"Connecting the Autism Community One Podcast at a Time" Our podcast offers a friendly conversation with inspiring individuals in the autism community. Our aim is to provide valuable insights and information as well as access to support in communities throughout the United States. Join us! Know an inspiring group or individual we should talk to? We would love to hear from you at allautismtalk@learnbehavioral.com
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Living a Full Life with Autism with Martin Slyngstad
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Martin Slyngstad a Behavior Specialist, and currently in school to become a Speech Pathologist, joins us to discuss his multitude of interests and accomplishments as a young autistic adult. Martin is the author of Chatter Box: My Life with Autism A Mother and Sons Perspective, founder Spire Autism, and Special Olympics gold medal winner. Martin’s w…
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Melissa Furman, a Clinical Director for Total Spectrum- Michigan West joins us to discuss the importance of staff retention in the field of ABA and to share her recent research that is looking to improve staff satisfaction and reduce turnover. We explore the importance of consistency for families utilizing services as well as the factors leading to…
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Moms Roundtable: Autism, Wellness, and Motherhood
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In this episode we are joined by three dynamic women who share their perspectives on how to best care for yourself and your family while raising a child with autism. Arfa Alam, a first generation Muslim American with neurodiverse family returns to share her wisdom and passion with us. Heather Link is a clinical Director who shares her experiences o…
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Advocating for Your Family and Good, Contemporary ABA With Arfa Alam
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Arfa Alam is a senior manager at the Partnership for Public Service, a non-profit that envisions a dynamic and innovative federal government that effectively serves our diverse nation. Prior to joining the Partnership, Arfa performed labor human rights and social responsibility work in more than 40 countries in both the public and private sectors. …
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The Advances and Challenges of DEI Initiatives in ABA
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Brandon Whitfield, Sr. Clinical Director for AST, part of LEARN Behavioral has presented at several conferences including BABA’s (Black Applied Behavior Analysts) inaugural conference to share ways ABA agencies can bring more equity to the field of ABA. In this conversation, Brandon discusses his role in helping to create The Black Master’s cohort …
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Self-care and Sensory Needs for Neurodivergent Individuals
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Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a Neurodivergent Psychologist joins us to discuss discovering her own autism in the aftermath of her child’s diagnosis and how that has inspired her passion to support the neurodivergent community. Dr. Neff describes the experience of her autism revelation in this way, “For the first time in my life, my body made sense, my expe…
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The Importance of Ethical Decision Making For Behavior Analysts
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Dr. Linda LeBlanc, a Licensed Psychologist and author of 3 books on supervision joins us to discuss her latest book about ethics which she co-authored with Dr. Amanda Karsten, who is the Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Grand Valley State University. Their new book titled Proactive and Practical Decision Making for Behavior An…
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Back To School Tips for Parents of Kids with Autism
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Jessica Sylfest is the parent of a child with Autism and ADHD and the Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition for LEARN Behavioral. Jessica’s compassion, warmth, and learned wisdom are great offerings to all parents as we transition our kids back to school. There are a lot of specific strategies shared when navigating an IEP and how to establish good co…
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How Neurodiverse Voices are Influencing the Evolution of ABA
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Dr. Becky Thompson, Director of Clinical Services for the Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP), and Reux Lennon, Non-binary member of both the LGBT and Autism community and Lead technician with WEAP join us to share their work on the Person-Centered ABA team and the Neurodivergent Advisory Committee. Dr. Thompson leads LEARN's Person-Centered ABA …
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Successful Models for Assent-Based Vaccine Clinics
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Kerry Hoops the current President of the Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin and the clinical director for Wisconsin Early Autism Project’s Green Bay region joins us to share about a unique clinic event and what can be learned. Kerry shares details of sensory-friendly covid vaccine events that utilized assent-based practice to create a comfortable …
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Dr. Ellie Kazemi is the Chief Science Officer at Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE), an accrediting organization focused on improving the quality of behavior analytic services. She is also a professor at CSUN, where she founded the M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program. Dr. Kazemi joins us to share about the accreditation proc…
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The Importance of Prioritizing Applied Research for Practicing BCBA's
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Dr. Amber Valentino, Chief Clinical Officer for Trumpet Behavioral Health where she leads all research and training activities, joins us to discuss the importance of prioritizing research. We delve into the issue of outdated research for those receiving services and the benefits of practitioners publishing needed research. As she shared, “What you …
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Bridging the Gap Between Autism Culture and American Culture
