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A podcast from the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint

  1. Understanding Autism in Context: A Discussion with Dr. Peter Vermeulen

    4D AGO

    Understanding Autism in Context: A Discussion with Dr. Peter Vermeulen

    Please join us for “Understanding Autism in Context: A Discussion with Dr. Peter Vermeulen.” Peter Vermeulen, PhD, has a Master's in Psychology and Pedagogical Sciences at the University of Leuven, Belgium (1985) and a PhD in Psychology and Pedagogical Sciences at the University of Leiden, The Netherlands (2002). From 1987 until 1998, he worked for the Flemish Autism Association, first as a home trainer for families with a child with autism, later as director of the home training centre, and finally as a trainer/lecturer. Then, from 1998 till 2018, he was working as a senior autism consultant/lecturer/trainer at Autisme Centraal. He is the founder and director of ‘Autism in Context’. He presents worldwide and has given keynote addresses at many international conferences, including the Autism Europe Congress, the World Autism Congress, the Asian Pacific Autism Conference, the National Autistic Society, and Scottish Autism. He wrote over 150 articles on autism and is the author of more than 20 books on autism with translations into more than 10 languages, a.o. "This is the title: on autistic thinking” (2001), “I am Special: a handbook for psycho-education” (2000, revised edition 2013), “Autism as context blindness” (2012), a book that won several awards in the USA, “The predictive brain and autism” (2022), and “What really works with autistic children” (published in the USA in 2024). In 2019, he received the Passwerk Life Time Achievement Award for his more than 30 years of contribution to the autism community in Belgium. Support the show

    46 min
  2. We Don't Need a 2.0 Version: Creating Neuroinclusive Schools by Rejecting Behaviorism and Neuronormativity

    JAN 25

    We Don't Need a 2.0 Version: Creating Neuroinclusive Schools by Rejecting Behaviorism and Neuronormativity

    Please join us for “We Don't Need a 2.0 Version: Creating Neuroinclusive Schools by Rejecting Behaviorism and Neuronormativity” with Jenna Goldstein. Jenna Goldstein, MS/CAGS, Certified School Psychologist, is an AuDHD woman, school psychologist, and parent to neurodivergent children – the '3' perspectives of her practice, 'ND3'. As such, Jenna brings a 360-degree view of children, families, and systems to her work. After 15 years as a school psychologist in public schools, Jenna launched ND3 to offer counseling to children and teens, consultations for caregivers and professionals, and trainings for organizations that are uncompromisingly neuro-affirming and neuroscience-informed. More at ND3. https://nd3.org/ Support the show

    1h 17m
  3. Reducing and Eliminating Restraint and Seclusion in Your State: An Interview with Cassie Atallah

    JAN 11

    Reducing and Eliminating Restraint and Seclusion in Your State: An Interview with Cassie Atallah

    Please join us for “Reducing and Eliminating Restraint and Seclusion in Your State: An Interview with Cassie Atallah.” Cassie Atallah is a Trauma Informed Changemaker with 10 years of teaching experience and 12 years of experience parenting her gifted, autistic son, who has become her greatest teacher. She has dedicated much of her time to learning about healthy, equitable approaches to extreme behavior. She shares this knowledge in her work as the co-founder and co-leader of EndSaR-MI and EndSaR-NJ, two organizations dedicated to creating safe schools without seclusion and restraint by finding creative ways to meet student needs in order to prevent meltdowns. She also creates content and offers coaching and training through inueri insight. Support the show

    1h 15m
  4. Uncovering Cross Creek: From Survival to Screen

    12/20/2025

    Uncovering Cross Creek: From Survival to Screen

    Please join us for “Uncovering Cross Creek: From Survival to Screen” with Jessy Greer. Jessy Greer is an actor, writer, and producer with over ten years of experience in entertainment. After moving from Houston to Los Angeles to study at AMDA College of the Performing Arts, she quickly established herself in the comedy scene, sharing the stage with comedians like Amy Schumer and Margaret Cho. Jessy's career spans acting credits on shows like Lessons in Chemistry and Hollywood, performing and writing sketch comedy, and co-producing her feature film 818, showcasing her range and passion for storytelling. Support the show

