Fore! Autism

SHOWNOTES for AUGUST PODCAST: Summer Is Almost Gone with Mindy York, President of the Baby Otter Swim School!

Foundation Updates:

Check our Recreation Schedule for Fall: https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/recreation-services/recreation-schedule/

Check our Events Calendar: https://www.elsforautism.org/calendar/

Golf Challenge Site: https://e4agolf.com/

2020 – 2021 Community Report: https://www.dropbox.com/s/s23ilsxofrh0z9l/2020-2021%20Els%20for%20Autism%20Community%20Report.pdf?dl=0

Check this space for my new blog article: https://www.elsforautism.org/category/blog/

Movin’ and Groovin’ Summer Camp: https://www.elsforautism.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021-Movin-and-Groovin-Summer-Outdoor-Adventure-Camp-.pdf

The Learning Center (Pre-Middle School) – https://thelearningcenter.org/ or call 561-320-9500

The Learning Academy (High School) - http://tlacad.org/ or call 561-296-1776

Interview with Mindy York:

Baby Otter Swim School: https://www.babyotterswimschool.com/

And/Or Call: 888-SWIMKID (794-6543)

Story on Special Olympics Phenom – Layla Creighan - https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/special-olympics-athlete-aims-to-make-history-crossing-ocean-from-the-bahamas-to-florida

Nate’s Story 1: A New Perspective on Autism:

 Article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-new-idea-that-could-help-us-understand-autism/

Concept on ‘Double Empathy’: https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/double-empathy-explained/

Nate’s Story 2: The Valenzuelas Go for Gold:

Article on the Valenzuelas: https://www.golfchannel.com/news/albane-valenzuela-returns-olympics-time-brother-her-bag

 Follow Alexis Valenzuela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexis_valenzuela24/?hl=en

Albane Valenzuela’s Scorecard: https://www.lpga.com/players/albane-valenzuela/98636/overview

Merrick’s Story 1: Paralympics Athlete – Lawrence Sapp:

 Paralympic Games: https://www.paralympic.org/tokyo-2020

Lawrence Sapp: https://www.teamusa.org/usparaswimming/athletes/Lawrence-Sapp

Article on Lawrence Sapp: https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/523648/lawrence-sapp-swimming/

Follow Lawrence Sapp on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawrencesapp1?lang=en

UC Transition Program mentioned in article: https://cech.uc.edu/schools/education/ats/tap.html

Merrick’s Story 2 – 10 Tips On Going Back to School:

Marcus Autism Center Article: https://www.marcus.org/autism-resources/autism-tips-and-resources/preparing-to-go-back-to-school

UC Davis Health Article: https://health.ucdavis.edu/health-news/newsroom/helping-kids-with-autism-transition-back-to-in-person-school-10-tips/2021/03

July 2021 SHOWNOTES

Foundation News and Updates:

Kelley Coutts: [email protected], 561-320-9512 and Extension: 2003

Howard Thomas: [email protected], 561-598-6200 Extension: 2059

For more information on our Virtual Daily Living Skills Class:

Trudi Zayac: [email protected], 561-320-9516 and Extension: 2066

Merrick Egber: [email protected], 561-254-9735

Kelley Coutts Staff Page: https://www.elsforautism.org/team/kelley-coutts-2/

Pickleball: https://www.pickleball.com/

Nate’s Story #1: On Your Marq Program

FAU-CARD: https://www.fau.edu/education/centersandprograms/card/

CARD: https://www.centerforautism.com/

Nate’s Story #2: Over a Decade of Aces

Merrick’s Story #1: Sam Holness – Triathlete with Autism

Sam Holness’ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/samholnesstri/?ref=py_c

Article on Sam Holness: https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/26/sport/ironman-world-championship-sam-holness-triathlon-spt-intl-cmd/index.html

Merrick’s Story #2: Testimony to Sports Helping Autism

Manchester Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/may/12/how-sport-helps-autistic-people-effective-treatment-autism

