On-Time Autism Intervention Podcast

In episode 18, Jess co-hosts with Kimmy, who listeners will remember from the last episode, who is a BCBA and the older sibling of an autistic adult. Today, they welcome Heather Hazlett, PhD., a licensed psychologist who participates in clinical work and is an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina (UNC).  Her training is in child neuropsychology, and her research focuses on brain...

In episode 17, Jess welcomes Kelleen and Kimmy, who are both older siblings of autistic adults. Kelleen is an SLP, and Kimmy is a BCBA, both at the University of Washington’s Autism Center. In today’s discussion, they share how their experiences with their autistic siblings shaped them as people, but also as compassionate practitioners and advocates in their fields. We look at the joys and challen...

In this episode, Ashley and Jess talk about supporting feeding and mealtime with Dr. Yev Veverka. Yev has been both a practitioner and researcher in the area of mealtime and is an author of the book,  Meaningful Mealtimes: Practical Strategies for All Young Eaters . We discuss common feeding challenges and low-pressure, practical ways to support children with mealtime. Resources: https://www.feedi...

Summary  In episode 15 of the On-time Autism Intervention Podcast, Ashley and Jessica are excited to welcome back Luisa. Luisa is the parent of an autistic son and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). In episode 3 , Luisa shared her journey through her son's referral and diagnosis and now she is back over 2 years later to give us an update and share insights from the other side! She refl...

Summary  In episode 14, Jess and Ashley welcome Sarah, MOT, OTR/L, an Occupational Therapist (OT) with the Autism Center at the University of Washington. Today, Sarah will answer the burning question, "What is occupational therapy?" In today's discussion we look at how occupational therapy strategies can support young autistic children and their families with everyday routines from t...

In this episode, Ashley and Jess get a chance to chat with Dr. Annette Estes. Dr. Estes is the Director of the University of Washington Autism Center and an expert on sleep in autism. We discuss sleep needs for children, goals for sleep health, and simple tips you can start right away to help everyone get those zzzzzz's.  Resources: Sleep Better! A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Sp...

In the second part of this conversation, speech-language pathologist Kelleen tells us about speech services for children under 3. We discuss the structure of speech sessions, prelinguistic activities that help young children communicate, and tools used for modeling communication (like Augmentative and Alternative Communication, AAC). We also delve into the roles of parent and caregivers in helping...

This episode’s guest is Kelleen, a licensed and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist. In our discussion, she introduces us to the world of speech language pathology and explains how this therapy helps children with autism. We discuss the differences between speech (codes), language and communication, tools and concepts for addressing each of the...

Our guest today is Armando, who tells us about his experiences being diagnosed with autism at 3 years old. While his parents were told he would never speak, this didn’t stop Armando from learning to do just that. He tells us about his journey from being ashamed of his diagnosis to becoming a host of his own podcast, a private consultant, and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. He is dedicated to s...

In this episode, Jess and Ashley chat with a parent about her experience interviewing ABA providers to find the right fit for her child and family. Join us to hear this family's early journey with home-based ABA therapy. Topics discussed in this episode include: Considerations for interviewing possible ABA providers to find the right fit. What ABA looks like for one family, including examples of i...

In this episode Jess and Ashley chat about developmentally appropriate ABA for children under 3. Join us as we discuss some examples of what ABA might look like for young children or possible differences between ways ABA services might be structured. This episode is intended to help parents prepare for early conversations with ABA agencies and begin to consider how different recommendations and ap...

Many parents, especially those with recently diagnosed children under 3, question what is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? Why is this recommended for my child with autism? In Episode 8, the On Time Autism Intervention Podcast presents an introduction to ABA. Ashley and guest Dr. Ilene Schwartz, professor of Special Education at The University of Washington and the Director of the Haring Center fo...

Many parents, especially those with recently diagnosed children under 3, question what is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? Why is this recommended for my child with autism? In Episode 8, the On Time Autism Intervention Podcast presents an introduction to ABA. Ashley and guest Dr. Ilene Schwartz, professor of Special Education at The University of Washington and the Director of the Haring Center fo...

At the suggestion of a listener, Ashley and Jessica dive into some of the common myths about autism in Episode 7 of the On Time Autism Intervention Podcast. Take a pause with Ashley and Jessica as they challenge some commonly held beliefs about autism. To help with this exploration, Kate, a special educator for Early Supports for Infant and Toddlers (ESIT) joins to present some common questions th...

Today Jessica and Ashley have something a bit different in store for you. Join us as we take a moment to pause and breathe together. In this mini-episode, Jessica and Ashley will share a resource for parents – a guided journal for parents to use as they begin their entry into the world of parenting a child on autism spectrum. Next Jessica and Ashley will walk parents through a moment of guided dee...

In this episode Ashley and Jessica welcome Silvia, a mother of a young child recently diagnosed with autism, to hear about her experience receiving the diagnosis. Silvia shares what she loves about her son, when she first noticed her child’s developmental differences, and how she became connected to the autism diagnostic process. Her experience includes advocacy, curiosity, and the natur...

Join Ashley and Jessica as they dive into Episode 4 of the On Time Autism Intervention Podcast. In this episode, Jessica and Ashley will guide you through the diagnostic process. The diagnostic process involves multiple components, including interview and report of the parent/caregiver, observation of your child’s play and communication by the expert, and a developmental assessment. Jess...

In the third episode of the On-time Autism Intervention Podcast, Jessica and Ashley dive into the parent experience and parent orientation towards a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This week they welcome a special parent guest, Luisa! Luisa describes the process of referral and diagnosis and reflects on the many feelings she has experienced throughout this new jour...

During the second part of episode two, Jessica and Ashley continue their conversation with Emilie, a birth to three special education teacher, about the referral, eligibility and assessment process of accessing early intervention services. Beyond the eligibility process, Emilie discusses the different types of providers in early intervention services and their role in empowering families to suppor...

In the second episode of the On-Time Autism Intervention podcast, Jessica and Ashley dive into assessment and eligibility for birth to three (B-3) services. They discuss how and when children qualify for early intervention services and the family friendly supports that are established after initial assessment. Jessica and Ashley invite Emilie, a B-3 special education teacher to further explore the...

In our first episode Jessica and Ashley will discuss screening and referral for an autism diagnosis. We talk about a commonly used screening tool called the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) as well as what families should do as soon as concerns about autism are present. In the past few years, we have partnered with several Seattle-area birth to three (B-3) early intervention agen...