Podcasts about ASD

Episode 167Chefs on the Spectrum: An Innovative Employment Program for Autistic and Neurodivergent People, with Chef Franklin Becker and Chef Joseph ValentinoThis episode features Chef Franklin Becker and Chef Joseph Valentino discussing their work with the Chefs on the Spectrum program at Chef Franklin's restaurant Point Seven in New York City. Chef Franklin explains how his personal experience as a father of an autistic son inspired him to create the program, which connects autistic adults with meaningful careers in professional kitchens while helping restaurants become more inclusive workplaces. Chef Joe shared his journey from facing job rejections and difficult work environments to thriving as a chef at Point Seven, where he has developed important skills like managing ticket orders and preparing mise en place properly. The discussion highlighted how Joe's presence has positively impacted the entire kitchen team by teaching tolerance, acceptance, and compassion, while also breaking down stigma about autism in the culinary industry.Learn more on our website See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest this week is Jim Ward of Fenton, MO who is an engineer and project manager at Haberberger Mechanical Contractors and father of three including a son with Aspergers. Jim and his wife, Shelia, have been married for 29 years and are the proud parents of three children: Caleb (22), Ruth (26) and Noah (28) who has Aspergers. One of the difficult decisions Jim & Sheila faced was putting Noah in a residential facility as a teenager, becuase of Noah's behavior and for the overall welfare of the family. We also learn about a number of local programs that Noah and the Ward family have benfited from including: - St. Louis Arc- Easter Seals, and - Family MattersJim is very transparent about discussing the ongoing challegnes that Noah faces.  It's an insightful and authentic story all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show LinksPhone – (314) 713-1147Email – ward.fam@sbcglobal.netLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ward-1a865459/Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  

A child can be doing well at school and still be struggling. Ellen Brown talks with psychologist Lisa Boland about how to recognise that child and what to do first. Lisa believes that a child’s mental health should come before their schoolwork and their attendance record. Ellen and Lisa also discuss what bullying does to a child’s nervous system, what helps children with ADHD and autism learn, and what healthy socialisation actually involves. Much of the conversation applies to any parent, whether their child is at school or learning at home. Meet Lisa Boland Lisa runs her own psychology practice in a rural area, which means she sees close to everything a psychologist can see. Her clients range from young children to adults, and many are children struggling to get to school. She is also a mum to two neurodivergent boys, and she homeschools them. In the episode, she gets specific: the sign that arrives hours after the school bell, why a child can stay anxious at a new school where everything is going well, and the one thing she would tell every parent about mental health. Key discussion points “School refusal” is increasingly called “school can’t.” The wording names what is happening: a child who is unable to get there. Pushing through carries a cost. Lisa’s view is that it often worsens existing mental health concerns, and that apparent improvement can mean a child has learned to mask. The clearest signal often arrives after school. Post-restraint collapse describes the child who holds it together all day and falls apart at home. Stress from bullying accumulates in the nervous system. The brain remembers the triggers, so a new school can still set it off. A child who does not feel safe cannot learn. A child in a stress response is on the lookout for danger. Some neurodivergent children love school and thrive there. Others burn out, and Lisa has seen severe cases. Social skills cover much more than making friends. Mental health comes before academic achievement and attendance. How to tell school refusal from an ordinary bad morning The advice used to be to push through. Get to the school gate today, get through it tomorrow, and count the attendance as a win. Lisa’s view is that we know more now. Pushing through often makes existing mental health concerns worse, and the improvement that appears afterwards can be misleading, because children are good at pushing things down to fit in or to spare their parents. Sometimes a child who could not attend, and now can, has recovered. Sometimes they have learned to mask. Lisa sees that second version often in neurodivergent children, and it tends to surface later. The signs of school refusal a psychologist looks for Every child is different, but these are the patterns Lisa watches for: An inability to get there. The child is frozen and anxious. Changes in mood or behaviour around the school day. Losing interest in things they used to enjoy. Food restrictions, or a jump in worries and questions. Post-restraint collapse. That last one describes a child who holds everything together all day and falls apart the moment they get home. Lisa describes parents and teachers comparing notes and realising they are getting two very different versions of the child. Why an anxious child struggles to learn, even after the bullying stops While bullying is happening, Lisa explains, a child spends much of the day in a fight, flight or freeze response. That kind of stress is cumulative, building in the nervous system day after day. The brain also remembers the triggers. Removing the bully can leave that response in place. A child might get on well with everyone at a new school and still struggle there, because the setting keeps reminding their nervous system of something else. Lisa gives the example of driving past the old school, or going back for some reason, and watching it resurface. Ellen notes that people generally assume it is over once the bully is gone. “A child cannot learn if they don’t feel safe.”— Lisa Boland Her reasoning is that a child in a stress response is on the lookout for danger, and that is where their attention goes. Decoding a word or working through subtraction asks for attention they are already spending elsewhere. If bullying is what brought you here, our guide to bullying and homeschooling works through the decision itself, and the signs a child is silently struggling at school covers what to watch for. What helps children with ADHD and autism learn Lisa says that plenty of neurodivergent kids thrive at school and love it. Among her clients and in the homeschooling community, she also sees autistic and ADHD burnout, sometimes severe, in children who presented well right up until they could not hold it together anymore. These are often the children described as a pleasure to have in class. The effort of masking stays invisible until it runs out. Lisa describes children who reach a point where they cannot leave their bedroom, or cannot bring themselves to switch from one screen activity to another. She makes an academic point alongside the clinical one. A child learning in a way that suits their brain is a child who can reach their potential. Key things that help many children with ADHD Lisa named a few things that help many children with ADHD, with the caveat she repeats throughout: every child is different. Movement and the freedom to get outside. Engagement. She describes the part of the brain needed for schoolwork switching off when a task is boring or asks for long stretches of sitting still. Relationship with whoever is teaching, including some banter back and forth. Snacks on the go while they work. Some classrooms can accommodate this. Ellen, a former teacher, says it gets hard with thirty children, and Lisa agrees. The dyslexic child needs one thing, the autistic child another, the ADHD child another again, and the rest of the class something else. Episode 23 covers homeschooling with dyslexia, ASD and ADHD. Does homeschooling affect a child’s social skills? Ellen says this is one of the questions they hear most, and Lisa’s answer widens what this includes. Making and keeping friendships counts. Other considerations: Can your child go into the shop, spend their own pocket money and handle the interaction at the counter? If they cannot find what they need, can they ask someone? Can they sit down to lunch with children and adults of all different ages? If something seems off at the park, do they know what to do, and do they know your phone number by heart? Lisa’s point is that social skills are much broader than making and maintaining friendships. Those wider skills get practised everywhere a child goes. Ellen adds that adults choose the people they spend time with based on shared interests. She also notes that for many children who are miserable at school, the social environment is the reason. Lisa’s own children could be out with friends every day of the week if they wanted, so the opportunity is plentiful and they aren’t missing out on anything. Is taking your child out of school the right decision? Ellen describes a guilt she hears from parents new to homeschooling, a sense that a better parent would have pushed harder or stayed longer. Lisa says choosing to homeschool your child is going above and beyond, and that a child who found the school environment distressing was unlikely to reach their potential there. She also talks about the practical side. Getting the right support in place can be close to a full-time job: appointments with psychologists and paediatricians, monitoring whether medication is working, and observing your child throughout the day. For the parent watching their child crying every morning before school, her advice is direct. “For me, that child’s mental health is always going to take priority over their academic achievement, or worse, their attendance record. That’s something that, as a psychologist, I couldn’t care less about. You know your child. If you can see that your child is suffering, and that environment is going to exacerbate that suffering, prioritise their mental health.”— Lisa Boland She adds that the decision is smaller than it feels. Nothing is permanent; you can change your mind in six months, and children are good at catching up. Many families use time at home as a reset while support is put in place, then return to school later. Both Ellen and Lisa loved school themselves, and both look back and notice a cost they missed at the time. Asked what she would tell every homeschooling parent in Australia if she had five minutes, Lisa said this. “I would tell them you’re already doing a brilliant job. If you take care of your mental health, your kids will follow. If you’re good, they’ll be good.”— Lisa Boland Why this episode matters This episode is about recognising when a child is struggling and knowing what to do first. Lisa puts safety ahead of schoolwork, mental health ahead of attendance, and treats the decision to homeschool as one you can revisit. For a parent weighing up homeschooling, that reframes the question from whether this is the right call forever to what their child needs right now. Start the free homeschooling course If you are working out what this could look like for your family, our Complete Guide to Confident Homeschooling covers registering legally in your state, choosing and structuring a program, building a daily rhythm, supporting a child who learns differently, and knowing your child is progressing. Nine short video modules, about two and a half hours, hosted by Brett and Ellen. Free and self-paced. Start the free homeschooling course. Questions answered in this episode What is the difference between school refusal and school can’t? + They describe the same situation. “School can’t” is the term increasingly used because it names what is happening: the child is unable to get there. How do I know if my child is genuinely struggling at school? + Lisa looks for an inability to get there, where the child is frozen and anxious, along with changes in mood or behaviour, losing interest in things they used to enjoy, new food restrictions, or a jump in worries and questions. What is post-restraint collapse? + It is the meltdown that arrives after school. A child holds everything together through the day, then falls apart once they are home. Lisa describes parents and teachers who compare notes and realise they are describing two different children. Does pushing my child to attend school help? + Lisa’s view is that it commonly makes things worse, and that improvement afterwards can be misleading. Some children genuinely recover. Others learn to mask their difficulties, which she says tends to show up later as poorer mental health. My child was bullied, and we changed schools, so why are they still struggling? + Stress from bullying is cumulative in the nervous system, and the brain remembers the triggers that set it off. A new school can be fine socially and still carry enough reminders of the old one to keep the stress response running. Can an anxious child learn at school? + Lisa’s answer is that a child who does not feel safe is in a stress response and on the lookout for danger, which leaves very little attention available for schoolwork. What helps children with ADHD learn? + Lisa named movement and time outside, work that is genuinely engaging, a good relationship with whoever is teaching them, and snacks available while they work. She describes these as general things that help many children with ADHD, alongside her caveat that every child is different. She also notes that some schools accommodate this well, and that it gets difficult across a class of thirty. Will homeschooling affect my child’s social skills? + Lisa’s answer is no. She also describes social skills as much broader than making and maintaining friendships: handling an interaction at a shop counter, asking for help, mixing with people of different ages, and knowing what to do and who to call if something goes wrong. Am I giving up on my child by taking them out of school? + Lisa believes that choosing to educate your child yourself is going above and beyond, and that a child who found the school environment distressing was unlikely to reach their potential there. What if I take my child out of school and then change my mind? + Lisa describes this as a normal outcome. Nothing is permanent; the decision can be revisited in six months, and in her experience, children are good at catching up. About the host and guest Ellen Brown is Euka’s co-founder and Head of Education. She is a qualified teacher, a mother of five, and has homeschooled for 12 years. Lisa Boland is a psychologist who runs Lisa Boland Psychology, a rural practice offering face-to-face and telehealth appointments for all ages. The practice works across anxiety, depression, trauma and more, and also provides autism, ADHD and cognitive assessments. She is a mother of two neurodivergent boys and homeschools them. You can find Lisa’s practice on Instagram and Facebook. This article is general information, not clinical advice. If you are worried about your child’s mental health, please speak to your GP or a registered psychologist. 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Big guns today for ASD and the $1 minimum Late Pick 4 as PTF hosts Mikee P for a look at the $50,000 Guaranteed Pool with a 15% takeout on Tuesday, September 22. The Last 4 races are covered Races 5-8 with wagering thoughts for the $1 Pick 4 as well as the rolling $3 Pick 3s on the card.

