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.

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 5/26/21 AST 5/26/21

Supporting Autistic Individuals from High School to Adulthood with Dan McManmon

In this episode, we talk with President of the College Internship Program (CIP), Dan McManmon, one of the world’s most comprehensive transition programs for young adults on the autism spectrum and learning differences.

AST 5/12/21 AST 5/12/21

Girls and Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment, and New Research with Dr. Ronit Molko

In this episode, we talk with psychologist and author, Dr. Ronit Molko to explore recent research into girls with autism and how our approach to diagnosis and treatment needs to evolve.

AST 4/30/21 AST 4/30/21

Autism Acceptance Month with the Autism Society's President Christopher Banks

In this episode we talk with the President of the Autism Society of America, Christopher Banks about their organization's shift from "Autism Awareness Month" to "Autism Acceptance Month".

AST 4/14/21 AST 4/14/21

New Research on Sleep Issues in Autism with Dr. Annette Estes

In this episode we talk with Research Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences and Department of Psychology at the University of Washington, Dr. Annette Estes about her research about sleep issues in children with autism.