Autism Weekly Podcast

 Each person with autism is unique. They have unique skills, strengths, and levels of support needed. So, how is it that all of these unique children have the same diagnosis? This week we are excited to talk about what it means to be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder with clinical psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Rogers. She has years of experience in the field and will share valuable insight into how broad the autism spectrum really is as well as what it’s like to go through the diagnostic assessment process. Download today's podcast 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.

In this episode, we welcome autism advocate and author Sam Farmer BACK to the podcast for his third appearance to talk to us about the autism workplace. As many of you may know, Sam is an author of a book titled “A Long Walk Down a Winding Road.” The book offers clear advice and simple steps for overcoming adversity and improving your life. Sam has a ton of experience navigating the workplace. Sam also regularly creates coaching videos and writes blogs for AANE (Asperger/ Autism Network). His goal is to help others help themselves. We are thrilled to welcome Sam back. Download the podcast today 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.

In this episode, we talk with leadership expert and award-winning author, Tim Schenider, about ‘the great resignation’ and its impact on the world of Applied Behavior Analysis (or ABA therapy) and other autism services. 

Applied Behavior Analysis is the most commonly prescribed treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder. ABA helps children with autism learn new skills - those might include communication skills, daily living skills, social skills, and many more. ABA is not a one size fits all treatment. Each program is specially designed to suit the needs of the individual child. Each child has a team of a single Behavior Analyst and often multiple Behavior Technicians that provide the day-to-day & one-on-one therapy.  The job of the behavior technician can be incredibly rewarding but it can also pose a lot of challenges. This is the position that we see has the highest turnover rate and is the most impacted by the ‘great resignation’. Each time a behavior technician leaves a child’s case, the child faces the possibility of losing valuable weekly prescribed hours of their ABA therapy program. 

So, what are ABA organizations doing? What can parents do if they find they are losing their Behavior Technicians? Download the podcast today to learn more! 

Learn More about Aegis Learning Now! CLICK HERE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 Adam Davis to the podcast to talk to us about the awesome ways games can be used as a fun way to help people with autism develop social & Interpersonal skills, regulate emotions, and increase mindfulness. Adam is the executive director of a nonprofit called Game to grow. In addition to his work with Game to Grow, Adam developed the CoRe Gaming program at the Atlantic Street Center utilizing video games to teach dialectical behavioral therapy skills. Download the podcast today to learn more! 

Learn More About Game To Grow! https://gametogrow.org/

Buy the Critical Core Starter Set! https://www.criticalcore.org/

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 Jerrod Brown, Ph.D. to the podcast to talk with us about the vulnerabilities some autistic individuals may have when it comes to suggestibility, compliance, naivety, and gullibility. Jerrod is a professor, trainer, and consultant with considerable experience working with criminal justice-involved populations.

The reality is that there are dishonest people out there that try to take advantage of others. There are others that knowingly and unknowingly ask leading questions to try to elicit a response they want. How can autistics protect themselves and make sure to have their voices heard? Download the podcast today to learn from Jerrod’s real-world experience.

Contact Jerrod Directly: [email protected]

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 Board Certified Behavior Analyst, CEO and Co-Founder of IGCN Healthcare Partners, and National University professor, Cameron Nesbitt, to the podcast to talk to us about what goes into becoming a board certified behavior analyst. I hope this episode is helpful to parents of kiddos on the spectrum that are getting introduced to their treatment team as well as helpful for individuals thinking about joining the field of Applied behavior analysis. Download the podcast today to learn more! 

Learn about the National University Behavior Analyst Program: CLICK HERE

Learn More about IGCN Health Care Partners: CLICK HERE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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.

Making friends and building meaningful relationships is an important skill for both neurotypical and neurodivergent children. So how can parents and clinicians help? One way is to provide opportunities to be around other kiddos around the same age with similar interests. Today we are excited to talk with Emily Bruce about playdates! Emily is a board-certified behavior analyst and founder of the app PeerKnect. She offers first-hand insight into how beneficial social interactions are to children with developmental delays like autism. She worked to develop Peer Knect for parents and therapists to facilitate playdates based on the child’s age, diagnosis, gender, and location. 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 Dr. Nicole Williams and Dr. Ashley Shayter from the Behavioral Health Center Of Excellence (or BHCOE for short) to talk with us about the amazing ways an ABA therapy program and IEP plan can work together to help children with autism learn. 

Learn More About the BHCOE: https://bhcoe.org/

COMING SOON From the BHCOE: School Standards 

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 the program director of the College Internship Program, Jenna Knauss to the podcast to talk to us about the ways parents can help their teens get ready for adulthood and the community resources that might be available to help. The College Internship Program has locations across the country. They have focused on helping young adults on the spectrum find success in college, employment, and independent living since 1984. Download the latest podcast episode to learn more! 

Learn more about the College Internship Program: 

https://cipworldwide.org/about-cip/cip-at-a-glance/ 

Learn more about Jenna Knauss: 

https://cipworldwide.org/staff/jenna-knauss/

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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.

In this episode, we welcome autism self-advocate and author Sam Farmer BACK to the podcast to talk about how to rise above bullying. Bullying can impact people of all ages and Sam has empowering advice that can help in all kinds of scenarios. Sam first joined our podcast back on episode 27 where we discussed his path towards autism awareness and acceptance. Sam is an author of a book titled “A Long Walk Down a Winding Road.” The book offers clear advice and simple steps for overcoming adversity and improving your life. It has proven to be a helpful resource for parents, other autistics, and clinicians alike. Sam has a wealth of knowledge and first-hand experience to share. We are thrilled to welcome him back. Download the podcast today to learn more & check out Sam's excellent resources below! 

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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.