This week we welcome Dr. Trina Spencer to the podcast to talk with us about what it means to be a humble behaviorist. As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst herself with over 20 years of professional experience, and over 54 peer-reviewed article contributions in academic journals, we have much to learn from Dr. Spencer! Download the latest podcast episode today to learn more about becoming a humble behaviorist in the ABA field. Read the Humble Behaviorist Academic Journal Article: click here . . ...
Jun 03, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 87
This week we welcome Pablo Juarez, M.Ed., Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and director of the Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) in the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. On today’s podcast we will talk about The VKC TRIAD Community Engagement Program which is an innovative partnership with community cultural and civic organizations that works to promote full inclusion of all children and adults. Pablo Juarez is the perfect person to talk to because he has bee...
May 27, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 86
This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown back to the podcast to talk with us about autism and the development of social cognition. Jerrod has been featured on episodes #57, #65, and #69 where we have talked about everything from executive functioning to screen time use. Jerrod’s a professor, trainer, and private consultant with extensive experience working with individuals on the spectrum. As we all know, each person with autism is unique and might need additional support in some areas – including ...
May 20, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 85
This week we welcome neurodiverse community self-advocate and author Sam Farmer BACK to the podcast to talk with us about masking and self-awareness. Sam first joined our podcast back on episode 27 where we discussed his path towards autism awareness and acceptance. He has since joined us for episodes # 52 where we discussed bullying and #60 where we discussed workplace success. If you don’t already know, Sam is an author of a book titled “A Long Walk Down a Winding Road.” From the unique perspe...
May 12, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 84
This we welcome DR. Petra Kern, a board-certified music therapist with over 28 years of experience to the podcast. Dr. Kern has taught over 400 students, contributed to 84 publications, and has given over 160 presentations. On today’s podcast, we will talk about music therapy and how it might be able to help children on the spectrum. Dr. Kern is passionate about translating and disseminating research to make music for health and wellness accessible for those who could benefit from it. Resources ...
May 06, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 83
This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown back to the podcast to talk with us about autism and Theory of Mind. Theory of mind is a person’s ability to understand that other people’s thoughts and emotions are different from their own. We are going to break down what parents should know to better understand their child on the spectrum. Jerrod’s a professor, trainer and private consultant with extensive experience working with individuals on the spectrum. Listen to the episode to learn more! Contact Je...
Apr 29, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 82
This week we are republishing a popular podcast episode discussing what "Good ABA" looks like! This episode originally went live in February 2021 and is still incredibly relevant today. Joining us in the discussion is Savannah Sivertson, a BCBA based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Savannah started at ABS Kids as a behavior technician three years ago and has since gone through a full master's program to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. As a professional working in the field of autism and ...
Apr 22, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 81
This week we welcome Anna Bullard from the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence back to the podcast to talk with us about government relations on a state and national level as it relates to autism care. We are going to talk about what’s currently going on in the legislature and what you can do to help make change! Anna is the ideal person to talk about this with us today as she is currently the VP of government relations at the BHCOE. Anna also successfully passed legislation named after her d...
Apr 15, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 80
This week we welcome Dr. Lauren Franz to talk with us about the incredible impact early intervention can have on the lives of autistic children. Dr. Franz leads the Dissemination and Outreach Core through Duke’s Autism Center of Excellence. Her research at Duke focuses on improving access to evidence-based services and supports neurodiverse communities. Listen to the latest podcast episode to learn more about accessing early intervention! Learn more about Dr. Franz's work at Duke by visiting the...
Apr 07, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 79
This week we welcome Ron Oberleitner to the podcast to talk about the role of telehealth in autism care. Ron is the founder and CEO of an organization called Behavior Imaging Solutions and is passionate about developing technologies to increase access to healthcare and improve behavioral health. When it comes to the future of autism services, we have a lot to talk about. Download the latest episode to learn more. Check out Behavior Imaging Solutions: https://behaviorimaging.com/ ...................
Apr 01, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 78
This week we welcome Dr. Karen Pierce to the podcast to talk with us about the importance of early detection and diagnosis of autism. Dr. Pierce is a professor at the University of California San Diego in the department of neurosciences and has focused her career on this subject. She's a pioneer in this area with unmatched experience. Download the podcast to learn more. Learn More About Dr. Karen Pierce: https://profiles.ucsd.edu/karen.pierce UCSD Website: https://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/ ..........
Mar 24, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 77
This week we welcome Jamie Pagliaro from ReThink to the podcast to discuss the impact building a strong team culture has on reducing burnout and turnover among ABA clinicians and families. They say it takes a village to raise a child. This is especially true for children on the spectrum. For some families, it may seem like they have a revolving door of new behavior technicians coming in and out of their life. Download the latest podcast episode to learn more! Join the ABA Culture Community FB Gr...
Mar 18, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 76
This week we welcome Mishka Sibert to the podcast to talk with us about her journey as an autism advocate and sibling. She runs a business with her brother Samko called Happy Autism where they showcase his art as well as host courses helping other community members. Download the podcast to learn more. Learn more about happy autism below! Check out the Happy Autism Website: https://happyautism.co/ View Samko's Art / Merch Shop: https://happy-autism.creator-spring.com/ Get The Happy Autism Sibling...
