This week we welcome Dr. Adithyan Rajaraman to the podcast to talk about compassionate care in the ABA field. This is a crucial ABA therapy subject, because ABA therapy is a type of care and caring is based on compassion. We know compassion can foster trust, leading to better communication between a patient and their provider, improving care quality. For 14 years Dr. Rajaraman has taught, interacted with, and learned from children and adolescents of all abilities. He joined the faculty at UMBC a...
Feb 17, 2023•41 min•Ep. 118
Pablo Juárez, the co-director of TRIAD, the autism institute at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, joins us this week. In later episodes, Pablo will return as a guest, but this week, the topic is time-limited care. To aid and encourage access in our community, these clinical issues must be discussed. In his current position, Pablo focuses on autism and works within state systems to ensure that autistic children, students, and adults can access what they need to be successful in their life goals. Pab...
Feb 10, 2023•39 min•Ep. 117
This week, we welcome Clara Garcia, Director of Programs and Melissa Cardona Senior Resource Specialist at the Autism Society of Inland Empire. ABS Kids has been able to partner with the organization for several years on programs for the community. They reach a wide network of families (19,000 individuals, 60,000 family members & professionals who serve them) in their area with autism support, education and connection opportunities. Clara & Melissa bring lots of knowledge and experience ...
Feb 03, 2023•40 min•Ep. 116
Now Trending is back with another episode on Autism Weekly, and Dr. Robbie El Fattal is our guest. We want to talk about current issues affecting the autism community and various solutions being undertaken to improve accessibility for everyone. Robbie is the Founder and CEO at Maraca Learning, a clinician-led autism therapy provider headquartered in Boise Idaho, as well as a PhD BCBA. Today we are going to discuss assent in ABA therapy, which is the acknowledgement to willingly participate given...
Jan 27, 2023•34 min•Ep. 115
This week, we would like to welcome Jessica Wilbur, a mother of 2 children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and a Behavior Technician recruiter for ABS Kids. Her sons Chris and Alex are now 10 and 6 years old. Jessica navigated the diagnosis of her boys, retiring from the Air Force and relocating from Louisiana to Michigan all while researching the best supports for her family such as therapies, interventions, her community, and school. Now also working as a Behavior Technician recruiter for ...
Jan 13, 2023•38 min•Ep. 114
This week we welcome Aaron Smith, who is a young man with autism. Since he was 5 years old, his favorite musical artist has been Elvis Presley. He decided to create a live tribute to Elvis and has made a career impersonating him on stage. Today we are going to talk about coping with his autism and pursuing one's dreams no matter what! Download the latest episode to learn more. Social Media links: Instagram: Aaron Smith (@aaronsmith1783) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook: Elvis Tribute Artis...
Jan 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 113
This week, Michelle Rogers is back on the podcast. She appeared in Episode 108 to speak about potty training. On this episode we'll talk about how to help parents of autistic children in developing communication skills with nonverbal children. Communication skills are important for autistic children’s development. They help with behavior, learning and socializing. Autistic children need support to develop communication skills. Michelle was that champion to get her daughter where she is today and...
Dec 23, 2022•33 min•Ep. 112
This week we welcome Crisann Black, the founder of the club Zeus for people with disabilities. It is quite challenging for people who have disabilities to adjust to an unaccommodating world. Many institutions, entertainment areas, and other public locations lack the accessibility features needed to assist individuals with disabilities. Crisann took action after growing weary of witnessing how difficult it was for her kid and others to find a welcoming atmosphere. In this nightclub, she hosts a d...
Dec 16, 2022•35 min•Ep. 111
Now Trending is a new segment we hope to continue on Autism Weekly, and Dr. El Fattal is our first regular guest. We want to talk about current issues affecting the autism community and various solutions being undertaken to improve accessibility for everyone. Dr. El Fattal is the Founder and CEO at Maraca Learning, a clinician-led autism therapy provider headquartered in Boise Idaho, as well as a PhD BCBA. He’s also a board advisor to a multi-state autism therapy platform where he advises as a s...
Dec 09, 2022•50 min•Ep. 110
This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown back to the podcast to talk with us about Food Selectivity and the Impact of Sugar. Jerrod has been featured on multiple episodes of the podcast. We have talked about a variety of topics including executive functioning, screen time use, social cognition, and theory of mind. Jerrod’s a professor, trainer, and private consultant with extensive experience working with individuals on the spectrum. Download the latest episode to learn more. Reach out to Jerrod Br...