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Motivational Speaker and Poet Russell Lehmann joins us for a third time to explore autism through the lens of culture. Having spent most of his life in isolation, Russell has found his voice and independence in recent years. His passion for erasing stigma and stereotypes about autism is shared through his moving, spoken-word poetry. In this discuss…
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Motivational Speaker and Poet Russell Lehmann joins us for a second time to share his perspectives on the words we use when discussing autism. Having spent most of his life in isolation, Russell has found his voice and independence in recent years. His passion for erasing stigma and stereotypes about autism is shared through his moving, spoken-word…
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An Honest Look at the Full Experience of Autism with Russell Lehmann
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Motivational Speaker and Poet Russell Lehmann joins us to share his perspectives on autism and the human condition. Having spent most of his life in isolation, Russell has found his voice and independence in recent years. His passion for erasing stigma and stereotypes about autism is shared through his moving, spoken-word poetry. As Russell shares,…
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BHCOE Accreditation: Understanding How Quality Care is Measured in ABA
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Sara Litvak, Founder & CEO of Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, the only ABA-specific accrediting body joins us to discuss the different ways quality is measured in the accreditation process. This discussion delves into the importance of not only clinical standards but the needs of clients and their families. As Sara shares, "We are here as a…
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Understanding the IEP Process and How to Best Advocate for Your Child
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Mo Buti, an advocate and instructional expert for people with autism joins us to take a deep dive into the IEP process. She shares details about all the people that make up the team and how parents can best prepare and advocate for their child. As Mo shared, "It's so important that you communicate well and build relationships with your team. Even i…
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Current Autism Research and Why Families May Want to Participate
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Pamela Feliciano, Scientific Director of SPARK (Simons Powering Autism Research) the world’s largest autism research study. Dr. Feliciano joins us to share her thoughts on the recent change to autism statistics from the CDC, the value of participating in research, and the information that can be accessed (or declined) for those who do. As she share…
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Lasting Happiness - How to be kinder to yourself and others
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Professor Emeritus at the University of Oregon and President of the Choose Kindness Foundation, Doug Carnine joins us to discuss his work with the Choose Kindness Foundation that works with schools, businesses, prisons, and social service agencies across the US to promote mindful kindness. For More Information: Dr.Carnine’s website https://feedkind…
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The Breakaway - Transitioning Autistic Adolescents into Adulthood
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Dr. Tom Welch an expert in work with neurodiverse young people and families joins us to talk about the important work of preparing adolescents for adulthood. Dr. Welch shares key skills parents can help foster while also setting appropriate goals for their child's future. As he shared, "You're working toward a goal where you are in influencer but n…
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The September 26th Project: Safety Preparedness for Families with Autism
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The September 26th was created to honor the lives of a family that was tragically lost in a home fire. By providing safety awareness and preparedness resources for families the mission of this initiative is to review their safety plans every year on September 26th and use their checklists to be prepared. Kelly also commented on the importance of ca…
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Creating a Successful Holiday for Children with Autism
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All Autism Talk hosts Kathrine Johnson and Richie Ploesch, sit down to discuss strategies and tips to support a happy, safe, and fun holiday experience for children with autism. As Katherine shared, "When kids know what to expect, it can really help them regulate... and leaving space to let them have a choice and downtime can really help". For more…
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Enriching Life Experiences for Young Autistic Adults
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Heather Tarczan, Executive Director of Urban Autism Solutions joins us to talk about how their program is working to build opportunity and community for young adults in Chicago. Every year, thousands of teens with autism age out of high school. For the majority of these young adults, this is the end of their autism-based services and support. Urban…
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Nobody's Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness
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Roy Richard Grinker is a Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs at George Washington University and author. He joins us to share insights from his latest book, Nobody’s Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness. In this discussion, we explore how various stigmas around diagnosis are formed - and can be dismantled. As Ric…
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TSC: A Rare Genetic Disease with a 50% Autism Diagnosis
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Kari Luther Rosbeck, President & CEO, TSC Alliance, and Steven L. Roberds, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, TSC Alliance join us for a discussion about Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSCA) a rare genetic disorder. This is an incredibly educational conversation on how this disease is identified and treated. About 50% of those diagnosed with TSC, will als…
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Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Debra Moore - Navigating Autism
