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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Hooked: A Romantic Dramady Putting a New Lens on Autism
April 18, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MBJoin filmmaker Allen Wolf as he discusses his upcoming film Hooked, a romantic dramady where the lead character is Autistic. This film will bring awareness to help people to see autism through a new lens. Allen Wolf has won multiple awards for his storytelling as an author, filmmaker, and game creator. He is a producer, writer, director, and a communication specialist. www.hookedthemovie.com
Caring for the Caregivers in the World of Autism: Dr. Matthew Fisher, MD
April 11, 2019 14:38 - 25 minutes - 46 MBDr. Matthew Fisher stopped by the media room for a chat with our host Kristin Walker. We were live at Springbrook's Converge Autism Summit and we thought about how difficult it was to keep Dr. Fisher in that room, undisturbed for 15 minutes. Why? Because he is needed. Self-care amongst the caregivers became our focus for this conversation. Join us for a behind the scenes sneak peek in the world of self-care for caregivers. Dr. Fisher completed his General Psychiatry residency at the Univ...
Live from Converge Autism: Housing Options for Adults on the Spectrum
April 04, 2019 13:27 - 19 minutes - 27 MBJennifer Ferguson who runs Upstate Adult Aspies in Greenville, South Carolina runs a Meetup group for Aspies, led by Aspies. She stops by the media room at Springbrook's annual Converge Autism Summit to talk about the much needed community services for adults on the spectrum. Carolyn O'Connell with Mary Sunshine House joins us to share an option for some adults with Autism - group housing. Mary Sunshine House endeavors to create a safe and loving community housing project. Both of these wo...
Stephanie and Sydney Holmes: Teens on the Autism Spectrum and the Issues they Face
March 28, 2019 08:34 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBLive from Springbrook's Converge Autism Summit, we sit down with presenter and often guest Stephanie Holmes and her daughter Sydney. Stephanie talks about her presentation Spectrum Teens and the Issues they Face with Sydney talks about what her journey has been as a young woman with Autism. Stephanie C. Holmes, M.A., is a Certified Autism Specialist and Credentialed Christian Counselor with the Board of Examiners for Georgia Christian Counselors and Therapists and was formerly an LPC in Nort...
Meet Our Founder and President Dill Hills: A Life of Service
March 21, 2019 10:58 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBLive at the Converge Autism Summit we sat down with Richard (Dick) Hills, the founder and President of Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health and Havenwood Behavioral Health at Springbrook. Dick shares his personal story about why he created Springbrook and the mission that drives his life of service. You don't want to miss this episode! www.convergeautism.com www.springbrookautismbehavioral.com
Dr. Temple Grandin on Autism and the Workforce
March 14, 2019 16:05 - 17 minutes - 31.5 MBDr. Temple Grandin, Author, Speaker, and Professor of Animal Science was the keynote speaker at Springbrook's Converge Autism Summit held in March of 2019. Dr. Grandin stopped by the media room to chat with Kristin Walker again and it was such a pleasure. She wanted to talk about the behavior of herd animals and also about Autism in the workplace. Find out more about her work at www.templegrandin.com.
Exceptional Students: A Public School Teacher's Experience
March 07, 2019 16:12 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MBRobert Walker joins us today to talk about his experience as a public school teacher working with kids in Special Education - now called Exceptional Children. Rob takes us on a walk through his experiences with training and educating students about their classmates with Autism. He also explains that part of his job was to work with other teachers and how healthcare privacy made that a real challenge at times. www.convergeautism.com www.springbrookautismbehavioral.com
Autism Is a Neurological Condition: Dr. Matthew Fisher
February 28, 2019 07:00 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBDr. Fisher sits down for a discussion with Kristin Walker to talk about diagnosing physical conditions in patients with Autism, troubleshooting side effects and symptoms in patients with Autism, and makes a point to educate listeners that Autism is a Neurological Condition. He is one of the speakers at the annual Converge Autism summit. Dr. Fisher completed his General Psychiatry residency at the University of Texas-Galveston and a Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at University of Sout...
