The Autism Show

Everything related to autism spectrum disorders will be discussed here by the husband and wife team of Donald and Jennifer Wade! Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. THE AUTISM SHOW Episode: #20 "A New Year!" Runtime: 37:44 (18.3 MB) DOWNLOAD (mp3) Description: In the News:  Don't miss Miss Montana!  For the first time in the history of the Miss America pageant, a contestant has autism.    In this Episode:  It's a New Year and with the new year comes Autism Speaks Top Ten Research Advances of 2012. Join us as we take a look back at the year in autism research with some great highlights and more questions left to answer! Your browser does not support the html5 audio player. Use flash player below.

Everything related to autism spectrum disorders will be discussed here by the husband and wife team of Donald and Jennifer Wade! Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. THE AUTISM SHOW Episode: #19 "Congressional Hearing on Autism" Runtime: 44:18 (21.5 MB) DOWNLOAD (mp3) Description: For the first time in over 10 years, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform met last week to discuss autism. As one parent wrote about the hearings, “the Troops have landed in Normandy.” Leaders from the CDC, NIH, Autism Speaks, Autism Society of America, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network as well as other organizations shared their testimonies with and answered questions from representatives. In this episode, we discuss these monumental hearings and relevant issues. To view the entire hearing (almost 4 hours!) and read various testimonies: http://1.usa.gov/TNABVk Your browser does not support the html5 audio player. Use flash player below.

Everything related to autism spectrum disorders will be discussed here by the husband and wife team of Donald and Jennifer Wade! Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. THE AUTISM SHOW Episode: #18 "Hurricane Sandy, the Flu, and Elopement" Runtime: 43:26 (21 MB) DOWNLOAD (mp3) Description: In the News: This week in the news, we discuss how Hurricane Sandy impacted families with kids with autism (http://bit.ly/W6FfxN and http://bit.ly/TDGvsG ) as well as the latest research on pregnancy and autism (http://on.webmd.com/W3JdvH) . In this Episode: Whether running away from an overstimulating environment or just wandering for fun, elopement, is a common challenge for families with kids on the spectrum. Here is one summary: http://bit.ly/Sy7klg and a great resource: (http://bit.ly/T2GKQ0). Listen to learn more! Your browser does not support the html5 audio player. Use flash player below.

Everything related to autism spectrum disorders will be discussed here by the husband and wife team of Donald and Jennifer Wade! Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. THE AUTISM SHOW Episode: #17 "Halloween" Runtime: 36:12 (17.6 MB) DOWNLOAD (mp3) Description: On today's episode, we discuss ways to make Halloween less scary! You'll find helpful tips on how to prepare, what to wear, and other helpful suggestions for enjoying Halloween with a child with autism. Related Links: From the Autism Society of America: http://bit.ly/WENhmk (their tips) and http://bit.ly/QPpqJv (tips from parents) Please join our Facebook Page. And you can email us at: OnTheSpectrumPodcast@gmail.com Your browser does not support the html5 audio player. Use flash player below.

Everything related to autism spectrum disorders will be discussed here by the husband and wife team of Donald and Jennifer Wade! Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. THE AUTISM SHOW Episode: Episode 16: "Discrimination" Runtime: 0:44:57 (54.1 MB) DOWNLOAD (mp3) Description: Although people are becoming increasingly aware and supportive of individuals with autism and their families, unfortunately, discrimination still exists.  We explore a few recent stories in the news – a young man with autism denied a heart transplant ( http://bit.ly/RuM1AJ and http://bit.ly/Ne8ZEI), a group of kids with autism treated disrespectfully at an Irish theme park (http://bit.ly/SaWnTQ), and a young woman told she could not use her communication device on takeoff (http://abcn.ws/SGpKei). Please join our Facebook Page. And you can email us at: OnTheSpectrumPodcast@gmail.com Your browser does not support the html5 audio player. Use flash player below.