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Dr. Temple Grandin returns to the podcast to discuss her latest book, Navigating Autism, which is a collaboration with psychologist Debra Moore, who has done extensive work with children, teens, and adults on the autism spectrum. This episode highlights Dr. Grandin’s powerful personal insights and wisdom with practical support and help from Dr. Moo…
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Addressing the Cultural Needs of Families with Autism
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Corina Jimenez-Gomez, faculty at Auburn University, and Lauren Beaulieu a behavior analyst for 20 years join us to discuss the importance of culturally responsive services in ABA. Along with their extensive work educating others in this area, they each bring their personal experiences to this important conversation. Corina is a mother and Venezuela…
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Female Life on the Spectrum - Insights from Jennifer Cook
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Jennifer Cook was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at the age of 35 and is raising three children on the spectrum. She is the author of seven bestselling, award-winning books. This lively conversation had our host, Katherine Johnson laughing and crying. Jennifer provides perspective on why diagnosis has been widely missed in girls and women and pro…
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Advancing Research and Understanding of Autism
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Holly Lechniak Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Outreach Director for the AARTS (Autism Assessment, Research, Treatment, and Services) Center at Rush University Medical Center, joins us to share about the work of SPARK. This national study is working towards accelerating research, as well as our understanding of autism. Holly shares, “Autism, as…
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Autism Today: A Look at How Far We Have Come and What is Still Needed
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Dr. Fred Volkmar, a professor at Yale University with over 40 years in the field of autism-related studies, joins us to provide perspective on how far we have come in the diagnosis, research, and services for individuals with autism. With all the gains, there is still a great need for more research. As Dr. Volkmar put it, “I think until we get more…
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Follow Your Passions: The Vast Areas of Interest in ABA
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Dr. Danquah-Brobby is an international psychologist and board certified behavior analyst currently serving as the ABA Chair for the Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s Washington, DC Campus. Paula joins us to talk about a variety of topics related to the education, professional progression, and interests of behavior analysts. From teaching …
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Women in Behavior Analysis with Devon Sundberg
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Devon Sundberg, M.S., BCBA is the founder of the groundbreaking (and long overdue) Women in Behavior Analysis Conference (WIBA). Devon shares how raising three daughters helped open her eyes to how gendered life can be (including party food). Having previously founded an ABA company (BACA) with her husband, Devon was acutely aware of the need for m…
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Supporting Autistic Individuals from High School to Adulthood with Dan McManmon
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Dan McManmon is President of the College Internship Program, also known as CIP, one of the world’s most comprehensive transition programs for young adults on the autism spectrum and learning differences. CIP operates full-year and summer programs at 5 center locations nationwide, offering specialized programs and services that help empower students…
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Girls and Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment, and New Research with Dr. Ronit Molko
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Dr. Ronit Molko acts as an advisor to investors, service providers, clinical organizations, and communities, providing cutting-edge insights into the rapidly expanding field of behavioral healthcare. Dr. Molko helps leaders and delivery teams understand current trends and best practices, navigate complex care intersections, design innovative soluti…
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Autism Acceptance Month with the Autism Society's President Christopher Banks
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Christopher Banks has a comprehensive background in human services and the healthcare arena, where he’s had a successful record of increasing fundraising efforts, measurably improving revenue strategies, and being a transformational leader committed to diversity and cultural growth. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Development and Comm…
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New Research on Sleep Issues in Autism with Dr. Annette Estes
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Annette Estes is a Research Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences and Department of Psychology at the University of Washington. She holds the Susan & Richard Fade Endowed Chair and is the Director of the University of Washington Autism Center. She is a licensed psychologist in the state of Washington. Her research is carried ou…
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Critical Autism Services for Military Families in Jeopardy
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Ira L. Cohen, PhD, specializes in autism and behavioral assessment. He received his PhD in psychobiology from Rutgers University in 1974 under the supervision of Dr. Michael R. D’Amato. He was an NIH post-doctoral fellow in experimental psychopathology and behavior therapy at NYU Medical Center from 1975-1977. He was then employed as a research psy…
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The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum with Lindsey Sterling
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Dr. Sterling is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in ASD and coexisting conditions, including anxiety and depression. She earned her B.S. in Psychobiology from UCLA and her M.S./Ph.D. from the University of Washington. She completed her Clinical Internship in Developmental Disabilities at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behav…
