SHOWNOTES FOR JUNE:

http://weblink.donorperfect.com/FOREAutismPodcast

Foundation News and Updates

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-autism/id1518739492

Podbean: https://elsforautism.podbean.com/

Els for Autism Web Site: https://www.elsforautism.org/fore-autism-podcast/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gZALxJDPJbP8sVEwcuiMa

National APSE Web Site: https://apse.org/

Rec. Coordinator Greg Connor’s Contact Information: [email protected] and  561-320-9512 Ext. 2003

Board Member Page: https://www.elsforautism.org/get-to-know-us/our-board/

Interview #2: Shelly Hedge, Controller and Proud Autism Mom

My article on Shelly Hedge: https://www.elsforautism.org/parent-testimonial-job-coaching/

                                                               Our Adult Day Training Program: https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/adult-services/independent-living/

Our Campaign for the Adult Services Building: https://www.elsforautism.org/ways-to-give/adult-services-capital-campaign-2/

SHOWNOTES FOR 5 – 2022 EPISODE 25: CREATIVE ARTS STIMULATING MENTAL HEALTH

News and Updates:

Listen to Episode 25: https://elsforautism.podbean.com/ OR https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-autism/id1518739492 OR https://open.spotify.com/show/3gZALxJDPJbP8sVEwcuiMa  OR https://www.elsforautism.org/fore-autism-podcast/

Article on Mental Health Awareness Month: https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Awareness-Month

Home of the Els for Autism Blog: https://www.elsforautism.org/category/blog/

Check our Events Calendar for Details on Upcoming Events, including our 2022 Summer Camp Program: https://www.elsforautism.org/calendar/

Check our Rec. Page for Updates on Rec. Programs: https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/recreation-services/

Interview with Graciella Gadia:

Her Project: http://www.eyecontactwithautism.com/the-project.html

The Sensory Arts Garden: https://www.elsforautism.org/the-els-center-of-excellence/sensory-arts-garden/

How Art can help autism: https://www.act-today.org/the-impact-of-art-on-autism/

His Web Site: https://andrewblitman.com/about/

His Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Blitman/e/B008TCJZBG%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

The impact of creative writing on autism: https://brightthemag.com/why-i-teach-poetry-to-my-autistic-students-c3ceae509a1a

The World of Autism

Nate’s Story 1: Crisis in Ukraine and Autism Services

Source: https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/researchers-advocates-rush-to-aid-autistic-ukrainians/

The Call for Aid through the International Society for Autism Research: https://www.autism-insar.org/page/INSARstatement.

Some of our Resources we have shared RE: Individuals with autism in Ukraine and their families:

Ukrainian volunteer Translators

1. Bohdanna Popowycz- lives in British Columbia -District Behaviour Specialist at Carbon Co. School Dist. 2. Master’s in Special Education https://www.facebook.com/bohdanna.kvam

Ukrainian contacts:

1. Anna, Curator of Child Ukrainian Association    +380671691291 https://child.ua/en/

Visual communication supports for Ukrainian refugees: https://www.middletownautism.com/social-media/communication-supports-for-ukrainian-refugees-3-2022

Compiled list of resources from FB Ukraine support group https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jpoMvG9Jzh75DrP-bo84bpOUcDDY--Tx

Responses to request to assist families of individual with autism:

FACEBOOK Support groups:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/autism.development/?ref=share

And

https://www.facebook.com/groups/667774194546768/?ref=share

NEED FOR MEDICATIONS: Ship to:

Kyiv, st. Goloseevskaya, house

57, postal code 03039

Davydenko Evhen

Telephone: +380982553688

1. Any of the above, but 5mg: glemont or milucant or montel or montelukast (dosage 5mg, if not then 10mg)

20.Risperidone

21.salbutamol

Online helpline with 160 Dutch doctors and 4000 midwives.

This includes pediatricians and psychologists. They are all on standby to assist. Families there can contact specialists for free 24 hours a day and fast. The midwives can even assist with deliveries online and instruct bystanders. At the moment they are also working on setting up a platform from Ukraine for a wider reach. The platform will then also transfer the more professional platform. Until then, Facebook can be used for medical contacts.

