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Send us a textIn this conversation, Dr. Paul Offit and pediatrician Jessica Hochman discuss the importance of vaccinations, the challenges of vaccine hesitancy among parents, and the need for nuanced conversations in public health. They explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public trust, and the science behind vaccination schedules. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding parental concerns while advocating for the safety and efficacy of vaccines. About Paul A. Offit, MD!Paul A. Offit, MD, is Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Offit is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of virology and immunology, and was a member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He is a member of the Food and Drug Administration Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, and a founding advisory board member of the Autism Science Foundation and the Foundation for Vaccine Research, a member of the Institute of Medicine and co-editor of the foremost vaccine text, Vaccines.He is a recipient of many awards including the J. Edmund Bradley Prize for Excellence in Pediatrics from the University of Maryland Medical School, the Young Investigator Award in Vaccine Development from the Infectious Disease Society of America, a Research Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health, and the Sabin Vaccine Institute Gold Medal.Dr. Offit has published more than 160 papers in medical and scientific journals in the areas of rotavirus-specific immune responses and vaccine safety. He is also the co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq, recommended for universal use in infants by the CDC. For this achievement, Dr. Offit received the Luigi Mastroianni and William Osler Awards from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the Charles Mérieux Award from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, and he was honored by Bill and Melinda Gates during the launch of their Foundation's Living Proof Project for global health.In 2009, Dr. Offit received the President's Certificate for Outstanding Service from the American Academy of Pediatrics. In 2011, he received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the BiologicDr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner. For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:Instagram: @AskDrJessicaYouTube channel: Ask Dr JessicaWebsite: www.askdrjessicamd.com-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out: Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

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Send us a textDr. Alycia Halladay, Ph.D. is Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation ( https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/dr-alycia-halladay/ ), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people with autism and their families by funding scientific research to understand the causes of autism and to develop better treatments, to enable individuals with autism to lead fulfilling lives with dignity.Dr. Halladay oversees the scientific activities, grants, and initiatives of ASF. She also produces a weekly podcast aimed specifically at explaining scientific information to the public. Prior to joining ASF in 2014, Dr. Halladay served as the Senior Director of Clinical and Environmental Sciences at Autism Speaks. Dr. Halladay has authored over two dozen peer reviewed papers in science journals. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Phelan McDermid Syndrome Foundation and on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee.  Dr. Halladay received a Ph.D. in biopsychology from Rutgers in 2001 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in pharmacology and toxicology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ in 2004 and is on the editorial board of Neurotoxicology and Frontiers in Pediatrics.  She still holds a faculty appointment at Rutgers. Important Episode Link - Autism BrainNet - https://www.autismbrainnet.org/ #AutismScienceFoundation #AlyciaHalladay #ChiefScienceOfficer #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Genetics #Epigenetics #Exposome #Neurotoxicology #Biopsychology #Pharmacology #Toxicology #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #Podcasting #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Science #Technology #ResearchSupport the show

This week, we are joined by Dr. Alycia Halladay, Chief Science Officer at the Autism Science Foundation and a leading voice in autism research. We'll discuss key advancements from 2024, resources for families, profound autism, and how siblings are impacted. Dr. Halladay will also share practical tips and insights to help families raising autistic children. Download latest episode to learn more!    Resources  Autismsciencefd on IG and Twitter Autism Science Foundation on FB and LinkedIn Check out Autism Science Foundation website to learn more! ............................................................... Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.  

