Autism Resource Podcast

Autism Works Now! with Joanne Lara

Joanne Lara, M.A., addresses the problem of unemployment in the special needs and disabled communities and what we can do to change those statistics and put the odds in favor of those populations. She shares ideas and tools for getting young people on the right track to employment and discusses the programs and services offered by Autism Works Now! and Glorious Pies, a work program operated by young people on the autism spectrum. 

Swimming for therapy and fun! with Chris Durian

Chris Durian, founder of SwimScaape, talks about the adaptive techniques he and his organization use to teach swimming and water safety to those with special needs. His approach stresses having fun and gaining confidence while learning to be comfortable and safe in the water. Have you heard about the YODA method? Just ask Chris!

Diagnosis and Care at the Stramski Center with Dr. Ioana Pal

Dr. Ioana Pal, clinical psychologist at the Stramski Center, shares the wide variety of diagnostic techniques, treatments and care available at the Center supporting children with special needs and their families. Conditions that they handle include autism spectrum disorder, sleep disorders, behavior and neurodevelopment issues, psychological testing, genetics testing, craniofacial interventions, high-risk infant follow ups, and fragile X disorder.  

Disability Services in College with Elizabeth C. Hamblet

Elizabeth C. Hamblet, college learning disabilities specialist, speaker, and author, discusses how to access the right kind of accommodations for a college bound student with special needs, and how to prepare for that journey before arriving on campus.

Let's Talk About Learning Differences with KD Harris

KD Harris, co-founder and executive director of the Let's Talk LD organization, addresses critically important social justice and equality of educational opportunity issues faced by those in the neurodiverse community, as well as some of the resources and supports offered by her unique nonprofit. 

Benefits of Music Therapy with Laura Fonseca

Laura Fonseca, clinical director at Meli Music, discusses the many benefits of music therapy including cognitive development, academic enhancement, sensory processing, speech and language support, motor skills process and socio-emotional management. 

The Advantages of Applied Behavior Analysis with The Leafwing Center

A team of knowledgeable professionals from The Leafwing Center share their expertise about applied behavior analysis. They discuss the basics of the technique, what a good ABA program entails, reasonable expectations and the many benefits to be gleaned from this type of treatment. This is an in-depth tour of what ABA is and how it works.  

Adapted Martial Arts with Jean Morrison

Jean Morrison, 5th degree black belt and assault survivor, talks about the confidence building and social skills development, among other benefits, that an adapted martial arts program can offer to any individual with special needs. She also debunks some common myths about marital arts and shares her stories of success. 

Come to Life! with Thomas Iland

Thomas Iland, autism advocate, renowned speaker and author, shares the secrets to success contained in his book, Come to Life! Your Guide to Self-Discovery, as well as his philosophy on becoming your best self that he has talked about on stages all over the country, including a TedX talk and at the Untied Nations speaking as an emerging leader in the autism community. 

Getting the Right Evaluation Done with Dr. Karen Wilson

Dr. Karen Wilson shares her extensive knowledge about what it means to get the right kind of evaluation done for your loved one with special needs. Specifically, she underscores the value of a comprehensive neuropsychological exam to help determine the cause of the challenges someone is dealing with and what the appropriate treatments and approaches for achieving success might be.