Shownotes for the 15th Episode of the Podcast June, 2021

News and Updates:

Episode 14:

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

#WERFOODIES:

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

Inter-Ability Chorus:

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

                                            “For more information or to register, contact:

Erica Lyles ([email protected])  or Kelley Coutts ([email protected]) , Recreation Services Coordinator | 561-320-9512”

Game Night:

Contact Howard Thomas at 561-598-6200 or at [email protected] and/or Trudi Zayac at 561-320-9516 or at [email protected]

Autistic Pride Day:

An interesting article for this Father’s Day:

Golf Challenge 2021:

https://e4agolf.com/Locations/Event-Schedule

Summer Camp:

Contact Kelley Coutts ([email protected]) and 561-320-9512 for more details

Interview: Josh ‘Deersey’ Deer

Autism Spectrum Award:

https://www.elsforautism.org/autism-spectrum-award/

Josh ‘Deersey’ Deer:

https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/young-man-with-autism-inspires-spieth-others/287-552841730

Follow him on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/joshua.deer?fref=nf

Youtube Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQykv9XpRuE

He also likes hockey:

https://www.lonestarbrahmas.com/2015/05/26/feature-brahmas-youth-chaplain-josh-deer

Iron Horse Golf Club:

https://www.ironhorsetx.com/

Arcis Golf Club:

https://www.arcisgolf.com/

‘Today In The World of Autism’

Nate’s 1st Story: Brain Differences between males and females with autism:

https://academic.oup.com/brain/advance-article/doi/10.1093/brain/awab064/6226831

Nate’s 2nd Story: ‘The Reason I Jump’ Interview with The Translator

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/jun/06/david-mitchell-the-reason-i-jump-autism

Previous thoughts on “The Reason I Jump” Documentary:

The Reason I Jump Review (Taken from February Shownotes):

So I have always had a fascination with the nonverbal individuals with autism, due to the different methods of communication that come to life within their set of circumstances. I’ve even written an article about the history of AAC (Augmentative Alternative Communication), which I will link to, because I think that anyway you can get someone to communicate, on their own, is very important as society sees communication as such an important tool, and the more we allow people to step into the limelight, or to remove the duct tape from their mouths, as role models for the rest of us, the better this societal habitat can be. Thus, I was eager to jump into the movie adaptation of the book known as “The Reason I Jump”.

In 2007, a 13 year old Japanese boy with nonverbal autism named Naoki Higashida wrote an autobiography about himself as a way to explain to people what he really was thinking, and how he could use this power to inform others on the great personality and humanity of other nonverbal individuals. 6 years later, David Mitchell, whose wife is Japanese and whose son is nonverbal like Mr. Higashida, who wrote the novel Cloud Atlas, which later got made into a movie, found the book and proceeded to translate it into English which then became published, in the English speaking world, in 2013.

Because this book is so special, there were eventual talks about shooting the film as a documentary, with the concession that Mr. Higashida would not appear in the film, instead a nonverbal Japanese boy from the UK, Jim Fujiwara would play him. In 2020, the movie was supposed to come out, but due to COVID-19, the schedule got changed, and there was a limited theatrical release in January 8th of this year. So how did I get to see it?

I will share with all of our listeners about how I managed to see it. It is on the Kino Lorber web site, and you can do a virtual screening for 12 dollars on the site, which will be on the shownotes. Otherwise, the movie is supposed to come out in May of this year.

The movie starts out with Mr. Fujiwara running in a field while excerpts from the book are read by Jordan O’Donegan, a theme that recurs throughout the film. Through the movie we get a look at 6 individuals from all over the world, and how the conception of the children of these families are seen, how the children communicate, and hope that the individuals, as examples, could serve as the great potential people have on the autism. In order to drive the point home, the narration is even read in the moments that could relate to whatever one of the individuals may be currently feeling. Along for the ride are also David Mitchell and a few specialists in the field of autism.

