Springbrook's Converge Autism Radio
288 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWelcome to Springbrook's Converge Autism Radio, featuring viewpoints and insights about autism for parents and professionals who support children with autism every day. We select our speakers and guests based on their expertise and experience in the field of autism, and we want this program to bring you fresh ideas, practical tips and renewed hope. The ideas and opinions expressed on this program are not necessarily the viewpoint of Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health.
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Episodes
Autism Spectrum: A Lifespan Perspective
June 12, 2023 15:21 - 43 minutes - 98.5 MBJoin Dr. Holmes and Dr. Whitney as they discuss key moments from his keynote presentation :Short and Long term consequences of COVID-19 on individuals with ASD and his workshop presentation on changes in criteria from DSM IV to DSM 5. Many topics are discussed on life transition and changes needed to better understand and accommodate those on the spectrum. Dr. Whitney received his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2001 from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology (FIPP). He interned at St...
The Importance of F.I.S.H.
June 01, 2023 17:26 - 39 minutes - 90.2 MBJoin Dr. Holmes and Dr. Killion as they talk about Functional Independent Skills from Dr. Killion's Functional Independence Skills Handbook. Dr. Killion possesses 40 plus years of direct experience with individuals with developmental disabilities including autism (see attached resume). He possesses a B.S. in Speech Pathology with a minor in Psychology, a M.Ed. in Special Education and a PhD in Developmental Psychology. He is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), license #1107105, which ...
Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
May 22, 2023 15:35 - 28 minutes - 64.9 MBJoin Reid and Hollie Beth Clauser who is a passionate advocate for individuals with autism and a dedicated Applied Behavior Analysis (Aba) professional. With nearly 20 years of experience in the field, Hollie has made it her mission to help Aba practices improve staff retention and support clients in navigating their careers. As a person on the autism spectrum herself, Hollie brings a unique perspective to her work, understanding the challenges faced by those with autism and their families. T...
Justice for Autism
May 16, 2023 21:56 - 20 minutes - 46.4 MBJoin Reid Miles from Inside the Aspergers Studio for a discussion with attorney, John LaMantia, with Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman. They deal individuals and families who are victims of birth injuries from medical negligence. Their clients deal with permanent cognitive and developmental disabilities. Reid asks some hard questions like, "Do some of John's clients think that these injuries caused their child to have Autism?".
Employment on the Spectrum
April 30, 2023 17:10 - 30 minutes - 70.3 MBJoin Reid Miles for a discussion with Shea Belsky, a passionate advocate for neurodiverse job seekers and the CTO of Mentra. Through his own experience with autism, Shea has developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in the job market. He has co-created a hiring platform that prioritizes the specific needs and talents of each candidate, leading to successful job placements and lasting employment. Shea’s dedication to fostering inclusive hiring practic...
School and Workplace Inclusiveness
April 27, 2023 15:57 - 37 minutes - 85.1 MBJoin Reid Miles for a discussion with Carrin Glimore discovering how inclusivity in the workforce and school can create a more diverse and equitable environment for everyone. You will learn how to create a more diverse and equitable environment by promoting inclusivity in the workplace and educational institutions. Carrin Gilmore is an autistic advocate, educator, and project manager for Disability Voices United and Mind Your Autistic Brain. She is a passionate advocate for the disabled com...
Autism Myths with Dr. Matthew Fisher
April 21, 2023 02:12 - 52 minutes - 120 MBThe Converge Autism conference is just around the corner! Take a listen to Dr. Stephanie Homes and Dr. Matthew Fisher as they discuss myths about Autism as well as questions answered regarding medication! Dr. Fisher completed his General Psychiatry residency at the University of Texas-Galveston and a Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at University of South Carolina. He serves as Medical leader of Springbrook Autism’s Residential and Outpatient Treatment Program (specializing in treating...
