Springbrook's Converge Autism Radio

Join Stephanie and Dr. Kristen Bonanno as they discuss the IEP process and how we can strive to keep them individualized. Kristen Bonanno, EhD is the Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Special Education for Bay Path University. Dr. Bonanno has worked in education at various levels for more than a dozen years as a special education teacher and as a special education administrator at the elementary...

Join Dan Evers as he talks about his work as an actor and special education teacher working with kids on the autism spectrum! Mayron “Dan” Evers is a native Texan who moved to Southern California in 2004 to pursue a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre from California State University, Fullerton. After successfully completing the 3-year program, Mr. Evers worked as an adjunct professor, director,...

Join Stephanie and Kristin as they talk about how to make it through the holidays when you have humans on the Autism Spectrum! The flashing lights, the relatives that get uncomfortable, the sensory overload, and more. It can be a minefield but, with careful planning, you got this! www.convergeautism.com www.springbrookbehavioral.com www.convergeautism.com www.allabilitiesnofilter.com

Join cohost Stephanie Holmes as she gets in depth about the legalities around special education. This show is must for navigating those often dreadful but sometimes wonderful IEP meetings. It is invaluable to understand why and how certain laws have been constructed with regards to special education. Be prepared to take notes! www.counselorstephanieholmes.com www.springbrookbehavioral.com www.conv...

Join Al Terrell and Stephanie Holmes as they discuss services and supports for more substantial impairment in developmental disabilities. What happens when the services end with public schools and where can parents go from day programs to residential living. Al Terrell is the Executive Director of Changing Lives Today, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing excellent services and quality...

Things have definitely gotten better but we still have work to do! As our society has become more informed about Autism some of the labels given in the past just don't work anymore. Join Stephanie Holmes as she discusses some of the verbiage used in the world of Autism but also general society. Terms like High Functioning and Low Functioning. What do they mean and how have their definitions change...

Join Stephanie Holmes and Pastor Lamar Hardwick as they discuss places of worship and how they can better accommodate those with Autism. Lamar Hardwick is a father, husband, pastor and author. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University as well as a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University School of Divinity. In addition, Dr. Hardwick is a graduate of the Yale School of Div...

Madonna Kilpatrick is a standup comedian, improvisor, and puppeteer who performs at prominents spots in the Seattle area. She discusses living with autism, mental health, and does a live demonstration of puppeteering! Her podcast Off the Spectrum is on Mental Health News Radio Network. www.springbrookbehavioral.com www.convergeautism.com www.allabilitiesnofilter.com

Truly an amazing woman, Angela Andrews devotes her time to increasing awareness of autism and neurodiversity. Join the conversation as clinical psychologist, Dr. Kristina Hallett, talks with Angela about being a person with autism and raising 5 children with autism. Angela Andrews has worked with Johnson & Johnson for a total of 4 years. During her time here, she has worked as a Complaints Analyst...

Join us to hear Dr. Jim discuss strategies to promote positive behavior changes for individuals on the autism spectrum both in the home and school environments. Dr. Jim will discuss the difference between being proactive versus reactive and the importance of focusing on the positive instead of the negatives. He wants adults working with children or students on the autism spectrum to become behavio...

Susan Senator joins the discussion today to talk about her journey with having a son on the spectrum. Susan is an author, blogger, journalist, and public speaker living in Brookline, Massachusetts. She has three sons, the oldest of whom is in his twenties and has severe autism. Nat was diagnosed with autism at age three, back in 1992, what she calls The Autism Stone Age. After many false starts an...

Join Professor Tony Attwood and Stephanie Holmes as they talk about their favorite subject: Autism Spectrum Disorder. Professor Tony Attwood is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in autism spectrum disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. He currently works in his own private practice, and is also adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland and...

Special education teacher, author, and advocate Debbie Brady joins us to talk about how she incorporated the use of weighted blankets to help her Autistic son. Soon after the entire family got their own blankets! Debbie works tirelessly to educate the public in order to reduce, even eradicate the stigma associated with Autism, as well as, mental health and mental illness. Take a walk with us as sh...