Typically, in media, people with nonverbal or limited speaking skills, like in the movie “Rain Man”, may exhibit savant characteristics, but the point of Naoki Higashida’s book is not to make him out to be a genius, though he is extremely intelligent, but rather to explain that we all think differently. The way memories are arranged, sensitivity to making mistakes, the ability to see details in things other people don’t, I can relate to a few characteristics as, while I’m not like Mr. Higashida entirely, he and I share the same spectrum that allows us to understand each other.

While I really enjoyed the movie, there is a point when the narrative, if just for a minute, dips into an us vs. them mentality, which I cannot fully endorse. Neurotypicals and people on the spectrum do wonderful things working together, and while perspectives may be different, the overall sense of humanity isn’t. It felt kind of jarring, thankfully that was the only point where I felt kind of red-faced about having autism.  

The closest I can compare this film to is “Autism Is a World”, an Academy Award nominated short documentary from 2004 which followed a woman, Sue Rubin, and how she communicates using the scientifically controversial method of Facilitated Communication which involves a helper assisting the  arm – hand – wrist of the person who is typing. For anyone who is against the methodology, there is no Facilitated Communication in this movie, instead you see people drawing pictures of their day to day life, letterboards, texting, and other methodologies.

“The Reason I Jump” while having never read the book, is a fantastic film about nonverbal autism. It explains things in ways, that people all over can understand, and it fascinates with how complex our brains really are. It’s the idea that people long to communicate and long to be with others. In a way, “The Reason I Jump”, which is explained midway through the movie, is because of a movie like this.

                                            Merrick’s 1st Story: Gloria Mendoza – 2016 ASA Winner

Gloria Mendoza Interview:

Gloria Mendoza: My name is Gloria Mendoza. I graduated from Gettysburg College with a double major in Computer Science and Music in 2014. From 2014-2015, I looked for jobs without success. A ray of hope arrived in the Autism at Work program. After successfully completing their training program, I was hired at SAP’s Customer Success department. I have been with SAP for a little more than 5 years. I started out as an intern for SAP’s Mission Control Center, and in 2016, a colleague approached me and offered me a position as a full time employee. From then to late 2020, I was supporting a variety of customers as a Technical Quality Manager. Currently, I am in training to become a project manager. I also like singing very much which explains why in addition to Computer Science, I selected music as a second major. I am a mezzo-soprano and have performed at several Autism At Work event, including the Els for Autism Grand Finale award’s ceremony, and singing the national anthem before a crowd at one of the Philadelphia Eagles NFL games.

Merrick: You’ve gotten to be a worker for SAP’s Autism At Work Program, why are programs like this so important?

Gloria Mendoza: Programs like this are very important because everyone deserves to have an equal opportunity for gainful employment. People with autism tend to be cut from the employer’s application pool, solely because of their perceived awkwardness in social situations. There are many benefits to hiring people on the spectrum such as attention to strong technical details, and their hardworking nature. Programs like SAP’s Autism at Work program provide employers the opportunity to tap into a largely unused skillset and bring hope to those on the spectrum.

Merrick: How did you get to be nominated for the second (Autism Spectrum Award) ASA award?

Gloria Mendoza: On July 25th, 2016, the Els for Autism Golf Challenge had an event at the Philadelphia Country Club. One of my mentors approached me and asked for me to sing the National Anthem at that event. I happily accepted. On a hot summer day, I sang at the event there, and my performance got an overwhelmingly positive response. So much so, that my nomination was sent in along with a recording of that performance. It was this performance that got me my nomination for the second Autism Spectrum Award.

Merrick: How did you feel getting it?

Gloria Mendoza: To say I was happy to get it is an understatement. In fact, I was overjoyed, but a little overwhelmed at the same time. I couldn’t believe that my performance at the Els for Autism Golf event got me nominated for this award, and that I actually won it. Nevertheless, I felt very proud of myself for it. What made the moment of receiving the ASA award even more special, was that it was also my birthday. It ended up being a very special birthday present. Not to mention, I even got to spend some time off in Las Vegas.