The Untold Story of a Female Life on the Autism Spectrum
April 04, 2023 13:58 - 55 minutes - 127 MBJoin Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Jennifer Cook as they talk about her life on the Autism Spectrum! More about Jennifer and her memoir: This intimate memoir reveals the woman inside one of autism’s most prominent figures, Jennifer O'Toole. At the age of 35, Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and for the first time in her life, things made sense. Now, she exposes the constant struggle between carefully crafted persona and authentic existence, editing the autism script with wit, cand...
Autism Advocates Support Group
March 27, 2023 15:22 - 35 minutes - 81.2 MBSJ Childs (AKA Sara Bradford) joins to talk about her journey with Autism. She works tirelessly to advocate on behalf of children and families on the Autism Spectrum! Sara Bradford is an Autistic woman and advocate and is the CEO of SJ Childs LLC, an autism consulting business to support families. She is a member of the Autism Council of Utah and also the owner of FB Autism Advocates Support Group. She is a mother of 2, and her husband and kids are also on the autism spectrum. She i...
Relational or Task Oriented?
March 20, 2023 22:01 - 32 minutes - 74.7 MBToday Dan Holmes, co-founder of NeuroDiverse Couple Podcast also on Mental Health News Radio, is joined by Perry, Mark & Greg to discuss how relationship needs should come before tasks and solutions. You will hear from the ND/AS perspective on areas of growth, lessons learned, and still things to remember when it comes to being relational or task oriented!
Widening Our Perceptions of Autism
March 14, 2023 18:48 - 56 minutes - 129 MBJoin Dr. Stephanie Holmes and her husband Dan with guest, Dr. Stephen Shore. Dr. Shore is the man behind the quote, "When you have met 1 person with Autism, you have met 1 person with Autism." Dan and Stephanie discuss Dr. Shores' diagnosis story and journey through education, as well as share from Dr. Shores' expertise in Special Education on how to work with a child in a strengths' based way. Work strategie as well as relational understanding are topics of today's show. About Dr. Shore: BIO...
Conflict on the Spectrum
March 02, 2023 18:42 - 45 minutes - 105 MBJoin us for our "just the guys" episode with Dr. Stephanie Holmes' husband Dan and friends as they discuss risk/reward ratios and how they each may determine when to engage or disengage based on the status of the relationship. They recognize an increase in the ability to healthily engage in conflict matters when there is personal growth and less distance in the relationship.
Workplace Benefits from Being on the Spectrum
February 22, 2023 00:37 - 49 minutes - 114 MBGuest: Peter Mann Topic: Strengths of Autism in the Workplace Join Dr. Stephanie and Dan Holmes as they interview autistic entrepreneur Peter Mann. Peter unknowingly tapped into being neurodivergent, using his autism to become a highly successful serial entrepreneur and CEO. Being autistic allowed him to: see unusual patterns to improve business strategy create first-of-kind products with unique physical designs take business risks However, being neurodivergent came with a personal cost...
Relational Blind Spots
February 11, 2023 22:18 - 56 minutes - 130 MBJoin Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Dr. Sean Hirt to discuss relationships on the spectrum! Dr. Sean Hirt earned his master’s and Doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Georgia School of Professional Psychology. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Casa Pacifica Center for Children and Families in Camarillo, CA. He completed post-doctoral training at West Georgia Psychological Services in Douglasville, GA. Over the years, he has practiced in a variety of clinical settings, including r...
Autism and Social Grace
February 09, 2023 05:45 - 1 hour - 140 MBJoin Reid and the founder of Social Grace - a private practice that brings together psychotherapists, occupational therapists, educators, coaches and mentors to provide a broad range of services for those on the autism spectrum. About Ginny: Growing up in a neurodiverse family, led Ginny to discover her passion for working with children, young adults, and families with different abilities and mental illnesses. With extensive experience and training in applied behavior analysis, and crisis ...
Women on the Spectrum: Late in Life Diagnosis
January 31, 2023 01:16 - 1 hour - 124 MBJoin Reid as he speaks with Archaeologist Amy O’keeffe. Amy is from Dublin Ireland and they discuss her later in life diagnosis of Autism, ADHD and Fibromyalgia. She speaks about how she handles studying (as she completes her PHD from Trinity University) and how Ireland works with those who have disabilities.