I KNOW AUTISM
February 21, 2019 19:05 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBSean Sullivan, founder of I Know Autism. Sean was born severely autistic, but has overcome many of his symptoms and built a life for himself. However, this was not without hardship. Listen as Sean shares his story about how he was forced to sleep outside and denied food at several facilities, but was able to find his way home, literally. Once he found his way home, he began building a life for himself and is now an inspiration to others who live with autism. Learn more about Sean and his j...
Different Abilities: Laura's Greetings with Benjamin Lee
February 14, 2019 21:10 - 18 minutes - 34.3 MBBenjamin Lee, co-founder of www.laurasgreetings.com. Ben was born in Provo, Utah and is currently studying Global Supply Chain Management at Brigham Young University. He is the Director of Supply Chain and Sales at Laura's Greetings and has been on a mission to help those with different abilities for over 1 year. He has 3 siblings, is an eagle scout, and loves to spend time with his family. Laura's greetings features cards and artwork created by those with different abilities. For every purc...
Building Autism Awareness
February 07, 2019 17:56 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MBJoin host, Melanie Vann, as she interviews Motesem Mansur, who is an author, artist, and on the autism spectrum. This is a powerful interview that gives insight into the life of an adult with autism who has very little family supports but is making the most of his life. Even though Motesem lives in a nursing home, he has a thriving business and continues to touch others with his special gifts. His most recent book, The Gifted Builder, is a children's book, about autism and finding your way...
What Does a Doctor with Autism Say About Ethical Treatment?
January 31, 2019 17:04 - 47 minutes - 87.3 MBWhat does a doctor with Autism have to say about working with patients who also have Autism? Join Dr. Dan Edmunds and our host Kristin Walker as they discuss ethical treatment and his unique understanding of ASD. Dr. Dan L. Edmunds is an Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Psychotherapist, and Psychological Evaluator (working under supervision). Dr. Edmunds completed undergraduate studies at the University of Florida and received a Master of Arts in Theology from t...
Having A Sibling With Autism
January 24, 2019 19:58 - 24 minutes - 44.7 MBYour host gives a personal account of what it means to have a sibling with Autism Spectrum Disorder by interviewing her 17 year old son. Our host has two children, one who is 17 and one who is 7, and on the spectrum. They discuss the ways in which it has affected their family, how the older son's life has changed since his little brother was born, and what he has learned about anyone with disabilities.
Autism: Advocating For Acceptance Not Just Awareness
January 17, 2019 19:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBListen to our seasoned guest, Stephanie Holmes, MA, BCCC, discuss how to move past autism awareness and into acceptance. There is still stigma surrounding autism and the behaviors that are associated with it. With the help of many amazing advocates like Dr. Temple Grandin and others, we have come far on the path of autism awareness but true acceptance comes when we can look past the diagnosis and see there is a child or adult behind it. Stephanie discuss how we can start to accept those with...
Get Answers Now with Jeff Beck, LCSW
January 10, 2019 07:05 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBJoin Jeff Beck, co-founder of AnswersNow, an autism app that connects parents with real time BCBA therapists. Jeff Beck is the CEO and co-founder of AnswersNow. Jeff is a licensed clinician and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping families work through their unique challenges. In his previous role as a child and family therapist, he recognized that parents of children with special needs were lacking immediate, personalized, reliable and trusted help. That is when AnswersNow, a platf...
Don't Go Overboard: Autism Cruise Ship Safety and Maritime Law with Attorney Jack Hickey
January 03, 2019 19:10 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBJoin attorney John Hickey to discuss the recent tragedy of a young man with autism who fell overboard on a cruises ship. He discusses maritime law and safety tips to keep your loved ones safe on vacations. John "Jack" Hickey of the Hickey Law Firm in Miami is a veteran in the maritime industry. For almost two decades, he represented cruise lines and is one of the nation's foremost experts on maritime law. For the past 19 years he has been representing plaintiffs in personal injury and wron...
