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Episode #109: The Power of SLP and BCBA Collaboration with …

WEBLynn M. Dudek M.S., CCC-SLP, MBA, BCBA, COBAs owner of ASD SLP, LLC and Director of Clinical Operations with Empower Behavioral Health and Intervention. She is a speech-language pathologist who has specialized in the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorder for 30 years. In addition to being a speech pathologist, Lynn is one of …

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Episode #138: Restrictive and Repetitive Behavior with Dr.

WEBToday’s Guest: Dr. Jonathan K. Fernand received his M.A. from the California State University, Sacramento under the advisement of Dr. Becky Penrod in 2012 and his Ph.D. from the University of Florida under the advisement of Dr. Timothy Vollmer in 2017. Jonathan is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Behavior Analysis at the …

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An introduction to verbal behavior

WEBAbout Cultivate: Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education provides ABA therapy in Central Texas, serving children with autism and other developmental disabilities. We serve children starting in their early intervention programs, through their high school years. Through Applied Behavior Analysis, our organization provides the highest-quality behavior …

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Episode #083: SLP/BCBA Collaboration with Dr. Teresa Cardon and …

WEBDr. Teresa Cardon is a dual certified SLP & a BCBA-D and has worked with individuals with disabilities for over 25 years. Dr. Cardon is the Department Chair of Speech-Language Pathology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her research interests include interprofessional practice, video modeling, autism in the media, and

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Episode #136: Autistic Burnout and Creating Neuro-Affirming

WEBToday’s Guest: Larissa Minner is a passionate and experienced disability rights advocate, speaker, and consultant. With a deep commitment to promoting understanding, Larissa has become a sought-after voice in the field. Her expertise in neurodivergence, coupled with her exceptional research and writing skills, make her a trusted thought leader.

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Episode #124: Burnout – A Conversation with Jasmine Yepez

WEBJasmine Yepez is The ABA Lady! She is sharing with us a topic near and dear to her: burnout. Jasmine tells her story and journey to healing while offering information, support, and resources for those who may be experiencing burnout. Whether you’re recovering from burnout or looking for a new position, this episode has great information for everyone!

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Episode #146: Early Intervention and Project Impact with Anna …

WEBToday’s Guest: Anna Dvortcsak, a licensed speech and language pathologist, specializes in parent-mediated intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders.In 2004, Ms. Dvortcsak founded Dvortcsak Speech and Language Services (DSLSI) which provides individual and group training to families with children with autism and related disorders, …

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Episode #118: From Diagnosis to Intervention- A Conversation …

WEBZulekha is a great mom who is fighting for the needs of her kids! She shares her family’s autism journey and other great tips on her TikTok and is joining me to share some great information with us. From early signs of autism, to securing the right services for your child, she has really valuable experience to share.

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Neurodiversity and Speech Therapy

WEBNeurodiversity is a beautiful term to describe a brain that just works differently! Speech therapy is often a service for neurodiverse individuals including those that have autism. In speech therapy working with neurodiversity is a challenge at times, but is so rewarding to watch individuals grow in their communication. Talking with neurodiverse individuals …

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Episode #123: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Kody …

WEBAcceptance and Commitment Therapy is all about accepting that variables and challenging things will occur in life, but developing mental flexibility through positive values can be overcome. As a therapist working with parents, teachers, and other professionals engaged in the special education community, Kody found this to be the strongest force

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Episode #112: Practical Functional Assessment with Dr. Cory Whelan

WEBToday’s Guest: Dr. Cory Whelan graduated from The George Washington University with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in speech-language pathology and studied applied behavior analysis at UMASS Boston. A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst (LABA), he obtained his doctoral degree in behavior …

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Episode #119: The Importance of Joy In Therapy with Jennifer Posey

WEBToday’s Guest: Jennifer Posey, MA, BCBA, is a doctoral student in Applied Behavior Analysis at Endicott College, where she is interested in the acquisition and advancement of language skills with early learners, and producing joy-filled meaningful outcomes for children with autism. She studies under the advisory of Mark Dixon, Ph.D. She received …

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Episode #153: Compassionate Care: A Discussion with Dr. Bridget …

WEBToday’s Guest: Dr. Bridget Taylor is co-founder and CEO of Alpine Learning Group and Senior Clinical Advisor for Rethink Behavioral Health. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Taylor is past president of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and former Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.

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Episode #129: How to Build Good Behavior and Self-Esteem in …

WEBToday’s Guest: Henry D. (Hank) Schlinger Jr. received his Ph.D. in psychology (applied behavior analysis) from Western Michigan University (WMU) under the supervision of Jack Michael. He then completed a two-year National Institutes of Health-funded post-doctoral fellowship in behavioral pharmacology also at WMU with Alan Poling. Dr. Schlinger was …

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IEP Goals for Students with Autism

WEBIEP meetings can be such powerful moments to advocate for our students’ needs. IEP goals for students with autism drive individualized instruction, making them beyond important. Helping students with autism reach those goals is such a rewarding experience, but the behind the scenes planning for those IEP meetings is the true …

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Episode #126: Using an Assent Based Model For Intervention with …

WEBThe goal of an Assent Based Model is a person-centered approach to assessment, intervention, and all other decision-making. In this model, the learner’s assent withdrawal from participation is honored, whether it be a vocal ‘no’ or a non-vocal expression of verbal behavior. Liz describes it as having various components: Designing a

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Episode #120: All Things Research – A Talk with Dr. Amber Valentino

WEBWhen you are post-certification and become a practitioner, it can be difficult to stay in touch with the latest research. Dr. Amber Valentino, Chief Clinical Officer at Trumpet Behavioral Health, discusses some of the ways to break beyond the barriers of research as a clinician and make ABA research more accessible.

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Supporting Students With Selective Mutism

WEBEpisode #068: Annie DiVello – Supporting Students With Selective Mutism. I am always interested in learning more about the variety of students I can help. Today I am interviewing Annie DiVello, an SLP who specializes in Selective Mutism. At the time Annie was in grad school, it was believed that selective mutism was more of a mental health

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Episode #090: The Autism Puzzle Piece- A Talk With Thomas McKean

WEBIn this episode, I have the honor to talk with Thomas McKean, an autistic adult who had an integral part in the development of this icon. Prior to Thomas’s collaboration in the creation of today’s autism puzzle piece, the original icon developed in 1963 was a puzzle piece with a child crying. This symbol represented the hopelessness

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