Latest Applied behavior analysis Podcast Episodes

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The Advances and Challenges of DEI Initiatives in ABA

All Autism Talk - February 13, 2024 12:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Brandon Whitfield, Sr. Clinical Director for AST, part of LEARN Behavioral has presented at several conferences including BABA’s (Black Applied Behavior Analysts) inaugural conference to share ways ABA agencies can bring more equity to the field of ABA. In this conversation, Brandon discusses his...

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Self-care and Sensory Needs for Neurodivergent Individuals

All Autism Talk - December 26, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a Neurodivergent Psychologist joins us to discuss discovering her own autism in the aftermath of her child’s diagnosis and how that has inspired her passion to support the neurodivergent community. Dr. Neff describes the experience of her autism revelation in this way, “For t...

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The Importance of Ethical Decision Making For Behavior Analysts

All Autism Talk - September 26, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Dr. Linda LeBlanc, a Licensed Psychologist and author of 3 books on supervision joins us to discuss her latest book about ethics which she co-authored with Dr. Amanda Karsten, who is the Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Grand Valley State University.  Their new book titled P...

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Back To School Tips for Parents of Kids with Autism

All Autism Talk - August 22, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Jessica Sylfest is the parent of a child with Autism and ADHD and the Sr. Director of  Talent Acquisition for LEARN Behavioral. Jessica’s compassion, warmth, and learned wisdom are great offerings to all parents as we transition our kids back to school. There are a lot of specific strategies shar...

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How Neurodiverse Voices are Influencing the Evolution of ABA

All Autism Talk - April 28, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Dr. Becky Thompson, Director of Clinical Services for the Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), and Reux Lennon, Non-binary member of both the LGBT and Autism community and Lead technician with WEAP join us to share their work on the Person-Centered ABA team and the Neurodivergent Advisory Commi...

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Successful Models for Assent-Based Vaccine Clinics

All Autism Talk - February 07, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Kerry Hoops the current President of the Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin and the clinical director for Wisconsin Early Autism Project’s Green Bay region joins us to share about a unique clinic event and what can be learned. Kerry shares details of sensory-friendly covid vaccine events that ut...

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A Closer Look at The BHCOE

All Autism Talk - January 10, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Dr. Ellie Kazemi is the Chief Science Officer at Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE), an accrediting organization focused on improving the quality of behavior analytic services. She is also a professor at CSUN, where she founded the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program. Dr. ...

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The Importance of Prioritizing Applied Research for Practicing BCBA's

All Autism Talk - November 15, 2022 17:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Dr. Amber Valentino, Chief Clinical Officer for Trumpet Behavioral Health where she leads all research and training activities, joins us to discuss the importance of prioritizing research. We delve into the issue of outdated research for those receiving services and the benefits of practitioners ...

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Bridging the Gap Between Autism Culture and American Culture

All Autism Talk - September 01, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Motivational Speaker and Poet Russell Lehmann joins us for a third time to explore autism through the lens of culture. Having spent most of his life in isolation, Russell has found his voice and independence in recent years. His passion for erasing stigma and stereotypes about autism is shared th...

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The Words We Use When Discussing Autism

All Autism Talk - June 28, 2022 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Motivational Speaker and Poet Russell Lehmann joins us for a second time to share his perspectives on the words we use when discussing autism. Having spent most of his life in isolation, Russell has found his voice and independence in recent years. His passion for erasing stigma and stereotypes a...

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An Honest Look at the Full Experience of Autism with Russell Lehmann

All Autism Talk - May 12, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Motivational Speaker and Poet Russell Lehmann joins us to share his perspectives on autism and the human condition. Having spent most of his life in isolation, Russell has found his voice and independence in recent years. His passion for erasing stigma and stereotypes about autism is shared throu...

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BHCOE Accreditation: Understanding How Quality Care is Measured in ABA

All Autism Talk - April 12, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Sara Litvak, Founder & CEO of Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, the only ABA-specific accrediting body joins us to discuss the different ways quality is measured in the accreditation process. This discussion delves into the importance of not only clinical standards but the needs of clients ...

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Understanding the IEP Process and How to Best Advocate for Your Child

All Autism Talk - March 29, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Mo Buti, an advocate and instructional expert for people with autism joins us to take a deep dive into the IEP process. She shares details about all the people that make up the team and how parents can best prepare and advocate for their child. As Mo shared, "It's so important that you communicat...

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Current Autism Research and Why Families May Want to Participate

All Autism Talk - March 02, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Pamela Feliciano, Scientific Director of SPARK (Simons Powering Autism Research) the world’s largest autism research study. Dr. Feliciano joins us to share her thoughts on the recent change to autism statistics from the CDC, the value of participating in research, and the information that can be ...

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Lasting Happiness - How to be kinder to yourself and others

All Autism Talk - February 15, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Professor Emeritus at the University of Oregon and President of the Choose Kindness Foundation, Doug Carnine joins us to discuss his work with the Choose Kindness Foundation that works with schools, businesses, prisons, and social service agencies across the US to promote mindful kindness.    F...