Women Embracing Autism Later in Life
January 23, 2023 03:56 - 1 hour - 137 MBJoin Dr. Stephanie Holmes and her husband Dan as they discuss women on the autism spectrum with Dr. Natalie Egelbrecht. They discuss why girls are missed, co-occuring issues and differential diagnosis. Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht RP ND, is an autistic Registered Psychotherapist, Naturopathic Doctor, and an autism researcher with a Masters of Science in Applied Psychology (cum laude). She is here on the show today to discuss women on the Autism Spectrum. Dr. Natalie was diagnosed at the age of 48...
Is the term "Neurodivergent" over?
January 19, 2023 17:23 - 57 minutes - 105 MBJoin Reid Miles and Tim Goldstein discuss Tim's diagnosis at age 54 and how it helped him understand more about himself. They also talk about how the term "neurodivergent" might just be seen as a negative in the ASD world! https://www.timgoldstein.com/
Autism and Out of the Box Thinking and Action
January 11, 2023 04:16 - 53 minutes - 97.3 MBJoin Reid as he speaks with child psychologist Dr. Shoshana Levin Fox about how she diagnoses and treats children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (differently than most practitioners). They discuss the methods she uses to assess children, such as DIR Floortime, and some unique terms, such as Islets of Normalcy, derived from her work of 25 years at the Feuerstein Institute in Jerusalem. In her view, many children today are actually misdiagnosed as autistic.They often have other kinds of developm...
Men on the Autism Spectrum
December 27, 2022 14:48 - 39 minutes - 89.7 MBJoin some terrific adult males on the Autism spectrum as they discuss their different journeys.
Handling the Holidays on the Spectrum
December 22, 2022 22:13 - 42 minutes - 97.4 MBDr. Stephanie C. Holmes and Life Coach Dan Holmes are a neurodiverse couple who host a podcast for neurodiverse couples. The couple shares their journey as a neurodiverse couple as Dan was diagnosed in 2019 on the spectrum.Gifts and celebrations are a constant pain point in the neurodiverse marriage or relationship. Listen in as Dan and Stephanie talk about December celebrations and what they learned about each other over the years when it comes to gifts and celebration times. Spoiler alert- ...
Transition Life Coaching and Autism
December 10, 2022 19:45 - 59 minutes - 137 MBJoin Reid Miles of Inside the Asperger's Studio for a discusion with Beth Felsen about being a Transition Autism Spectrum Disorder Life Coach. What is a transition life coach in the field of autism? Beth has the answers! About Beth: https://spectrumtransitioncoaching.com/about-us-autistic-life-coach/#my-story
The Shadow Listener, A Voice for Autism
December 03, 2022 19:15 - 1 hour - 138 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Laura Nadine Dooley. Our show today covers Laura's identification on the spectrum later in life, navigating the school system with a son on the spectrum, challenges autistic entrepreneurs face in creating businesses, and her many works and contributions to advocacy and music. Laura Nadine understands first hand the struggles and triumphs of living with autism. She has spent nearly 15 years advocating for a neurodiverse educational model after she and her son...
Is Applied Behavioral Analysis Right for My Child?
November 28, 2022 17:46 - 53 minutes - 123 MBIn this Episode Reid Myles of Inside the Asperger's Studio speaks with Melissa Schiefelbein, MA, BCBA, COBA and Founder and CEO of Bloom Health. She is a certified Behavioral Analyst who helps people find the right ABA therapist for their child. They also discuss why people seem to be afraid of ABA and more!
Chatting with Dr. Temple Grandin
November 19, 2022 05:20 - 1 hour - 179 MBReid Myles of Inside the Asperger's Studio chats with Dr. Temple Grandin about her career and the impact she's had in the field of Autism.