Everything related to autism spectrum disorders will be discussed here by the husband and wife team of Donald and Jennifer Wade! Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. THE AUTISM SHOW Episode: Episode 15: "Getting Ready for School" Runtime: 0:43:33 (52.5 MB) DOWNLOAD (mp3) Description: In this week's episode, we are getting ready for school!  First, we take a look at a recent New York Times article with some staggering statistics about suspensions for students with disabilities.  Suspensions Are Higher for Disabled Students, Federal Data Indicate. Then, let's talk about some proactive strategies that will help us plan for the big transition back!  From social stories to dietary considerations, for parents and teachers alike, hopefully you'll find some new ideas and be reminded of some old standbys to help getting back to school go as smoothly as possible! Please join our Facebook Page. And you can email us at: OnTheSpectrumPodcast@gmail.com Your browser does not support the html5 audio player. Use flash player below.

Everything related to autism spectrum disorders will be discussed here by the husband and wife team of Donald and Jennifer Wade! Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. THE AUTISM SHOW Episode: Episode 14: "Using ABA to Teach the Good Stuff" Runtime: 0:42:18 (51 MB) DOWNLOAD (mp3) Description: In previous episodes (5-7 and 9), we discussed the basic principles of ABA and how to apply those principles to challenging behaviors.  Join us in this episode, as we talk about how we apply the same principles to increase the good stuff – the behaviors we want to see more – communication, social skills, self-help skills, academics, and more! Please join our Facebook Page. And you can email us at: OnTheSpectrumPodcast@gmail.com Your browser does not support the html5 audio player. Use flash player below.

Everything related to autism spectrum disorders will be discussed here by the husband and wife team of Donald and Jennifer Wade! Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. THE AUTISM SHOW Episode: Episode 13: "Families Helping Families" Runtime: 0:32:06 (38.7 MB) DOWNLOAD (mp3) Description: This week, we highlight three organizations that were created by parents of kids on the spectrum to help other families on the same journey. Els for Autism, Lil Mac Kids Foundation, and the Autism Grant each find their own way to give back to the autism community. We’ll tell you about their inspiring efforts and how you can help! Please join our Facebook Page. And you can email us at: OnTheSpectrumPodcast@gmail.com Your browser does not support the html5 audio player. Use flash player below.

Everything related to autism spectrum disorders will be discussed here by the husband and wife team of Donald and Jennifer Wade! Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. THE AUTISM SHOW Episode: Episode 12: "What does an in-home ABA program look like?" Runtime: 0:49:16 (59.3 MB) DOWNLOAD (mp3) Description: Families often ask what an in home ABA program looks like.  Although there are a lot of factors and a lot of room for variation, we give some general information to help you answer the first questions. Please join our Facebook Page. And you can email us at: OnTheSpectrumPodcast@gmail.com Your browser does not support the html5 audio player. Use flash player below.

Everything related to autism spectrum disorders will be discussed here by the husband and wife team of Donald and Jennifer Wade! Jennifer is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. THE AUTISM SHOW Episode: Episode 11: "The Changing Public Response to Autism" Runtime: 0:33:15 (40.1 MB) DOWNLOAD (mp3) Description: This week, join us as we discuss the tweet heard round the autism world! We share a disrespectful tweet from 50 cent, an eloquent response from Holly Robinson Peete, the reaction of the autism community, and one more mom’s blog response and personal story. We also bring back the ABC What Would you Do segment from April, 2012 which shows the public’s response to a child with autism and his family. Although the negative comments are saddening, the public’s rally and support in response is tremendous! Response from Holly Robinson Peete http://bit.ly/L6VRVJ A Diary of a Mom http://bit.ly/N6IzqB ABC What Would You Do Episode Summary http://abcn.ws/NcpXCJ You Tube Video of ABC's "What Would You Do?" Segment http://bit.ly/N6vj5k Please join our Facebook Page. And you can email us at: OnTheSpectrumPodcast@gmail.com Your browser does not support the html5 audio player. Use flash player below.