7 Preconceived Ideas About Autism
December 20, 2018 17:05 - 37 minutes - 67.9 MBKristin Walker discusses the top 7 myths and misconceptions about Autism: 1. Autistic People Are All Alike 2. Autistic People Don't Have Feelings 3. Autistic People Don't Build Relationships 4. Autistic People Are a Danger to Society 5. Autistic People Are Savants 6. Autistic People Have No Language Skills 7. Autistic People Have Little Potential for Success Join us to bust right through these myths and misconceptions so you can help us all be correctly informed about Autism Spectrum Disor...
16 Tips for Parents and their Autistic Children to Enjoying the Holidays
December 14, 2018 16:20 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBThe holidays can be stressful for everyone but especially for families trying to navigate the season with a child on the Autism Spectrum. This time of year can be fraught with sensory overload for children with Autism. Take a listen with Kristin Walker as she gives some practical tips on how to make the end of this year enjoyable for your child, friends, family, and yourself!
Autism Awareness Education and Advocacy with Mary Margaret Crews
December 06, 2018 07:00 - 26 minutes - 48.8 MBJoin Melanie Vann and Mary Margaret Crews as they talk about the importance of advocacy and education to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder. Mary Margaret Crews is the Director of Marketing for Easterseals South Carolina. She started working for Easterseals as an intern during the summer of 2011. After graduating from Converse College in May 2013, Mary Margaret joined Easterseals full time as the Therapy Marketing Assistant and would put together booklets and make games. She wor...
Autism Adulthood: Caring for the Future and the Present Moment with Ray Hemachandra
November 29, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutes - 85.5 MBJoin host, Melanie Vann, on the latest episode of Converge Autism Radio as she interviews Ray Hemachandra. He is advocate, author, and educator about the world of autism. Ray Hemachandra is the parent of an autistic son. He speaks, writes, and teaches about autism and disability from the perspective of neurodiversity, acceptance, and compassion. Professionally, Hemachandra is an organizational consultant and communications strategist. He serves on a half-dozen boards and committees for auti...
Questions from Kids on the Autism Spectrum: Dr. Temple Grandin
November 22, 2018 07:00 - 27 minutes - 50.2 MBDifferent Kinds of Minds Contribute to Society: Discovery Across the Autism Spectrum with Dr. Temple Grandin, Author, Speaker, and Professor of Animal Science is the keynote speech to be delivered by Dr. Grandin for Springbrook Behavioral's Converge Autism Summit held March 8-9th, 2019 in Greenville, South Carolina. Tickets are still available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/converge-autism-summit-2019-tickets-36079297149?aff=main or by going to www.convergeautism.com. Dr. Grandin gave us a...
Aquatic Therapy for Children with Autism
November 15, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MBJoin Melanie Vann and Kristin Walker for a discussion about how aquatic therapy is fun, safe, and effective for children with Autism. Hydrostatic pressure Children with autism are known to crave deep pressure. Water provides this through hydrostatic pressure, or the pressure that a liquid exerts when it’s at rest. Water exerts 30x more deep pressure stimulation on the body than air. More importantly, unlike pressure vests or weighted blankets, water completely surrounds and envelopes the ch...
Man's Best Friend: How Dogs Benefit Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder
November 08, 2018 07:00 - 25 minutes - 46.7 MBJoin hosts Kristin Walker and Melanie Vann as they discuss how dogs can benefit those with Autism. They both have first hand experience with the healing power of dogs. Kristin is the trainer and handler of several therapy dogs and Melanie has a service dog for her son that is on the autism spectrum. Join them as they discuss how they have seen dogs help ease anxiety, improve socialization, and decrease behavioral outburst or self-harming behavior. You can find more helpful resources at: ...
How Does Anxiety Fit Into The Autism Puzzle?