Merrick: How has it impacted you?

Gloria Mendoza: Everyone in my immediate work team, as well as everyone in the Autism at Work program is very proud of me for receiving this award. I feel like I am an inspiration for many people on the spectrum who struggle in the job search, as well as young kids on the spectrum who are facing the challenge of living life on the spectrum. One mother even approached me at the post-ceremony party and told me that I was an inspiration for her son. A comment like that made me feel that I could make an impact in someone’s life. In terms of my career, I have been given many opportunities to challenge myself. For example, I am the very first person in the Autism At Work program to go to customer businesses around the country. I have also been given more opportunities to share my story. For example, in 2019, I got to tell my story at SAP’s CEO Summit in New York city. Not to mention, I was asked to sing again, and I got to meet the CEO’s of many corporations. It was very exciting for me to share my story and sing for many business executives. I have even been interviewed for the CBS Sunday Morning news show. The interview is available here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b5OGx-v6Ao

Merrick: What are your future plans?

Gloria Mendoza: I am currently in the process of taking a big step forward in my career. As stated before, I am currently in training to become a project manager. In October of 2020, I started a rotation on a team specializing in the accounting aspect of project management. Part of that training involves me having to take two certification exams. One of them I have already passed to obtain my certification in Microsoft Project 2016 (Orange Belt). The second exam is the rigorous CAPM (Certified Associate Project Manager) exam. I have been studying very hard for this exam and am planning to take the exam later in the year. From there, I hope to start out as an Associate Project Manager and start managing projects based on what I have learned over the past few months. In short, there is nowhere to go but up in my career and in my life.

Merrick’s 2nd Story: OPP & The Golf Trust

Other Foundations: https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/global-outreach/

                                                             https://www.thegolftrust.com/

News and Updates:

https://www.elsforautism.org/fore-autism-podcast/ - Home of the Fore Autism Podcast

https://www.amazon.com/Different-Key-Story-Autism/dp/0307985709/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=In+a+different+key&qid – Where to get the book

https://www.inadifferentkeythemovie.com/ - Where to find out more about the film

Mother’s Day

https://www.elsforautism.org/fore-autism-podcast/ - Check out Episode 6 where Dr. Shanok and I interview my parents.

https://www.elsforautism.org/all-about-my-mother-and-i/ - My blog article and interview with my mother

Russell Lehmann (who gets profiled in the podcast) and his letter to his mother: https://www.theautisticpoet.com/a-letter-to-my-mom/

Game Night

Make sure to contact Trudi Zayac, Adult Services Director at [email protected] or at 561 320-9516

Erik Mollengarden – W.E. Article

The article: https://www.elsforautism.org/work-experience-program-graduate-highlight-erik-mollengarden/

The firm that Mr. Mollgengarden works for: https://www.cai.io/

Interview with Dr. Kim Rivieccio:

Contact her at: [email protected] 

Sam’s Sibs Stick Together Support Group: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/sams-sibs-stick-together/

Check out  Instagram Live and Stress Management Tips here: https://www.instagram.com/els_for_autism/channel/?hl=en

Our Stress Management Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS-qmwEiqTA&list=PLyBC_KGS3GhGHPjvp-IM7_O1fOAhQrC9n

National Institute of Mental Health - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/

American Psychiatric Association – Find a Psychiatrist - http://finder.psychiatry.org/?_ga=2.11690678.326351641.1619284610-806084773.1619284610

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) - https://www.nami.org/findsupport

Medicine Plus Database - https://medlineplus.gov/druginformation.html

Anxiety & Depression Society of America - https://adaa.org/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - https://www.samhsa.gov/

