Autism Weekly ABS Kids

This week, we are joined by Rachel Dorsey, an autistic speech-language pathologist. Rachel has an extensive background in supporting children with a variety of neurodivergences and medical conditions through speech, language, social connections, self-advocacy, emotional and sensory regulation, and feeding challenges. She is also working on developing a continuing education course focused on affirming goals.
Resources 
The discount code for my course is RACHEL15 for 15% off. Here is the link to the course, itself. It is credited for 8.75 AOTA CEUs and 8.5 ASHA CEUs. 
 
You can find the great resource list by Bobbi Adams-Brown, MA, CCC-SLP at Anchor Creek Speech Therapy right here. I might have said Anchor Ridge by accident in the podcast episode, so please check for that.
 
Rachel website: Rachel Dorsey: Autistic SLP, LLC (dorseyslp.com)
 

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This week, we are joined by Dr. Pranali Hoyle, a seasoned Behavior Analyst with over 20 years in the field, specializing in autism, ADHD, and more. Holding degrees from Kean University and a doctorate focused on mindfulness-based parent-child interactions, Dr. Hoyle is here to discuss the work she does at Neurodiversity of northeast and incorporating mindfulness and compassionate care in ABA practices. 
Resources 
Neurodiversity of Northeast
(29) Pranali Hoyle, Ph.D., BCBA-D | LinkedIn
Links:
Wherever You Go There You Are - Jon Kabat-Zinn
https://www.amazon.ca/Wherever-You-There-Are-Mindfulness/dp/1401307787
Genetic Syndrome in ABA book
https://books.google.ca/books/about/Genetic_Syndromes_and_Applied_Behaviour.html?id=M9HWAgAAQBAJ&redir_esc=y
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Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.
 

This week, we are joined by Milena Suarez, a passionate advocate for the autistic community. Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Milena pursued psychology at the Universidad Católica de Colombia, working with victims of domestic violence before moving to the U.S. in 2020. She recently completed her master's in ABA and is now on her way to becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Milena is driven by the potential of Applied Behavior Analysis to transform autism services in Colombia and beyond. Join us as we discuss her journey, vision, and the global impact she aims to make. Download to learn more! 
From Bogotá to the global stage, Milena’s journey from legal psychology to applied behavior analysis exemplifies our mission at ABS Kids. Her story sets the tone for the transformative narratives we’ll be sharing in the What’s Your WOW series.  
Read her blog all about her journey to Kenya here. 
We also would like to congratulate Milena on recently receiving her BCBA certification! 
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Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week, we are joined by Dr. Janie Funk, who is the Clinical Director at Behaven Kids, overseeing the ABA programs and services across all locations. Dr. Funk brings over a decade of experience in providing services for individuals with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities. Dr. Funk's contributions are pivotal in expanding Behaven Kids reach to support more families in Nebraska. Her commitment lies in not just maintaining but elevating the quality of behavioral health services through her leadership in building clinical teams and developing effective systems. Join us as Dr. Funk shares her knowledge into ABA therapy, parenting strategies for children with autism, and her vision for the future of Behaven Kids.
Resources
Behaven Kids | Children Mental Health Services in Omaha, NE
(28) Janie A. Funk | LinkedIn
Low publication rate of 2005 conference presentations: Implications for practitioners serving individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities
Restructuring Law Enforcement Agencies to Support Prosocial Values: A Behavior-Scientific Model for Addressing Police Brutality
(29) Behaven Kids: Overview | LinkedIn

Behaven Kids blog. https://behavenkids.com/blog/


CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html


CDC Milestones Tracker App. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html


ABA Visualized. https://abavisualized.com/collections/for-parents

ABA Visualized is a helpful resource for parents to learn more about a behavioral approach to understanding and supporting their child



Association of University Centers on Disabilities. https://www.aucd.org/about-us

advocacy, community health, education, training


see "Get Involved" tab


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Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week, we are joined by Landa Fox, a BCBA and Certified Sexual Health Educator with extensive experience in autism and developmental disabilities. Landa specializes in inclusive sexual health education for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Today, she'll share vital insights on the importance of this education, effective strategies for parents and caregivers, and how ABA therapy can aid in teaching boundaries and safety. Download to learn more!
Landa’s Bio 
 Landa Fox (she/her) is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Certified Sexual Health Educator living and working in Lkwungen Territory (Victoria, British Columbia). She has worked in the field of autism and disability support since 2003. Currently, her work focuses on sexual health, relationship, and safety education for those with unique learning needs. She works with individuals, families, schools, and community organizations. Her work often centers around creating and modifying existing sexual health and relationship education to be meaningful to those it is presented to and creating support plans to address contextually inappropriate sexual behaviour.  
Contact and Socials:  
Website: www.positiveconnections.ca 
Email: landa@positiveconnections.ca 
Instagram: @positiveconnections  
Podcast: Sex Ed Book Review (sexedbookreview.com) 
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Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

Join us on this week's Autism Weekly podcast where our host, Jeff Skibitsky, engages in a meaningful conversation with Dr. Nicole Young, Clinical psychology director for California at ABS Kids. This episode takes a deep dive into the significance of April, highlighting its importance as both Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Acceptance Month. Dr. Young shares her insights on what autism acceptance truly means and how it shapes the way we approach and empower individuals with autism.
The discussion also addresses the delicate topic of child abuse and its relevance to the autism community. This episode is particularly crucial during Child Abuse Prevention Month, underscored by an alarming incident reported by CBS News, where a Littleton bus aide was fired after being accused of mistreating students with autism, spotlighting the ongoing challenges faced by children with autism and the need for vigilant protection and advocacy. Subscribe to explore these critical themes with us and learn more about fostering inclusion and safeguarding the rights and well-being of individuals with autism.
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/littleton-bus-aide-fired-students-autism-tortured-traumatized/
Download episode to learn more!
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Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.