Autism Squared (Formly Known As RJs World)

Cherrica Dredden

This podcast was created to talk about all things autism. I will share information that I have researched and share my families experiences since beginning our autism journey. I am not a doctor and I don't know everything, but I'm excited and willing to share what I do know and and continue to gain knowledge along the way. I hope you enjoy tuning in and thank you so much for your support.

  1. 05/30/2025

    Texas HB 2292 - Early Pick Ups

    This episode discusses Texas House Bill 2292 introduced in the 89th Legislature, prohibits school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from releasing a student to their parent before the end of the school day when the release is a result of school-initiated communication, specifically related to discipline management or reactions to a student's disruptive behavior. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025

    8 min

  2. 05/17/2025

    Texas House Bill 2234 - Cameras in Special Education Classrooms

    Tune in to find out how HB 2234 will impact camera recordings in special education classrooms.

    9 min

  3. 05/08/2025

    Season 2025, Episode #1 - Texas Senate Bill 568

    Texas Senate Bill 568 focuses on improving funding for special education in Texas public schools. Tune in to learn how this bill impacts the autism community.

    9 min

  4. 10/14/2024

    Burnout and Turnover Rates for RBTs and BCBAs

    Direct care staff employees such as RBTs and BCBAs report burnout rates between 70.7 - 77% each year. Why is burnout happening and what can be done to decrease it?

    15 min

  5. 09/29/2024

    Anat Baniel Method

    Anat Baniel Method NeuroMovement is a method developed by Anat Baniel is a groundbreaking, systematic, and highly effective way to communicate with the brain and take advantage of its natural ability to make positive, immediate, and powerful changes. Tune in while I discuss more about this method and how it is being used to help individuals with autism.

    11 min

  6. 09/23/2024

    Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

    Is is picky eating or is it something more. Listen up as I discuss avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.

    15 min

  7. 08/22/2024

    Mental Health of Parents of Special Needs Children

    I discuss the mental health impact the comes with raising children with special needs. Parents of children with disabilities have a higher prevalence of experiences mental illness compared to parents of typically developing children. Tune in to find out some reasons behind this fact.

    22 min

  8. 07/07/2024

    Nonverbal Doesn’t Mean Illiterate

    Tune in to discuss a study completed by the University of Virginia College and Graduate School of Arts & Science which reveals that nonverbal individuals with autism are literate.

    8 min
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This podcast was created to talk about all things autism. I will share information that I have researched and share my families experiences since beginning our autism journey. I am not a doctor and I don't know everything, but I'm excited and willing to share what I do know and and continue to gain knowledge along the way. I hope you enjoy tuning in and thank you so much for your support.

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