All Autism Talk

Motivational Speaker and Poet Russell Lehmann joins us for a second time to share his perspectives on the words we use when discussing autism. Having spent most of his life in isolation, Russell has found his voice and independence in recent years. His passion for erasing stigma and stereotypes about autism is shared through his moving, spoken-word poetry. In this discussion Russell shares, "If you don't know, ask. When talking to someone and you don't know how to refer to them, ask them. Preface that you are learning. Be honest and respectful."   All Autism Talk (https://www.allautismtalk.com/) is sponsored by LEARN Behavioral (https://learnbehavioral.com).

Motivational Speaker and Poet Russell Lehmann joins us to share his perspectives on autism and the human condition. Having spent most of his life in isolation, Russell has found his voice and independence in recent years. His passion for erasing stigma and stereotypes about autism is shared through his moving, spoken-word poetry. As Russell shares, "I like to say you hold up a mirror to anybody, and that's what autism looks like. I don't expect anyone to be able to tell that I have autism just by looking at me. But hopefully, someday they won't be as shocked to find out."   All Autism Talk (https://www.allautismtalk.com/) is sponsored by LEARN Behavioral (https://learnbehavioral.com).

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. This discussion delves into the importance of not only clinical standards but the needs of clients and their families. As Sara shares, "We are here as a support for parents who are receiving ABA. We aim to ensure their needs are protected and that all patients get excellent care."     For More Information:   BHCOE Website   BHCOE Resources   Facebook   Instagram   Twitter     All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by LEARN Behavioral (https://learnbehavioral.com).

Mo Buti, an advocate and instructional expert for people with autism joins us to take a deep dive into the IEP process. She shares details about all the people that make up the team and how parents can best prepare and advocate for their child. As Mo shared, "It's so important that you communicate well and build relationships with your team. Even if you disagree, it makes the process so much more successful." For More Information: You can also email Mo Buti at mobuti@hotmail.com Interested in ABA services for your child? Contact Us: All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by LEARN Behavioral learnbehavioral.com

Pamela Feliciano, Scientific Director of SPARK (Simons Powering Autism Research) the world’s largest autism research study. Dr. Feliciano joins us to share her thoughts on the recent change to autism statistics from the CDC, the value of participating in research, and the information that can be accessed (or declined) for those who do. As she shared, “SPARK’s ultimate goal is to power research to help people with autism live their fullest lives.”  For More Information: Interested in ABA services for your child? Contact Us: All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by LEARN Behavioral learnbehavioral.com

Professor Doug Carnine discusses promoting mindful kindness through the Choose Kindness Foundation. The podcast explores the impact of kindness on well-being and relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-kindness and mindfulness in challenging times.

Dr. Tom Welch an expert in work with neurodiverse young people and families joins us to talk about the important work of preparing adolescents for adulthood. Dr. Welch shares key skills parents can help foster while also setting appropriate goals for their child's future. As he shared, "You're working toward a goal where you are in influencer but not in control. It's messy but It's what we all want...greater independence."   For more information: Sparkforautism.org   Interested in ABA services for your child? Contact Us: https://lrnbvr.com/contact Interested in a career in the ABA field? Apply Now: https://lrnbvr.com/apply-now All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by LEARN Behavioral (learnbehavioral.com).

The September 26th was created to honor the lives of a family that was tragically lost in a home fire. By providing safety awareness and preparedness resources for families the mission of this initiative is to review their safety plans every year on September 26th and use their checklists to be prepared. Kelly also commented on the importance of caregivers to support safety preparedness and awareness. As she said, “If a child can’t get out of the house in the event of a fire, were the other goals addressed important?”     For More Information:  Visit their website: https://www.september26.org/  Download the Fire safety check-list: https://buff.ly/3zQirxQ Download the Natural disaster checklist: https://buff.ly/3A0C9qN  Download the Wondering prevention checklist: https://buff.ly/3nfTzuc  Download American Red Cross Emergency apps here: https://buff.ly/3raIwUa   All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by LEARN Behavioral (learnbehavioral.com).

All Autism Talk hosts Kathrine Johnson and Richie Ploesch, sit down to discuss strategies and tips to support a happy, safe, and fun holiday experience for children with autism. As Katherine shared, "When kids know what to expect, it can really help them regulate... and leaving space to let them have a choice and downtime can really help".   For more helpful family tips all year round visit: https://www.learnbehavioral.com/parentresources https://www.facebook.com/learnbehavioral https://www.youtube.com/c/Autismtherapies   Interested in ABA services for your child? Contact Us: https://lrnbvr.com/contact Interested in a career in the ABA field? Apply Now: https://lrnbvr.com/apply-now All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by LEARN Behavioral (learnbehavioral.com).

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. Every year, thousands of teens with autism age out of high school. For the majority of these young adults, this is the end of their autism-based services and support. Urban Autism Solutions provides a multitude of social and vocational opportunities for individuals through innovative, community-based programs including a Transition Academy and 1.2-acre Growing Solutions Farm.   For more information: https://www.urbanautismsolutions.com/ https://www.facebook.com/UrbanAutismSolutions/ https://www.instagram.com/urbanautismsolutions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/urban-autism-solutions/   Interested in ABA services for your child? Contact Us: https://lrnbvr.com/contact Interested in a career in the ABA field? Apply Now: https://lrnbvr.com/apply-now All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by LEARN Behavioral (learnbehavioral.com).