Talk Therapy:

https://211palmbeach.org/

7cupsoftea.com

Talkspace: https://www.talkspace.com/

BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/

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

Jen Smyth: [email protected],

                                                            Nate’s 2nd Story: Mental Health and Autism

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7017a1.htm

                                                     Merrick’s 1st Story: Tips on Preventing and Stopping Bullying

Source: https://www.chla.org/blog/rn-remedies/bullying-and-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd-how-help-your-child

Merrick’s 2nd Story: Profile on Russell Lehmann

https://www.theautisticpoet.com/

www.MerrickEgber.com

Sang at a bunch of Original Song Festivals with Merrick's work:

Like the Key Largo Original Music Festival: https://issuu.com/keysweekly/docs/19-0516_uk

He Ain’t Kidding!: https://charlotte49ers.com/sports/mens-tennis/roster/nate-shanok/2304

                                                                                        Our Pages:

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

Bonfire (Where we sell our shirts): https://www.bonfire.com/store/els-for-autism/

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

Our #WERFOODIES Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WERFOODIES-104371888108637 - Contact Trudi Zayac, Adult Services Director, at [email protected] for more details

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/els_for_autism/?hl=en

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

Golf Challenge Update:

Our Golf Challenge Web Site: https://e4agolf.com/ - Contact Paige Scollard, our Golf Challenge Superior, at [email protected]

5K Roots and Ruts Update:

AccuChip Timing: https://www.accuchiptiming.com/

Other Updates:

Dr. Sotelo and Dr. Alessandri’s interview with Forbe’s:

                                                                                            Interview:

To find the book – In a Different Key: The Story of Autism:

To get updates about the movie – In a Different Key – and to get access to see it virtually:

                                                                Donvan and Zucker’s Creative Well Page:

https://creativewell.com/lecture-division/speaker?id=john-donvan-and-caren-zucker

Edna Mishori, from our interview, was a founder of this organization - ALUT:

5K Roots and Ruts

https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/JUPITER/RootsRutsOffRoad5K - For Registration Purposes

#WERFOODIES Facebook Page:

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

In order to join #WERFOODIES:

Contact our Director of Adult Services, Trudi Zayac ([email protected]) or call at (561) 320-9516 for more information.

For more information on Rec. Programs including our Summer Camp Program:

Contact our Rec. Supervisor Kelley Coutts at [email protected]

Programs and Services Updates:

Visit our web site, www.Elsforautism.org for updates

Story 1: Barriers to Autism Diagnosis in Girls

Advisory Board Member Haley Moss’ Page: https://haleymoss.net/

Dr. Temple Grandin’s Page: https://www.templegrandin.com/

Advisory Board Member Rachel Barcellona’s Page: https://rachelbarcellona.com/

Advisory Board Member Sue Abramowski’s Article:  https://www.spectrumwomen.com/my-life/life-through-my-eyes-sue-abramowski/

Other Famous Women with Autism: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/14-amazing-women-autism-162050408.html

Link to Article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40489-020-00225-8

Story 2: Machine Learning for Autism Biomarkers

Why early intervention is crucial:

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/whyActEarly.html#:~:text=Early%20intervention%20services%20can%20change,children%2C%20families%2C%20and%20communities.&text=Help%20your%20child%2C%20help%20your,age%20and%20throughout%20their%20lives.

Link to Article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210225082522.htm

And now onto Merrick Egber for his human interest stories:

Story 1: Tips on Celebrating Autism Awareness Month

Another good resource for tips on celebrating Autism Awareness Month: https://praacticalaac.org/praactical/30-ways-to-celebrate-autism-awareness-month/

Remember to check out our blog: https://www.elsforautism.org/category/blog/

And if you’re here, you probably know how to share our Podcast link: https://www.elsforautism.org/fore-autism-podcast/

Story 2: Review of Everything’s Gonna Be Okay

Freeform’s Page: https://www.freeform.com/shows/everythings-gonna-be-okay

Teen Vogue Article on Kayla Cromer: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/kayla-cromer-up-next