Mar 11, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 75
This week we welcome Molly Ola Pinney, the founder and CEO of the Global Autism Project to talk with us about the importance of listening to autistic voices. Recently, the organization hosted a round table that welcomed clinicians, families, and autism self-advocates to discuss the future of autism care and how to address the gaps. Download to the latest podcast episode to learn more! Visit the Global Autism Project Website: https://www.globalautismproject.org/ Listen to the Autism Knows No Bord...
Mar 03, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 74
This week we are excited to welcome Dr. Eric Larsson to the podcast to talk with us about Medical Necessity in the field of ABA. Dr. Larsson is a Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst and holds the position of Executive Director of Clinical Services at the Lovaas Institute Midwest. He has been providing intensive early intervention services since 1976 and has supervised such services since 1983. He regularly consults on the development of Medicaid and insurance coverage for ...
Feb 25, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 73
This week we welcome David Geslak or ‘Coach Dave’ to the podcast to talk with us about the benefits of exercise for those on the spectrum, the importance of staying consistent, and how to make exercise more fun! Coach Dave is the founder and president of Exercise Connection with nearly 20 years of experience helping kiddos with autism exercise. He knows that children on the spectrum learn differently – and need adapted physical education that makes exercise fun. His more recent projects include ...
Feb 18, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 72
This week we welcome the leaders of the ABS Kids Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Sierra King and Kelly Johnson-Martinez to talk with us about the development of our Diversity Statement and the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in ABA. The Diversity Statement represents a clinical, administrative, and executive team that’s dedicated to working together to build a better culture in the field of ABA as they continue to provide quality care to kiddos on the spectrum and their...
Feb 10, 2022•46 min•Season 10Ep. 71
This week we welcome psychologist, Dr. Angela Stewart to the podcast to share some strategies parents can utilize to help manage stress. As many of you can imagine, something as simple as getting dressed, getting in the car, then going to the grocery store can be a whole day ordeal with roadblocks, meltdowns, and stressors along the way. With a few helpful stress management tools, you can be on your way to thinking more clearly, practicing more self-compassion, and feeling more balanced in your ...
Feb 04, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 70
This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown BACK to the podcast to talk with us about Autism and screen time. Access to technology can change lives. It can also have a dark side. Websites, apps, and games do everything they can to get you hooked and keep you coming back for more! So, how does screen time misuse impact kids and adults on the spectrum, and what can parents do to help? Dr. Jerrod Brown is going to help us tackle all of these interesting subjects today. He’s a professor, trainer and priva...
Jan 28, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 69
In our latest episode, we welcome back Psychologist, Dr. Natalie Roth to help us break down some Autism Myths and misconceptions. Dr. Natalie Roth is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in childhood neurodevelopment delays like autism spectrum disorder. She is the vice president of clinical psychology services at ABS Kids and oversees the diagnostic assessment process. She has worked with hundreds of individuals on the spectrum and their families and is the perfect guest to help us bre...
Jan 22, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 68
There is so much we don’t know about Autism. We are so thankful that there are organizations out in the world conducting research to help both professionals and families better understand the diagnosis. Today we are excited to speak with the Scientific director of the SPARK for Autism, Dr. Pamela Feliciano, about their important work. SPARK is the largest genetic study of autism EVER. In order to find answers for families and individuals on the spectrum, they need to understand what makes them u...
Jan 14, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 67
This week we welcome autism mom and advocate, Natalie Cummings to the podcast to talk with us about her experience parenting two daughters on the spectrum and how she’s utilized ABA to give them the best opportunity to learn, grow, and live their best life. She has fought throughout the past 13 years to get her daughters access to quality care and now helps others do the same through her work as a Senior Paralegal at The Law Office of Andrea Marcus - a law firm specializing in disability cases i...
Jan 07, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 66
This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown BACK to the podcast to talk with us about the basics of executive functioning. Today we will discuss how parents can help their autistic child learn skills like paying attention, interpreting information, organizing, and planning. These are important skills that will help an individual throughout their entire life. Jerrod is a professor, trainer, and consultant with considerable experience working with individuals with developmental delays like autism and fi...
Dec 17, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 65
This week we welcome Jamiel Owens to the podcast to share his real-world experience fathering his 12-year-old son with autism. Jamiel is an incredibly passionate autism “dadvocate” based out of Philadelphia who hosts an Instagram series called “the Ausome Show.” The Ausome Show assists fathers of “ausome” children by offering a platform that educates, motivates, and encourages men to be awesome for their children on the spectrum. Listen to our latest episode to learn more and click the links bel...
Dec 11, 2021•36 min•Ep. 64
This week we welcome Dr. Stewart Pisecco to the podcast to talk with us about the ins and outs of modifying challenging behaviors and how parents can support behavior change in their children. Dr. Pisecco began his career at the University of Houston where he was a tenured professor in the department of educational psychology. He left the world of accademia and entered the world of entrepreneurship where he has developed multiple education tools. His latest venture is an app called Attend Behavi...
Dec 03, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 63
In this episode, we welcome Laurie Bowen to talk with us about the awesome ways art can be used as a communication tool. Artistic expression is a great way to share feelings, ideas, and a worldview that might be different as well as showcase strengths. Today’s guest is the associate director of the Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism at Utah Valley University where they host the annual Super Spectrum Showcase that features artists on the spectrum. Download the podcast today to learn more about the...
Nov 26, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 62
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 as...
Nov 19, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 61
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 go...
Nov 12, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 60
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 treatmen...
Nov 05, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 59
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 ...
Oct 29, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 58
