In this episode, our guest, Dr. Devon Price, helps us explore the concepts of masking and authenticity and how we, as professionals supporting Autistic people, can push back against these pressures. We also explore some of the more foundational questions around being Autistic and neurodiversity. Dr. Devon Price is a social psychologist, professor, author, an ... Show More
Mar 18
AuDHDers, Executive Function, & Social-Emotional Wellbeing with Vanessa Castañeda Gill
This episode dives into the specific needs of AuDHD-ers – that’s kids who are Autistic and have ADHD - tying in executive functioning, social-emotional well-being, and so much more. Vanessa’s take is detailed, creative, and deeply practical. You’re going to want to take notes! Va ... Show More
32m 6s
Mar 2023
Loss, Grief, and Autism - with Lisa Morgan and Ken Doka
<p>The issue of loss and grief reactions of autistic people has only received serious consideration in recent years. Decades of behavioral perspectives about autism, which prohibited serious consideration of feelings and internalized relationships prevented crucial issues such as ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2024
The New Way of Understanding Autism & Social Behaviour with Dr. Suzanne Goh
<p>How has the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of autism changed?</p><p>In the United States, an estimated one in thirty-six children has been diagnosed with autism. But missing those early signs is one of the biggest challenges parents face. Even though there is a lot of ... Show More
19m 57s
Dec 2023
The Causes & Treatments for Autism | Dr. Karen Parker
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Karen Parker, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and director of the Social Neurosciences Research Program at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss the biology of social connections and bonding in babies, children and adults. Dr. Parker e ... Show More
2h 51m
Oct 2022
Autistic Play is Authentic Play with Cari Ebert
<p>Many SLPs were taught the medical model of working with autistic children where we found the deficit and worked to fill it. However, we know now that autistic children develop differently, and we need to focus on helping them become the most successful version of themselves, n ... Show More
33m 58s