New Yorker Article on Series’ Creator, Josh Thomas: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/04/12/josh-thomas-comedy-of-self-diagnosis

In order to contact our Rec. Supervisor, Kelley Coutts, for information about our physical activity programs and other fun moments here is her email address: [email protected]

For the latest updates on our #WERFOODIES Food Service Program via our Facebook page, here it is: https://www.facebook.com/WERFOODIES-104371888108637/?ref=page_internal

For more information on the upcoming virtual “Building a Neurodiverse Workforce” conference, find out more on here: https://www.elsforautismglobalconf.org/  

Interview with Thomas D’Eri:

Rising Tide Car Wash: https://www.risingtidecarwash.com/

Rising Tide U: http://risingtideu.com/

Dr. Nate Shanok’s link to the research in his first story:

Dahlgren, J., et al. (2021) Physical activity and screen time among youth with autism: A longitudinal analysis from 9 to 18 years. Autism. doi.org/10.1177/1362361320981314.

While we are not sponsored by Nintendo or Ring Fit Adventure, here are some programs that can be purchased to help the people you know with getting into shape:

https://www.amazon.com/Ring-Fit-Adventure-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B07XV4NHHN/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Ring+Fit+Adventure&qid=1614268667&s=videogames&sr=1-2 – Ring Fit Adventure

https://www.amazon.com/Fitness-Boxing-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B07JYVJVN2/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=Switch+Boxing&qid=1614268702&s=videogames&sr=1-8 – Nintendo Fitness Boxing

https://www.amazon.com/Fitness-Boxing-Rhythm-Exercise-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B08JDTJ9V5/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Switch+Boxing&qid=1614268728&s=videogames&sr=1-3 – Fitness Boxing 2 – Rhythm and Exercise

https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-Console-Sports-Renewed/dp/B07BZS1566/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=Wii&qid=1614268784&s=videogames&sr=1-10 – Wii console with Wii Sports

Dr. Nate Shanok’s Second Story:

http://hillsdalecollegian.com/2021/02/junior-develops-app-to-help-people-with-autism/

Merrick Egber’s First Story:

Link to Asperger’s Syndrome definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Asperger%27s%20syndrome

Link to the DSM V - https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm

Links to Articles 1 and 2 from the Els for Autism Blog on the History of Autism: https://www.elsforautism.org/9262-2/,

https://www.elsforautism.org/history-autism-part-ii-troubled-bits-2/

Another perspective on Dr. Hans Asperger: https://www.latimes.com/books/la-ca-jc-aspergers-children-20180615-story.html

The Scientific Exodus from Nazi Germany: https://physicstoday.scitation.org/do/10.1063/PT.6.4.20180926a/full/

The White Rose Movement: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/sophie-scholl-and-white-rose

                                                      Merrick Egber’s Second Story:

Blog article on AAC: https://www.elsforautism.org/the-belief-that-everyone-has-a-voice-the-history-of-augmentative-and-alternative-communication-aac/

Reading “The Reason I Jump” - https://www.amazon.com/Reason-Jump-Inner-Thirteen-Year-Old-Autism/dp/081298515X

Watching “The Reason I Jump” - https://kinomarquee.com/film/the-reason-i-jump/5f18b849fc3a940001d483d8

Where you can find The Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test: https://www.wpspublish.com/unit-2-universal-nonverbal-intelligence-test-2

Raven’s Progressive Matrices: https://www.pearsonassessments.com/store/usassessments/en/Store/Professional-Assessments/Cognition-%26-Neuro/Non-Verbal-Ability/Raven%27s-Progressive-Matrices-%7C-Clinical-Edition/p/100001960.html

SHOWNOTES For January, 2021 Tenth Podcast:

In order to contact Dr. Kimberly Watterson-Rivieccio, our Mental Health Counselor, about the Teens with Autism - Mental Health Group

(Email: [email protected], Phone: 561-309-5594)

