AST 3/25/25 AST 3/25/25

From Struggle to Strength: A Father’s Journey with Autism

Follow Harry Psaros as he shares his heartfelt journey of raising a child with autism, from initial struggles to becoming a passionate advocate. Discover his insights on building a strong support network, the power of service, and his 2% rule for daily progress and resilience.

AST 2/27/25 AST 2/27/25

The Importance of Fitness to Support Life Skills

Eric Chessen, founder of Autism Fitness, shares his mission to create effective fitness programs for neurodivergent individuals. He highlights fitness as a life skill that supports daily living, beyond sports or body composition, while advocating for higher industry standards to better serve the autism community.

AST 1/30/25 AST 1/30/25

Meet Michael Maloney, Founder and CEO of LEARN Behavioral

Michael Maloney, Founder and CEO of LEARN Behavioral, joins us to share about his early career in education and how a small consulting company grew into an organization that now provides autism services in over 17 states (23 with LEARN Academy).

AST 12/11/24 AST 12/11/24

Growing Up With Autism And Finding Belonging and Purpose

Andrew Moore joins us from Autistic Minds in the UK to share his story of finding meaningful employment, mentors, and friends as an autistic adult.

AST 7/24/24 AST 7/24/24

Living a Full Life with Autism with Martin Slyngstad

Martin Slyngstad a Behavior Specialist, and currently in school to become a Speech Pathologist, joins us to discuss his multitude of interests and accomplishments as a young autistic adult.

AST 6/28/24 AST 6/28/24

Reducing Behavior Technician Burn Out

Melissa Furman, a Clinical Director for Total Spectrum, joins us to discuss the field of ABA and to share her recent research that is looking to improve staff satisfaction and reduce turnover.

AST 5/31/24 AST 5/31/24

Moms Roundtable: Autism, Wellness, and Motherhood

Three dynamic mothers share their perspectives on how to best care for yourself and your family while raising a child with autism.

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.