Stephanie Holmes interviews advocate Miyah Sundermeyer concerning the transition of students with autism from high school to college. Miyah encourages educators and parents to support students on the autism spectrum to reach fulfilling goals and admonishes students on the spectrum to advocate for themselves. Miyah's parents were told to get guardianship and that Miyah would not have a fulfilling l...

Join guest Prairie Conlon and host Kristin Walker as they discuss how horses and dogs are used as adjunctive therapy for kids on the autism spectrum. About Prairie Conlon: My Approach I believe that you are ultimately the expert on you. Let me act as a motivational guide through your struggles and together we can reach your goals. I believe in holistic treatment plans that involve working in sever...

In this episode Mental Health News Radio Co-Host Matt Pappas interviews Kelli Gettel. Kelli is an entrepreneur living in the central Pennsylvania area, and a parent of 3 children, including a 4 yr old who also was diagnosed with autism. As you'll hear on the podcast, Kelli has overcome tremendous odds in her life, as so many survivors do, and wants to help others understand life with the challenge...

Bob Sheehan, CEO of Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, discusses how the state of Michigan successfully changed health coverage for Autism care. www.cmham.org www.springbrookbehavioral.com www.convergeautism.com www.allabilitiesnofilter.com

In this episode Stephanie and Sydney Holmes go over some important tips for teachers when they have a child on the spectrum in their class. They also discuss how to make accommodations without making any of the students feel uncomfortable. Sydney is off to college and joined us live at the 2019 Converge Autism Summit to talk about girls on the autism spectrum. She talks about what was helpful for...

Join Sydney and Stephanie Holmes for helpful tips getting your kids prepped for school. Sydney is off to college and joined us live at the 2019 Converge Autism Summit to talk about girls on the autism spectrum. She talks about what was helpful for her when it came time to go back to school. Stephanie C. Holmes, M.A., is a Certified Autism Specialist and Credentialed Christian Counselor with the Bo...

Join Holly Blanc Moses as she discusses anxiety, ADHD, and Autism. Who is Holly? Her house is a total mess and she can’t grow plants to save her life –BUT she gets ADHD, Autism, and anxiety and she's always THRILLED to share her knowledge and experience with you! She has two differently wired boys = never a dull moment! Holly Blanc Moses is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Professional...

Join one of the speakers at Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health's yearly summit: Converge Autism, Stephanie Holmes MA, BCCC, and Certified Autism Specialist as she discusses some of the myths that have been perpetuated about Autism. She also takes a look at some of the headlines in the news currently tackling Autism Spectrum Disorder. Stephanie C. Holmes graduated from Campbell University summa c...

There are wonderful initiatives that focus on people from all walks of life sharing their stories. The #ifyoucoulseeme project is one of them. Today we speak with its founder, Erin Mahone, and her hope to have someone on the Autism spectrum join the movement. This project has taken off, been reported on in the news, and is becoming known around the globe for its groundbreaking ability to help peop...

Join Aaron Huey, owner of a residential treatment center for at risk youth, as he discusses his experiences working with kids on the spectrum. Aaron is the host of the podcast, Beyond Risk and Back. Aaron has been working with children, teens, and parents for over 18 years. After ten years directing camps and empowerment programs around the world, Aaron opened Fire Mountain because he wanted to wo...

Join us for a discussion with Dr. Peter Vermeulen, the 2020 keynote presenter for the Converge Autism Summit, about Theory of Mind: How does it relate to Autism? Peter is the founder, director, CEO, lecturer, consultant, website developer, secretary. Occasionally, Peter even does the cleaning of the office of Autism in Context, the senior Autism lecturer and consultant for Autisme Centraal, and th...

Join Stephen Kavalkovich, host of Rescue the Rescuer podcast, who was relieved to find out his son was just diagnosed with Autism. Stephen worked as an EMT and was at ground zero on 911 working as a first responder. He shares the journey of finding out how his son's diagnosis of Autism has affected his family and why this was such a relief for him. The diagnosis has galvanized him to work with oth...