AST 4/30/24 AST 4/30/24

Advocating for Your Family and Good, Contemporary ABA With Arfa Alam

Arfa Alam, proud mother of two autistic sons, speaks about her husbands parkisons disease, her twin sisters hearing loss, and advocating for her two boys through a neurotypical world.

AST 2/13/24 AST 2/13/24

The Advances and Challenges of DEI Initiatives in ABA

Brandon discusses his role in helping to create The Black Master’s cohort and mentorship program as well as the ongoing need to prioritize DEI advancement in ABA.

AST 1/9/24 AST 1/9/24

Self-care and Sensory Needs for Neurodivergent Individuals

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.

AST 9/26/23 AST 9/26/23

The Importance of Ethical Decision Making For Behavior Analysts

Dr. Linda LeBlanc and Dr. Amanda Karsten discuss their latest book on ethics and how to make proactive decisions before you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation.

AST 8/22/23 AST 8/22/23

Back To School Tips for Parents of Kids with Autism

Jessica Sylfest is the Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition for LEARN Behavioral and a parent of a child with autism. With her son now entering Jr. High, she shares with us the journey her family has embarked on preparing for school over the years.

AST 4/28/23 AST 4/28/23

How Neurodiverse Voices are Influencing the Evolution of ABA

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 how neurodiverse voices are influencing the evolution of ABA.

AST 2/13/23 AST 2/13/23

Successful Models for Assent-Based Vaccine Clinics

WEAP Clinical Director and President of the Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin, Kerry Hoops, joins us on All Autism Talk to share about a unique sensory-friendly vaccine event and the future of assent-based care for any family with children.

AST 1/13/23 AST 1/13/23

A Closer Look at The BHCOE

We speak with Dr. Ellie Kazemi, Chief Science Officer of the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE), and discuss the value of connecting the perspective of families and clients when measuring outcomes.

AST 11/21/22 AST 11/21/22

The Importance of Prioritizing Applied Research for Practicing BCBA's

Dr. Amber Valentino, the Chief Clinical Officer for Trumpet Behavioral Health, joins us to discuss the issue of outdated (or insufficient) research for those receiving services and the benefits of practitioners publishing needed research.

AST 9/1/22 AST 9/1/22

Bridging the Gap Between Autism Culture and American Culture

Motivational Speaker and Poet Russell Lehmann joins us for a third time to explore the gap between American culture and Autism culture and how it can be bridged.

AST 6/29/22 AST 6/29/22

The Words We Use When Discussing Autism

Motivational Speaker and Poet Russell Lehmann joins us for a second time to share his perspectives on the words we use when discussing autism.

AST 5/12/22 AST 5/12/22

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

Motivational Speaker and Poet Russell Lehmann joins us to share his perspectives on autism and the human condition.

AST 4/12/22 AST 4/12/22

BHCOE Accreditation: Understanding How Quality Care is Measured in ABA

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.

AST 3/30/22 AST 3/30/22

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

Mo Buti, an advocate and instructional expert for people with autism joins us to take a deep dive into the IEP process.

AST 3/3/22 AST 3/3/22

Current Autism Research and Why Families May Want to Participate

Pamela Feliciano, Scientific Director of SPARK (Simons Powering Autism Research) the world’s largest autism research study.

AST 2/15/22 AST 2/15/22

Lasting Happiness - How to be kinder to yourself and others

AST 2/1/22 AST 2/1/22

The Breakaway - Transitioning Autistic Adolescents into Adulthood

Dr. Tom Welsch an expert in work with neurodiverse young people and families joins us to talk about the important work of preparing adolescents with autism for adulthood.

AST 1/11/22 AST 1/11/22

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

Kelly McKinnon-Bermingham who has been working in the field of autism for 27 years, and is a published author joins us to discuss the work of the September 26th Project which she co-chaired.

AST 12/16/21 AST 12/16/21

Creating a Successful Holiday for Children with Autism

All Autism Talk Hosts Katherine Johnson and Richie Ploesch share their best holiday tips they've received over the years for your family.

AST 11/18/21 AST 11/18/21

Enriching Life Experiences for Young Autistic Adults

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.