Dietary Intervention for Autism, Mindset & Parenting: Interview with Autism Dad Len Arcuri
As a parent coach and a father to a son with autism, Len Arcuri is a wealth of knowledge. He shares his abrupt fall into the autism world; how switching to a gluten casein free diet has literally saved his son’s life; why having a growth mindset is so important; and how you and your spouse can become a team and fight autism together.
Self-Injurious Behavior & Aggression in Autism with Dr. Timothy Vollmer
In the previous episode, I explained what automatic negative reinforcement is, and why it is important. Now it’s time for Dr. Timothy Vollmer’s interview, which ties into that episode. Dr. Vollmer shares his thoughts on automatic negative reinforcement, how to approach it, and gives insight as to what might trigger it.
Problem Behaviors Related to Pain and the Four Functions of Behavior
The four functions of behavior are what every behavior analyst looks for on a daily bases; however, I consider the last function to be the “forgotten function”. Today I’m going to explain all four functions, including the forgotten function, and how they are used to lower extreme problem behaviors.
Autism Legal Rights & Transition to Adulthood: Interview with Autism Attorney Gary Mayerson
Following the previous episode, today I am very excited to interview autism attorney, Gary Mayerson. Gary founded the first law firm in the nation focused on the representation of individuals with autism. After nearly 20 years he has served on some of the most important autism-based cases, and is also the board chairman to the nonprofit organization, Job Paths.
5 Autism Legal Lessons I’ve Learned Over the Past Decade
I’ve worked in the autism field for over two decades; that means I’ve been involved in my fair share of legal disputes. I’ve walked away from each situation with new experiences, and from that experience, I’ve put together five lessons that are sure to help you the next time you find yourself fighting for your child.