Springbrook's Converge Autism Radio

Join podcasters, parents, and friends, Donald and Caroline Bailey (Your Legacy of Care podcast) and Dr. Mary Jones (The Dr. Mary Podcast) as they talk about raising kids on the spectrum, planning for their futures, and sharing their podcast stories! https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/our-shows/your-legacy-of-care/ https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/the-dr-mary-podcast/ www.spri...

Do you know someone (yourself included) who is on the Autism spectrum and all they eat is one thing? Is the texture of food(s) a problem? Do you wonder how to make eating smart choices or cooking for someone with a food aversion? Ever wonder how you can eat smart and still get all the nutrition while still eating all the things you like? Join Reid Miles of Inside Asperger's Studio and a registered...

Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Sanchez as they discuss the constructs of the mind versus the brain and further discuss reason versus logic and reason versus emotions. They will discuss how reality and perception of reality of are quite different from those who are on the spectrum (atypical) and those who are neuro-typical. Dr. Sanchez is a psychiatrist that has worked in the medical field for over thirty...

Take a listen to Dr. Stephanie Homes and Dr. Matthew Fisher as they discuss part 2 of myths about Autism as well as questions answered regarding medication! Dr. Fisher completed his General Psychiatry residency at the University of Texas-Galveston and a Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at University of South Carolina. He serves as Medical leader of Springbrook Autism’s Residential and Outpat...

Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Saulnier as they discuss her two presentations at the Converge Autism Summit. Dr. Celine discusses why it is difficult to diagnose adults on the spectrum and discusses camouflaging and masking. She discusses subtle symptomatology in individuals who have intact or high cognition and language and what are the standards for best practice in evaluating adults. Dr. Stephanie and...

Dr. Holmes and Dr. Clark discuss the importance of resilience and mindfulness in stressful environments be it a hospital, education or home environment. Dr. Clark discusses his research on resilience, defines resilience and how to take steps toward resilience. One of those keys is mindfulness or meditation. Brandon Clark is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has a doctorate degree in ps...

Join Dr. Holmes and Jill Jones for an introduction into Polyvagal theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol that stems from PVT. We mentioned Dr. Stephen Porges and Deb Dana. You can find out more about Jill Jones at www.baylaureltherapay.com Jill Jones, LISW-CP, grew up in a neuro-divergent household and taught in public schools for 14 years before getting her MSW degree in 2002. Since then, Jill ha...

Dr. Holmes and Tosha discuss what clinicians need to know about working with individuals on the autism spectrum. The importance of competency and training in working with the Autistic Community. Tosha Rollins is a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina, owner of Rollins Counseling, LLC, autism advocate, public speaker, published author, and podcaster. She is dedicated to serving the aut...

Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes podcasting from the 2023 Converge Autism Conference with conference speaker Dr. Richard Boles. Dr. Boles joins her for an indepth discussion about how energy metabolism, when not working right, can lead to many disorders including Autism. Dr. Richard G. Boles is a medical geneticist and a pediatrician who specializes in mitochondrial medicine, functional disease (includin...

Today is Junteenth! It feels most appropriate to discuss autism and special needs from the perspective of people of color. Today our guest is a former pediatrician and mom who will give us great insight into this perspective through lived and professional experience. About Dr. Mary Jones: I am a physician and PCCI trained life and leadership coach. I believe there is greatness in each of us, and I...

Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Whitney as they discuss key moments from his keynote presentation :Short and Long term consequences of COVID-19 on individuals with ASD and his workshop presentation on changes in criteria from DSM IV to DSM 5. Many topics are discussed on life transition and changes needed to better understand and accommodate those on the spectrum. Dr. Whitney received his Psy. D. in Clini...

Join Dr. Holmes and Dr. Killion as they talk about Functional Independent Skills from Dr. Killion's Functional Independence Skills Handbook. Dr. Killion possesses 40 plus years of direct experience with individuals with developmental disabilities including autism (see attached resume). He possesses a B.S. in Speech Pathology with a minor in Psychology, a M.Ed. in Special Education and a PhD in Dev...

