo Kids Instagram (@mylinggokids)

Facebook Group for Clinicians 

Facebook Group for Parents/Caregivers

Kajabi Store 

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Linggo LinkedIn 

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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.

This week, we are joined by two board members from BABA, Black Applied Behavior Analysts. Dr. danyelle beal is a Clinical Psychologist whose dissertation research focused on resiliency factors in Black women who have survived trauma in their youth. She obtained her undergraduate degree at CSU Long Beach in Child Development and Psychology with a minor in Communicative Disorders and went on to obtain a Master’s of Art in Teaching (Deaf and Hard of Hearing Studies) with an emphasis in Applied Behavioral Analysis. Camille "Cammie" Williams is a Black, lesbian, cisgender woman who holds the title Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Her work focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), social justice, autism and exceptional needs services, mentorship, advocacy for Ovarian Cancer and systematic self-love & self-care.Today we will talk about Trauma Assumed Care and the need for support for Black Clinicians and the Black Families they service. Dowload lastest episode to learn more!

Resources:

https://msha.ke/danyellebeal 

Instagram: cammiepartonspears

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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.