Code Facebook group Doctors Online Help

Code Facebook group Midwife Online

Nate’s Story 2: Diagnosis + Revelation

Source: https://trueviralnews.com/98818-study-suggests-early-self-awareness-of-autism-leads-to-better-quality-of-life.html#

An article from 1999 documenting the prevalence of autism, especially look at the changing numbers from 1985 – 1995 when I was born: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-apr-16-mn-28029-story.html

Merrick’s Story 1: Autistic Dancer

Source: https://www.dancemagazine.com/ballet-autism/

Inclusive Ballet Organization: https://www.balletforallkids.com/

Merrick’s Story 2: Gary Numan

Web Site: https://garynuman.com/

‘Cars’ Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im3JzxlatUs

Source: https://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/20132262.gary-numan-says-aspergers-positive-advantage/

SHOWNOTES FOR APRIL 2022 EPISODE

Foundation News and Updates:

Podcast Home: https://www.elsforautism.org/fore-autism-podcast/

Blog Archives: https://www.elsforautism.org/category/blog/ (Our Team is doing the blog article for this month.)

Our Plans for World Autism Month: https://www.elsforautism.org/get-involved/world-autism-month/

Palm Beach Post Article on our Groundbreaking: https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/pga/2022/04/04/golf-great-ernie-els-expanding-jupiter-campus-help-those-autism/9459590002/

Our Page With our Advisory Board Members: https://www.elsforautism.org/get-to-know-us/our-board/

Jim Hogan:

Discussing Accessibility with Vint Cerf, the ‘Father of the Internet’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6QrDSntFkw

Web Site: https://kerrymagro.com/

Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Kerry-Magro/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AKerry+Magro

Julie Lobdell Interview

Julie Lobdell Staff Page: https://www.elsforautism.org/team/julie-lobdell/

Sea of Possibilities Store: https://www.elsforautism.org/sea-of-possibilities/

Also follow Sea of Possibilities on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeaofPossibilitiesElsForAutism

World of Autism

Source: https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/dsm-5-revision-tweaks-autism-entry-for-clarity/

Nate’s Story 2: Drug Screening for ASD

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35123134/

Merrick’s Story 1: The Successes When Having Profound Autism

Source: https://theautismcafe.com/everyday-autism-success-stories-that-deserve-attention/

Note: My question on whether disabled actors should only play disabled characters has not been approached in the leads of the articles I’ve read. Should Nik Sanchez only play characters with autism?

Foundation News and Updates:

World Autism Month Promos: Twitter: https://twitter.com/elsforautism, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elsforautism/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/els_for_autism/?hl=en

Pretending to be Normal by Liane Willey: https://www.amazon.com/Pretending-Normal-Aspergers-Syndrome-Spectrum/dp/1849057559

Interview with Adam Harris - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPm4cK8FCVw

Demi Burnett’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/CaK0cXAvg3O/

February 2022 Podcast Episode: ‘Even You Can Have a Strong Relationship’ Shownotes

Foundation News and Updates

Greg Connors, Rec. Coordinator, Contact:

[email protected]

Merrick Egber, Admin. Assistant, Contact:

https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/recreation-services/

Volunteer Page:

Interview with Ron Sandison, Advisory Board Member:

Ron’s writings on Mental Health

https://www.thesoberworld.com/2020/05/01/overcoming-addiction-for-those-on-the-autism-spectrum/

Interview with Jen Smyth, Mental Health Professional:

Our Mental Health Counseling Services:

Autism and Relationships:

Nate’s Story 1: Screen time and ASD Risk Study

ADHD Study Mentioned:

Nate’s Story 2: Autism and the Amygdala

Source: https://www.healtheuropa.eu/changes-to-the-amygdala-may-cause-anxiety-in-people-with-autism/113492/

Interesting article about autism and memories:

https://www.spectrumnews.org/opinion/children-with-autism-have-trouble-recalling-memories/

Merrick’s Story 1: Armani Williams – A Role Model for All!

Articles about Armani Williams:

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2020/08/09/nascar-armani-williams-autism-michigan-international-speedway/3326567001/

Ron Sandison’s Interview with Mr. Williams:

Merrick’s Story 2: Thomas Jefferson: Asperger’s?

Norm Ledgin’s Book on Thomas Jefferson having Asperger’s Syndrome - :https://www.amazon.com/Diagnosing-Jefferson-Evidence-Condition-Associations/dp/1885477600

Other articles, and thoughts about autism retrodiagnoses:

https://thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/volume-31/march-2018/tricky-diagnosis

An article that I respond to in my commentary:

https://behavioral-innovations.com/blog/20-famous-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd/

SHOWNOTES FOR EPISODE 22: HEALING PERSPECTIVES

News and Updates

Bookmark this: https://www.elsforautism.org/fore-autism-podcast/

Keep this Bookmarked: https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/recreation-services/

Also keep this bookmarked: https://www.elsforautism.org/get-involved/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/

Lastly: https://www.elsforautism.org/category/blog/

Interview with Dr. Kim Rivieccio

Dr. Kim Rivieccio: https://www.elsforautism.org/team/kimberly-watterson-rivieccio/

Our Mental Health Counseling Services: https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/therapy-services/mental-health-counseling-services/

RUBI Parent Training: https://www.elsforautism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Multisite-2021-RUBI-Autism-Network-Parent-Training.pdf

Interview with Merrick Egber

Unfortunately, I cannot spare many links to my past.

