Katherine Johnson, BCBA is back to share how you can implement a token system in your home. Resources Discussed: Privilege Points - http://www.privilegepoints.com/ For more helpful tips and resources, sign up for our Parent Newsletter at learnbehavioral.com/parentresources. All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by LEARN Behavioral (learnbehavioral.com).
Evelia is a compassionate, direct, and bilingual therapist who provides a nonjudgmental space to discover internal needs. Her practice is influenced by psychodynamic and strength-based perspectives. She is particularly skilled in working with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, or tackling social justice issues and who are ultimately seeking the tools for self-empowerment. Evelia was born and raised in the Bay Area by immigrant parents. She is proud of her Spa...
Matthew O’Brien, Ph.D., BCBA-D, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. He completed his doctorate in Psychological and Quantitative Foundations from the University of Iowa under the guidance of Dr. David Wacker and completed postdoctoral fellowships in neuropsychology and behavioral psychology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. O’Brien serves as the Director of Biobehavioral Services and Director of Research and P...
Tina Patterson has an international certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and US licensure as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with 25 years of experience working to improve behavior change practices in education, clinical and community programs. She has guided public and private organizations and government agencies in the US and UK with the implementation of research-based behavior change programs to improve daily practices and performance outcomes for individuals with v...
Laura Charin, M.Ed, BCBA joins us to discuss overcoming challenges and having success using teleABA(Telehealth). Laura is Autism Spectrum Therapy’s (AST) Clinical Director for the Albuquerque, NM region. Laura has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis with children with developmental disabilities since 2005. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from College of Charleston and her master’s degree in special education for severe and multiple disabilities from the Univer...
The sudden disruption in routine due to COVID-19 is challenging for all individuals to manage as we adjust to a new, and hopefully short-lived, normal of staying at home and ceasing most of our regular activities. For families of individuals with autism and other disabilities, the disruption can be especially challenging. Resources Discussed: Talking with children about Coronavirus: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html For more helpful tips and r...
Dr. Jonathan Tarbox is the Program Director of the Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program at the University of Southern California, as well as Director of Research at FirstSteps for Kids. Dr. Tarbox is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Behavior Analysis in Practice and serves on the editorial boards of several scientific journals related to autism and behavior analysis. He has published four books on autism treatment, is the Series Editor of the Elsevier book series Critical Spe...
The sudden disruption in routine due to COVID-19 is challenging for all individuals to manage as we adjust to a new, and hopefully short-lived, normal of staying at home and ceasing most of our regular activities. For families of individuals with autism and other disabilities, the disruption can be especially challenging. Katherine Johnson, BCBA joins us again to discuss incidental teaching in the daily lives of families with autism and other disabilities. For more helpful tips and resources, si...
The sudden disruption in routine due to COVID-19 is challenging for all individuals to manage as we adjust to a new, and hopefully short-lived, normal of staying at home and ceasing most of our regular activities. For families of individuals with autism and other disabilities, the disruption can be especially challenging. Resources Discussed: Cosmic Kids Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/CosmicKidsYoga Raz Kids: https://www.raz-kids.com/ Epic: https://www.getepic.com/ Prodigy: https://www.prodigygam...
The sudden disruption in routine due to COVID-19 is challenging for all individuals to manage as we adjust to a new, and hopefully short-lived, normal of staying at home and ceasing most of our regular activities. For families of individuals with autism and other disabilities, the disruption can be especially challenging. Richie has a conversation with Katherine Johnson, BCBA and founder of Advances Learning Center to share helpful tips and resources for you and family during this time. Katherin...
Dr. Carla Mazefsky is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where she is Co-Director of the Center for Autism Research (CeFAR) and the Director of the Regulation of Emotion in ASD Adults, Children, & Teens (REAACT) Research Program. She is a past recipient of the INSAR Ritvo-Slifka Award for Innovation in Autism Research. Her current studies take a lifespan approach, with an emphasis on adolescence and the transition to adulthood. Her resear...
Geraldine Dawson is the William Cleland Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University, where she also is Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology & Neuroscience. Dawson is the Director of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences whose mission is to promote interdisciplinary brain science and translate discoveries into solutions for health and society. Dawson also is Director of the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development, an NIH Autism Center of Excellence,...
*In this episode we mention a Free Development Screening - details listed below. Date/Time: Saturday, Feb 9th, 9am to 12pm Location: AST Learning Center - West Loop, 670 W. Hubbard St., suite 200, Chicago, IL 60654 RSVP or get more information at 312.635.8989 or email angelina.guzman@autismtherapies.com Sharief Taraman, M.D. is Chief of General Neurology and of the CHOC Children’s Specialists Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty Pediatric Neurology Division. Dr. Taraman is also Chief Medical Officer a...
Amy Weinstock is offering a free parent workshop on January 31, 2019 in partnership with Advances Learning Center in Wilmington, MA. More information here or email: information@advancesonline.com Amy Weinstock is the Director of the Autism Insurance Resource Center at the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, and an instructor in the medical school’s Department of Psychiatry. She has an extensive background on insurance issues related to autism and has playe...
Molly Ola Pinney is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Autism Project, a nonprofit organization that increases the capacity of local individuals working with children with autism worldwide. The Global Autism Project has grown to an organization that has served ten countries so far and is well on its way to achieving its goal of establishing centers of excellence in 20 countries by year 2020. She has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades for her work, including th...
We are proud to welcome Dr. Hanna Rue to AllAutismTalk for a monthly, in-depth conversation about the latest research and treatment options for individuals on the autism spectrum. Dr. Hanna C. Rue is Head of Clinical Development for AST. She oversees clinical standards and assists in the design and implementation of numerous research projects and staff training protocols. Dr. Rue is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Massachusetts and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She obtained her doctora...