Dec 02, 2022•35 min•Ep. 109
This week we welcome Michelle Rogers, an autism mom and life coach who specializes in helping Autism Parents of toddlers who are Non-Verbal to start communicating and potty training. Michelle supports parents of autistic children because she wishes she had a BOSS like herself to support her when her daughter was first diagnosed with autism. She became that champion to get her daughter where she is today and have helped hundreds of Mothers and their autistic children thrive because of it. Downloa...
Nov 18, 2022•34 min•Ep. 108
This week, we welcome photographer Scott Gutentag, who specializes in customizing photographs for people with autism and other diverse needs. It's a unique niche that few photographers pursue, especially when it comes to people on the spectrum who may benefit from an inclusive approach including specialized visual assistance. Scott makes good use of both imaginative photography and developmental psychology to make sessions comfortable for his subjects, and to produce great final products. Downlo...
Nov 11, 2022•26 min•Ep. 107
This week, we welcome autism coach and bestselling author Jennifer Cook to the podcast to talk with us about building relationships and fostering connections for those on the spectrum. You may recognize Jennifer from her role as a relationship consultant on the Emmy award winning Netflix series Love on the Spectrum where she helped neurodivergent adults navigate the world of dating. Download the latest episode to learn more. Check out more info from Jennifer Cook: Get Connected: https://linktr.e...
Oct 28, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 106
This week we have an exciting episode. Jeff Skibitsky visited Erik’s Ranch in person and talked with some of the awesome team members on the spectrum that are critical to the operations of the ranch. As a high-level overview, Erik’s Ranch proudly offers a first-of-its kind living, working and social environment for young adults with autism. Not only are both locations home to young adults with autism, but individuals operate the boutique-style guest accommodations at the two destination location...
Oct 21, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 105
This week we welcome Rhiannon Rose, an autism mom to three awesome kids, to the podcast to share her tried and true tips on how to make traveling fun for the whole family. We will talk about how to prepare for travel, vacation ideas, and tips on how to handle potential stressors. With Thanksgiving and the winter holidays right around the corner, we have a lot to learn from her experience! Download the latest episode to learn more! Follow Rhiannon Rose on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people...
Oct 14, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 104
This week we are joined by Behavior Analyst and mother of two, Leanne Page. Leanne is the author of the book ‘Parenting with Science” and runs a website titled ParentingwithABA.org where she shares helpful tips with families looking to improve their parenting strategies, reduce parent burnout, and build connections with their kids. As a parent coach, author, and designer of educational courses, Leanne excels at assisting parents in sifting through the noise and drama of parenting advice. Downloa...
Sep 30, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 103
This week we welcome Behaviorbabe an online persona created by Dr. Amanda N. Kelly, who is an ethical supporter of the accurate application of behavior analysis. As a result of her effective dissemination efforts and unwavering passion and commitment to expanding access to services, Behaviorbabe has received invitations to lecture before audiences all over the world, including those in Canada, Manila, Bermuda, Turkey, and the United States. Download the latest episode to listen in on our discuss...
Sep 23, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 102
This week we welcome Scott Revlin, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and assistant director over ABS Kids, Ventura. Over the past 20 years, he has been heavily involved in Autism advocacy and parent training. In Today’s episode, we will talk about what to do while on a waitlist. Waitlists for autism diagnoses currently act as a universal barrier to accessing care and affect both urban and rural families. Download this episode to learn about this important topic with Scott today. Find Local Res...
Sep 16, 2022•27 min•Ep. 101
Our Special guest today is David Isaacman, from the Netflix Series Love on the Spectrum and he is joined by his sister Alison Issacman! We are excited to talk to them both about their experience on the show, and about his experience in the dating world. A little bit about David, he is one of three triplet siblings, he sees numbers as different colors and his all-time favorite animal is the lion. As an extracurricular activity, David is involved in a program called The Miracle Project, which is a...
Sep 02, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 100
This week we welcome Chris Collins to the podcast to talk about the role ABA can play in clinical settings and general education to support inclusion. Chris is the founder of a Florida-based non-profit called “A-B-Aid Suncoast.” The non-profit helps families get access to the care they need. There are often barriers to getting ABA in the school system. Back to school is in full swing, this is a great episode to listen to. Download this episode to learn more! Visit the A-B-Aid Suncoast Website: h...