My high school: https://www.severnaparkhigh.org/

Listening and Mental Health: https://www.psychreg.org/listening-autism/

Advisory Board: https://www.elsforautism.org/get-to-know-us/our-board/

We are planning to have each month of the year representing a distinct member of our Advisory Board.

Nate’s Story 1: Oxytocin and ASD Examined

An examination on Oxytocin and ASD: https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/the-connection-between-oxytocin-and-autism-explained/

Nate’s Story 2: Video Games as an Intervention for Autism

Source: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2022/01/21/could-a-video-game-help-reduce-autism-symptoms/29668/

An article on Empathy: https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-empathy-video-games

Merrick’s Story 1: 10 New Year’s Resolutions to Support the Autism Community

Another Source: https://kidmunicate.com/10-new-years-resolutions-to-support-autism/

Merrick’s Story 2: The Benefits of Adaptive Sports – Skiing.

A History of Adaptive Skiing: https://www.disabled-world.com/sports/snow/as.php#:~:text=Adaptive%20Skiing%20History,of%20crutches%20to%20short%20skis.

Breckenridge, Colorado: https://www.breckenridge.com/plan-your-trip/ski-and-ride-lessons/category/adaptive.aspx

Meeche White - https://engenmuseum.org/hall-of-fame/meeche-white

National Ability Center - https://discovernac.org/

Sunday River, Maine - https://www.sundayriver.com/maine-adaptive

Article on Autism and Skiing: https://blog.trekaroo.com/introducing-kids-on-the-autism-spectrum-to-skiing/

Episode 21: ‘End of Year Giving’ SHOWLINKS:

Where else you can find Episode 20

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-autism/id1518739492

https://open.spotify.com/show/3gZALxJDPJbP8sVEwcuiMa

Inter-Ability Chorus Program

https://www.elsforautism.org/new-inter-ability-chorus/

Musical Theater Program

https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/recreation-services/music-dance-and-art-therapy/

Recreation Activity Spot

https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/recreation-services/

Volunteer Spot

https://www.elsforautism.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Blog Article for December

https://www.elsforautism.org/category/blog/

To follow #WERFOODIES

https://www.facebook.com/WERFOODIES-104371888108637

Today In The World of Autism

New Label Within the Autism Spectrum

Source: https://www.thelancet.com/commissions/autism

Autism Science Foundation - https://autismsciencefoundation.org/

White Matter Abnormalities in Autism

Source: https://dailybulletin.rsna.org/db21/index.cfm?pg=21mon12

Source: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/sam-waldron-best-best-man-speech-ever/

Why one should give at the end of the year

Sources:  https://www.worldvision.org/charitable-giving-news-stories/reasons-give-year-end-gift

https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/7-reasons-why-donors-give/

News and Updates:

Catch us on Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-autism/id1518739492

Or Catch us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-autism/id1518739492

Or on Podbean: https://elsforautism.podbean.com/

New Volunteer Registration: https://www.elsforautism.org/get-involved/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/

Blog Archives: https://www.elsforautism.org/category/blog/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elsforautism

Twitter: https://twitter.com/elsforautism

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXF9QKKGPvWACzJuqchYMxQ

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/els-for-autism/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/els_for_autism/

To learn more about our major events and what we are as a Foundation

#WERFOODIES: https://www.facebook.com/WERFOODIES-104371888108637/

Family Fun Night Registration: [email protected] or 561-320-9512

Interview with Pam Minelli:

Get to know our board: https://www.elsforautism.org/get-to-know-us/our-board/

Our Prior Sneak Peek at the Adult Services Building: https://www.elsforautism.org/sneak-peek-of-the-adult-services-building/

History of #Giving Tuesday: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/21727010/giving-tuesday-explained-charity-nonprofits

Our #Giving Tuesday Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBACbUS3fZw&list=PLyBC_KGS3GhF5TM7M94ZAmO1KAqa23Kmo&index=8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uzjvN2rokM&list=PLyBC_KGS3GhF5TM7M94ZAmO1KAqa23Kmo&index=7

An article from 2015 about the importance of supporting adults with autism: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/for-adults-with-autism-a-lack-of-support-when-they-need-it-most/2015/03/23/cd082c64-b396-11e4-854b-a38d13486ba1_story.html

Our Adult Services Building’s Capital Campaign Page: elsforautism.org/adults

Dr. Shanok’s 1st Story:

Article on the ASA’s Blue Pumpkin Initiative:

https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/community/autism-society-inclusion-halloween-trick-or-treating/291-d9f44e30-52de-4a9b-b328-3884c004138f

Dr. Shanok’s 2nd Story:

Link to the Study on adults with autism:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-021-05235-x

The importance of a timely autism diagnosis:

https://www.spectrumnews.org/opinion/the-cost-of-a-delayed-autism-diagnosis/

Merrick’s 1st Story:

Other Facts about Adults with Autism:

Merrick’s 2nd Story:

Billy Mayfair Article: https://www.si.com/golf-archives/2021/04/21/billy-mayfair-autism-spectrum-disorder-diagnosis-pga-champions-tour

Moe Norman Article: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/the-story-of-moe-norman-golfs-troubled-genius

A few of the famous people known to have ASD: https://www.psycom.net/autism-famous-people - Albert Einstein is one of many retroactive cases thought to have ASD himself.

Shownotes

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Information:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam

Foundation News and Updates

For more Friday Night Game Night Information contact Howard Thomas at [email protected] or 561-598-6200 Ext. 2059

For more Friday Night Fun Night Information, and other rec. programs and services contact Kelley Coutts at [email protected] or 561-320-9512

Our Web Site Calendar: https://www.elsforautism.org/calendar/

For Prospective Volunteers: https://www.elsforautism.org/get-involved/volunteer/

For all blog articles: https://www.elsforautism.org/category/blog/

To contact Paige Thomas about our Golf Challenge Series:

[email protected] or 561-320-9532

Interview with Tom Keag of Next Level Distribution

Next Level Distribution: https://getnextlevel.com/

To become an employment partner with us: https://www.elsforautism.org/get-involved/employer-partners/

Nate’s Story 1: Celebrating the life of Ruth Sullivan

One of many articles memorializing Ruth Sullivan: https://www.americanpress.com/2021/09/26/ruth-sullivan-pioneer-in-the-study-of-autism-dies-at-97/

More information on Joseph Sullivan: https://www.autismservicescenter.org/about/josephs_story

Dustin Hoffman’s Oscar Speech for winning for Rain Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErqHXzhSuv4

In a Different Key: The Story of Autism: https://www.amazon.com/Different-Key-Story-Autism/dp/0307985679

It was Episode 13 on here when I interviewed John Donvan and Caren Zucker: https://www.elsforautism.org/fore-autism-podcast/

Nate’s Story 2: Parent Coaching is Powerful

Flyer for Spring Into Action: Together - https://www.elsforautism.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Seaver-Els-SIAT-Ad-8.2019.pdf

Our most recent incarnation of the RUBI Parent Training Program:

https://www.elsforautism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Multisite-2021-RUBI-Autism-Network-Parent-Training.pdf

Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1750946721001367

Merrick’s Story 1: Ryan Lowry’s Written Interest in Employment

Ryan Lowry’s LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-lowry-7b249b207/

Source: https://people.com/human-interest/student-with-autism-pens-letter-to-his-future-employer/

Merrick’s Story 2: Tips for Celebrating Halloween with a child with autism

Source: https://tacanow.org/family-resources/trick-or-treat/

SHOWNOTES

Foundation News and Updates

Fall Programs

Our Calendar: https://www.elsforautism.org/calendar/

Take this to Current Rec. Schedule https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/recreation-services/recreation-schedule/

InterAbility Chorus: https://www.elsforautism.org/new-inter-ability-chorus/

Golf Challenge

Web Site: https://e4agolf.com/

Paige Thomas Contact: [email protected] and/or 561-320-9532 Ext. 2027

Interview with Special Guest Cindy Langenfeld

Our Sneak Peak of the Adult Services Building: https://www.elsforautism.org/sneak-peek-of-the-adult-services-building/

Nate’s Story 1: FDA-Approved Diagnosis Tool

Pertinent Story Link: https://pharmaphorum.com/news/fda-grants-swift-approval-to-cognoas-digital-device-for-autism-diagnosis

Nate’s Story 2: Age 6 is a Critical Window for Autism Care

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-021-04949-2

Merrick’s Story 1: Ed Asner 1929 – 2021

From the Tennessean: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2017/05/14/actor-ed-asner-opens-up-his-son-and-grandsons-autism/317251001/

Autfest article: https://ladreaming.com/movies-tv/autfest-with-ed-asner-and-ben-affleck/

Merrick’s Story 2: Dr. Temple Grandin’s Birthday

Info. on her https://www.britannica.com/biography/Temple-Grandin

Her web site: http://www.templegrandin.com/

Hug Machine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hug_machine