The ABCs of ASD

Aryan Dawer

This podcast is intended to provide information to help people understand Autism Spectrum Disorder, experiences of parents and the different forms of therapy that can be used to support an ASD person's learning and development. It includes interviews with professionals and parents. It also features discussions about new technologies that can make life easier and better for the special person. Do join us and share/tag/like, so that we can continue to build an inclusive community for everyone!

Episodes

  1. 08/07/2021

    Trying to Generalise ABA Training, Community Opinions on ABA and Technology

    In this final segment of our conversation with Dr. Denise, we discuss the importance of generalising skills as well as the division between people who support or dislike ABA, and her opinions on technology that could be used to make the lives of autistic persons easier.

    Trying to Generalise ABA Training, Community Opinions on ABA and Technology

  2. 08/06/2021

    BONUS EPISODE: Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen's Training Videos

    In this bonus episode of our discussion with Dr. Denise Lai Chua, we discuss Sir Simon Baron-Cohen's invaluable contributions to the field of Autism, and discuss some of the technology that has developed from his work, including “EmoInterpret”, the app now available for download on Android phones.

    BONUS EPISODE: Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen's Training Videos

  3. 08/05/2021

    Is it good? Is it effective? Is it ethical? and ABA at Home

    Going deeper, we delve into the other sub-methods available under the ABA umbrella; and learn what we need to know before using any of these techniques. Dr. Denise will also tell us how to create a suitable home learning environment, one that is both happy and effective.

    Is it good? Is it effective? Is it ethical? and ABA at Home

  4. 08/04/2021

    Ethics of ABA, Handling Meltdowns during ABA and Discrete Trial Training

    Continuing our conversation with Dr. Denise, we discuss the ethics of Applied Behaviour Analysis and how some people dispute its claims on ethical grounds. We will also understand how ABA manages temper tantrums, plus develop a brief understanding of Discrete Trial Training, one of the main sub-methods in the ABA framework.

    Ethics of ABA, Handling Meltdowns during ABA and Discrete Trial Training

  5. 08/03/2021

    Applied Behavior Analysis, Operant Conditioning and Task Analysis

    Welcome to the guest interview with Dr. Denise Lai Chua. An experienced early childhood professional, leader and researcher, Dr. Denise Lai Chua is skilled in early childhood education and the treatment of children with additional needs (especially Autism Spectrum Disorders). She is an International Behaviour Analyst™. She has degrees in Education, Psychology, and English (Linguistics). Join us as she walks us through Applied Behaviour Analysis, an evidence-based approach often considered the “gold standard” of teaching protocols for people on the spectrum.

    Applied Behavior Analysis, Operant Conditioning and Task Analysis

  6. 07/05/2021

    Becoming Independent, Bali and Virtual Reality Systems

    In this final segment of our talk with Mrs. Kah Ying, she shares the story of her son moving to becoming independent moving to Bali and her view as well as suggestions for futuristic technology to change the lives of people with autism for the better.

  7. 07/05/2021

    Preventing Meltdowns, Cars and The Spectrum

    Continuing our conversation with Mrs. Kah Ying we build a fundamental understanding of meltdowns and how to prevent them, learn how respecting your autistic child would make them respect you back and how the autism spectrum is in terms of providing advice and support.

  8. 07/05/2021

    The Pursuit of Happiness, Accumulating Uncertainty and Understanding Boundaries

    Here we continue our discussion with Mrs. Kah Ying. This segment of the interview includes stories and learnings she gained as both the parents tried to make him happy (which is what you should do instead of trying to cure), we talk about how the accumulating uncertainty in the minds of autistic individuals leads to meltdowns and how parents need to understand the importance of boundaries as well as personal time in order to best take care of their autistic child.

  9. 07/03/2021

    Puberty, Aggression and Anxiety

    Welcome to the first official guest interview with Mrs. Kah Ying who shares her experiences raising her autistic son, Sebastian, this segment of the interview includes stories and learnings she gained as her son went through puberty, developed aggression which was directed towards her and finally understanding the reason for and the correct word for this aggression: Anxiety.

  10. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Introduction

    This is a short introduction episode giving a general background about the host and the purpose of the podcast as well as its target audience.

    Introduction

Trailer

About

This podcast is intended to provide information to help people understand Autism Spectrum Disorder, experiences of parents and the different forms of therapy that can be used to support an ASD person's learning and development. It includes interviews with professionals and parents. It also features discussions about new technologies that can make life easier and better for the special person. Do join us and share/tag/like, so that we can continue to build an inclusive community for everyone!

Information

  • Creator
    Aryan Dawer
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aryan Dawer
  • Show Website
    The ABCs of ASD