November 01, 2018 06:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBJoin one of the speakers at Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health's yearly summit: Converge Autism, Stephanie Holmes MA, BCCC, and Certified Autism Specialist as she discusses the journey of finding a child's potential when they have autism spectrum disorder. She and host, Melanie Vann, MA and Life Coach from MHNR Network both have children on the spectrum, so their knowledge is first hand. Anxiety seems to go hand in hand with Autism. Research has found that treating anxiety for those who a...
Discovering Your Autistic Child's Potential with Stephanie Holmes, MA, BCCC
October 25, 2018 15:02 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MBJoin one of the speakers at Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health's yearly summit: Converge Autism, Stephanie Holmes MA, BCCC, and Certified Autism Specialist as she discusses the journey of finding a child's potential when they have autism spectrum disorder. She and host, Melanie Vann, MA and Life Coach from MHNR Network both have children on the spectrum, so their knowledge is first hand. Discovering your child or loved ones potential can be a trying one, but it can also be one filled with...
Evidence-Based Practice Strategies: Autism Spectrum Disorder
October 18, 2018 06:00 - 29 minutes - 54.1 MBJoin host Melanie Vann and guest Lisa Raiford as they discuss Springbrook's Converge Autism Summit and her presentation on Putting Together the Puzzle: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder through Evidence-Based Practice. Lisa O. Raiford, Ed.D. began teaching as a special education teacher, certified in Emotional Disabilities. Her experience in working with individuals with Emotional Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder lead her to earn her National Board Certification as an Exception...
Different Kinds of Minds Contribute to Society with Temple Grandin, PhD
October 11, 2018 20:05 - 12 minutes - 23.6 MBDifferent Kinds of Minds Contribute to Society: Discovery Across the Autism Spectrum is the keynote speech to be delivered by Dr. Temple Grandin for Springbrook Behavioral's Converge Autism Summit held March 8-9th, 2019 in Greenville, South Carolina. Tickets are still available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/converge-autism-summit-2019-tickets-36079297149?aff=main or by going to www.convergeautism.com. This interview is a short discussion with Dr. Grandin about animal behavior (one of her ...
Where Did My Child Go? Wandering, Elopement and Autism
October 04, 2018 06:00 - 38 minutes - 70.8 MBThere is nothing more frightening for a parent with a child that has Autism than the split second their child can be right by them and then they've disappeared. Eloping or wandering is something many children do but especially children with Autism. Melanie Vann, a counselor and mother of a young child with Autism talks about her experiences as a parent. She also discusses how her friends, family, and strangers have and can help people with special needs children. Education, compassion, an...
Diagnosing Autism in Girls with Stephanie Holmes
September 27, 2018 06:00 - 33 minutes - 60.5 MBStephanie Holmes joins to discuss her experience as a parent of a female child with Autism. Stephanie is a board Certified Christian Counselor and Certified Autism Specialist. She believes counseling begins with the an understanding that we are physiological, psychological, and spiritual persons. Because of this belief, Christian principles are blended with compatible psychological techniques and theories in order to promote psychological, relational, and spiritual growth through counseling....
Traversing the Road of Diagnosing Autism with Dr. Celine Saulnier
September 20, 2018 06:00 - 23 minutes - 43 MBDr. Celine Saulnier has been a presenter at the annual Converge Autism Summit presented by Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health. She joins us today to discuss the often rocky road of correctly diagnosing Austism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Saulnier obtained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Connecticut, after which she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center under the mentorship of Dr. Ami Klin. After her postdoc, Dr. Saulnier joined the Yale ...
En Italiano: Researchers Discussion About Autism Spectrum Disorder
September 13, 2018 06:00 - 50 minutes - 92.1 MBDurante il dialogo tra il Dott. Molino, psicoterapeuta, e il Dott. Boccuto, ricercatore presso presso il Greenwood Genetic Center si passeranno in rassegna le ultime scoperte in tema di autismo con un occhio anche alla clinica e al contesto sociale. Join Dr. Luigi Boccuto to discuss the latest research on autism spectrum disorder with Dr. Paolo Molino. This show is in Italian. Dr. Boccuto is a clinical geneticist who trained for several years under Professor Neri in Rome with a focus on in...
