Autism in India & ABA Training in Multiple Languages | Interview with Dr. Smita Awasthi

Teaching non-vocal children to speak in one language is already a challenge, but what happens in countries like India where dozens and dozens of languages are spoken all over? Dr. Smita Awasthi has taken on this challenge with her work in India, and for over 36 years, shes taught and trained parents and professionals to work with the autism community in India. She shares today how shes addressed the challenges of bi- and tri-lingualism on the Indian subcontinent.

Prompt Fading in Children with Autism

Many kids with autism or signs of autism are prompt dependent. But it's not the child's fault as prompt dependency is caused by well-meaning adults who are trying to help the child gain skills, but not necessarily fading prompts quick enough. This can be really detrimental to a child's independence so today I am going…

Getting an ABA Program Started

There are lots of ways to try to educate yourself as a parent or professional on the principles of an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program. For professionals, bringing in a knowledgeable speaker on the topic of ABA is probably the most common way to begin. This can often jump-start enthusiasm for ABA but will take...

Autism in the Media, Dating & Love on the Spectrum | Interview with Dr. Kerry Magro

How do you break free from autism stereotypes? For Dr. Kerry Magro, a TV consultant, public speaker, and best-selling author, you leave behind stereotypes every time you show a realistic portrayal of the many different kinds of people with autism. Representation in media matters to him, and thats why he works so hard with other self-advocates to share an accurate and varied picture of autism in television and film.

18 Month Old Not Talking?<br> 5 Action Steps for Speech Delays2

3 Step Guide Is your 18 month old not talking? In this podcast episode, we will address the concerns and questions surrounding speech delays in 18-month-old children.  Whether you are a parent, caregiver, or professional working with children, these action steps can provide valuable guidance in supporting your child&#8217;s language development. Our goal is to&hellip;

Autism Living Facilities and Out of Home Placement | Interview with Lisa C

How do you know when its time to explore an out of home placement for a young adult with autism? Lisa C, a fellow autism mom of three, had to make this difficult decision for her 19-year-old son Ethan recently, and she shares her story with me today. Just making the initial decision was hard, but navigating insurance concerns and potential homes hours away made the decision even more daunting. Lisas story is one of hope, and I think youll appreciate her thoughtful perspective.

Behavior Reinforcement for Children with Autism

Behavior Reinforcement for Children with Autism When your children or clients do something that makes you think, wow, I'd love to see that more! Did you know you could actually make that happen? Today Im going to talk all about behavior reinforcement. I once worked with a boy, I'll call him Roger, who would hit&hellip;

Autism and Anxiety

Children with autism often experience other medical issues, including anxiety.  Today, I'm discussing the different types of anxiety that you may be seeing in your child or clients and I'm also going to give you next steps that you should take if your child has autism and anxiety.  Chrissy was one of my clients at&hellip;

The Eagles Autism Foundation: Interview with Executive Director Ryan Hammond

Before talking with Ryan on this episode, I had no idea the scope of the Eagles Autism Foundation. Founded just three short years ago in 2017, today the foundation has woven a commitment to the autism community throughout everything they do. From the end zone to employment to community grants, I hope youll be as impressed as I was about the possibilities that are available.