The ABCs of ASD

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.