    1h 1m
  5. How to Assess the Hidden Meaning Behind Behaviors

    12/06/2025

    How to Assess the Hidden Meaning Behind Behaviors

    Please join us for “How to Assess the Hidden Meaning Behind Behaviors” with Staci Neustadt and Susan Golubock. Staci Neustadt, CEO of Making Sense of Autism®, is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years of experience providing individual and group therapy, training, mentorship, and leadership. In 2019, Staci joined Susan in developing the Neuro Strengths Based Support for Autism framework. Staci is passionate about creating a paradigm shift for therapists to holistically support autistic clients and for autistic clients to feel seen and heard as they build on their strengths and contribute their gifts to their community. Susan Golubock is a retired occupational therapist. She received her Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University in 1968 and Masters of Education degree in special education technology in 1995. She was diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum in 1999. Most of her career has been spent in school-based practice. Susan has been a keynote speaker and presenter at various conferences. Susan developed the Neuro-Strengths Based Support for Autism Framework, which comes from her personal experience as an autistic individual and professional experience as an occupational therapist who worked with autistic clients. She grew up trying to “be like everyone else;” she succeeded in masking but at the cost of never developing a sense of “self,” which led to symptoms of post-traumatic stress. When she was finally diagnosed in my early 50s, I learned that there were other options for how to think and behave, which radically changed my life for the better. Susan's passion is to educate parents and professionals so the autistic individuals in their lives are understood. Support the show

    1h 17m
  6. Assistive Technology: to Innovate and Integrate Your Future

    11/23/2025

    Assistive Technology: to Innovate and Integrate Your Future

    Please join us for “Assistive Technology: to Innovate and Integrate Your Future” with Sam Shepherd. Sam Shepherd is the founder of 3DA, a nonprofit that advocates for individuals with developmental disabilities across the country. 3DA focuses on providing accessible resources on their website (3DA.org) as well as advocating at both the state and federal levels. Support the show

    1h 1m
  7. Understanding Issues Impacting Black Neurodivergent Students

    11/11/2025

    Understanding Issues Impacting Black Neurodivergent Students

    Please join us for “Understanding Issues Impacting Black Neurodivergent Students” with Cheryl Poe. Cheryl Poe is the founder and Executive Director of Advocating 4 Kids, Inc., a Special Education Advocacy organization that provides resources, information, and workshops to parents and professionals, with a special focus on addressing the needs of Black and Brown children with disabilities. She is the past board president of the National Allies for Parents in Special Education NAPSE, a national parent-driven organization that works hard to increase access and quality advocacy resources for special education families from underserved populations to improve educational outcomes. Mrs. Poe holds a Master of Arts Degree in Urban Education and Counseling. She also has completed over 15 credit hours of postgraduate hours in psychology. In June of 2004, she completed the Nation Group Psychotherapy Institute at the Washington School of Psychiatry in Washington D.C. in the study of Group Psychotherapy. Mrs. Poe completed a two-year term as the Student Outreach and Recruitment. Support the show

    1h 18m
  8. Leading with the Heart with Jase Williams

    10/23/2025

    Leading with the Heart with Jase Williams

    Please join us for “Leading with the Heart with Jase Williams.” Jase Williams is a TEDx Speaker who has 25 years of experience working as an educator and is the former Principal of Henry Hill School who won the prestigious Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Award - Wellbeing - the top education award in New Zealand. Jase is a certified trainer in the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME), and he is one of the leading voices in Relational Neuroscience & Trauma Informed Practice in Education and has shared his knowledge through an equity-focused, compassionate, and indigenous lens with thousands of educators Support the show

    1h 19m
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A podcast from the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint

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  • Creator
    The Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    185
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 AASR Live
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