Big guns today for ASD and the $1 minimum Late Pick 4 as PTF hosts Mikee P for a look at the $50,000 Guaranteed Pool with a 15% takeout on Tuesday, September 22. The Last 4 races are covered Races 5-8 with wagering thoughts for the $1 Pick 4 as well as the rolling $3 Pick 3s on the card.

Can God heal autism? And if God can, does that mean He has promised that He will?In Part 1 of this four-part Autism & Healing series, Larah wrestles with the difference between God's ability and God's intention—and why that distinction matters for Christian parents raising autistic children.We'll look at what Scripture allows us to be certain about, where faithful theology may require us to say “I don't know,” and why accepting, supporting, and accommodating an autistic child is not evidence of deficient faith.The episode ultimately lands here:I am more theologically certain about the Great Commission than I am about whether God intends to heal my son's autism this side of eternity.One is explicitly commanded. The other is not explicitly promised.God gets the outcome. I get the assignment.Scriptures referenced: Deuteronomy 29:29; Psalm 115:3; Daniel 3; Daniel 4:35; Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 28:18–20; John 5; John 9; John 11; Acts 12; Romans 8; 2 Corinthians 12; 1 Peter 2:24.Study it for yourself: What does Scripture explicitly say? What has God actually promised? What am I assuming? Where am I confusing what God can do with what God has promised to do? Next in the series: What I DO Pray For.______