The Gifts and Strengths of Autism
November 15, 2022 04:08 - 40 minutes - 92.3 MBJoin Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Dr. Edwards as they discuss the gift of autism and strengths of those on the autism spectrum. Bio: Dr. Edwards is a mother and physician in Charleston, SC. She attended medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina and completed her residency in psychiatry at Stanford Medical Center. As a child of medical missionaries, Melinda grew up in a Mayan Indian village in Guatemala, Central America. Early in life she experienced an inner pull to a deeper tru...
Let's Talk About Autism and Education
November 02, 2022 17:14 - 1 hour - 144 MBJoin Reid Myles from The Asperger's Studio with Kristen Eccleston, Ed. D for a discussion about where education has dropped the ball in many ways when it comes to Autism. About Kristen: Dr. Kristen C. Eccleston (The NeuroDiverse Teacher) is an Education Consultant currently living and working in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area. Her areas of focus as an education consultant are K-12 and Corporate mental health and neurodiversity engagement. As an education consultant, she has worked w...
Autism and Media
October 25, 2022 17:55 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBThis week, join Reid from Inside the Asperger's Studio and Danielle Sullivan about all things media with Autism. From the mediums of television to movies to journalism, she and Reid have a lively discussion around how the media portrays Autism. About Danielle: From my neurodivergent family to yours. I'm Danielle Sullivan, a neurodiversity life coach and autistic parent with autistic and ADHD children. I'm here to help us all explore the world of neurodivergence. Neurodiverging episodes inclu...
Neurology vs Personality
October 17, 2022 14:32 - 52 minutes - 48 MBJoin Dr. Stephanie Holmes as she discusses the differences between personality disorders such as narcissistic personality disorder and Autism. There is much debate on this topic with constantly changing views. A refresher from a previous show on this subject a few years ago was definitely needed!
A Chat with Evan
October 11, 2022 13:13 - 23 minutes - 53 MBOn this episode, Reid Miles from Inside the Asperger's Studio, he sits down with a friend he met through a life coaching group, Evan Atley. Evan is a very interesting kid with an amazing story of transformation and acceptance.
One Kid at a Time
September 30, 2022 18:55 - 24 minutes - 56.6 MBOn this episode, Reid Miles from Inside the Asperger's Studio, Reid talks to Dillen Hartley, owner of Advanced Therapy Solutions. ATS is a physical and occupational therapy center. We learn a little bit about Dillen and why he does what he does. Dillen is a very interesting man with a passion to help those with ASD. He shares some success stories and talks about his practice. He also works as an Occupational Therapist at his organization. www.advancedtherapysolutions.com
Autism Down Under
September 22, 2022 18:28 - 1 hour - 150 MBOn this episode, Reid Miles from Inside the Asperger's Studio, talks with Ben Sorensen, a comedian, and voice actor from Australia. They talk about his autism and how he deals with life on a regular basis. He fell into both comedy and voice acting and shares how he deals with disabilities down under. Quirky, eccentric, bearded, media personality, voiceover guy, writer, music lover, presenter of stuff & unable to leap tall buildings. Ben is also available as a keynote speaker and consultant i...
Neurodiversity in the Workplace, Part II
September 13, 2022 23:18 - 38 minutes - 88.2 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Clay M. Westbrook about Neurodiversity in the workplace. Dr. Holmes wrote the forward for Clay's book, "Best Places To Work: An Autistic Adventure in Corporate America." Clay talks about his journey with autism and his experience in the corporate workplace. About Clay: Clay M. Westbrook is a lifelong resident of the state of Georgia. He was born in Athens and attended the University of Georgia, earning a bachelor's degree in History and a law degree, with ho...
Neurodiversity in the Workplace, Part 1
September 08, 2022 18:47 - 29 minutes - 67.6 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Clay M. Westbrook about Neurodiversity in the workplace. Dr. Holmes wrote the forward for Clay's book, "Best Places To Work: An Autistic Adventure in Corporate America." Clay talks about his journey with autism and his experience in the corporate workplace. About Clay: Clay M. Westbrook is a lifelong resident of the state of Georgia. He was born in Athens and attended the University of Georgia, earning a bachelor's degree in History and a law degree, with ho...
