AST 10/27/21 AST 10/27/21

Nobody's Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness

As Richard shares, ”Look at the history of autism, when mothers were blamed and autism was only looked at in negative terms... We don’t end up in a very good situation. I’m trying to point this stuff out so people can realize we do have the power to change.”

AST 10/14/21 AST 10/14/21

TSC: A Rare Genetic Disease with a 50% Autism Diagnosis

About 50% of those diagnosed with TSC, will also have a diagnosis of autism. Even if your child is not at risk for TSC, the thoughtful approach to treatment and resources can be valuable for all parents.

AST 9/30/21 AST 9/30/21

Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Debra Moore - Navigating Autism

Dr. Temple Grandin returns to the podcast to discuss her latest book, Navigating Autism, which is a collaboration with psychologist Debra Moore, who has done extensive work with children, teens, and adults on the autism spectrum.

AST 9/15/21 AST 9/15/21

Addressing the Cultural Needs of Families with Autism

Corina Jimenez-Gomez, faculty at Auburn University, and Lauren Beaulieu a behavior analyst for 20 years join us to discuss the importance of culturally responsive services in ABA.

AST 9/3/21 AST 9/3/21

Female Life on the Spectrum - Insights from Jennifer Cook

Jennifer Cook was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at the age of 35 and is raising three children on the spectrum.

AST 8/24/21 AST 8/24/21

Advancing Research and Understanding of Autism

Holly shares, “Autism, as compared to other fields, is still relatively new in the area of research. There is still much to learn in order to continue to improve treatment, care, and quality of life for individuals across the lifespan.”

AST 8/6/21 AST 8/6/21

Autism Today: A Look at How Far We Have Come and What is Still Needed

Dr. Fred Volkmar, a professor at Yale University with over 40 years in the field of autism-related studies, joins us to provide perspective on how far we have come in the diagnosis, research, and services for individuals with autism.

AST 7/21/21 AST 7/21/21

Follow Your Passions: The Vast Areas of Interest in ABA

Dr. Danquah-Brobby joins us to talk about a variety of topics related to the education, professional progression, and interests of behavior analysts.

AST 7/8/21 AST 7/8/21

Women in Behavior Analysis with Devon Sundberg

Devon Sundberg, M.S., BCBA is the founder of the groundbreaking (and long overdue) Women in Behavior Analysis Conference (WIBA). Devon shares how raising three daughters helped open her eyes to how gendered life can be (including party food).

AST 5/26/21 AST 5/26/21

Supporting Autistic Individuals from High School to Adulthood with Dan McManmon

In this episode, we talk with President of the College Internship Program (CIP), Dan McManmon, one of the world’s most comprehensive transition programs for young adults on the autism spectrum and learning differences.

AST 5/12/21 AST 5/12/21

Girls and Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment, and New Research with Dr. Ronit Molko

In this episode, we talk with psychologist and author, Dr. Ronit Molko to explore recent research into girls with autism and how our approach to diagnosis and treatment needs to evolve.

AST 4/30/21 AST 4/30/21

Autism Acceptance Month with the Autism Society's President Christopher Banks

In this episode we talk with the President of the Autism Society of America, Christopher Banks about their organization's shift from "Autism Awareness Month" to "Autism Acceptance Month".

AST 4/14/21 AST 4/14/21

New Research on Sleep Issues in Autism with Dr. Annette Estes

In this episode we talk with Research Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences and Department of Psychology at the University of Washington, Dr. Annette Estes about her research about sleep issues in children with autism.

AST 3/31/21 AST 3/31/21

Critical Autism Services for Military Families in Jeopardy

In this episode we talk with Dr. Ira Cohen, former Research Scientist and former Chair of Psychology, New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities (IBR) and David Fuscus, Spokesperson for the NCAAS.

AST 3/16/21 AST 3/16/21

The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum with Lindsey Sterling

In this episode we talk with Child Clinical Psychologist and Author, Dr. Lindsey Sterling, about her book The Social Survival Guide For Teens on the Autism Spectrum.

AST 3/2/21 AST 3/2/21

BABA Initiatives and Their Upcoming Conference with President, Adrienne Bradley

In this episode we bring back Adrienne Bradley, President of BABA to talk about their latest initiatives and the Upcoming BABA Conference in June.

AST 2/16/21 AST 2/16/21

Autism Services in Italy with Founder of Progettoautismo, Elena Bulfone

In this episode we talk with the President and Founder of Progettoautismo, Elena Bulfone, about her foundation and her program dedicated to teaching medical workers how to treat patients with autism.

AST 1/26/21 AST 1/26/21

Using Theatre as a Teaching Tool for Individuals with Autism with Barry Prizant

In this episode we talk with Dr. Barry Prizant who has over 50 years of experience as a researcher and consultant for individuals with autism and their families about the SCERTS model, his theatre project, and his book Uniquely Human.

AST 12/18/20 AST 12/18/20

Functional Analysis and Self Determination with Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Peterson

In this episode we talk with researchers at Western Michigan University, Rebecca Eldridge & Stephanie Peterson, about their research on Functional Analysis and Self Determination.

AST 12/2/20 AST 12/2/20

How Autism Drives Human Invention with Simon Baron-Cohen

In this episode we talk with professor of psychology and psychiatry and director of the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University, Simon Baron-Cohen, about his book Pattern Seekers: How Autism Drives Human Invention.