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Origins: Dean began autism advocacy work in 2004 as a teenager. ✅ Executive Function: Brain's "admin team" handles planning and emotional regulation. ✅ Autistic Inertia: Difficulty shifting from stopped to started, or vice versa. ✅ Object Permanence: Hidden items feel forgotten, causing hidden anxiety. ✅ Reframing: Struggles are "can't do," not laziness or avoidance. ✅ Sensory Load: Autistic brains process significantly more information at rest. ✅ Environment Change: Adjusting structures helps all students, not just neurodivergent ones. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/autistic-inertia-classroom-strategies Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast, Brigitte sits down with author, coach, advocate, and special needs mom Susanna Peace Lovell for an honest conversation about caring for your child while learning to care for yourself, too.Susanna shares what she wishes she had known during the overwhelming early years of raising her daughter, Arizona, and why self-compassion became such an important part of her journey. She also reflects on the moment she realized her daughter was so much more than a collection of diagnoses—and how that shifted her toward seeing, accepting, and celebrating Arizona for who she truly is.Brigitte and Susanna also talk about reconnecting with joy and identity beyond caregiving, releasing guilt around tending to your own needs, and finding people who truly understand the journey. For the mom who feels overwhelmed today, Susanna offers a simple but powerful reminder: Everything will be okay.In this episode, you'll hear about:- Practicing self-compassion during the hardest seasons of autism parenting- Seeing your child as a whole person rather than a list of things to “fix”- Reconnecting with your own joy, identity, and dreams as a mom- Letting go of guilt around caring for yourself- Finding community and support from people who truly understandAbout Susanna Peace LovellSusanna Peace Lovell is a certified professional life coach, author, speaker, and advocate dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of disability families. Her own journey raising her daughter, Arizona, who has autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, food allergies, and other unique needs, led Susanna to help other caregivers rediscover joy, possibility, and a sense of themselves beyond caregiving.Her book, Your True Self Is Enough, combines memoir with practical insights for caregivers navigating the challenges of raising a child with disabilities. Susanna is also a contributing author to Suddenly Brave Together, an anthology of letters from experienced caregiving moms to mothers facing defining moments in their own journeys.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other intellectual disabilities have become a hot button topic in both medicine and the news as of late, with recent questions about the multifactorial causes of intellectual disabilities, including genetics. Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician Dr. Kendall Abbas is joined by Liliana Amirhosseini and Zoe Gunthert, two fourth year medical students, to discuss presentation, diagnosis, and management of Fragile X, the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. Specifically, they will Explain the genetics and pathophysiology leading to the Fragile X phenotype Discuss the clinic characteristics associated with Fragile X, allowing for prompt evaluation and management of the symptoms Share treatment plans and resources available for those with Fragile X and their families Special thanks to Dr. Rebecca Yang and Dr. Sarah Straka for peer reviewing this episode. Free CME available:  Link for CME Credit References: Bailey DB Jr, Raspa M, Bishop E, Holiday D. No change in the age of diagnosis for fragile X syndrome: Findings from a national parent survey. 2009 Aug;124(2):527-533.  Hunter JE, Berry-Kravis E, Hipp H, et al. FMR1 Disorders. 1998 Jun 16 [Updated 2024 May 16]. In: Adam MP, Feldman J, Mirzaa GM, et al., editors. GeneReviews® [Internet]. Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993-2024. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1384/. Mendez A, Mendez M. Fragile X Syndrome: A Review for General Pediatricians. Pediatr Ann. 2024;53(7):e269-e271. doi:10.3928/19382359-20240502-08 Malecki, C., Hambly, B.D., Jeremy, R.W. et al. The RNA-binding fragile-X mental retardation protein and its role beyond the brain. Biophys Rev 12, 903–916 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12551-020-00730-4.  National Fragile X Foundation. Prevalence. https://fragilex.org/understanding-fragile-x/fragile-x-101/prevalence/.  Sirois CL, Guo Y, Li M, et al. CGG repeats in the human FMR1 gene regulate mRNA localization and cellular stress in developing neurons. Cell Rep. 2024;43(6):114330. doi:10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114330 Spector, Elaine et al. Laboratory testing for fragile X, 2021 revision: a technical standard of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG). Genetics in Medicine. 2021;23(5): 799 - 812. doi: 1038/s41436-021-01115-y . 

Big idea: The meltdown gives us information, but so does the road behind it. If we only study the point of collision, we may miss what our autistic kids were communicating long before they had the words to tell us.Sometimes the meltdown is the first thing everyone notices—but it may not be where the story started.In this episode of Raising Autistic Disciples, Larah shares one of Graham's most memorable meltdowns from the early years after his diagnosis: a simple change in the Sunday morning plan that became far more than a quick walk back to the car. What looked like a sudden explosion was actually an autistic child in deep distress, unable to communicate what his body and nervous system were experiencing.That experience became an important lesson: don't only study the collision. Learn the road that led there.For parents, church leaders, grandparents, and anyone discipling an autistic child, this episode explores how curiosity, observation, and biblical discernment can help us distinguish between rebellion, overwhelm, weakness, distress, and genuine behavior that needs correction. Understanding behavior is not the same thing as excusing behavior. Faithful discipleship requires knowing the child well enough to respond with the right kind of care.Larah also walks through 1 Thessalonians 5:14—“admonish the idle, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone”—as a framework for recognizing that different conditions require different responses. Sometimes an autistic child needs correction. Sometimes they need comfort. Sometimes they need help. And in every case, they need patient, discerning love.You'll hear practical questions like: What does my child look like before they become overwhelmed? What happens when plans unexpectedly change? What environments require more effort from them? What happens to communication as stress increases? When does more language stop helping and become additional input? And what patterns can I learn now that may eventually help my child recognize and communicate their own needs?The goal isn't to predict every meltdown or become omniscient. Only God is. The goal is to become observant—to learn the child God has entrusted to you so that you can shepherd them faithfully toward Christlikeness.Scriptures discussed: 1 Thessalonians 5:14, James 1:19, Proverbs 18:13, Proverbs 20:5, and John 10.Resources Mentioned:Find the Letters to Lindsey: Seeing Your Child's Autism Diagnosis through a Gospel Lens on Amazon by clicking here: amazon.com/dp/B0FS87WY24.

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Executive Function: It's a brain muscle, improves with practice. ✅ Emotional Control: Kids overreact to small setbacks or mistakes. ✅ Impulse Control: Use visual wait signals instead of scolding. ✅ Planning: Break big tasks into smaller weekly chunks. ✅ Task Initiation: Give five-minute warnings to start work. ✅ Working Memory: Limit steps and reduce classroom distractions. ✅ Time Management: Use timers and routines to build independence. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/executive-function-skills-children Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Dr. Mel Houser, MD, physician and founder of the All Brains Belong health care community, explains how current healthcare systems fail neurodivergent people. Dr. Mel explains how traditional healthcare settings create barriers that don't accommodate neurodivergent needs, and how practices in All Brains Belong, guided by universal design principles, emphasize the importance of elevating lived expertise by telling patients “you are the expert in your body.” The discussion also covered how neurodivergent people often present with intertwined neuroimmune conditions that traditional 10-15 minute medical visits cannot properly address. Dr. Mel concluded by outlining three concrete changes needed in American healthcare systems.Find out more on our websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comment on this episode by going to KDramaChat.comToday, we'll be discussing Episode 6 of Hospital Playlist, starring Jo Jung-suk as Lee Ik-jun, Yoo Yeon-seok as Ahn Jeong-won, Jung Kyung-ho as Kim Jun-wan, Kim Dae-myung as Yang Seok-hyeong, and Jeon Mi-do as Chae Song-hwa. We discuss:Two songs from this episode:“In Front of City Hall at the Subway Station” by Kwak Jin-eon, a remake of the 1990 song by Zoo“Beyond the Rainbow Forest” by DANIHow “In Front of City Hall at the Subway Station,” a melancholy song about unexpectedly encountering an old love years later, beautifully mirrors this episode's themes of old relationships, roads not taken, and looking back at the person you were 20 years ago.The medical cases in this episode, including a baby in liver failure who desperately needs a transplant, a pregnant woman with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome who has suffered two miscarriages, and Jang Gyeo-ul's dangerous anaphylactic reaction to pain medication.Kim Jun-wan's complete transformation after Lee Ik-sun says yes to dating him and declares that it is their “Day One.” Lee Ik-jun's reunion with his former girlfriend Go Ara and how reconnecting with someone from your past can make you reflect on why a relationship ended and how much both people have changed.The flashback revealing that Yang Seok-hyeong confessed his feelings to Chae Song-hwa years ago and was devastated when she rejected him—and that Lee Ik-jun may have been planning to confess to Song-hwa that very same night.Chae Song-hwa finally telling her friends that she found a breast lump, had a biopsy, and is waiting for the results.Lee Ik-jun quietly showing up to accompany Song-hwa when she receives her biopsy results, knowing that the fiercely self-sufficient Song-hwa would never ask anyone to come with her. Thankfully, her biopsy is benign.Kim Jun-wan giving resident Do Jae-hak the opportunity to perform his first ASD closure, then delivering a very Jun-wan-style compliment: “You did better than I thought. What's gotten into you?”Kim Dae-myung, the actor who plays Yang Seok-hyeong, including his theater background, his breakout role in Misaeng: Incomplete Life, his extensive film career, and his return as Seok-hyeong in Resident Playbook.What we're watching and reading now, including East Palace, Run With the Wind, The Affair Was Just the Beginning, and Mad for Each Other.ReferencesK Drama Chat Hospital Playlist OST PlaylistIn front of city hall at the subway station by Mido and Falasol In front of city hall at the subway station by Kwak Jin EonIn front of city hall at the subway station by Zoo Kim Chang GiImproving self-sufficiency in organ transplantation in Korea - PMCBiliary Atresia Symptoms & CausesAtrial Septal Defect | American Heart AssociationAntiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy: Background, Etiology, PathophysiologyAnaphylaxis Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & ManagementPneumoperitoneum - Wikipedia