Music and Expression in Autism
September 01, 2022 01:41 - 33 minutes - 77.7 MBJoin Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Natalie as they discuss the impact of music when working with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Music is a powerful force in life that most of us are drawn to. Explore how to use music as a tool for at-home behavior management from a board-certified music therapist. You will learn easy to implement music experiences that will help both you and your loved one to navigate difficult behavioral situations, practice relaxation and coping skills, and facilitate appropriate exp...
Gender Identity and Autism
August 10, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBJoin Stephanie and Elizabeth as they discuss Elizabeth's research on gender identity and the autism spectrum. Bio As a Licensed Master Social Worker and Clinical Therapist, Elizabeth Arauz has had opportunities to work in a variety of settings and with all different groups of people. Her professional journey has led her to work in the college setting at KSU as a Case Manager, at Mercy Care, where she focused her time working with the homeless and insured populations with depression and seve...
Autism in Relationships
August 09, 2022 11:21 - 59 minutes - 136 MBJoin Dr. Stephanie Holmes and her husband Dan Holmes, hosts of the Neurodiverse Christian Couple podcast, to talk about their own neurodiverse relationship and interview world-renowned autism expert, Dr. Tony Attwood. Dr. Attwood will discuss autism in relationships and give some practical advice and tips from decades of working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Professor Tony Attwood Bio Tony is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in Autism Spectrum Disorders since he qualif...
Autism Translated with Toni Boucher
July 22, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBJoin Dr. Stephanie Holmes for a discussion with Toni Boucher about relationships! About Toni: On graduating from The University of Kansas with her BSW she became the administrator for a residential and day service program for adults where she ensured residents were safe and achieving their personal goals. Toni received training from the University of Utah through their addictions program and subsequently developed culturally relevant interventions for both addictions and autism utilizi...
Three Bachelor's Degrees Later
July 08, 2022 07:29 - 43 minutes - 99.9 MBJoin Reid Miles as he speaks with Madonna Kilpatrick, who has two bachelor's degrees and is on her way to her third. What do you get when you cross someone with her education x a sense of humor and x an amazing storyteller. Madonna Kilpatrick is absolutely the result. Madonna was also diagnosed late with ASD. Reid and Madonna talk about everything from what she is doing, to her views on puzzle pieces vs the infinity symbol for use with Asperger's symbolism to her varying stories of how ...
Autism: Dispelling Myths
June 28, 2022 19:10 - 51 minutes - 117 MBJoin Dr. Matthew Fisher, MD here to help professionals, parents, and educators better understand typical health, environmental, and behavioral myths that are common in the Autism population. Information challenging these myths along with tools on how to effectively deal with a person on the Autism spectrum will be presented from a psychiatrist’s perspective. Dr. Fisher completed his General Psychiatry residency at the University of Texas-Galveston and a Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowshi...
Abilities Workshop
June 22, 2022 10:56 - 41 minutes - 94.1 MBJoin Dr. Stephanie Holmes as she talks to Jeanetta Bryant. Jeanetta Bryant is the Founder and Executive Director of Abilities Workshop, Inc. She is dedicated to helping special needs families find answers and children impacted by a special needs diagnosis be their best. Jeanetta is an author, developer, and advocate. As a mom of two children, one with ASD, she finds no greater joy than watching them develop and achieve their dreams. Her interests include family time at home or at a theme par...
Autism and Happiness: From Neurodiversity to Neuroharmony
June 15, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBHappiness has received little attention in the field of autism spectrum disorders. Outcome and effect studies, for instance, rarely take emotional well-being as a desired outcome. And when the focus is on well-being, it is often from a negative perspective, namely the lack of well-being and quality of life in autism. It is time to take a U-turn in our approach and change from an exclusive focus on what makes autism so different and from a negative, clinical and medical approach to happiness i...
