Enphase: In Tune With Autism

Eileen Himel
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Enphase: In Tune With Autism Podcast

In this podcast, we will discuss mindset , mind body connection, communication and learning means, and the importance of practicing purposeful movement as it pertains to autism.

  1. 9 JUL

    Important announcements for EnPhase’s future.

    *This recording was done on Facebook, it may not be the best audio Highlighted recording points & needs for community feedback. You can comment, dm, or email at EnPhaseintune@gmail.com : -Coaching a non speaking autistic individual to spell purposefully on the boards is not a transferable skill. New communication partners must build skills for coaching the individual. EnPhase will be offering services for support in parents and new communication partners learning these skills. -I’ve given recommendations for time commitments to practice these skills each week. What do you feel is feasible for you and your family? -If there are fears present around starting letterboard practice with your child, what are they? -Are you interested in investing in being supported in therapeutic way? Creating paths of empowerment of your child’s special purpose in this world as well as yours. -If I were to teach a recorded course on presuming competence and communication partner training to do letter boards, with a live audience class group, would you be interested in being part of the audience? -What other areas would you like to learn about that you’d want included in this course? -EnPhase will be looking (in the future) for a new hire at some point, have you ever been interested in this type of work?

    22 min

  2. 12/09/2023

    I’m baaack!

    The energy behind my chatting in this podcast came about by the feels from watching this video clip touching on the friendship of nonverbal autistic, Reece Blankenship, and pro baseball player, Matt Olsen. It reaffirms and reminds me that there IS a greater picture being drawn. Maybe the point in life isn’t to achieve, and be the best. Maybe the point is CONNECTION and expanding through life’s great challenges. Here’s the video of Reece and Matt’s friendship, if you’d like to check it out: https://www.mlb.com/video/olson-reece-s-unspoken-bond?q=matt%20olson&cp=CMS_FIRST&qt=FREETEXT&p=0

    16 min

  3. 15/09/2022

    HOW DEEP CAN WE LOOK AND UNDERSTAND?

    The way I practice therapy with non speaking/nonverbal autistic individuals comes from a very close look at the challenges presented by autism. Outside responses and behaviors are dependent on these challenges. In my opinion, WE MUST take this into consideration if we want to have a more whole/accurate picture of what an individual is experiencing and how to best help them and support them.

    22 min

  4. 16/05/2022

    Aubrey

    Podcast interview with Crystal White, a mother to an 8 year old nonverbal autistic little sweetheart named Aubrey. Listen to their incredible journey which started with Aubrey being born early, at a little over a pound & fast forward to now- Aubrey is 8 years old and is best friends with LSU baseball player, Dylan Crews. You're going to want to hear that story! Crystal also touches on so many important points on the experience of being an autism parent. Her wisdom & openness to share on the EnPhase podcast was such a gift. Enjoy!

    1h 14m

  5. 27/04/2022

    What is letterboard method and how does it work?

    I LOVE letterboard method because it takes into account an autistic individual's motor and sensory challenges on a deeper level. It speaks to the capable mind. Here is a segment on Soma, the lady who developed RPM (rapid prompting method/letterboard method). https://youtu.be/Nfiap3a7Tuo. Here is her website if you'd like to read more about RPM https://www.halo-soma.org/ If you have any questions at all, please reach out to me at my Email: enphaseintune@gmail.com or on Facebook or Instagram. Feel free to check out my website as well https://www.enphaseintunewithautism.com/

    29 min

  6. 06/04/2022

    Presume Competence in Nonverbal or Non-reliably speaking autistics

    What if you had a capable mind but lacked the motor skills to speak to let those around you know? This is the reality for plenty of individuals with nonverbal autism. If we presume competence of the cognition of our loved ones or clients with nonverbal autism, it opens up the opportunity for them to be more deeply understood and included on a daily basis which is essential to their overall well being. Website: https://www.enphaseintunewithautism.com/ Email: enphaseintune@gmail.com

    29 min

  7. 21/03/2022

    Is there a greater picture that goes beyond the physical world?

    Today's episode shares my personal beliefs in something greater than this human existence and how it relates to autistic and special needs individuals. I've always felt a gut feeling/knowing that these people have special souls that are here for a deeper purpose than just their label as a special needs person in society. As I feel we all have greater purposes than the box of our societal roles. I feel their being has the capacity to be a catalyst for positive change if we let it, and it goes deeper than any verbal communication. I've always felt a fear in sharing this, because what do I know? But the PULL and inspiration to share it has become greater than my fears. You can take it or leave it; If it resonates, great, if not, that's ok. In a world that likes to put on a show & pretend everything is gravy; I'm honoring my own experience with working with my autistic clients; they have no choice but to show RAW, TRUE energy & emotion. It's just who they are. This can be challenging to say the least, especially when we are told we are supposed to fit in a box or walk a straight line. If you've worked closely with someone with autism, I'm sure you've had a taste of this truth even though you may not realize it. As challenging as it can be, this raw truth can be a gift, an opportunity to grow beyond. Website: https://www.enphaseintunewithautism.com/ Email: enphaseintune@gmail.com

    29 min

  8. 18/03/2022

    Is this behavior purposeful?

    In this episode, I discuss plenty of common behaviors seen in someone diagnosed with autism. To list JUST a few of these behaviors: listening to the same audio on repeat, watching the same video on repeat, constantly moving or pinging from place to place, ocd/ritualistic actions, screaming or emotion out of what seems to be nowhere, and pushing or "aggression." The behaviors, based on my readings/observations/personal experiences are not "chosen" or "purposeful" behaviors by the individual with autism. Rather, they are a result of so much built up energy taken in by the environment. This energy can be thought of as sensory overload or even anxiety. These individuals who are hypersensitive to the world around them (in ways we can only imagine), must have a means to expel or express or escape this energy. BUT we must remember that these types of behaviors are not purposeful, they are more like a ball rolling down a steep hill. There's no stopping it, unless more body control and tolerance to the environment around them is strengthened. As the people who are supposed to be guiding and teaching these special individuals, I feel it is ESSENTIAL to keep this in mind; Our perspective & approach to how we execute treatment is EVERYTHING. I also discuss how and why practicing purposeful movement is crucial in helping these individuals progress in increasing their mind-body connection and an overall tolerance to the environment. Website: https://www.enphaseintunewithautism.com/ Email: enphaseintune@gmail.com

    36 min
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In this podcast, we will discuss mindset , mind body connection, communication and learning means, and the importance of practicing purposeful movement as it pertains to autism.

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