In this new season of podcasts, we have Bryce his own microphone to chat with us on the show. ☺ He will become a teenager in a few weeks and entering a new season of life. Season one will provide episodes to help families who are earlier on their autism journey, while season two will have more conversations about puberty and Bryce's teen experiences. You can follow us on our Parenting Autism YouTube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now twelve years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79)NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismshow. Please subscribe and follow our adventures! Support the show

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-501 Overview: Leucovorin has gained growing attention as a treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), despite limited supporting evidence. In this episode, we discuss the rationale behind its use, review the current literature, and examine the American Academy of Pediatrics' guidance on this treatment for ASD, giving you confidence to counsel families and engage in meaningful shared decision-making. Episode resource links: Discuss the rationale for using leucovorin in treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Review current evidence and practice guidelines regarding leucovorin and ASD Examine data and recent national trends in prescription rates of leucovorin for ASD Guest: Anne Powell, MD   Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com  The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-501 Overview: Leucovorin has gained growing attention as a treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), despite limited supporting evidence. In this episode, we discuss the rationale behind its use, review the current literature, and examine the American Academy of Pediatrics' guidance on this treatment for ASD, giving you confidence to counsel families and engage in meaningful shared decision-making. Episode resource links: Discuss the rationale for using leucovorin in treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Review current evidence and practice guidelines regarding leucovorin and ASD Examine data and recent national trends in prescription rates of leucovorin for ASD Guest: Anne Powell, MD   Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com  The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Start Early: Begin transition planning in year five. ✅ School Visits: Visit school multiple times when crowded. ✅ Sensory Needs: Note sounds, smells, and uniform textures. ✅ Safe Spaces: Establish a calming spot for anxiety. ✅ Language Shift: Teach "unsure" instead of "I don't know". ✅ Peer Support: Use rotating peer mentors, not fixed pairs. ✅ Discreet Help: Use QR codes or signals, avoid aides. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/neurodiverse-secondary-school-transition Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Shannon and Amanda kick off General Hospital's Night Shift season two, covering the first four episodes from summer 2008. During a night shift at the hospital, a car crashes into the emergency room, Patrick Drake is named temporary chief of staff, Jagger Cates returns to Port Charles and introduces his son Stone to his aunt Robin, and Robert Scorpio turns up hallucinating after a plane crash. Visit GeneralHospitalPodcast.com for more. We'll meet you at the pier. Topics  Intro: starting season two Why Night Shift over a 2020 re-air recap Cast members who have passed away Tania Jones Daycare plaque callback Episode 1, "Crash": title card and guest star Patrick and Robin's opening scene The ER crash and Dr. Ford's death New interns Claire and Kyle, attending Leo Patrick named interim chief, clashes with Robin Robin's badge disabled, threatens to sue Claire and Kyle discuss living together Jagger revealed in Robin's apartment Jagger and Karen backstory Shannon's theory on Stone's mother Episode 2, "Other People's Children": title card Claire and Kyle's roommate story Robin treats a girl with aplastic anemia Adoption agency mystery and trafficking ring Robin confides in Patrick, reports it Fallout from the report Saira Batra introduced, her backstory The praying doctor exchange Jagger, Robin, and Stone talk about his uncle Stone's early behavioral cues Crossword/depression storyline Toussaint and Epiphany backstory Sobriety coach subplot wraps up Episode 3, "Fallen from the Sky": title card Patrick and Robin discuss baby names Robert brought in after the plane crash Robert's hallucinations and appendectomy story Robert's tumor discovery Claire and Kyle's lavender marriage pact Hysterical pregnancy storyline Roommate's thyroid issue and insurance joke Episode 4, "We'll Always Have Paris": title card Syphilis storyline and cucumber demo Epiphany and Toussaint's date Shannon's steakhouse tangent Robert grills Patrick about the baby Robert and Robin's confrontation Robert's colon cancer diagnosis Stone's evaluation and ASD discussion Shannon's detour on autism terminology Jagger's reaction to the evaluation Predictions for episodes 5-7 Sign-off and Monday tease Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As D.C. celebrates the 50th anniversary of it's official sound, go-go, a new novel titled Crankin! takes readers through its 5 decades and gives them a peek into where the genre is headed. The book covers the evolution and impact of go-go from Chuck Brown's foundation, to the opening of the Go-Go Museum and Cafe to go-go's reach into Africa.

Mikee P. and Adam Discepolo break down the Late Pick 4 at Assiniboia Downs for Tuesday, September 1st. The bet has a $1 minimum and a $50,000 guaranteed pool with a 15% takeout. Don't forget ASD has $3 Rolling Pick 3s also!

Mikee P. and Adam Discepolo break down the Late Pick 4 at Assiniboia Downs for Tuesday, September 1st. The bet has a $1 minimum and a $50,000 guaranteed pool with a 15% takeout. Don't forget ASD has $3 Rolling Pick 3s also!

Try Minno Free for 7 DaysWant to make a change in what your kids are consuming? Get a free 7-day trial of Minno using my promo code >>> RAD.CLICK HERE______When your autistic child suddenly starts using extreme language, explosive phrases, or emotional scripts that seem to come out of nowhere, there's a question worth asking before assuming the behavior itself is the whole problem:Where did they learn it?In our house, we discovered Graham wasn't just watching characters—he was learning from them. He was borrowing their words, tone, and emotional responses and applying those scripts to real-life situations. That realization eventually led us to make significant changes to what he was consuming.But something surprising happened: Graham didn't stop scripting when we changed his media. His scripts changed.In this episode, we're talking about why Christian parents raising autistic disciples need to pay attention not only to how much screen time our kids have, but to what is filling that time. We'll talk about scripting and echolalia, how media can provide language for emotions, what happened when we changed Graham's content, and why his tendency to retain and repeat language has actually become an incredible avenue for discipleship.You'll also walk away with a practical way to evaluate your child's media this week:Listen → Trace → Evaluate → Replace → ObserveListen for repeated phrases or emotional responses. Trace where they may have learned them. Evaluate the content—not simply for whether it's “appropriate,” but for what it teaches about anger, fear, conflict, authority, and relationships. Replace unhelpful inputs with better ones rather than simply removing screens. Then observe what begins showing up in everyday life.Because Romans 12:2's call to be “transformed by the renewing of your mind” applies to our families too. What repeatedly occupies our attention matters.The goal isn't to eliminate an autistic way of learning. If our kids are going to script, we have an opportunity to give them truth worth scripting.Scripture referenced: Romans 12:2; Proverbs 4:23; Luke 6:45; Philippians 4:8; Deuteronomy 6:6–7; Psalm 1One question to take with you: If my child is going to carry scripts into the world, what scripts am I helping put there?

