Melissa Furman, a Clinical Director for Total Spectrum- Michigan West joins us to discuss the importance of staff retention in the field of ABA and to share her recent research that is looking to improve staff satisfaction and reduce turnover. We explore the importance of consistency for families utilizing services as well as the factors leading to burnout i ... Show More
Jul 31
Haircuts with Heart: Vernon Jackson’s Mission as an Autism Friendly Barber
Vernon Jackson is an award-winning barber, author, and advocate known for transforming the haircut experience for neurodivergent children and their families. In this conversation, he shares his journey of founding The Gifted Event, a nationally recognized initiative providing fre ... Show More
34m 51s
Jun 26
Fashion That Fits Every Body: Hilary Pham on Adaptive Clothing Innovation
Hilary Pham, Founder and CEO of Equability, joins us to share insights about her company, which specializes in adapting existing clothing for individuals with disabilities. She discusses her journey of starting the company, inspired by her mother's struggles with traditional clot ... Show More
30m 19s
May 27
Understanding the Autistic and ADHD Nervous System
Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a neurodivergent psychologist (autistic & ADHD) and founder of Neurodivergent Insights, returns to discuss the complexities of the nervous system, particularly autism and ADHD. She helps us understand the difference between sympathetic and parasympathetic res ... Show More
47m 54s