Autism: Is There an App for That? with Amy Perry
August 24, 2018 16:25 - 21 minutes - 40.1 MBTune in we interview Amy Perry discussing how using technology such as the iPad with certain apps can be so beneficial for those on the Autism Spectrum. Amy Perry is an Autism Resource Specialist for the Autism Society of North Carolina covering the Fayetteville / Fort Bragg community and 8 surrounding counties. Amy is a former military spouse with three daughters; ages 23, 21 and 16. Her 21-year-old daughter was diagnosed with autism before the age of two; she also has two nephews with ASD...
The Latest Research On Autism Spectrum Disorder With Dr. Luigi Boccuto
August 16, 2018 06:30 - 48 minutes - 88.8 MBJoin host, Melanie Vann, as she interviews Dr. Luigi Boccuto to discuss the latest research on autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Boccuto is a clinical geneticist who trained for several years under Professor Neri in Rome with a focus on in hereditary cancer, overgrowth syndromes and intellectual disability (ID) syndromes. Dr. Boccuto is currently an assistant research scientist at the JC Self Research Institute of the Greenwood Genetic Center. His main projects are focused on the study of the gen...
Autism Can’t Define Me… I Define Autism with Kerry Magro
August 09, 2018 06:00 - 26 minutes - 48.3 MBKerry Magro is an award winning national speaker who is on the autism spectrum. A recent Masters graduate from Seton Hall University, he is CEO and Founder of KFM Making a Difference, a non-profit corporation focused on disability advocacy and housing. Kerry, a professional member of the National Speakers Association, has spoken at more than 400 venues across the country and Canada since starting college in 2007. One of his recent accomplishments was consulting for the 2012 motion picture hit...
Speech Language Pathology: Understanding the Language of Autism
August 02, 2018 06:00 - 19 minutes - 35.5 MBMaggie Moore has been a Speech Language Pathologist since 2007. After graduating from Michigan State University with a bachelor of arts degree in Audiology and Speech Science, she attended the University of South Carolina where she obtained her Master of Speech Pathology (MSP) degree with a specialization in neurogenic speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Maggie was accepted to the neuroscience specialization track and completed an optional thesis entitled "Visual Speech Perception in ...
Autism in Heels: Jennifer O'Toole On The Changing Faces of Autism
July 26, 2018 06:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBThe face of autism is changing. And more often than we realize, that face is wearing lipstick. At the age of thirty-five, Jennifer Lynn Cook O'Toole, was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and for the first time in her life, things made sense. Now, Jennifer exposes the constant struggle between carefully crafted persona and authentic existence, editing the autism script with wit, candor, passion, and power. Her journey is one of reverse-self-discovery not only as an Aspie but--more importan...
Your Legacy of Care: Providing for Your Special Needs Child with Donald Bailey
July 19, 2018 06:00 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MBA lifelong South Carolinian, Donald began his career in the insurance industry with a focus on financial planning. After working as a financial planner for E. F. Hutton, he founded Donald Bailey & Associates in order to offer independent advice and holistic planning to his clients. Donald is committed to community involvement, having served on the Board of Trustees at the University of South Carolina (USC) and most recently founding The College Transition Connection, Inc., a non-profit organ...
Chase In Your Face: Chase and Mary Bailey - Cooking and Autism Spectrum Disorder
July 13, 2018 00:30 - 56 minutes - 103 MBJoin our guests Chase Bailey and his mother, Mary Bailey, for a wonderful show about living and thriving with autism. Chase is a food enthusiast, TV host and filmmaker, who loves great entertainment, meeting fun and interesting people, traveling to amazing places, and helping others achieve their own dreams. He also happens to have autism. You can learn more about his challenges with autism in The Official Chase ‘N Yur Face Cookbook. Chase hosts his own YouTube cooking show featuring prominen...