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Independence: Build routines so students work on their own. ✅ Coping Skills: Teach deep breaths, not just "calm down". ✅ Timing: Schedule support during each child's productive hours. ✅ Special Interests: Use passions like number plates to teach. ✅ Peer Help: Encourage "see two, then see me" habits. ✅ Avoid Helplessness: Let students attempt tasks before helping them. ✅ Breaking Tasks: Use highlighters to simplify overwhelming worksheets. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-support-strategies-classroom Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Episode 165Pathological Demand Avoidance: The Lived Experience, with Kendahl DamashekBarry and Dave speak with Kendall Damashek, a parent coach and expert on the topic of PDA. Kendall shared her personal and professional insights into PDA, explaining it as a survival drive for autonomy and equality rather than a pathology. She discussed the physiological and nervous system responses that individuals with PDA experience, emphasizing that these are not conscious choices but reactions to perceived threats to autonomy. Kendall addressed common misconceptions, such as labeling PDA behaviors as oppositional or defiant, and highlighted the importance of understanding the internal experience of those with PDA, and she provided practical strategies for parents and caregivers, including giving more autonomy, fostering equality, providing nervous system safety, and lowering demands.Learn more on our website!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

【主播的话】一年多前的春天，一个穿着粉色外套、行李箱里装满毛绒玩具的6岁女孩小美，被父母带进了上海一间医院。他们筹集了数百万人民币，只为修复女儿DNA里一个碱基的“错误”——这个“错误”让她语言发育迟缓，让她的成长轨迹偏离了所谓“正常”的标准。但悲剧发生了，七天后，小美因为治疗过程中出现的排异反应，不幸离世。一年多之后，这起事件被《科学》杂志的调查曝光，随即引发了全球科学界和公众的强烈震动。小美患上了一种罕见病——“斯奈德斯—布洛克—坎波综合征”（Snijders Blok-Campeau syndrome）是自闭症谱系的一种，通常不直接危及生命。在“研究伦理失范”和“知情同意缺失”的讨论之外，还有一个更根本的问题悬而未决：我们为什么如此急迫地想要“治愈”自闭症？谁决定了什么样的大脑是需要被修复的？本期节目，我们邀请了美国伊利诺伊大学芝加哥医学院的临床助理教授许玥，她长期研究自闭症与残障议题，尤其关注华裔移民家庭在寻求支持与服务过程中所面对的重重困境。我们从小美的故事出发，试图理解：自闭症究竟是什么，我们对它的恐惧从何而来，照护意味着什么，以及一个公正的社会可以为这些患者、这些家庭做些什么？【本期主播】若含：小红书@若含王磬：微博@王磬【本期嘉宾】许玥：美国伊利诺伊大学芝加哥医学院罗克福德分校临床助理教授，长期关注自闭症、残障及干预治疗【本期剧透】02:45 健全中心主义的伦理阴影，6 岁女童因接受基因编辑治疗不幸离世05:09 涉事科学家在猴子实验已出现损伤的情况下仍进行人体实验，并在论文中抹去死亡数据12:16 从“对抗”到“照护”：美国自闭症治疗观的演变15:24 自闭症是一个怎样的谱系？高功能自闭症是什么？20:06 为何自闭症“变多”了？28:29 对自闭症的科学干预：基于行为的陪伴与训练32:58 如何判断孩子是否有自闭症？36:06 美国对于自闭症的社会支持系统：从教育到终身安置39:57 华裔自闭症家庭在争取权利时面临的怎样的障碍42:26 伦理辩论：苦难是否必须被消除？46:40 给公众与家长的寄语【相关阅读】仇子龙 / 基因编辑事件论文标题：Kan Yang et al., “In vivo base editing of Chd3 rescues behavioural abnormalities in mice”Nature 651, 785–795 (2026)

Send us Fan MailThis week's episode of Mother's Guide Through Autism is a little different.Brigitte welcomes back Maureen Brice, an author, intuitive energy coach, certified health coach, autism parent, and advocate with more than 25 years of experience in neurodiversity and holistic wellness.In her coaching work with autism moms, Maureen incorporates intuitive practices, energetic frequency work, and biofeedback alongside more traditional forms of support. Maureen says her intuitive abilities became much stronger following a near-death experience, eventually becoming another way she helps women explore what may be happening beneath the surface emotionally and energetically.For this special episode, Brigitte gives listeners a glimpse into that side of Maureen's work by receiving an angel card reading herself.Rather than a typical interview, you'll hear an intimate, unscripted conversation as Maureen interprets the cards, reflects on the messages that come through, and explores themes that many moms may recognize in their own lives.In this episode, we discuss:- Why Maureen began incorporating intuitive work into her coaching- How she describes the changes she experienced after her near-death experience- What an angel card reading actually looks like- Why autism moms may sometimes need support that goes beyond problem-solving and practical strategiesWhether this kind of work is already part of your world or you're simply curious about it, consider this episode an invitation to listen with an open mind and take away whatever resonates with you.

Our guest this week is Bin Feng of Queens, NY who is a support engineer at the Bank of New York, a staff member of Parent to Parent New York State, and the father of two children including one who is autistic and has ADHD. Bin and his wife, Jenny, have been married for 28 years and are the proud parents of two children: Frances (24) and Vincent (26) who is autistic. By occupation, Bin works at Bank of New York and is on staff at Parent To Parent New York State, where he is a per diem Fathers Support Coordinator and Chinese Speaking Families Support Coordinator. As a Chinese immigrant raising a child with Autism and ADHD, Bin and his family have faced various challenges from language barriers, social isolation and cultural stigma.We also learn about Project READY, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, especially Asian American immigrant families.  They promote education, advocacy, training and community inclusion to support transition and employment.It's an uplifting story about a father's commitment to family and dedication to the welfare of other families all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.Show Notes - Phone – (342) 944-8808Email – bfeng@parenttoparentnys.orgParent To Parent NY State – https://www.ptopnys.org/Project Ready - https://projectready.org/For the record, this episode was recordred at the offices of Parent to Parent NY State in Schenectady, NY, on June 15, 2026 on day #26 and stop #53 of the SFN U.S. Tour, a 30-day, 50-state, 60-plus stop tour to strengthen the SFN and distribute 1,000 complimentary copies of the new book: Dads Raising Children with Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Consistent TAs: Same TA builds healthy, stable attachment. ✅ Team Roles: Teachers and TAs support, not replace, each other. ✅ Ego Aside: Let another adult help when needed. ✅ Student Choice: Let teens choose how they use TA time. ✅ Withdrawal Timing: Don't pull kids from classes they enjoy. ✅ Behavior Meaning: Behavior communicates unmet needs or feelings. ✅ Generalization: Skills learned one place may not transfer. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/teacher-assistant-support-strategies Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

This week we talk to Drs. Steve Scherer, Lisa Bradley and Graham Collingridge who recently published research that shows the gene PTCHD1-AS influences social functioning in humans and mice, without influencing intellectual deficits. This is the newest data that shows a single gene can control social communication and not some of the other comorbid features of ASD. They review the data around genetic influences in autism, why the knowledge of the role of genes in autism has exploded in the past decade, evidence that specific genes lead to an autism diagnosis, and more specifically, what this gene does in the brain and why it took so long to identify it. Here is the article: open access! https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10515-6 Need a genetic test? Here are some resources: www.startgenetic.com Genetic Testing

