Uniquely Normal: A Rob Bernstein Podcast

In this episode of Uniquely Normal: A Rob Bernstein Podcast, I chat with Olivia Kopchick as we discuss the joys and struggles of parenting in today's day and age.

I invite you to listen to my conversation with BCBA Lauren Strebek and BCBA Nochum Monosov, owner of Real Change ABA. We talk about following the child's lead and helping them to interact with other children. We also talk about so many interesting subjects including the school system and whether or not its working for neurodiverse children, and how collaboration can be a true key to success.

Join me for a conversation with Sahas Kumaraguru. He is part of FIRST, which is an international STEM organization that teaches STEM in a fun way. This includes multiple programs. Some are Lego-oriented and motor-oriented, and some work with hydraulics and pneumatics. This is an incredible way to learn. The topic of our discussion is really how can we introduce and include more neurodiverse studen...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Kirsten Calloway. We discuss her neurodivergence as being something new in her life with a late-in-life diagnosis and how this has been so eye-opening for her as a woman, a woman of color, and a student of positive psychology. We talk about the fact that so many women in particular go through life without ever being diagnosed with autism. Listen in for so much mo...

Sam Henderson is a 15 year old who has a mind of his own and has all kinds of unique interests. Sometimes there is a disconnect with Sam's interests and what his school wants him to learn. We discuss the school system and how it can be a challenge for anyone that is neurodivergent to feel they are being seen and heard for who they are in their school system. Sam is also the founder of Autists...

In this episode Rob talks about coming back from vacation and how we might actually need a day or two after to recharge. Especially for people who are on the spectrum, coming back into a routine can be particularly challenging. Why don't we have half days when we come back from vacation during this adjustment period? The idea that we have to all be prepared for this mass adjustment is tough. I...

In this episode of Uniquely Normal: A Rob Bernstein Podcast, we flip things around and Marcia Eckerd interviews me on my newly released book "Uniquely Normal Manual". This new manual has specific guidelines and many step by step tools that will actually teach you to use my Bernstein Cognitive Approach for Autism. In the original book, Uniquely Normal I tell you what I do. In the new Uniquely Norma...

Join us with “What’s New” and “What’s Next” in the field of autism

Rob Bernstein speaks with Soma Mukhopadhyay, the founder of the RPM method. In addition to her founding of the RPM method for autism, Soma is an educator, author, public speaker, and much more. You can find out more information at halo-soma.org . They discuss how the method helped her son Tito, how autism affects each child differently, how RPM works, how the letter board leads to language, therap...

In this episode of Uniquely Normal: A Rob Bernstein Podcast, Rob Bernstein and Bob Smith discuss the similarities between how African Americans were treated during the Civil Rights movement to how the disabled are treated today. Bob Smith describes himself as a non-violent activist who was greatly involved in the Civil Rights movement and assisted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in organizing marches....

In this episode of Uniquely Normal: A Rob Bernstein Podcast, Rob Bernstein and Bob Smith discuss the similarities between how African Americans were treated during the Civil Rights movement to how the disabled are treated today. Bob Smith describes himself as a non-violent activist who was greatly involved in the Civil Rights movement and assisted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in organizing marches....

In this episode of Uniquely Normal: A Rob Bernstein Podcast, we’ll be listening to the audio from a panelist discussion Rob hosted titled ‘Autism and Neurodiversity: An Autistic Dilemma’. On this panel, Wenn Lawson, V.R. Ferose, Marcia Eckerd, Stephen Shore, and Rob Bernstein discuss the intersection between people with autism and other disabilities and the way the education system functions in th...

In this episode of Uniquely Normal: A Rob Bernstein Podcast, Rob Bernstein and Marion Anderson discuss the reopening of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Marion Anderson is the director of Cornerstone Children’s Center in Scarsdale, New York, a pre-school successfully running and growing since reopening in May as the coronavirus increasingly spreads throughout the United States. Stay tuned to...

In this episode of Uniquely Normal: A Rob Bernstein Podcast, we’re going to be talking about neurodiversity and the importance of the neurodivergent approach. Neurodiversity is the viewpoint that when speaking about learning or mental disabilities, it’s not in a pathological sense. It’s a viewpoint that brain differences are just that - differences, rather than being deficits. It’s an incredibly i...

In this episode of Uniquely Normal: A Rob Bernstein Podcast, we listen to the second webinar panel that he was a part of through the Autism Research Institute. This is a continuation of the panel Rob was a part of last week. If you haven’t listened to that episode, I recommend also listening to that one. The panel spoke about Rob's cognitive approach among other emerging approaches, versus the sta...

In this episode of Uniquely Normal: A Rob Bernstein Podcast, we'll be listening to the audio from a panelist discussion Rob was a part of through the Autism Research Institute. On this panel,  Tony Attwood, Stephen Shore, Ronald Leaf, Wenn Lawson, and Rob Bernstein discuss Rob's unique approach and other cognitive approaches to supporting people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, versus the stand...

In this episode of Uniquely Normal: A Rob Bernstein Podcast, Rob Bernstein and Marcia Eckerd discuss the opening up of society after the COVID-19 Pandemic and it’s potential difficulties. This is a real interesting one to tune in for. If you'd like to reach Rob, you can contact him at rjb@autismspeech.com and follow him on Facebook at "Rob Bernstein - Autism Speech."

In this episode,  Rob Bernstein speaks with Marcia Eckerd about what it means to have Aspergers and why we still use the term when it is no longer formally used. It's a very intriguing conversation about a unique topic that's been spoken about by leaders in Autism for years. 

In this episode of Uniquely Normal: A Rob Bernstein Podcast, Rob Bernstein and Dr. Marian Wiener-Margulies discuss the impact that the education system plays on our children with autism and the responsibility they hold in being their teachers. Their insights should help you understand different perspectives regarding the education system and autism. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode.

Rob Bernstein discusses the stigma surrounding autism and aspergers in the first section of the episode. After, Dr. Marian Wiener-Marguiles, and Rob discuss how society should respond to people on the autism spectrum. The insights will help you understand our perspectives regarding society and stigmas in the context of autism. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode.

In this episode, Rob Bernstein and Dr. Marian Margulies continue the discussion about the importance of routine  in your life, even when it's difficult to keep it. These valuable insights are definitely worth listening to.  Reach out to Rob with any comments or questions at rjb@autismspeech.com.

In this episode, Rob Bernstein and Dr. Marian Margulies discuss the importance of routine not only for your children but also for the parents. This valuable lesson is definitely worth listening to. Reach out to Rob with any comments or questions at rjb@autismspeech.com.