Language Building
June 04, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 86.8 MBDr. Holmes and Frankie of Aris Language Builder will be discussing language building. Frankie will share personal and professional insight as to how autism and deafness may affect language acquisition and learning. Frankie Kietzman grew up in a neurodiverse family with a brother who is deaf and has severe autism. She became a teacher, originally gen-ed, but later taught self-contained autism students at an elementary level, eventually teaching secondary levels. Eventually, she went on to ...
You Can’t Make Me: Proactive Strategies for Positive Behavioral Change
May 31, 2022 16:42 - 47 minutes - 108 MBThis show with Dr. James Ball will discuss the 7 evidence-based strategies, described in his book, “Early Intervention: Real-Life Questions; Real Life Answers,” proven to be the most effective in teaching students and adults with an autism spectrum disorder. It will focus on the teaching of specific skills, reducing challenging behaviors, and building an effective program as outlined in the book, “You Can’t Make Me: Proactive Strategies for Positive Behavioral Change.” It will guide the parti...
Communication Device Selection and Implementation
May 24, 2022 10:10 - 40 minutes - 93.8 MBMany children with autism begin speaking late, very little, or not at all. One of the issues that children who are nonverbal face is the frustration of having a lot to communicate and no way to verbally express it. Identifying and acquiring an appropriate communication device is just the start. Even with communication systems, children who are nonverbal miss a lot of language opportunities compared to their verbal peers. What can adults do to bridge the gap? It does require learning new skill...
Life Animated: A Tale of Autism & Hidden Potential
May 16, 2022 13:14 - 59 minutes - 137 MBRon Suskind delves deeper into Affinity Therapy, the unique method of emulative communication that the Suskind's developed to help Owen, their youngest son, emerge from the shadows of autism. Owen, despite limited speech, memorized fifty animated Disney movies. Throw him a line; he’d throw back the next one. When the Suskind's realized this, they began speaking in Disney dialogue, turning their house into a stage set where they would play out scenes. Over the years, their son’s speech returne...
Working in a system - Why can’t we get it right?
May 06, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 93.4 MBListen in as Dr. Brandon Clarke focuses on the levers to behavior change and emphasizes the barriers to implementing educational and therapeutic interventions from an interdisciplinary perspective. Solutions for these barriers are discussed and recommendations are made to address these barriers when collaborating with other professionals. Brandon Clark is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. He is the clinical director at Springbrook Behavioral Hospital. He has a doctorate degree in psycholog...
Autism: Sexuality & Sensory Sensitivities
May 02, 2022 13:23 - 57 minutes - 131 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she takes about challenges and issues in sexual relationships among NeuroDiverse Couples. Stephanie and Leslie will discuss common challenges in intimacy and sexuality including sensory sensitivities. They mention spoon theory in their discussion, here is a link to an article on spoon theory. https://reachoutasc.com/spoon-theory-and-autism/ Leslie A. Sickels, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker based in Manhattan. Her areas of expertise include autism spectrum diso...
Executive Functioning and NeuroDiversity
April 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBJoin Dr. Holmes as she interviews Robin Tate, a life coach, and NeuroDiverse Couples' coach. Today we discuss Neurodiversity and strategies for executive functioning. Robin describes a little about herself: I am a professionally trained Teacher and Coach who is passionate about providing the best experience to my clients. As well as training, I have an in-depth understanding of the impacts of living with an Asperger's Profile and/or ADHD in a world that is neurotypical. My approach to coac...
Autism Tech, Innovation, and Careers
April 15, 2022 09:04 - 33 minutes - 75.7 MBJoin Dr. Stephanie Holmes as she interviews Richard Schrieber. We reference Jude Morrow, a past guest of this show- look up those podcasts! Richard Schreiber is a successful technologist and innovator having built custom software systems for large corporations in corporate travel in his past. He is also the proud father of an autistic young adult, his 15-year-old daughter, who has become the inspiration for his autism advocacy work. First starting with the NYC Autism Community Group in New Y...