​In the case identified as Case Number CR01-24-31665, defendant Bryan C. Kohberger's legal team has filed a motion titled "Motion to Strike Death Penalty RE: Autism Spectrum Disorder." This motion asserts that Kohberger's diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diminishes his culpability, undermines the retributive and deterrent objectives of capital punishment, and increases the risk of wrongful conviction and sentencing. The defense emphasizes that ASD impairs communication, reasoning, social skills, and impulse control, factors that should be considered when determining appropriate sentencing.The motion further argues that executing individuals with ASD contradicts evolving standards of decency and that such defendants may struggle to effectively assist in their defense or convey remorse, potentially leading to unfair sentencing. The defense highlights the heightened need for reliability in capital cases and contends that ASD-related impairments could result in misinterpretations by jurors, thereby increasing the likelihood of an erroneous death sentence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:022425-Motion-Strike-Death-Penalty-RE-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

On this episode of Technology & Security, Dr Miah Hammond-Errey speaks with Rohan Samaraweera, former AI and analytics lead at the Department of Home Affairs. The conversation opens with how AI conversations inside government have shifted since the arrival of ChatGPT. They discuss Hermes: how predictive analytics built for the international mail stream helped identify hundreds of millions of dollars in illicit drugs, and how they calculated the platform's broader social impact at roughly two billion dollars. They discuss why AI's return on investment so often lands on someone else's balance sheet, what Robodebt teaches government about governance and accountability, and whether Australia's new Office of AI can join up that picture across agencies.Rohan makes the case that access to frontier AI is a dependency, not an asset, and explains what genuine sovereign capability requires beyond a licence or a locally built data centre — drawing on his own experience at ASD and Home Affairs reducing reliance on contractors and vendors. He and Miah cover the diffusion of power between states and multinational technology companies, the opportunity for Australia to build small, reliable, high-trust AI systems rather than compete at the frontier, and what the country needs to invest in now to close the gap with allies. The conversation closes with why human expertise remains indispensable to AI deployment, illustrated by a striking anecdote from an international mail centre, and Rohan's take on the "one yes versus one no" problem facing anyone trying to innovate from inside a large institution.Rohan Samaraweera was the enterprise AI and analytics lead at the Department of Home Affairs, and a 16-year veteran of the Australian Signals Directorate. He recently founded Emrest AI and spent a year at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center researching AI and national security.

Host Dr Russell Thackeray interviews Jodie Herbert in Canberra, Australia, founder of Ability Pathways Australia and a carer of three children on the autism spectrum.They discuss neurodiversity as natural variation in thinking, differences in autism categorisation (ASD 1–4), and how modern workplaces with constant digital channels can make neurodivergent needs harder to accommodate.Jodie describes practical, low-cost adjustments employers can make—written follow-ups, clear SOPs, and quiet workspaces or work-from-home options—and explains her data-driven “longitudinal study” approach: clients complete daily questionnaires for 30 days, producing visualised recommendations to help employers close the “implementation gap.”They also cover Australia's disability legislation and the NDIS, noting proposed 2026 funding cuts and a pending parliamentary bill, with concerns about service loss, economic impact, and participant wellbeing.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:21 Life in Canberra01:28 Jodie's Story and Mission02:50 What Neurodiversity Means03:56 Autism Levels Explained06:37 Workplace Overload and Inclusion11:33 Simple Adjustments That Work14:57 Remote Work and Real Needs17:31 Closing the Implementation Gap20:56 Australia Disability Policy and NDIS23:32 NDIS Cuts and What's at Stake27:16 How to Connect and Final ThoughtsYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Peer Groups: Friend groups shrink and tighten around age seven. ✅ Playground: Feels like a party full of strangers. ✅ Mind Blindness: Autistic kids often miss literal social cues. ✅ Lunchtime Clubs: Build friendships around shared interests proactively. ✅ Club Setup: Decide name, frequency, size, and entry method. ✅ Friendship Stages: Hello progresses slowly to close friendship. ✅ Inclusion: Ask if neurodiverse kids attend birthday parties. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/helping-neurodiverse-children-make-friends Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

​In the case identified as Case Number CR01-24-31665, defendant Bryan C. Kohberger's legal team has filed a motion titled "Motion to Strike Death Penalty RE: Autism Spectrum Disorder." This motion asserts that Kohberger's diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diminishes his culpability, undermines the retributive and deterrent objectives of capital punishment, and increases the risk of wrongful conviction and sentencing. The defense emphasizes that ASD impairs communication, reasoning, social skills, and impulse control, factors that should be considered when determining appropriate sentencing.The motion further argues that executing individuals with ASD contradicts evolving standards of decency and that such defendants may struggle to effectively assist in their defense or convey remorse, potentially leading to unfair sentencing. The defense highlights the heightened need for reliability in capital cases and contends that ASD-related impairments could result in misinterpretations by jurors, thereby increasing the likelihood of an erroneous death sentence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:022425-Motion-Strike-Death-Penalty-RE-Autism-Spectrum-Disorder.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Episode 164Autism Outdoors Utah:An Innovative Nature-based Family Support Programwith Damon and Tarah BryanDamon and Tarah Bryan, founders of Utah Autism Outdoors, discuss how they created their nature-based program for autistic individuals and their families after their son's autism diagnosis. They discuss how their organization started with simple parent support groups and has grown to include outdoor activities like hiking, river rafting, paddleboarding, and yoga classes in nature. The conversation covered the therapeutic benefits of outdoor activities for regulation and sensory processing, the importance of creating safe spaces for families to connect without judgment, and how they incorporate siblings into their programming.Learn more on our websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“You will keep in perfect peace All who trust in You, All whose thoughts are fixed on you!” -Isaiah 26:3   On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with our favorite returning guest, Dr. Jerrod Brown, about Frontal Lobe Impairment and what it means for children impacted by FASD, trauma, and other neuro-developmental differences.   Dr. Brown explains how the frontal lobe plays an important role in: self-regulation, executive functioning, decision making, communication, and adaptive functioning. When these areas of the brain are impaired, what looks like defiance or poor behavior may actually be a sign that a child is struggling with a brain-based difference.   Dr. Brown has 6 PhD's and specializes in topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, trauma and other life adversities, alexithymia, executive dysfunction, criminal recidivism, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth fire-setting. You can check out his full bio on our website along with dozens of our bonus episodes featuring Dr Brown.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.   Links mentioned in this episode: Bonus Episodes with Dr. Brown Dr. Brown's email: Jerrod01234Brown@alive.net Free Breath Prayer Download See Available Trainings The Adoption & Foster Care Journey AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon

Send us Fan MailWhat if laughter could become one of your most powerful tools for getting through the hard moments of autism parenting?In this episode of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast, Brigitte sits down with author, speaker, and fellow autism mom Andrea Moriarty for an honest, hopeful, and often very funny conversation about raising her son Reid, now 32.Andrea shares what those early years after Reid's autism diagnosis were really like, from the overwhelm and uncertainty to learning that she didn't have to figure everything out alone. They talk about the importance of building a support system, leaning into their children's strengths, and finding creative solutions when the traditional path simply doesn't fit.They also dive into Andrea's newest book, Daffy, a tell-all comedy for moms about using laughter as life support. Andrea explains how a getaway with other autism moms helped her realize just how much humor had been keeping them afloat—and inspired what she now calls the “Laughter Alliance.”You'll also hear some of Andrea's favorite practical life hacks for making everyday life a little easier, including batch cooking, smoothie pops for selective eaters, “Tasting Tuesday,” and even simplifying your wardrobe to save precious mental energy.Most importantly, Andrea reminds us of something so many autism moms need to hear:You're not doing it wrong. This is hard. You don't have to do it alone.In this episode, they talk about:• Andrea's journey raising her autistic son Reid• Music therapy and discovering Reid's strengths• How laughter can help us process difficult experiences• Andrea's “Laughter Alliance” for autism moms• Simple life hacks that reduce stress and mental overloadABOUT ANDREA MORIARTYAndrea Moriarty is an author, speaker, workshop leader, and autism mom. She is the author of One Track Mind, Radical Inclusion, and Daffy. Her work offers a refreshing and hopeful perspective on both the challenges and triumphs of parenting a son with autism, blending honesty, affection, humor, and hope.Andrea also cofounded Banding Together, a music therapy nonprofit, and has served on the boards of Young Life Capernaum, New Village Arts, and Able Arts Work.