David is the founder and CEO of AutonomyWorks. AutonomyWorks is a for-profit, social enterprise that employs people with autism. The company provides outsourced marketing operations support for large marketing organizations, including Reddit, Morningstar, and MediaCom. AutonomyWorks taps into the unique talents of people with autism to deliver exceptional quality and productivity. Prior to this compnany, David had a 25-year career as a marketing executive, including serving as President, Marketi...
Debora L. Smith spent more than two decades in marketing and communications before she merged that expertise with the experience she gained raising a son with autism spectrum disorder. Nearly six years ago she founded Autism Resource Mom—a nonprofit organization that provides support, guidance and hope to families of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Debora has been actively involved with the autism community in Orange County, CA, for two decades, serving in various positions. If she’s ...
We are proud to welcome Dr. Hanna Rue to AllAutismTalk for a monthly, in-depth conversation about the latest research and treatment options for individuals on the autism spectrum. Dr. Hanna C. Rue is Head of Clinical Development for AST. She oversees clinical standards and assists in the design and implementation of numerous research projects and staff training protocols. Dr. Rue is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Massachusetts and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She obtained her doctora...
Stuart Duncan is the creator of AutCraft, the first Minecraft server for children with autism and their families. In 2013, Stuart "AutismFather" Duncan created AutCraft, a virtual community that empowers young autistic people around the world to feel self-confident and proud of who they are. Duncan is the single father of two boys, one with autism and one without, and he has Aspergers himself. Duncan is the author of the autism parenting blog "Autism From a Father's Point of View" and the author...
We are proud to welcome Dr. Hanna Rue to AllAutismTalk for a monthly, in-depth conversation about the latest research and treatment options for individuals on the autism spectrum. Dr. Hanna C. Rue is Head of Clinical Development for AST. She oversees clinical standards and assists in the design and implementation of numerous research projects and staff training protocols. Dr. Rue is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Massachusetts and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She obtained her doctora...
When aspiring filmmaker David is mandated by a judge to attend a social program at the Jewish Community Center, he is sure of one thing: he doesn't belong there. But when he's assigned to visit the Brooklyn Bridge with the vivacious Sarah, sparks fly and his convictions are tested. Their budding relationship must weather Sarah's romantic past, David's judgmental mother, and their own pre-conceptions of what love is supposed to look like. For dates and show times, visit: www.kinolorber.com/film/v...
Matt Fuller (Director) began his career in the film business at Sony assisting on feature films and later transitioned to story development at MBST Entertainment, as a Creative Executive. While there, Fuller quickly became the Director of Film and Television Development, supervising the development and production of Warner Bros.’s ARTHUR (Russell Brand) and Relativities’ LIMITLESS (Bradley Cooper). Fuller then returned to his roots, seeking compelling narrative and documentary films that challen...
Helen Tager-Flusberg received her Bachelors in Science in Psychology from University College London, and her doctorate from Harvard University. Since 2001, Dr. Tager-Flusberg has been at Boston University, and currently holds the position of Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, and Director of the Center for Autism Research Excellence (CARE). Dr. Tager-Flusberg has conducted research on autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, investigating developmental changes in language and s...
Wendy Chung, M.D., Ph.D. is a clinical and molecular geneticist who is the Director of Clinical Research at SFARI at the Simons Foundation and is the Kennedy Family Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine. She received her B.A. in biochemistry and economics from Cornell University, her M.D. from Cornell University Medical College, and her Ph.D. from The Rockefeller University in genetics. Chung also leads the Simons VIP study characterizing genetic forms of autism (https://simonsvipconnect.org/) an...
We are proud to welcome Dr. Hanna Rue to AllAutismTalk for a monthly, in-depth conversation about the latest research and treatment options for individuals on the autism spectrum. Resources from this episode: Dr. Gawande’s TED TalkThe Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by Autism Spectrum Therapies (autismtherapies.com), Trellis Services (trellisservices.com) and Learn It Systems (learnitsystems.com).
Amy S.F. Lutz has written about issues relating to severe autism for many platforms, including The Atlantic, Slate, Psychology Today, and Spectrum. Her book, Each Day I Like It Better: Autism, ECT, and the Treatment of Our Most Impaired Children, was published in 2014. She is also the co-founder and president of EASI Foundation: Ending Aggression and Self-Injury in the Developmentally Disabled. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and five children, where she is currently pursuing a P...
We are proud to welcome Dr. Hanna Rue to AllAutismTalk for a monthly, in-depth conversation about the latest research and treatment options for individuals on the autism spectrum. Resources from this episode: Meta analysis cited: Roth, M.E., Gillis, J.M., DiGennaro Reed, F.D.(2014). A Meta-Analysis of Behavioral Interventions for Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Behavioral Education, 23, 258-286. The Center on Secondary Education for Students with Autism Spectrum...
Craig Doriot has worked hard to overcome the challenges of autism and believes his latest venture, dodl.es will be a tool that helps those on the spectrum build effective outlets for their incredible gifts. Craig is no stranger to the ups and downs that come with technology start-ups. He co-founded Yupi Internet, a major international player in the Hispanic search engine market that raised more than $150 million in capital from companies like Sony and Comcast in 1996 while working on his compute...
We are proud to welcome Dr. Hanna Rue to AllAutismTalk for a monthly, in-depth conversation about the latest research and treatment options for individuals on the autism spectrum. Dr. Hanna C. Rue is a Director of Research and Development for AST. She assists in the design and implementation of numerous research projects and staff training protocols. Dr. Rue is a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts and a board certified behavior analyst. She obtained her doctorate in clinical psychol...
