Have you heard of ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Brian Middleton, BCBA, Father, and neurodivergent human, joins me to share how he uses ACT for kids with autism, even those that are nonverbal and nonvocal.
The Turn Autism Around approach is not just for the early signs and youngest learners; these practices are great for learners of any age. Lauren Emmett is a mother of two, and she sits in the Hot Seat for this episode to discuss her 9 year old son Wilson. This is a great opportunity to walk through a 1 page assessment of an older child and hear how a plan can be developed by really prioritizing their strengths, weaknesses, and needs.
Is autism, or signs of autism, putting stress on your marriage? This episode is a lecture I prepared for a conference for marriage counselors. I talk about my journey through the diagnosis and why my husband and I started counseling. This is helpful information for parents who are considering counseling or even as a resource for professionals who might recommend counseling to their clients' caregivers.
As BCBAs we are often faced with ethical dilemmas, there is not always one right answer…sometimes it’s gray. Dr. Amanda Kelly, Behavior Babe, returns to the podcast to discuss the ABA code of ethics and some common mistakes behavior analysts make. We discuss scenarios and solutions that are relevant not just to BCBAs and professionals but for the families too.
My principles and approach can help any child, not just those with autism. That is the same philosophy guest, Dr. Scott Geller takes with his movement, Actively Caring for People. He shares the 7 principles of this movement and how Applied Behavior Science can make the best difference in anyone's life with positivity and caring.
Have you wondered how I went from nurse and mother in autism denial to BCBA, two time author, and the creator of transformative courses and community? My friend and Harvard trained writer, Ann Sheybani, interviews me in this special episode where we talk about how I came to write my second book, Turn Autism Around.
Hyperlexia is an intellectual disability in which a child is hyper-fixated and obsessed with letters, words, and reading but has low language functionality. Early signs of Hyperlexia can be linked with early signs of Autism. Today I answer questions about identifying the symptoms and signs of Hyperlexia and how to teach children with Hyperlexia and Autism. I share stories of children with Hyperlexia I have worked with first-hand, and more tips and resources on the topic.
In this reverse interview, NSSEO District Coaches from the Coach Me If You Can podcast, Amie and Beth, ask me the questions! During our conversation, they asked me some great questions that I wanted to make sure my listeners got to hear. We talk about my fall into the autism world, the power of a positive teaching environment, ABA and BCBAs in schools, and more.
Marie L. is a mother to two children with autism. She shares her story and success through applying my books, courses, and our online community. We discuss the legal rights involved with transitioning your child to traditional school as well as the value in teaching self-care and life skills alongside speech. Marie has seen wonderful gains with her children and we are so thankful for her to share her stories and videos.
Ms. Rachel is a growing sensation with parents on TikTok and Youtube. Her channel, Songs for Littles, has over 1 billion views. I’m talking about her videos, the proven techniques she uses, and how I’ve used them in my own “Ms. Mary” videos. I cover how these techniques and strategies can impact language for toddlers with autism or showing signs and even tips for creating your own videos.
