AST 2/13/23 AST 2/13/23

Successful Models for Assent-Based Vaccine Clinics

WEAP Clinical Director and President of the Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin, Kerry Hoops, joins us on All Autism Talk to share about a unique sensory-friendly vaccine event and the future of assent-based care for any family with children.

AST 1/13/23 AST 1/13/23

A Closer Look at The BHCOE

We speak with Dr. Ellie Kazemi, Chief Science Officer of the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE), and discuss the value of connecting the perspective of families and clients when measuring outcomes.

AST 11/21/22 AST 11/21/22

The Importance of Prioritizing Applied Research for Practicing BCBA's

Dr. Amber Valentino, the Chief Clinical Officer for Trumpet Behavioral Health, joins us to discuss the issue of outdated (or insufficient) research for those receiving services and the benefits of practitioners publishing needed research.

AST 9/1/22 AST 9/1/22

Bridging the Gap Between Autism Culture and American Culture

Motivational Speaker and Poet Russell Lehmann joins us for a third time to explore the gap between American culture and Autism culture and how it can be bridged.

AST 6/29/22 AST 6/29/22

The Words We Use When Discussing Autism

Motivational Speaker and Poet Russell Lehmann joins us for a second time to share his perspectives on the words we use when discussing autism.

AST 5/12/22 AST 5/12/22

An Honest Look at the Full Experience of Autism with Russell Lehmann

Motivational Speaker and Poet Russell Lehmann joins us to share his perspectives on autism and the human condition.

AST 4/12/22 AST 4/12/22

BHCOE Accreditation: Understanding How Quality Care is Measured in ABA

Sara Litvak, Founder & CEO of Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, the only ABA-specific accrediting body joins us to discuss the different ways quality is measured in the accreditation process.

AST 3/30/22 AST 3/30/22

Understanding the IEP Process and How to Best Advocate for Your Child

Mo Buti, an advocate and instructional expert for people with autism joins us to take a deep dive into the IEP process.

AST 3/3/22 AST 3/3/22

Current Autism Research and Why Families May Want to Participate

Pamela Feliciano, Scientific Director of SPARK (Simons Powering Autism Research) the world’s largest autism research study.

AST 2/15/22 AST 2/15/22

Lasting Happiness - How to be kinder to yourself and others

AST 2/1/22 AST 2/1/22

The Breakaway - Transitioning Autistic Adolescents into Adulthood

Dr. Tom Welsch an expert in work with neurodiverse young people and families joins us to talk about the important work of preparing adolescents with autism for adulthood.

AST 1/11/22 AST 1/11/22

The September 26th Project: Safety Preparedness for Families with Autism

Kelly McKinnon-Bermingham who has been working in the field of autism for 27 years, and is a published author joins us to discuss the work of the September 26th Project which she co-chaired.

AST 12/16/21 AST 12/16/21

Creating a Successful Holiday for Children with Autism

All Autism Talk Hosts Katherine Johnson and Richie Ploesch share their best holiday tips they've received over the years for your family.

AST 11/18/21 AST 11/18/21

Enriching Life Experiences for Young Autistic Adults

Heather Tarczan, Executive Director of Urban Autism Solutions joins us to talk about how their program is working to build opportunity and community for young adults in Chicago.

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.”