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. ✅ Social Meltdowns: Social overwhelm triggers meltdowns, not just sensory. ✅ Skill Not Will: Children want friends but lack the skills. ✅ Perspective Taking: Explain why a friend didn't pass the ball. ✅ Warning Signs: Yelling, dobbing, crying, shutting down signal overload. ✅ In The Moment: Remove bystanders, distract, don't interrogate about incidents. ✅ Classroom Accommodations: Give thinking time before collaborating or choosing partners. ✅ Connection First: Teach social knowledge proactively in five-minute activities. Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link below suelarkey.com.au/difference-between-meltdowns-and-tantrums Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au

Today you hear the first part of Matt's story, who joins the pod to talk about his BPD, ADHD, and ASD diagnosis. We talk the impact of abandonment, his own parenting, and more. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! EMPOWERED Voices: Recovery to ResiliencyA heartfelt podcast series that brings to light the challenges and triumphs of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderlineCorey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abbott created the cover art. He. can be found HERE Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts or questions on the show at boldbeautifulborderline.comIf you like the show we would love if you could rate, subscribe and support us on Patreon. Patreon info here: https://www.patreon.com/boldbeautifulborderline?fan_landing=true Purchase Sara's Exploring Your Borderline Strengths Journal at https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Your-Borderline-Strengths-Amundson/dp/B0C522Y7QT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IGQBWJRE3CFX&keywords=exploring+your+borderline+strengths&qid=1685383771&sprefix=exploring+your+bor%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 For mental health supports:National Suicide Preve...

Steve Biddulph spent decades working to understand what children need as they grow, but then in his mid-50s, Steve gained an insight that shifted almost everything about how he saw himself.Steve likes to remind us that humans are 'big sensitive mammals' with needs for connection and self awareness.As a psychologist (now retired) and parent educator, he has been at the forefront of an evolving conversation about masculinity, emotional intelligence, caring for our children and making sense of our own childhoods.His best-selling books include The Secret of Happy Children, Raising Boys, Raising Girls and Manhood.But it wasn't until he was in his mid-50s that Steve gained an insight into a huge facet of his own story.He was having a lunch with a friend, a psychiatrist, who began asking him a series of pointed questions.That conversation shifted almost everything about how Steve saw himself.This episode of Conversations was first broadcast in 2021 The producer was Nicola Harrison and the Executive Producer was Carmel Rooney.Further informationFully Human: A New Way of Using Your Mind is published by Pan Macmillan

On this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy are joined by Chase Snow to talk about the latest cyber incident involving water facilities. They covered some of these topics:Opening:• Crypto security breaches surpass $1B in H1 2026, hit record high — Crypto Briefing • CISA, ASD's ACSC, and Partners Release Joint Guidance on Isolating Vital Operational Technology and Enabling Systems During Crisis. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD's ACSC), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and international partners, published joint guidance CI Fortify – Advice for isolating vital systems. • CI Fortify – Advice for isolating vital systems — Australian Signals Directorate • When cyber attacks happen: helping organisations recover — United Kingdom National Cyber Security Centre Water Sector Cyberattacks: • Iran's CyberAv3ngers claim ‘attacks on U.S. infrastructure,' vow more in first statement since Minnesota water hacks • Trump rejects Iran blame for Minnesota cyberattack, points finger at 'corrupt' political foe • Trump blames Minnesota for cyberattacks on water sector, drawing pushback from cyber world — CyberScoop — 31 Jul 2026. With commentary from Gate 15 and WaterISAC.• Several states report cyberattacks as spy agencies suspect Iran is targeting water — The Washington Post — 01 Aug 2026. WaterISAC analyst Alec Davison said attackers used relatively unsophisticated methods against internet-connected programmable logic controllers, then changed passwords, locked out operators, and disconnected controllers, resulting in boil-water notices and sustained manual operations. • (TLP:CLEAR) CISA Issues Alert Urging Water and Wastewater Utilities to Protect OT Against Activity Targeting PLCs — WaterISAC • Iran suspected of conducting cyberattacks on US water suppliers in 45 municipalities — small towns mostly targeted, with utilities switching to manual control

Today, we are talking about addiction and why the ADHD or ASD brain seems to be more prone to addictive behaviors, or substance or porn addiction, with addiction specialist Ed Khouri. Links below will share some articles that support the discussion. Ed Khouri is a co-author of Joy Starts Here and author of the Face of Grace. Today, we talk about how joy and peace are needed in the brain, how ADHD and ASD brains lack or have compromised dopamine receptors, and how this sets someone up for BEEPS seeking pseudo joy or pseudo peace and can take any special interest and turn it into a BEEPS. About Ed Khourihttps://www.equippinghearts.com/our-team For more than 40 years, Ed Khouri has worked with substance abusers and their families in diverse settings. Serving as a pastoral counselor, trainer, and writer, Ed's work has encompassed outpatient counseling, jails, and transitional housing for homeless addicts in all phases of residential treatment. He even provided daily supervision for all therapeutic services and staff in a 96-bed state-licensed substance abuse treatment program. Today, as an experienced trainer, Ed leads workshops in churches and ministries worldwide, equipping workers to serve hurting men and women in their own communities. He regularly trains and collaborates with ministries, including Thrive Today, The International Substance Abuse and Addiction Coalition (ISAAC), and Youth With A Mission's Addictive Behavior Counseling School. Ed has a B.A. in Behavioral and Social Sciences and began his Master's Program at the University of Florida. Ordained in 1988, he is the president of Equipping Hearts. Ed has written several books, including The Restarting Workbook and Facilitator's Guide. Together with Dr. E. James Wilder, Ed co-authored several books and training materials: The Connexus Program, Belonging, and Joy Starts Here: The Transformation Zone.  Dopamine articlesWhat's the Deal With Dopamine and ADHD? | Psychology Today Frontiers | Dopamine in Autism Spectrum Disorders—Focus on D2/D3 Partial Agonists and Their Possible Use in Treatment