Dr. Alycia Halladay joins we to discuss the topic of Profound Autism. If you're not familiar with Alycia's work, she is the Chief Science Officer for The Autism Science Foundation, and host of the excellent show, The ASF Weekly Science Podcast.  In this episode, we discuss the changes in Autism diagnosis from the DSM IV to V, the Lancet Commission paper on Profound Autism, why there is a need for this distinction in the Autism spectrum, the conditions under which an individual would be classified as having Profound Autism, the estimated proportion of Autistics who have Profound Autism, the differences in the distribution of sex-based differences in Profound and Non-profound populations, person vs. identity-first language, the importance of reducing stigma for everyone with Autism, criticisms of the proposal of this category, and responses to those criticisms. Even though we packed a lot into this interview, there is way more to this conversation than we had time for, so I'd like to revisit this again sometime in the future. In the meantime, if  you're in the New England area, consider attending The Profound Autism Summit, which is taking place on April 5th, 2024 in Burlington, Massachusetts. Alycia will be speaking at that event, and will go into even more detail than we did in this podcast. It's a multi track conference that, according to the PAS site, aims to "bring together leaders from the areas of research, medicine, treatment, advocacy, education, and human services to discuss the needs of those with Profound Autism across disciplines and throughout the lifespan." Even though the Profound Autism Summit features talks from notable Behavior Analysts like Drs. Greg Hanley, Shanna Bahry, Peter Gerhardt, Jessica Slaton and others, it's not just an ABA conference. There will be speakers and panelists representing advocacy groups, emergency services personnel, service providers, and more (check out the entire speakers roster here).  The PAS is right around the corner and is almost sold out, so if you're on the fence and are looking for some motivation, here it is (register your spot here!). If you can't make it, consider signing up for their mailing list, as I believe they'll be making the talks available  asynchronously some time down the road.  Did you know that if you use Apple Podcasts as your player, you can get transcripts to this show? See this for a tutorial. Register for the Profound Autism Summit! Hop on their 100% non-spammy email list for updates on Profound Autism. Session 248: A review of Autism diagnostic practices. Lord et al. (2021). The Lancet Commission on the future of care and clinical research in autism. ASF's post on the Lancet Commission paper.  ASF Weekly Science Podcast homepage.  ASF Weekly Science Podcast recommendation 1: Nobody ever talks about catatonia. ASF Weekly Science Podcast recommendation 2: "Emergent and Transactional," with Dr. Andrew Whitehouse.  This podcast is brought to you by: ACE Approved CEUs from .... Behavioral Observations. That's right, get your CEUs while driving, walking your dog, doing the dishes, or whatever else you might have going on, all while learning from your favorite podcast guests! The University of Cincinnati Online. UC Online designed a Master of Education in Behavior Analysis program that is 100% online and asynchronous, meaning you log on when it works for you. Want to learn more? Go to online.uc.edu and click the “request info” button. Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their brand new 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations.

This episode features Alison Singer, president of Autism Science Foundation, and Craig Snyder of IKON Consulting, discussing why the Autism CARES Act should be reformed before it is re-authorized. This federal legislation sunsets on September 30, 2024 and efforts are underway to continue it with another budget authorization. But the CARES Act has glaring shortcomings: it has turned away from the most important questions in autism; it has sidelined the most severely affected part of the autism population; it serves the needs of entrenched interests rather than the urgent needs of the American people. Please listen to Alison and Craig discuss: • The history of the act, which started as The Combating Autism Act • The problems with the IACC, the Interagency Coordinating Committee created by the Act • The failure of the CARES Act to effect meaningful change, all while autism rates continue to climb and supports and services become more difficult to obtain • How the CARES Act should explicitly require efforts to address profound autism; why the NIH needs an Office of Autism Research, not an IACC What our community can do to help reform the CARES Act, and more Link:NCSA Letter re CARES Act Reauthorization. Includes link to ASF white paper: https://www.ncsautism.org/blog//ncsa-submits-concerns-about-the-autism-cares-act-reauthorization-now-is-the-time-for-bold-action

This week, we are joined by Judith Ursitti who is the Vice President of Government Affairs for CASP, the Council of Autism Service Providers. Formerly a CPA, Judith transitioned into autism advocacy when her son, Jack, was diagnosed at age 2. With over a decade of experience, she's been a driving force behind autism-related legislation in numerous states. Judith's accolades include the Margaret Bauman, MD Award and the Autism Advocacy in Action Award. Today, we'll discuss profound autism, advocacy, and treatment considerations, spotlighting the impactful work of the Autism Science Foundation. Download episode to learn more!! Resources  Council of Autism Service Providers | CASP (casproviders.org) (26) Judith Ursitti, CPA | LinkedIn https://twitter.com/CASProviders Council of Autism Service Providers - CASP | Boston MA | Facebook The Council of Autism Service Providers (@casproviders) • Instagram photos and videos ................................................................ Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.    

