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 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 10/27/21 AST 10/27/21

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

As Richard shares, ”Look at the history of autism, when mothers were blamed and autism was only looked at in negative terms... We don’t end up in a very good situation. I’m trying to point this stuff out so people can realize we do have the power to change.”

AST 10/14/21 AST 10/14/21

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

About 50% of those diagnosed with TSC, will also have a diagnosis of autism. Even if your child is not at risk for TSC, the thoughtful approach to treatment and resources can be valuable for all parents.

AST 9/30/21 AST 9/30/21

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

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.

AST 9/15/21 AST 9/15/21

Addressing the Cultural Needs of Families with Autism

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.

AST 9/3/21 AST 9/3/21

Female Life on the Spectrum - Insights from Jennifer Cook

Jennifer Cook was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at the age of 35 and is raising three children on the spectrum.

AST 8/24/21 AST 8/24/21

Advancing Research and Understanding of Autism

Holly shares, “Autism, as compared to other fields, is still relatively new in the area of research. There is still much to learn in order to continue to improve treatment, care, and quality of life for individuals across the lifespan.”

AST 8/6/21 AST 8/6/21

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

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.

AST 7/21/21 AST 7/21/21

Follow Your Passions: The Vast Areas of Interest in ABA

Dr. Danquah-Brobby joins us to talk about a variety of topics related to the education, professional progression, and interests of behavior analysts.

AST 7/8/21 AST 7/8/21

Women in Behavior Analysis with Devon Sundberg

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).

AST 4/7/20 AST 4/7/20

Managing Your Child’s Screen Time During COVID-19 with Katherine Johnson, BCBA

Katherine Johnson, BCBA joins us to discuss managing your child’s screen time for families with autism and other disabilities during the challenges that were created by COVID-19.

AST 3/31/20 AST 3/31/20

Tips and Resources for Families during COVID-19 with Katherine Johnson, BCBA

Katherine Johnson, BCBA joins us to discuss helpful tips and resources for families with autism and other disabilities during the challenges that were created by COVID-19.