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BABA Initiatives and Their Upcoming Conference with President, Adrienne Bradley
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Adrienne Bradley graduated from Central Michigan University, in 2014 with a Bachelors in Exercise Science, and a minor in Psychology. After college she began working within the public school systems, where she found there was a need for services with students who were diagnosed with Autism. This is where her love for Applied Behavior Analysis began…
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Autism Services in Italy with Founder of Progettoautismo, Elena Bulfone
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Elena Bulfone is a member of the Board of the Regional Council for People with Disabilities, autism division. She has also served on the Conference of Italian Regions to the interinstitutional working group on autism as well as the Council of People with Disabilities supporting museum accessibility. She has also partnered on the European project SI…
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Using Theatre as a Teaching Tool for Individuals with Autism with Barry Prizant
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Dr. Barry Prizant is a speech-language pathologist with close to 50 years experience as a researcher and international consultant for autistic individuals and their families. He is a Visiting Scholar at Brown University and Director, Childhood Communication Services. Publications include The SCERTS Model manuals, an educational approach implemented…
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Functional Analysis and Self Determination with Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Peterson
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Stephanie M. Peterson, Ph.D., is Professor Psychology and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Western Michigan University. She earned her doctorate in Special Education at The University of Iowa in 1994. Previously, she taught at Gonzaga University, Utah State University, The Ohio State University, and Idaho State University. Dr. Becky Eldridg…
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How Autism Drives Human Invention with Simon Baron-Cohen
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Simon Baron-Cohen is a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry University of Cambridge and Fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge. He is Director of the Autism Research Centre in Cambridge. He is author of Mindblindness, The Essential Difference, Prenatal Testosterone in Mind, and Zero Degrees of Empathy. He has edited scholarly ant…
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Quality Mentorship and Supervision in ABA with Tyra Sellers and Linda LeBlanc
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Tyra P. Sellers, JD, PhD, BCBA-D is the Director of Ethics at the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. She earned a B.A. in Philosophy and M.A. in Special Education from San Francisco State University, a J.D. from the University of San Francisco and a Ph.D. from Utah State University. Her professional and research interests focus on professional e…
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Using Accessible Language When Educating Parents with Dr. Albert Knapp
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Albert Knapp, PsyD, BCBA-D, RPT-S, received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Argosy University, Orange County. He is a Clinical Psychologist in California, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral, and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. Dr. Knapp completed his doctoral research on studying the effect of autism spectrum disorders on…
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Race & How it Impacts ABA & Our Community with Adrienne Bradley
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Adrienne Bradley graduated from Central Michigan University, in 2014 with a Bachelors in Exercise Science, and a minor in Psychology. After college she began working within the public school systems, where she found there was a need for services with students who were diagnosed with Autism. This is where her love for Applied Behavior Analysis began…
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What it Takes to Become a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with Dr. Malmberg
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A licensed psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Dr. Debra Berry Malmberg is an Associate Professor of Psychology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), where she teaches graduate and undergraduate coursework in behavior analysis and clinical psychology. Dr. Malmberg is the founding Director of the CSUN Autism Clinic, a res…
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How Lighting Can Affect Your Circadian Rhythm with Dave Bisbee
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Dave Bisbee is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) with nearly thirty years of experience in the energy industry working with commercial, residential, and public-sector customers. Dave has served as a Project Manager for SMUD’s Customer Advanced Technologies (CAT) program for the past eighteen years testing emerging energy efficient technologies in re…
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Optimistic Parenting and How it Can Help Your Family with V. Mark Durand
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V. Mark Durand is a Distinguished University Professor of psychology at the USF St. Petersburg. Dr. Durand has more than 135 publications. Durand's research includes the assessment and treatment of severe behavior problems for children and adults with ASD and other disabilities, parent training and the development of treatments for child sleep prob…
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Compassionate Care and the Role it Plays in Supporting Families with Dr. Taylor
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Dr. Bridget A. Taylor is co-founder and CEO of Alpine Learning Group and is Senior Clinical Advisor for Rethink. She holds a Doctorate of Psychology from Rutgers University, and received her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education from Columbia University. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Taylo…
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