We are delighted to bring back Dr. Alycia Halladay, Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation, who we first featured way back in Episode 4. Alycia and host Jill Escher debate some of the more recent developments in autism research, including studies on genetics, prevalence, early intervention, and ... TikTok! It's a long episode and a bit "in the weeds" on some pretty technical topics but we hope you find it thought-provoking. First they discuss a new paper that probes the role of "common genetic variants" in autism risk, and Jill expresses her dissatisfaction with the assumptions underlying the study. Prevalence is rising, and Alycia says it's not just one thing driving the increase. Early interventions show some promise in improving functioning in young autistic children, but not in overcoming autism. And, surprise (not), Tik Tok is full of autism misinformation....Links: The contributions of rare inherited and polygenic risk to ASD in multiplex families https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2215632120 The earlier the better: An RCT of treatment timing effects for toddlers on the autism spectrum https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13623613231159153 Building Community and Identity Online: A Content Analysis of Highly Viewed #Autism TikTok Videos https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/aut.2023.0019 ASF Podcast - Podcast: Tik-Tok for autism information? Nope https://autismsciencefoundation.org/resources/podcast-tik-tok-for-autism-information-nope/ Meet Alycia: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/dr-alycia-halladay/

While I don't personally use TikTok, I am aware of the considerable influence it has across a range of topics. As many listeners can imagine, Autism is one of those topics that generates unfathomable amounts of content on the platform.  Unlike other forms of medical and scientific dissemination, there are really no barriers to saying whatever one wants, not only on TikTok, but on any other internet-based media platforms, podcasts included of course. And as you might imagine, this brings with it lots of variability in terms of information accuracy. Today's guests, Drs. Elisabeth Sheridan and Giacomo Vivanti, along with their colleagues Diego Aragon-Guevara and Grace Castle, took up the challenge of analyzing the accuracy of Autism-related content on TikTok. They published their results in a recent issue of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders in a paper titled: The Reach and Accuracy of Information on Autism on TikTok.  In this interview, we discuss the audience scope on TikTok - spoiler alert: it's massive, why they decided to undertake this study, how they categorized the veracity of the TikTok videos they reviewed, what type of content creators had more and less accurate videos, what were some commonalities to the inaccurate videos they surveyed, and lots more. We also spent some time talking about the reaction to this paper, which has been considerable.  Here are the links: The paper itself: Aragon-Guevara, et al. (2023). A popular press write up of this paper in Psychology Today. Another interview of these authors on the Autism Science Foundation's podcast.  The Parenting Translator on TikTok.  Drs. Sheridan and Vivanti on LinkedIn.  The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute at Drexel University.  Thanks so much for supporting the BOP on Patreon! If you have friends and colleagues who'd also enjoy getting these ad-free episodes, let them know how they can join too! This podcast is brought to you by: The Michigan Autism Conference, which is taking place on October 11-13 in Kalamazoo, and online as well. We'll hear more about this event later on in the show, but if you're impatient like me, to go michiganautismconference.org, and use the code MAC10 to save $10 at checkout. The Stone Soup Conference, which is taking place on October 20th. This is an amazing event, benefitting a great cause, all for a very reasonable price. Use code PODCAST to save on your registration as well. Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations.

Paul A. Offit, MD, is Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Offit is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of virology and immunology, and was a member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He is a member of the Food and Drug Administration Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, and a founding advisory board member of the Autism Science Foundation and the Foundation for Vaccine Research, a member of the Institute of Medicine and co-editor of the foremost vaccine text, Vaccines. He is a recipient of many awards including the J. Edmund Bradley Prize for Excellence in Pediatrics from the University of Maryland Medical School, the Young Investigator Award in Vaccine Development from the Infectious Disease Society of America, a Research Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health, and the Sabin Vaccine Institute Gold Medal. Dr. Offit has published more than 150 papers in medical and scientific journals in the areas of rotavirus-specific immune responses and vaccine safety. He is also the co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq®, recommended for universal use in infants by the CDC. For this achievement, Dr. Offit received the Luigi Mastroianni and William Osler Awards from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the Charles Mérieux Award from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, and was honored by Bill and Melinda Gates during the launch of their Foundation's Living Proof Project for global health. Read Dr. Offit's complete bio here: https://www.chop.edu/doctors/offit-paul-a _______________________________________________________ JOWMA Podcast | Ep. 1 How to Fool Yourself Less Often: Medical Decision Making for Regular People https://anchor.fm/jowma/episodes/Ep--1-How-to-Fool-Yourself-Less-Often-Medical-Decision-Making-for-Regular-People-eav2pu _______________________________________________________ Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org  Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA_org  Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA_med  Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg/ Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc_cid=dfb442d2a7&mc_eid=e9eee6e41e

