Autism Weekly Podcast

Now Trending is a new segment we hope to continue on Autism Weekly, and Dr. El Fattal is our first regular guest. We want to talk about current issues affecting the autism community and various solutions being undertaken to improve accessibility for everyone. Dr. El Fattal is the Founder and CEO at Maraca Learning, a clinician-led autism therapy provider headquartered in Boise Idaho, as well as a...

This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown back to the podcast to talk with us about Food Selectivity and the Impact of Sugar. Jerrod has been featured on multiple episodes of the podcast. We have talked about a variety of topics including executive functioning, screen time use, social cognition, and theory of mind.  Jerrod’s a professor, trainer, and private consultant with extensive experience workin...

This week we welcome Michelle Rogers, an autism mom and life coach who specializes in helping Autism Parents of toddlers who are Non-Verbal to start communicating and potty training. Michelle supports parents of autistic children because she wishes she had a BOSS like herself to support her when her daughter was first diagnosed with autism. She became that champion to get her daughter where she is...

This week, we welcome photographer Scott Gutentag, who specializes in customizing photographs for people with autism and other diverse needs. It's a unique niche that few photographers pursue, especially when it comes to people on the spectrum who may benefit from an inclusive approach including specialized visual assistance. Scott makes good use of both imaginative photography and developmental p...

This week, we welcome autism coach and bestselling author Jennifer Cook to the podcast to talk with us about building relationships and fostering connections for those on the spectrum. You may recognize Jennifer from her role as a relationship consultant on the Emmy award winning Netflix series Love on the Spectrum where she helped neurodivergent adults navigate the world of dating. Download the l...

This week we have an exciting episode. Jeff Skibitsky visited Erik’s Ranch in person and talked with some of the awesome team members on the spectrum that are critical to the operations of the ranch. As a high-level overview, Erik’s Ranch proudly offers a first-of-its kind living, working and social environment for young adults with autism. Not only are both locations home to young adults with aut...

This week we welcome Rhiannon Rose, an autism mom to three awesome kids, to the podcast to share her tried and true tips on how to make traveling fun for the whole family. We will talk about how to prepare for travel, vacation ideas, and tips on how to handle potential stressors. With Thanksgiving and the winter holidays right around the corner, we have a lot to learn from her experience! Download...

This week we are joined by Behavior Analyst and mother of two, Leanne Page. Leanne is the author of the book ‘Parenting with Science” and runs a website titled ParentingwithABA.org where she shares helpful tips with families looking to improve their parenting strategies, reduce parent burnout, and build connections with their kids.  As a parent coach, author, and designer of educational courses, L...

This week we welcome Behaviorbabe an online persona created by Dr. Amanda N. Kelly, who is an ethical supporter of the accurate application of behavior analysis. As a result of her effective dissemination efforts and unwavering passion and commitment to expanding access to services, Behaviorbabe has received invitations to lecture before audiences all over the world, including those in Canada, Man...

This week we welcome Scott Revlin, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and assistant director over ABS Kids, Ventura.  Over the past 20 years, he has been heavily involved in Autism advocacy and parent training. In Today’s episode, we will talk about what to do while on a waitlist. Waitlists for autism diagnoses currently act as a universal barrier to accessing care and affect both urban and rural...

Our Special guest today is David Isaacman, from the Netflix Series Love on the Spectrum and he is joined by his sister Alison Issacman! We are excited to talk to them both about their experience on the show, and about his experience in the dating world.  A little bit about David, he is one of three triplet siblings, he sees numbers as different colors and his all-time favorite animal is the lion....

This week we welcome Chris Collins to the podcast to talk about the role ABA can play in clinical settings and general education to support inclusion. Chris is the founder of a Florida-based non-profit called “A-B-Aid Suncoast.” The non-profit helps families get access to the care they need. There are often barriers to getting ABA in the school system. Back to school is in full swing, this is a gr...

