Turn Autism Around

In this classic rebroadcast, we are talking about a common question, but is it really a concern? I talk all about stimming and the 6 steps to reducing problem causing stimming. If you don’t know what stimming is, where and with whom it occurs, or if you have a child with injurious or disruptive stims, we cover all of that information. 

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.

“Parents are the captain of the ship, but we are the wind beneath their sails.” That was what BCBA and retired special education teacher, Kyle Jones-Sherman had to say about her professional role and empowering parents! Kyle shares her experience after completing my courses and joining our online community and how it completely changed her early intervention work for the better.

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. 

Does your young child have a unique interest in letters and numbers? Do they have other signs of autism? Kelsey, the Turn Autism Around community manager joins me for 5 of our most frequently asked questions about hyperlexia. Following up with last week's rebroadcast on this topic, we answer the questions all about hyperlexia and how you can help your child.

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.

What if you think it’s behavioral but really the lack of oral motor skills is preventing your child from speaking and eating? Risca Solomon is a BCBA and director of her farm-based center Skybound Therapies. We are talking all about Talk Tools and the transformative and systematic way you can make progress with your child with autism. 

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 of 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. 

You have to check out the VB Mapp app and its updated version that’s been released. Co-creator of the app and colleague of mine, Liz Maher joins me on the podcast to discuss the origin of the VB-Mapp app and how much it can help parents, caregivers, and providers. We also share some advice that might help you avoid the top assessing mistakes on any assessment. 

Creator of the EESA, the echoics assessment in the VB-Mapp, Dr. Barbara Esch joins me to share her knowledge when it comes to speech therapy for autistic learners. Dr. Esch has the unique certification of SLP, BCBA-D. We discuss common discrepancies in teaching speech to new speakers, like articulation, carrier phrases, and the use of AAC with nonverbal learners. 

In early 2020 I recorded this classic episode that became one of our most popular episodes across the show. Enjoy this look back at an important interview with a leader in the field, the creator of the VB-Mapp, and one of my favorite mentors, Dr. Mark Sundberg. Get refreshed on important topics from the VB-Mapp, Intraverbals, and skills such as mands, tacts, and echoic control.

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.

Receiving a special needs diagnosis for your child is a moment you will never forget. Jillian Benfield Down Syndrome mom and author of The Gift of the Unexpected joins me today for a really great conversation. We talk about Jillian’s journey through grief and parenting, how ableism might affect your vision of a diagnosis, and finding hope despite life’s expectations. 

Finding the right placement or program for a child with autism can be a daunting task for your family. Rachel Smith joins me to discuss and answer the top 5 questions from the community about this important topic. We offer tips and advice for parents whether you’re considering in-center or in-home care.

Is it better for your child to have ABA in-home or is it better to have a center? The truth is there are many factors and questions to consider when making this choice for your family. I will go over some of the important things you should look at when choosing therapy and care for your autistic child. 

Long-time follower and dedicated listener, Ruth Cassell joins me in this episode. Ruth shares how she discovered my platform and her insights on the podcast as someone who has listened to every single episode. We discuss her son, his diagnosis, and their journey through therapy and at-home support.

Ron Sandison is an author, mental health professional, and autistic adult. Today he shares his story and his passion for increasing the rate of gainfully employed autistic individuals. We discuss his upcoming book focusing on jobs for autistic adults while talking about other important topics for autistic adults like marriage and parenthood.