GUEST OVERVIEW: Paul Offit is a pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases and an expert on vaccines, immunology, and virology. He is the co-inventor of a rotavirus vaccine that has been credited with saving hundreds of lives every day. Offit is the Maurice R. Hilleman professor of vaccinology, professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and director of The Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Offit is currently a member of National Institutes of Health (NIH) working group on vaccines, a subgroup of the "Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines" (ACTIV) comprised of experts to combat COVID-19. He is also a member of the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC). Previously, he was a member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Offit is a board member of Vaccinate Your Family, The Franklin Institute, and Autism Science Foundation.

SHOWNOTES FOR THE AUGUST – 2022 EPISODE: BROTHERS AND SISTERS FEATURING PAUL AND JESSE MORRIS AND SAM ELS Support the Els for Autism FORE! Autism Podcast! http://weblink.donorperfect.com/FOREAutismPodcast FOUNDATION NEWS AND UPDATES Listen to us through these resources!   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-autism/id1518739492   Podbean: https://elsforautism.podbean.com/   Els for Autism Web Site: https://www.elsforautism.org/fore-autism-podcast/   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gZALxJDPJbP8sVEwcuiMa   Read each blog article as it is published! https://www.elsforautism.org/category/blog/   Learn about the Pre-Middle School (The Learning Center) here! https://thelearningcenter.org/   Learn about the high school (The Learning Academy) here! http://tlacad.org/   Learn about our Fall Rec Programs here!   https://www.elsforautism.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-Fall-Recreation-Schedule-1.pdf We will announce our winners of the Autism Spectrum Award in the future, please stay tuned!   INTERVIEW SEGMENT 1: PAUL AND JESSE MORRIS   Trip Advisor Article on the brothers visiting New Orleans: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Articles-lpzOyvyARVbI-A_tour_of_new_orleans_with_paul_and_jesse_morris.html   A touching article by Jesse Morris about Paul: https://medium.com/@jessemorris/awareness-is-not-enough-9cafc31ff3c7   An article written by Paul Morris about the Autism Science Foundation and the Rides FAR (For Autism Research) campaign: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/why-i-ride-by-paul-morris/   Follow Jesse Morris on LinkedIn to learn more about his and Paul's adventures!   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessehmorris/   Also follow Paul Morris too! https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-marvin-morris-76894866/   INTERVIEW SEGMENT 2: SAM ELS   A great article about her: https://www.pgatour.com/impact/2022/02/23/ernie-els-daughter-samantha-to-be-honored-for-her-autism-advocacy.html   Sam's Sibs Stick Together: http://www.samssibssticktogether.com/  

People who have ‘profound autism' — those with severe intellectual disability, limited communication abilities or both — tend to be excluded from research. The Autism Science Foundation seeks to change that. The post New program offers $35K grants to study ‘profound autism' appeared first on Spectrum | Autism Research News.

About our guest today Paul A. Offit, MD, is Director of the Vaccine Education Center and professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Offit is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of virology and immunology and was a member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He is a member of the Food and Drug Administration Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, a founding advisory board member of the Autism Science Foundation and the Foundation for Vaccine Research, a member of the Institute of Medicine, and a co-editor of the foremost vaccine text, Vaccines.YOU BET YOUR LIFEPlease subscribe to our podcast on apple or amazon and write us a great review. You can make suggestions for guests and topics on our website below. Thanks for listening. The Pediatric Lounge - A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into just what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between.The conversations are not intended as medical advice and the opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guest.

People who have ‘profound autism' — those with severe intellectual disability, limited communication abilities or both — tend to be excluded from research. The Autism Science Foundation seeks to change that.

People who have ‘profound autism' — those with severe intellectual disability, limited communication abilities or both — tend to be excluded from research. The Autism Science Foundation seeks to change that.