Join Reid and Hollie Beth Clauser who is a passionate advocate for individuals with autism and a dedicated Applied Behavior Analysis (Aba) professional. With nearly 20 years of experience in the field, Hollie has made it her mission to help Aba practices improve staff retention and support clients in navigating their careers. As a person on the autism spectrum herself, Hollie brings a unique persp...

Join Reid Miles from Inside the Aspergers Studio for a discussion with attorney, John LaMantia, with Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman. They deal individuals and families who are victims of birth injuries from medical negligence. Their clients deal with permanent cognitive and developmental disabilities. Reid asks some hard questions like, "Do some of John's clients think that these inju...

Join Reid Miles for a discussion with Shea Belsky, a passionate advocate for neurodiverse job seekers and the CTO of Mentra. Through his own experience with autism, Shea has developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in the job market. He has co-created a hiring platform that prioritizes the specific needs and talents of each candidate, leading to successf...

Join Reid Miles for a discussion with Carrin Glimore discovering how inclusivity in the workforce and school can create a more diverse and equitable environment for everyone. You will learn how to create a more diverse and equitable environment by promoting inclusivity in the workplace and educational institutions. Carrin Gilmore is an autistic advocate, educator, and project manager for Disabilit...

The Converge Autism conference is just around the corner! Take a listen to Dr. Stephanie Homes and Dr. Matthew Fisher as they discuss myths about Autism as well as questions answered regarding medication! Dr. Fisher completed his General Psychiatry residency at the University of Texas-Galveston and a Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at University of South Carolina. He serves as Medical leade...

Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Jennifer Cook as they talk about her life on the Autism Spectrum! More about Jennifer and her memoir: This intimate memoir reveals the woman inside one of autism’s most prominent figures, Jennifer O'Toole. At the age of 35, Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, and for the first time in her life, things made sense. Now, she exposes the constant struggle bet...

SJ Childs (AKA Sara Bradford) joins to talk about her journey with Autism. She works tirelessly to advocate on behalf of children and families on the Autism Spectrum! Sara Bradford is an Autistic woman ​and advocate and is the CEO of SJ ​Childs LLC, an autism consulting ​business to support families. She ​is a member of the Autism Council ​of Utah and also the owner of FB ​Autism Advocates Support...

Today Dan Holmes, co-founder of NeuroDiverse Couple Podcast also on Mental Health News Radio, is joined by Perry, Mark & Greg to discuss how relationship needs should come before tasks and solutions. You will hear from the ND/AS perspective on areas of growth, lessons learned, and still things to remember when it comes to being relational or task oriented! www.springbrookbehavioral.com www.con...

Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and her husband Dan with guest, Dr. Stephen Shore. Dr. Shore is the man behind the quote, "When you have met 1 person with Autism, you have met 1 person with Autism." Dan and Stephanie discuss Dr. Shores' diagnosis story and journey through education, as well as share from Dr. Shores' expertise in Special Education on how to work with a child in a strengths' based way. Wo...

Join us for our "just the guys" episode with Dr. Stephanie Holmes' husband Dan and friends as they discuss risk/reward ratios and how they each may determine when to engage or disengage based on the status of the relationship. They recognize an increase in the ability to healthily engage in conflict matters when there is personal growth and less distance in the relationship. www.springbrookbehavio...

Guest: Peter Mann Topic: Strengths of Autism in the Workplace Join Dr. Stephanie and Dan Holmes as they interview autistic entrepreneur Peter Mann. Peter unknowingly tapped into being neurodivergent, using his autism to become a highly successful serial entrepreneur and CEO. Being autistic allowed him to: see unusual patterns to improve business strategy create first-of-kind products with unique p...

Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Dr. Sean Hirt to discuss relationships on the spectrum! Dr. Sean Hirt earned his master’s and Doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Georgia School of Professional Psychology. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Casa Pacifica Center for Children and Families in Camarillo, CA. He completed post-doctoral training at West Georgia Psychological Services in D...

Join Reid and the founder of Social Grace - a private practice that brings together psychotherapists, occupational therapists, educators, coaches and mentors to provide a broad range of services for those on the autism spectrum. About Ginny: Growing up in a neurodiverse family, led Ginny to discover her passion for working with children, young adults, and families with different abilities and ment...