Autism Weekly Podcast

This week we welcome Nick Klinkefus to the podcast to discuss sexual orientation and gender identity within the autism community. 

Nick is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has been in the field for about 5 years and is passionate about helping children with autism learn new skills. He is also a part of the LGBTQ+ community and volunteers with local groups for the queer community.

Individuals with autism are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+. The exact rate is unknown although it’s estimated to be between 15-35 percent. Download the podcast today to learn more! 

Resources:

Books: https://bookriot.com/books-for-parents-of-lgbt-kids/

Sexuality and Autism: https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/development/sexual-development/sexuality-teens-with-asd

Individuals With Autism Are More Likely to Identify as LGBTQ+: https://sparkforautism.org/discover_article/autism-lgbtq-identity/

Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/resources

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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 Savannah Sivertson to the podcast. Savannah started at ABS as a behavior technician three years ago and has since gone through a full masters 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 into the modern world of ABA therapy. We are excited to learn about her road to a diagnosis, and how she views the field of ABA as an autistic individual. 

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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. 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 Mariko Fairly to the podcast!

Mariko is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and mother of two who worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders for over 17 years before starting her own private consulting business. Mariko is passionate about helping families work through challenging behaviors. She’s able to help families near and far by posting bite-sized parenting tips to her popular Instagram page. Find more info about Mariko and take advantage of the free educational materials she creates on Instagram by clicking the links below! 

Instagram: @parenting_fairly

Website: parentingfairly.com

Email: [email protected]

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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. 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 Anna Boulard to the podcast. 

Anna currently serves as the Vice President of Government Relations for the BHCOE, the national accreditation body for ABA providers. Most notably, Anna 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.

In this podcast, we ask for tips on how parents can get involved in making legislative change and advocate for their children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. It's amazing what happens when you speak up! 

Contact Anna Boulard Directly: [email protected]

Sign up for the BHCOE newsletter to get notified about upcoming webinars: https://bhcoe.org/contact-us/

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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. 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 I’m excited to talk with a fellow behavior analyst, Lindsey Hoffmann, about telehealth services within the field of applied behavior analysis. Lindsey led the charge to develop a telehealth policy at ABS in response to the Covid-19 virus that helped behavior analysts across the company connect with families and supervise ABA therapy from a safe distance. We will discuss the pros and cons of telehealth. The ultimate question is if it's here to stay! 

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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. 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 Kathryn Campion to the podcast from Positive Action Community Theater or "PACT House" for short. This nonprofit organization in Encinitas California uses dance and theater training to help people with Autism connect with peers, master social skills, and enjoy the arts! 

PACT House has moved its in-person improv program to the virtual world with amazing success! Learn more by downloading the podcast today! 

Check out a recording of the improv class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEOx2MOi-Io&feature=youtu.be

Learn more about PACT House onine: https://pacthouse.org/

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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. 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 Sara Bradford to the podcast. Sarah is a children’s book author who writes under the pen name S.J. Childs. Many of her books have main characters that have special needs. These children’s books teach children how to help themselves and support their peers through awareness and inclusion. Download the podcast to learn more about how having neurodiverse main characters in the media promotes inclusion in the daily lives of individuals with Autism! 

Learn more about SJ Child's books: 

www.facebook.com/ALL4KIDSBOOKS 

www.sjchildsbooks.com

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. 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. 

The holiday season brings families closer together to enjoy quality time, fun festivities, and often gift exchanges. If you're buying a gift for a child with ASD, we have some tips for you! Today we are going to discuss how to find thoughtful and inclusive gifts for someone on the spectrum. 

This week we welcome Psychologist, Dr. Natalie Roth. Dr. Natalie Roth is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in childhood neurodevelopment delays. She is the vice president of clinical psychology services at ABS and oversees the entire diagnostic assessment process. 

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. 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. 

The holidays are right around the corner. For many, the holidays represent an opportunity to celebrate family and togetherness. This week, we are going to learn how parents of children with special needs can embrace holiday traditions, manage seasonal stressors, and stay safe through covid-19. 

We are excited to welcome Tina Persels to the podcast. She is a family consultant at Utah Family Voices and the Utah Parent Center. She is also a proud mother to a young gentleman with Autism. listen today to learn from her real-life experience! 

Learn more about Utah Family Voices through the Utah Parent Center: https://utahparentcenter.org/projects/ufv/

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. 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 are talking about Therapy Dogs and the positive impacts they can have on the lives of individuals with Autism and their families.

We are excited to welcome Mike and Natalie from Golden Healer Service Dogs To the podcast. They specialize in training service dogs to not only provide emotional support but also perform tasks that offer safety and greater independence for its handler. 

Do you know the difference between a service dog, a therapy dog, and an emotional support animal? Download this episode today to learn more! 

You can learn more about Golden Healer Service Dogs by visiting their website: https://goldenhealerservicedogs.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. 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.