Many parents, especially those with recently diagnosed children under 3, question what is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? Why is this recommended for my child with autism? In Episode 8, the On Time Autism Intervention Podcast presents an introduction to ABA. Ashley and guest Dr. Ilene Schwartz, professor of Special Education at The University of Washington and the Director of the Haring Center for Inclusive Education, dive into the naturalistic, practical science of ABA. Join Ashley and Ilene in a conversation meant to broadly introduce our audience to ABA. Follow along as Ilene dives into real life examples of behavior, consequences, reinforcement, and the importance of communication. At the end of the day, ABA strives to support families and individuals to improve their quality of life. For every family, what that means and looks like will be different and Applied Behavior Analysis is a tool for getting there. Resources Questions to ask ABA providers What parents need to know about ABA - video Finding the right autism services for your child Autism Science Foundation statement on ABA

Many parents, especially those with recently diagnosed children under 3, question what is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? Why is this recommended for my child with autism? In Episode 8, the On Time Autism Intervention Podcast presents an introduction to ABA. Ashley and guest Dr. Ilene Schwartz, professor of Special Education at The University of Washington and the Director of the Haring Center for Inclusive Education, dive into the naturalistic, practical science of ABA. Join Ashley and Ilene in a conversation meant to broadly introduce our audience to ABA. Follow along as Ilene dives into real life examples of behavior, consequences, reinforcement, and the importance of communication. At the end of the day, ABA strives to support families and individuals to improve their quality of life. For every family, what that means and looks like will be different and Applied Behavior Analysis is a tool for getting there. Resources Questions to ask ABA providers What parents need to know about ABA - video Finding the right autism services for your child Autism Science Foundation statement on ABA

Alycia Halladay, PhD, is Chief Science Officer of Autism Science Foundation and has years of experience working to promote and fund autism research. NCSA President Jill Escher talks with her about progress -- and lack thereof -- in autism research over the past 30 years. Highlights: • 30 years ago scientists assumed they could find singular causes and treatments for autism, but the reality turned out to be far more complicated. Autism is many different disorders with different underlying causes and biology. • Though many areas of autism research have seen slow progress, we've seen improvements in early identification, early intervention, and genetics. • To improve research it's very important to create meaningful subgroups of autism where there is sufficient homogeneity to assess etiologies (causes), biological phenomena and treatment response. • The recent Lancet Commission report emphasized practical needs of individuals and families, over basic biology, and introduced "profound autism" as a way to carve out a subgroup of patients needing near-continuous care. • There is no question that autism prevalence is growing, and it's not just about better recognition. • Gene-environment interaction is a key question for autism research. • For families with children with a mutation, such as that in Phelan McDermid Syndrome, genetic findings can be life-changing. • We need to invest in tools that enable the detection of environmental influences on autism risk. • We have not made progress when it comes to treatment of core symptoms of autism; some progress for co-morbid conditions such as anxiety and sleeplessness. • To enable more research on cannabis products we need to move cannabis from DEA Schedule 1 to Schedule 2. Links: Autism Science Foundation http://autismsciencefoundation.org Autism Science Foundation Podcast https://asfpodcast.org Recent paper: Volk HE, Ames JL, Chen A, Fallin MD, Hertz-Picciotto I, Halladay A, Hirtz D, Lavin A, Ritz B, Zoeller T, Swanson M. Considering Toxic Chemicals in the Etiology of Autism. Pediatrics. 2022 Jan 1;149(1). About Autism Confidential (AutismConfidential.org) is a production of the National Council on Severe Autism. NCSAutism.org. All views expressed on Autism Confidential are those of the individual speakers, and do not necessarily reflect the views of NCSA or its board of directors. The podcast is for informational purposes only and does not offer any medical or legal advice. Producing donated by Lee Syatt Consulting - www.leesyattconsulting.com

Dr. Paul Offit is a pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases and an expert on vaccines, immunology, and virology. He is the co-inventor of a rotavirus vaccine that has been credited with saving hundreds of lives every day. Dr. Offit is the Maurice R. Hilleman professor of vaccinology, professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and director of The Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Offit is currently a member of National Institutes of Health (NIH) working group on vaccines, a subgroup of the "Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines" (ACTIV) comprised of experts to combat COVID-19. He is also a member of the FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC). Previously, he was a member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Offit is a board member of Vaccinate Your Family, The Franklin Institute, and Autism Science Foundation.  "You Bet Your Life" is his 12th book.Find out more about Dr. Offit and this episode at: https://www.nicupodcast.com________________________________________________________________________________________As always, feel free to send us questions, comments or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through instagram or twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. enjoy!This podcast is proudly sponsored by Chiesi.