Episode 163ALL ABOUT NONSPEAKERS: REFLECTIONS ON AUTISM SPECTRUM NEWS ISSUE WITH AMY LAURENT AND JEN LEPAPEThe discussion focused on the recent issue of Autism Spectrum News dedicated to non-speaking individuals. Topics in the issue included common misunderstandings about supporting non-speakers, including the concept of presuming competence, the role of neuromotor issues, and concerns about communication authenticity and influence. The discussion highlighted that many non-speaking individuals can learn to communicate effectively through methods like spelling and typing, though it requires time and proper support. The guests emphasized that the issue contains 40 articles, including 17 authored or co-authored by non-speakers, covering topics from mental health to legal issues to practical support strategies, demonstrating the complexity of supporting non-speaking individuals beyond simple debates about authenticity.Find out more on our websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Episode 318 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Many parents enter this journey searching for the next therapy, treatment, supplement, or breakthrough intervention.  While those approaches can absolutely help, Dr. Kurt Woeller believes one of the most common mistakes is pursuing advanced therapies before establishing the foundations that allow them to work. Dr. Woeller is an integrative and functional medicine physician, biomedical autism specialist, educator, author, and Chief Medical Officer of Mosaic Diagnostics.  For nearly 30 years, he has helped families and practitioners better understand the underlying factors influencing health, development, communication, behavior, and recovery. In this conversation, he shares the Four Pillars that he believes should remain at the center of every biomedical program: diet, foundational nutrients, gut health, and methylation.  He also explains why individualized investigation, thoughtful testing, and consistent implementation matter far more than chasing the latest trend. The secret this week is…  Don't Skip The FOUR PILLARS You'll Discover: Why skipping the foundation slows progress (9:12) The FOUR PILLARS every parent should strengthen first (10:47) How to find your child's unique "kryptonite" (30:18) The one test NOT to skip (41:36) Why great parents become great detectives (50:09) About Our Guest: Dr. Kurt N. Woeller, D.O., is an integrative and functional medicine physician and biomedical autism specialist with nearly 30 years of experience. He focuses on complex conditions including autism, autoimmune disorders, and neurological challenges using specialized diagnostics and targeted interventions. He serves as Chief Medical Officer of Mosaic Diagnostics, is the founder of Integrative Medicine Academy, and is the author of multiple books including Autism: The Road to Recovery. Dr. Woeller is a respected educator who has trained thousands of practitioners and continues to lecture internationally on autism, functional medicine, and biomedical intervention. Sunrise Functional Medicine Center Dr. Woeller on Substack Integrative Medicine Academy You Tube Channel Dr. Woeller's Functional Medicine Doc Talk podcast References in this Episode: Mosaic Diagnostics Autism Recovery System James Adams The Personalized Autism Nutrition Plan: Nourishing Hope for Kids with ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, and Neurodevelopmental Delays by Julie Matthews, M.S. Metabolic biomarkers of increased oxidative stress and impaired methylation capacity in children with autism, Dr. Jill James et al. Meadow Health Autism Health Summit Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs (MAPS) Documenting Hope Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

This week we discuss a recent report from the team at SickKids in Toronto on minimally invasive cardiac surgery. What sorts of operations are most common for this approach? Why are length of ICU and length of hospitalization periods lower in this surgical cohort than more traditional midline sternotomy approaches? How does one train a surgeon to perform these operations if the surgical exposure is so small, allowing only the priimary surgeon to see the majority of the surgery? What are the limits of this sort of surgical approach? These are amongst the questions posed to the first author of this work, Associate Professor of Surgery at University of Toronto, Dr. Christoph Haller. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2025.12.009

There are big developments for Amazon resellers happening right now!   Here's a breakdown of what we cover on today's episode:   The world's first SOURCING to SHIPPING software is replacing loads of other tools! Get it for $1 for 30 days here (includes an onboarding session) 3pmercury.com/thrity The best "on screen calculator" for Amazon sellers is also the only FREE, fully functioning tool! This is the greatest freebie ever for Amazon sellers! 3pmercury.com/extension A VP at the largest trade show in the U.S. was just on our podcast telling us why TheProvenConference.com + ASD is the biggest event of the year for sellers! We are doing our bootcamp again starting July 21st - you MUST seen the results our students got last week the first time we did this. Register and see their results here: SilentJim.com/bootcamp For years we've ONLY offered one-on-one coaching, but we now offer GROUP TRAINING as well. Set up a call to discuss this here: SilentJim.com/bookacall   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/m132Q3Ls4dY   Show note LINKS:   3PMercury 30 day FULL ACCESS $1 trial with a training session - 3pmercury.com/thirty   Get the 3PMercury chrome extension (on screen calculator) free here - 3pmercury.com/extension   August 25-27th - TheProvenConference.com August 24 Pre-event one day "laptops open" workshop: TheProvenConference.com/mbw   SilentJim.com/bootcamp  - Jimmy Smith's 3 Day workshop!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart  - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!        

Autism and Diagnosis Metabolites and Phenotypes In a brand new paper entitled. “Elevated Microbially-Derived Metabolites in Autism: A Possible Diagnostic Screening Test for a Distinct ASD Phenotype,” Dr. Flynn and colleagues investigated whether specific urinary metabolites produced by intestinal microbes could serve as predictive biomarkers for autism spectrum disorder. The study proposes that a large subset of children with autism may represent a biologically distinct phenotype characterized by markedly elevated microbial metabolites, which the authors term ASD-MDM (Autism Spectrum Disorder associated with Microbially-Derived Metabolites). The investigators analyzed urine samples from 52 children with ASD and 47 typically developing (TD) controls, ages 2–11 years. They measured microbial metabolites derived primarily from phenylalanine metabolism, tryptophan metabolism, and yeast metabolism. These were chosen because decades of autism, microbiome, and metabolic research have repeatedly implicated abnormalities in microbial metabolism of aromatic amino acids, especially phenylalanine and tryptophan, along with evidence of elevated fungal/yeast metabolites in subsets of children with ASD. The findings were striking. Children with ASD demonstrated significantly higher concentrations of many microbial metabolites than controls. Some metabolites were elevated by hundreds to thousands of percent, and in certain children concentrations were reported to be 100–1000 times higher than the highest levels observed in any control participant. Twenty-three of twenty-four measured microbial metabolites were higher in ASD participants. Ninety percent of the ASD participants (45 of 50) had one or more extremely elevated MDMs. Particularly notable were elevations in compounds related to p-cresol, p-cresol sulfate, phenylacetylglutamine, indole derivatives, and arabinitol, suggesting abnormalities in microbial metabolism involving aromatic amino acids and yeast overgrowth.... Also, Inflammation and Allergy. Enjoy, Dr. M

EPISODE 162TWO DADS WHO CONNECTED WITH UNIQUELY HUMAN INTERVIEW BARRY. WITH BRAD BROYLES AND NATHAN PALMER, FROM THE POLARIS CONNECTIONThis episode is a replay of The Polaris Connection, an autism parenting podcast hosted by Brad Broyles and Nathan Palmer. In this episode, they interview Barry with specific attention given to how Uniquely Human has had a positive impact in the way they see their children and support their development. Brad and Nathan are also the founders of Polaris Academy. The podcast offers advice, expert insights, and real-life stories to help families of neurodivergent children navigate special education, therapies, and daily life.Learn more on our website!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  35,000+ people will be at the largest trade show in the US at the same convention center as where our community is gathering next month! The organizers of that massive event have invited our leadership team to be the on-site E-commerce experts and trainers! It's a huge honor that speaks very highly of the reputation and results our team gets consistently for our students and clients!   In business, quality relationships equal opportunity. There's no better way to establish and grow those high impact relationships than to attend LIVE EVENTS!   TheProvenConference.com event is coming up fast! We hope you plan to join us in Vegas at one of the largest convention centers in the world for our annual gathering of business building warriors!     Today we sit down with a VP at ASD who tells who should attend this event and what you can expect if you come to the combo event featuring ASD and TheProvenConference August 25-27th, 2026.   Get all details from TheProvenConference.com   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/D31cGmShCb4   Show note LINKS:    ASD ASDlive.com   August 25-27th: TheProvenConference.com TheProvenConference.com/scholarship August 24 Pre-event one day "laptops open" workshop: https://theprovenconference.com/mbw   ProvenAmazonCourse.com The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart  - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!   Today's guest: Stephanie Beringhele