This week we welcome professor, and author, Dr. Hank Schlinger to the podcast to talk with us about how building self-esteem plays a role in living a happy & healthy life.  Dr. Schlinger is the author of the book “How to Build Good Behavior and Sef–Esteem in Children” which is an excellent resource for both parents of kids on the spectrum as well as the clinicians that help those children. We also...

This week we welcome Rob Gorski to the podcast to talk with us about his experience as a full-time, single dad to three awesome young men on the spectrum. He’s also the author of the ‘Autism Dad Blog’ and host of the “Autism Dad Podcast’ where he shares real-life stories that inspire other parents across the country.  In some ways, Rob’s family is like every other family, and in many other ways, t...

This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown back to the podcast to talk with us about Trauma Informed Care. Jerrod has been featured on multiple episodes of the podcast. We have talked about a variety of topics including executive functioning, screen time use, social cognition, and theory of mind.  Jerrod’s a professor, trainer, and private consultant with extensive experience working with individuals o...

This week we welcome Dr. Anila Khan, founder of the Global Alliance for Persons with Different, Additional, and Special Needs (or GAPDAS for short) to the podcast to talk with us about teaching financial independence and literacy for those on the spectrum.  She’s a clinical psychologist, Psychotherapist Speech and language therapist based out of Pakistan that has been working with the autistic pop...

This week we welcome Taylor Duncan to the podcast to talk with us about the awesome nonprofit he founded and is the CEO of called the Alternative Baseball Organization (or ABO for short). ABO empowers and inspires others with autism to learn new skills and achieve their dreams. Since starting Alternative Baseball, Taylor’s been featured on over 400+ national and local media outlets across the Unit...

This week are republishing episode #38 where we welcome Rachel Grondin-Martinez to the podcast to talk about Summer Fun and Creativity in ABA Treatment Delivery. Rachel has been in the field of ABA for the past 7 years and has seen firsthand how powerful summer learning can be for a child on the spectrum. We are thrilled to learn more about how families can get the most out of their ABA therapy pr...

This week we welcome Autism Advocate, Marcus Boyd, to the podcast to talk about the importance of finding your voice. Marcus was non-speaking as a child and was diagnosed with autism as a teen. He now regularly advocates on behalf of the autism community. He is also the CEO of Marcus Boyd Beats, where he produces and composes music and has won numerous awards.  One of his goals is to spread Autism...

This week we welcome Dr. Amanda Settle, a pediatric dentist based out of Charlotte, North Carolina to the podcast to talk with us about how to make the first dental visit a great experience for kiddos on the spectrum. We will also cover dental hygiene tips to take home and implement day to day! Dr. Amanda understands that all pediatric patients have different needs and learn in different ways. She...

This week we welcome Kathryn Nordberg and Dr. Eric Larsson to the podcast to talk with us about Erik’s Ranch and Retreat, a unique living, working, recreational, and voluntourism ranch in Montana and Minnesota. Kathryn is the founder and CEO of Erik’s ranch as well as the mother of a young man on the spectrum named Erik who Erik’s ranch is named after! We are also joined by Dr. Larsson who is one...

In this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Chanti Waters back to the podcast to chat about quality care in ABA and what distinguishes an ABA organization. Chanti is a Doctoral- Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has worked with children and adults with ASD and other disabilities for over 27 years. She serves as the VP of quality assurance at ABS Kids and lead us through the accreditation proce...

This week we welcome Dr. Trina Spencer to the podcast to talk with us about what it means to be a humble behaviorist. As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst herself with over 20 years of professional experience, and over 54 peer-reviewed article contributions in academic journals, we have much to learn from Dr. Spencer! Download the latest podcast episode today to learn more about becoming a humble...

This week we welcome Pablo Juarez, M.Ed., Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and director of the Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) in the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. On today’s podcast we will talk about The VKC TRIAD Community Engagement Program which is an innovative partnership with community cultural and civic organizations that works to promote full in...

This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown back to the podcast to talk with us about autism and the development of social cognition. Jerrod has been featured on episodes #57, #65, and #69 where we have talked about everything from executive functioning to screen time use. Jerrod’s a professor, trainer, and private consultant with extensive experience working with individuals on the spectrum. As we all...