Dr. Paul A. Offit, MD, (https://www.paul-offit.com/) is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of virology and immunology, Co-Inventor of a landmark vaccine for the prevention of Rotavirus gastroenteritis, and holds multiple titles including - Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia (CHOP), Maurice R. Hilleman Chair of Vaccinology and Professor of Pediatrics, Perelmann School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and Adjunct Associate Professor, The Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology. Dr. Offit was a member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a founding advisory board member of the Autism Science Foundation and the Foundation for Vaccine Research, a member of the Institute of Medicine, and co-editor of the foremost vaccine text, Vaccines. Dr. Offit is a recipient of many awards including the J. Edmund Bradley Prize for Excellence in Pediatrics from the University of Maryland Medical School, the Young Investigator Award in Vaccine Development from the Infectious Disease Society of America, a Research Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health, and the Sabin Vaccine Institute Gold Medal. Dr. Offit has published more than 150 papers in medical and scientific journals in the areas of rotavirus-specific immune responses and vaccine safety. He is also the co-inventor of a landmark rotavirus vaccine recommended for universal use in infants by the CDC. For this achievement, Dr. Offit received the Luigi Mastroianni and William Osler Awards from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the Charles Mérieux Award from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, and was honored by Bill and Melinda Gates during the launch of their Foundation's Living Proof Project for global health. In addition, he has received numerous other awards and honors for his groundbreaking work. Dr. Offit is also an author of many books including, but not limited to: Vaccinated: One Man's Quest to Defeat the World's Deadliest Diseases, Overkill: When Modern Medicine Goes Too Far, The Cutter Incident: How America's First Polio Vaccine Led to the Growing Vaccine Crisis, Breaking the Antibiotic Habit, Do You Believe in Magic, and his most recent, You Bet Your Life: From Blood Transfusions to Mass Vaccination, the Long and Risky History of Medical Innovation.

If anyone wants the virology paper about Lab Leak email me at: littlebrainsbigtopics@gmail.com and I will send you the PDF. Paul Allan Offit is an American pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases, vaccines, immunology, and virology. He is the co-inventor of a rotavirus vaccine. Offit is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology, Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Former Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases (1992-2014), and the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He has been a member of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Offit is a Board Member of Every Child By Two and a Founding Board Member of the Autism Science Foundation. Offit has published more than 130 papers in medical and scientific journals in the areas of rotavirus-specific immune responses and vaccine safety, and is the author or co-author of books on vaccines, vaccination, and antibiotics. He is one of the most public faces of the scientific consensus that vaccines have no association with autism. As a result, he has been the frequent target of hate mail and death threats. Checkout Paul Offit's New Book: https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/paul-a-offit-md/you-bet-your-life/9781541620391/ Make sure to Like, Share and Subscribe if you enjoyed the episode! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LittleBrainsBigTopics You can find us on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXYM0v5AtEiS1FV-7nkakQ/ https://www.facebook.com/Little-Brains-Big-Topics-100713241600938/?modal=admin_todo_tour https://www.instagram.com/littlebrainsbigtopics/ https://twitter.com/big_topics https://open.spotify.com/show/7fgsElbVdoSJyzMKmr83Dk https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/little-brains-big-topics/id1506431166

On this episode we cover a bit of the biography of vaccines, dovetailing into the current state of vaccination around the globe. My guest on this podcast is Dr. Paul Offit, a world renowned expert and medical pioneer in the field of immunology and virology. He is a professor in the division of Infectious Diseases at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a professor of Vaccinology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is the co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine recommended for universal use in infants by the CDC, credited with saving hundreds of children's lives every day. Dr. Offit is also currently a member of the FDA's Vaccine Advisory Committee and is a founding advisory board member of the Autism Science Foundation and the Foundation for Vaccine Research. His awards and citations are too numerous to list here (See more of his bio at www.chop.edu/doctors/offit-paul-a) Paul is not only an expert of great renown, he is also very generous and extremely passionate about public health - and it comes through. Vaccination is widely considered one of the greatest medical achievements of modern civilization. Please listen as Paul explains why that is so. We covered a range of topics including: The Ming dynasty, ‘variolation' and smallpox Powdered pustules and other Chinese precursors 18th Century and the founding of vaccinology in the West Jonas Salk and the first successful polio vaccines Rotavirus and the RotaTeq vaccine Recombinant DNA flu vaccines The new mRNA era of vaccines Vaccine risks then and now; we do the math Vaccine controversy and hesitancy throughout history Overview of the current COVID-19 vaccines, Delta and what's next Who should, and should not, get the vaccine FDA timelines, approvals, and licensure For show notes and more, visit www.larryweeks.com 

