Speech Blubs: A Speech Development App for Kids with Autism
Turning screen time into constructive screen time that becomes a valuable tool in a child with autism’s speech therapy is one of the goals of Speech Blubs. I talked with founder Mitja Mavsar about the positive role his speech development app has for children who have a variety of speech issues.
Understanding ADHD and Autism with Holly Blanc Moses
There’s a difference between looking at a child’s behavior as a professional behavior analyst and looking at it as a parent of a neuro-diverse child. Holly Blanc Moses has a clear look into both perspectives as she’s both a parent and a professional BCBA. In this episode, Holly shares what it’s like to be both a parent and a professional, how she diagnoses a child who might have ADHD or autism or both and how she copes with the challenge of being a mom of kids with both ADHD and autism.
What Does Turn Autism Around Mean to You?
For this special 100th episode, I am talking with a panel of parents and professionals about how they’ve used and adapted my courses to teach children with autism self-care skills like eating, potty training, getting dressed, chores, and schoolwork. When parents and professionals work together, they can help a child reach their fullest potential using techniques that build on each other.
Autism in Black Families: Interview with Maria Davis-Pierre from Autism in Black
For Black families, stigma and bias play an outsized role in the diagnosis and treatment of autism, and Maria Davis-Pierre wants to change that by opening up the conversation in Black communities and with health professionals.
Autism and Employment Opportunities | Interview with Ann Marie Sullivan
Everyone feels useful and productive through a job, but for the autism community, where nearly 80% of them are unemployed, it can be hard to break through that barrier and enjoy that feeling. Ann Marie Sullivan’s company Spectrum Works seeks to be that bridge between unemployment and productive employment for the autism community.