Aug 26, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 99
This week we welcome professor, and author, Dr. Hank Schlinger to the podcast to talk with us about how building self-esteem plays a role in living a happy & healthy life. Dr. Schlinger is the author of the book “How to Build Good Behavior and Sef–Esteem in Children” which is an excellent resource for both parents of kids on the spectrum as well as the clinicians that help those children. We also talk about the importance of building caregivers' confidence in their ability to parent! Downloa...
Aug 19, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 98
This week we welcome Rob Gorski to the podcast to talk with us about his experience as a full-time, single dad to three awesome young men on the spectrum. He’s also the author of the ‘Autism Dad Blog’ and host of the “Autism Dad Podcast’ where he shares real-life stories that inspire other parents across the country. In some ways, Rob’s family is like every other family, and in many other ways, they are very different. We are so excited to talk with you today about your life parenting three uniq...
Aug 12, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 97
This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown back to the podcast to talk with us about Trauma Informed Care. Jerrod has been featured on multiple episodes of the podcast. We have talked about a variety of topics including executive functioning, screen time use, social cognition, and theory of mind. 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 i...
Aug 05, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 96
This week we welcome Dr. Anila Khan, founder of the Global Alliance for Persons with Different, Additional, and Special Needs (or GAPDAS for short) to the podcast to talk with us about teaching financial independence and literacy for those on the spectrum. She’s a clinical psychologist, Psychotherapist Speech and language therapist based out of Pakistan that has been working with the autistic population since 2011. Download the podcast to learn more! Connect with Dr. Anila Khan: Instagram: https...
Jul 29, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 95
This week we welcome Taylor Duncan to the podcast to talk with us about the awesome nonprofit he founded and is the CEO of called the Alternative Baseball Organization (or ABO for short). ABO empowers and inspires others with autism to learn new skills and achieve their dreams. Since starting Alternative Baseball, Taylor’s been featured on over 400+ national and local media outlets across the United States of America and beyond! Today the program is setting up new programs in 12+ states across t...
Jul 22, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 94
This week are republishing episode #38 where we welcome Rachel Grondin-Martinez to the podcast to talk about Summer Fun and Creativity in ABA Treatment Delivery. Rachel has been in the field of ABA for the past 7 years and has seen firsthand how powerful summer learning can be for a child on the spectrum. We are thrilled to learn more about how families can get the most out of their ABA therapy program while still having an awesome amount of fun. Download the podcast today to learn more! Resourc...
Jul 15, 2022•27 min•Season 8Ep. 93
This week we welcome Autism Advocate, Marcus Boyd, to the podcast to talk about the importance of finding your voice. Marcus was non-speaking as a child and was diagnosed with autism as a teen. He now regularly advocates on behalf of the autism community. He is also the CEO of Marcus Boyd Beats, where he produces and composes music and has won numerous awards. One of his goals is to spread Autism and awareness through his voice and platform with videos, fashion, and music. He works to ensure tha...
Jul 08, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 92
This week we welcome Dr. Amanda Settle, a pediatric dentist based out of Charlotte, North Carolina to the podcast to talk with us about how to make the first dental visit a great experience for kiddos on the spectrum. We will also cover dental hygiene tips to take home and implement day to day! Dr. Amanda understands that all pediatric patients have different needs and learn in different ways. She believes that although the child is the patient, the entire family is important to the overall trea...
Jul 01, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 91
This week we welcome Kathryn Nordberg and Dr. Eric Larsson to the podcast to talk with us about Erik’s Ranch and Retreat, a unique living, working, recreational, and voluntourism ranch in Montana and Minnesota. Kathryn is the founder and CEO of Erik’s ranch as well as the mother of a young man on the spectrum named Erik who Erik’s ranch is named after! We are also joined by Dr. Larsson who is one of the founding board members of Erik’s Ranch. On the professional side, he is the Executive Directo...
Jun 24, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 90
In this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Chanti Waters back to the podcast to chat about quality care in ABA and what distinguishes an ABA organization. Chanti is a Doctoral- Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked with children and adults with ASD and other disabilities for over 27 years. She serves as the VP of quality assurance at ABS Kids and lead us through the accreditation process at the Behavior Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) where we recently received a 3-year accredita...
Jun 10, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 88