78: 5 Ways to Build Your Nonprofit Leadership Plan (Patton McDowell)SUMMARYIn episode #78 of the Path Podcast, Patton offers a coaching session to help you find 5 Ways to Build Your Nonprofit Leadership Plan. How do you effectively conduct a personal annual review? How do you build your personal board of directors? How do you curate content given the volume of data coming at you? How do you better express yourself in professional settings that can help you get ahead? And finally, how do you sharpen your vision while you still have questions about your professional path? Check out this episode to learn more about all 5 ways!NONPROFIT SHOUT-OUTSAugustine Literacy Project, Charlotte, NCMLK Community Health Foundation, Los Angeles, CA (Lisa Baxter, episode #57)Autism Science Foundation, New York, NY (Alison Singer, episode #55)EPISODE RESOURCESPatton’s episode #13 Building A Personal Strategic Plan That WorksSabrina Dawson’s episode #66 Maximizing Partnerships for Nonprofit SuccessPenny Hawkins’ episode #69 NPD: 3 Lessons for Every Nonprofit LeaderMike Smith’s episode #68 The 3 “C’s” of Nonprofit LeadershipLeighton Fogan’s episode #20 A Dozen Resources for the Nonprofit ProfessionalPMA article 7 Nonprofit Podcasts You Should Listen to in 2020Patton’s episode #12 7 Professional Development BooksPMA article Need to Read? 2020’s Top Book RecommendationsClay Hodges’ episode #16 4 Writing Practices for Nonprofit SuccessDerek Sivers’ article Benefits of a Daily Diary and Topic JournalsCurtis Drafton’s episode #50 Elevating A Cause Through Nonprofit LeadershipChris Delisio’s episode #24 Leadership for the 3 Phases of Your Nonprofit CareerCheryl Richards’ episode #46 Finding N

Dr. Alycia Halladay has been working full-time from home during the pandemic while also mothering her twin daughters (one of whom is on the autism spectrum). Dr. Halladay is the Chief Science Officer at the Autism Science Foundation and has authored over 50 scientific publications. In a nutshell, Dr. Halladay is a smartie pants and loves to share her love of science with anyone who will listen to her. On this episode Dr. Halladay talks about her own story as a mother of a young daughter with autism. She also provides up-to-date information about the current status of COVID-19 vaccines. And Alycia comes clean about her love affair with ALL things New Jersey, like Bruce Springsteen, the Jersey Shore and the Real Housewives!! Guest Info: Dr. Alycia Hallady is the Chief Science Officer at the Autism Science Foundation. She oversees the science programs and portfolio of ASF. She previously served as Senior Director of Environmental and Clinical Sciences at Autism Speaks. She holds a PhD in psychology from Rutgers University and completed a post doctoral fellowship in pharmacology and toxicology at Rutgers University. Alycia is also a mother to twin girls, Jennifer and Sarah. Alycia's daughter, Sarah, is also on the Autism Spectrum. Show Notes: Autism Science Foundation https://autismsciencefoundation.org/ (https://autismsciencefoundation.org/) Changes in access to educational and healthcare services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during COVID‐19 restrictions https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jir.12776 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jir.12776)

