Autism Weekly Podcast

This week we are republishing a popular podcast episode discussing what "Good ABA" looks like! This episode originally went live in February 2021 and is still incredibly relevant today. Joining us in the discussion is Savannah Sivertson, a BCBA based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Savannah started at ABS Kids as a behavior technician three years ago and has since gone through a full master's program to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. As a professional working in the field of autism and being neurodiverse herself, she provides a new perspective on the modern world of ABA therapy. Download this episode to learn about her road to an autism diagnosis, and how she views the field of ABA as an autistic individual. 

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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 Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week we welcome Anna Bullard from the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence back to the podcast to talk with us about government relations on a state and national level as it relates to autism care. We are going to talk about what’s currently going on in the legislature and what you can do to help make change!  

Anna is the ideal person to talk about this with us today as she is currently the VP of government relations at the BHCOE. Anna also successfully passed legislation named after her daughter, Ava, who had been diagnosed with autism. “Ava’s Law” created access to therapy for individuals diagnosed with autism in Georgia. Her perseverance and knowledge in government relations and business development has led to thousands of lives accessing care nationally. Download the podcast to learn more. 

Learn more about Anna Boulard: https://www.bhcoe.org/2021/02/industry-veteran-brings-over-a-decade-of-public-policy-experience-to-bhcoe/

Learn more about advocacy work: https://www.autismspeaks.org/advocacy

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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 kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week we welcome Dr. Lauren Franz to talk with us about the incredible impact early intervention can have on the lives of autistic children. Dr. Franz leads the Dissemination and Outreach Core through Duke’s Autism Center of Excellence. Her research at Duke focuses on improving access to evidence-based services and supports neurodiverse communities. Listen to the latest podcast episode to learn more about accessing early intervention!

Learn more about Dr. Franz's work at Duke by visiting their website: https://autismcenter.duke.edu/

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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 kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week we welcome Ron Oberleitner to the podcast to talk about the role of telehealth in autism care. Ron is the founder and CEO of an organization called Behavior Imaging Solutions and is passionate about developing technologies to increase access to healthcare and improve behavioral health. When it comes to the future of autism services, we have a lot to talk about. Download the latest episode to learn more. 

Check out Behavior Imaging Solutions: https://behaviorimaging.com/

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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 Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com. 

This week we welcome Dr. Karen Pierce to the podcast to talk with us about the importance of early detection and diagnosis of autism. Dr. Pierce is a professor at the University of California San Diego in the department of neurosciences and has focused her career on this subject. She's a pioneer in this area with unmatched experience. Download the podcast to learn more. 

Learn More About Dr. Karen Pierce: https://profiles.ucsd.edu/karen.pierce

UCSD Website: https://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/

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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 welcome Jamie Pagliaro from ReThink to the podcast to discuss the impact building a strong team culture has on reducing burnout and turnover among ABA clinicians and families. They say it takes a village to raise a child. This is especially true for children on the spectrum. For some families, it may seem like they have a revolving door of new behavior technicians coming in and out of their life. Download the latest podcast episode to learn more!

Join the ABA Culture Community FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/696124218228434

Check Out ReThink Behavioral: https://www.rethinkbehavioralhealth.com/bh/

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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 welcome Mishka Sibert to the podcast to talk with us about her journey as an autism advocate and sibling. She runs a business with her brother Samko called Happy Autism where they showcase his art as well as host courses helping other community members. Download the podcast to learn more. 

Learn more about happy autism below! 

Check out the Happy Autism Website: https://happyautism.co/

View Samko's Art / Merch Shop: https://happy-autism.creator-spring.com/

Get The Happy Autism Sibling Guide: https://happyautism.co/autismsiblingcourse/

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Autism weekly is produced by ABS. ABS 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 Molly Ola Pinney, the founder and CEO of the Global Autism Project to talk with us about the importance of listening to autistic voices. Recently, the organization hosted a round table that welcomed clinicians, families, and autism self-advocates to discuss the future of autism care and how to address the gaps. Download to the latest podcast episode to learn more! 

Visit the Global Autism Project Website: https://www.globalautismproject.org/

Listen to the Autism Knows No Borders podcast: https://autismknowsnoborders.com/

Get Involved and Stay Connected through the Autism Knows No Borders podcast Community: https://community.globalautismproject.org/

Check out Molly's Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/molly_ola_pinney_doing_things_for_others_doesn_t_help

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Autism weekly is produced by ABS. ABS 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. 

Thanks for tuning in. See you again next week. 

This week we are excited to welcome Dr. Eric Larsson to the podcast to talk with us about Medical Necessity in the field of ABA. Dr. Larsson is a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst and holds the position of Executive Director of Clinical Services at the Lovaas Institute Midwest. He has been providing intensive early intervention services since 1976 and has supervised such services since 1983. He regularly consults on the development of Medicaid and insurance coverage for intensive early intervention and is recognized worldwide as an expert in the areas of early intervention, autism, disability rights, and more. Medical Necessity in autism care is important as it increases access to services through insurance coverage, improves prognoses, and increases family buy-in. Download the podcast today to learn more! 

Learn more about the Lovaas Insitute Midwest: CLICK HERE

Take advantage of nation-wide and local resources: 

Autism Speaks 

The ARC 

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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 and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week we welcome David Geslak or ‘Coach Dave’ to the podcast to talk with us about the benefits of exercise for those on the spectrum, the importance of staying consistent, and how to make exercise more fun! 

Coach Dave is the founder and president of Exercise Connection with nearly 20 years of experience helping kiddos with autism exercise. He knows that children on the spectrum learn differently – and need adapted physical education that makes exercise fun. His more recent projects include the development of an app called “Exercise Buddy” and a training course for clinicians that educates them on how to help individuals on the spectrum reap the benefits of exercise. Coach Dave is one of the leading experts in the subject of autism and exercise and we are so excited to learn from him today. Coach Dave, welcome to the podcast!

Check out Exercise Connection: CLICK HERE 

Download the Exercise Buddy App: CLICK HERE 

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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 and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.