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The Breakaway - Transitioning Autistic Adolescents into Adulthood

All Autism Talk - February 01, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Dr. Tom Welch an expert in work with neurodiverse young people and families joins us to talk about the important work of preparing adolescents for adulthood. Dr. Welch shares key skills parents can help foster while also setting appropriate goals for their child's future. As he shared, "You're wo...

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The September 26th Project: Safety Preparedness for Families with Autism

All Autism Talk - January 11, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
The September 26th was created to honor the lives of a family that was tragically lost in a home fire. By providing safety awareness and preparedness resources for families the mission of this initiative is to review their safety plans every year on September 26th and use their checklists to be p...

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Creating a Successful Holiday for Children with Autism

All Autism Talk - December 14, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
All Autism Talk hosts Kathrine Johnson and Richie Ploesch, sit down to discuss strategies and tips to support a happy, safe, and fun holiday experience for children with autism. As Katherine shared, "When kids know what to expect, it can really help them regulate... and leaving space to let them ...

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Enriching Life Experiences for Young Autistic Adults

All Autism Talk - November 18, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Heather Tarczan, Executive Director of Urban Autism Solutions joins us to talk about how their program is working to build opportunity and community for young adults in Chicago. Every year, thousands of teens with autism age out of high school. For the majority of these young adults, this is the ...

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Nobody's Normal: Reducing Stigma in Autism and Mental Health

All Autism Talk - October 27, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Roy Richard Grinker is a Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs at George Washington University and author. He joins us to share insights from his latest book, Nobody’s Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness. In this discussion, we explore how various stigmas around...

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Nobody's Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness

All Autism Talk - October 27, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Roy Richard Grinker is a Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs at George Washington University and author. He joins us to share insights from his latest book, Nobody’s Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness. In this discussion, we explore how various stigmas around...

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TSC: A Rare Genetic Disease with a 50% Autism Diagnosis

All Autism Talk - October 14, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Kari Luther Rosbeck, President & CEO, TSC Alliance, and Steven L. Roberds, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, TSC Alliance join us for a discussion about Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSCA) a rare genetic disorder. This is an incredibly educational conversation on how this disease is identified and tre...

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Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Debra Moore - Navigating Autism

All Autism Talk - September 30, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Dr. Temple Grandin returns to the podcast to discuss her latest book, Navigating Autism, which is a collaboration with psychologist Debra Moore, who has done extensive work with children, teens, and adults on the autism spectrum. This episode highlights Dr. Grandin’s powerful personal insights an...

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Addressing the Cultural Needs of Families with Autism

All Autism Talk - September 15, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Corina Jimenez-Gomez, faculty at Auburn University, and Lauren Beaulieu a behavior analyst for 20 years join us to discuss the importance of culturally responsive services in ABA. Along with their extensive work educating others in this area, they each bring their personal experiences to this imp...

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Female Life on the Spectrum - Insights from Jennifer Cook

All Autism Talk - September 03, 2021 02:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Jennifer Cook was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at the age of 35 and is raising three children on the spectrum. She is the author of seven bestselling, award-winning books. This lively conversation had our host, Katherine Johnson laughing and crying. Jennifer provides perspective on why diagno...

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Advancing Research and Understanding of Autism

All Autism Talk - August 20, 2021 14:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Holly Lechniak Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Outreach Director for the AARTS (Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment, and Services) Center at Rush University Medical Center, joins us to share about the work of SPARK. This national study is working towards accelerating research, as well as o...

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Autism Today: A Look at How Far We Have Come and What is Still Needed

All Autism Talk - August 06, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Dr. Fred Volkmar, a professor at Yale University with over 40 years in the field of autism-related studies, joins us to provide perspective on how far we have come in the diagnosis, research, and services for individuals with autism.  With all the gains, there is still a great need for more resea...

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Follow Your Passions: The Vast Areas of Interest in ABA

All Autism Talk - July 21, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Dr. Danquah-Brobby is an international psychologist and board certified behavior analyst currently serving as the ABA Chair for the Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s Washington, DC Campus. Paula joins us to talk about a variety of topics related to the education, professional progressio...

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Women in Behavior Analysis with Devon Sundberg

All Autism Talk - July 08, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Devon Sundberg, M.S., BCBA is the founder of the groundbreaking (and long overdue) Women in Behavior Analysis Conference (WIBA).  Devon shares how raising three daughters helped open her eyes to how gendered life can be (including party food). Having previously founded an ABA company (BACA) with ...

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Supporting Autistic Individuals from High School to Adulthood with Dan McManmon

All Autism Talk - May 26, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 59 ratings
Dan McManmon is President of the College Internship Program, also known as CIP, one of the world’s most comprehensive transition programs for young adults on the autism spectrum and learning differences. CIP operates full-year and summer programs at 5 center locations nationwide, offering special...

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