To look up and register for our “Building a Neurodiverse Workforce” Virtual Employment Conference click on this link: https://www.elsforautismglobalconf.org/

Interview:

Free and Paid Online Harvard University Courses: https://online-learning.harvard.edu/catalog/free

Edx: https://www.edx.org/ “Free Online Courses from Harvard, MIT and More”

https://grasshopper.app/ - “Learn to code for free”

Today In The World of Autism:

The Study Referred to in the Daily Living Skills Story: https://www.jaacap.org/article/S0890-8567(20)32076-1/pdf

To register for our Virtual Daily Living Skills Program contact Trudi Zayac, our Director of Adult Services:

(Email: [email protected], Phone:561-320-9516)

Rising Tide Car Wash: https://www.risingtidecarwash.com/

Rising Tide U: http://risingtideu.com/

G.O.A.L.S. (Global Outreach Autism Learning Services) Page: https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/global-outreach/evaluation-program-development-and-coaching/

Just Like a Butterfly (Rendering) – Merrick Egber/Jimmy Webb 10/14/2016

Shownotes for the December (9th Podcast):

To give a gift this holiday season: www.elsforautism.org/donate.

To keep up to date with all of our blog articles: https://www.elsforautism.org/category/blog/

• The Latest article I wrote will serve up greater information on what Dr. Sotelo is referring to in her interview with us.

Make sure to pay attention to this page for our subsequent rounds for the #WERFOODIES Food Service: https://www.facebook.com/WERFOODIES-104371888108637/

References in Dr. Marlene Sotelo’s Interview with us:

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

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/els_for_autism/?hl=en

Our Webinars: https://www.elsforautism.org/autism-resources/free-webinars/

Our upcoming 2021 Employment Conference web site: https://www.elsforautismglobalconf.org/

To watch Taylor Duncan give a TED talk about his Alternative Baseball Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0RGXug-WV4

For a listing of our Sports/Fitness Programs: https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/recreation-services/golf-fitness-tennis-yoga-classes/

To get a deeper look at the new Autism Screening App from Duke University:

                                        https://youtu.be/UyOTcBOX5P8

                                      For CDC statistics of children with autism in 2020:

                                          https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/addm-community-report/documents/addm-community-report-2020-h.pdf

For our Early Intervention Programs like CADI:

https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/education/early-education-intervention-diagnostic-services/

For statistics on Wandering/Elopement and Drowning:

https://autismswim.com.au/2016/09/23/asd-and-drowning/

For statistics on adolescents with autism driving:

A report on adults with autism and the difficulty at getting jobs, into a marriage, and being independent:

 https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/jobs-relationships-elude-adults-autism/

Article on mental health among adults with autism:

Two firms that have majority workers with autism mentioned in story:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/18/technology/ultranauts-remote-work.html - Ultranauts

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/auticon-employees-autism-spectrum/ - Auticon

Our virtual programs and services:

https://www.elsforautism.org/covid-19-information-and-resources/

Our Mental Health Groups:

https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/therapy-services/mental-health-counseling-services/

Our Social Group:

https://www.elsforautism.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Spoken-Wheel-Society.pdf

Our Advisory Board Member, Ron Sandison, and his tips on handling the holidays effectively as an individual with autism:

https://the-art-of-autism.com/5-tips-for-surviving-the-holiday-season-from-an-adult-on-the-autism-spectrum/

Shownotes – 11/24/2020

Our web site: www.Elsforautism.org

T-shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/els-for-autism/

Wishlist: https://www.elsforautism.org/wish-list/

Donations: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E331264&id=4

Link to Hearing Test Screening Study (Nate’s 1st Story): Miron, O., et al. (2020) Prolonged Auditory Brainstem Response in Universal Hearing Screening of Newborns with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism Research. doi.org/10.1002/aur.2422.

Link to our Adult Services Department: https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/adult-services/

Link to our CADI Program: https://www.elsforautism.org/programs-services/education/early-education-intervention-diagnostic-services/