You may have noticed that your employees all need support from you in different ways. We all have our own unique strengths, weaknesses, and quirks -- How can you lead your team to effectively support and empower each individual to do their best work? This week on the Nonprofit Jenni Show, we chat with Alycia Halladay from the Autism Science Foundation about employing individuals with autism. We also revisit a conversation with Meredith Benton from the Healing Trust with advice on developing a supportive work culture. Jenni also invites you to “pick her brain” about your year-end fundraising plans, relationships with business partners, and any other marketing or fundraising challenges you need help with. Schedule a call with Jenni at calendly.com/nonprofitjenni or check out her mini-courses and templates at nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore. Our podcast guests this week are: --Alycia Halladay from the Autism Science Foundation (autismsciencefoundation.org) Read the policy brief here: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.autism-insar.org/resource/resmgr/files/policybriefs/2018-insar_policy_brief.pdf --Meredith Benton from the Healing Trust (healingtrust.org) Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in the areas of Marketing and Fundraising. Visit nonprofitjenni.com to learn more. Produced by Ben Hill Sound - benhillsound.com Music by Emily Summers. ©2020 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

It's all about the V-word today. NO, not that word. We're talking about vaccines - one of the most divisive issues in the autism community. We enlisted a special guest to join us for today's episode, Dr. Alycia Halladay. Dr. Halladay is the Chief Science Officer for the Autism Science Foundation and has done like a TON of research about autism and vaccines. But don't worry, we still mixed in some inappropriate humor and old school hip hop to balance out this intense subject! Autism Science Foundation: https://autismsciencefoundation.org

Autism has always been a part of Alison Singer’s life. When she was a little girl in the 1970s, she would visit her older brother, who has non-verbal autism with a cognitive disability, at the now-infamous Willowbrook State School on Staten Island. “I just remember hearing a lot of screaming and moaning,” she recalls. “I hated it.” By the time Alison’s first daughter, Jodie, was born with severe disabilities in the late 1990s, society and autism science had evolved, thanks to parent-activists like Alison’s mother. But there was still so much work to be done. Alison quickly became an advocate in her own right. In 2009, she co-founded the Autism Science Foundation, which funds autism research. In this interview, Alison is joined by her daughter, Lauren, an undergraduate at Yale University, who has also devoted herself to improving our understanding of autism and designing interventions to help people with autism thrive. Together, they reflect on their family’s story, including how they’ve turned love and adversity into advocacy, and what they’ve learned along the way.Links: The Seaver Autism Center for Research & Treatment at Mount Sinai 24th Annual Advances in Autism Conference (Sept. 17, 2020)Alexander Kolevzon, MD (Jodie’s doctor)Autism Science Foundation

55: Recalibrating Your Fundraising Strategy as a Nonprofit Leader (Alison Singer) SUMMARYLike most nonprofit leaders, you are likely driven by passion for a cause that is meaningful to you. Alison Singer is certainly a great example of that drive, but she has also taken her lifelong commitment to serving individuals and families with Autism and turned it into a national nonprofit called the Autism Science Foundation. Her story is a fascinating one, and her podcast episode, #55 on the Path, also serves as a master class in the fundamentals of starting a nonprofit, and real-time adaptations to special event planning, fundraising and powerful online resources. We also discussed her organizational and team-building strategies during the pandemic, and what things she expects to continue beyond COVID-19. ABOUT ALISONAlison is the Co-Founder and President of the Autism Science Foundation and she manages the foundation’s strategy and directs it to fulfill its mission of supporting autism research and educating the public to increase awareness of autism and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism. Alison has served on the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) since 2007. She also currently serves on the executive board of the Yale Child Study Center, on the external advisory board of the Marcus Autism Center at Emory University, and on the external advisory board of the CDC’s Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. Alison chairs the International Society for Autism Research public relations committee and is a member of the IMFAR program committee and community advisory committee. She graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a B.A. in Economics and has an MBA from Harvard Business School. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ASF has launched several new programs to respond quickly to the changing needs of the autism community and make sure that critically needed autism research continues to progress. EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESThe Autism Science Foundation’s Day of Learning (September 22, 2020)The Autism Science Foundation’s Pivot Grants program The Autism Science Foundation’s Webinar Series for SiblingsAlison’s pick: Nir Eyal’s book Indistractable

With a vaccine still months away, Americans with chronic disease are adapting to life with COVID-19. Dr. Paul Offit returns to discuss the status of a vaccine and living with the risk of infection. Terry and Bob consider school re-openings, and Kate interviews patient advocate Michael Smith on his work with the FDA to expand treatment options for gastroparesis.Paul Offit, M.D.Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Infectious Diseases at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Paul Offit has worked at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for over 20 years, where he serves as the Director of Infectious Diseases and as a Professor of Pediatrics. He is a recognized expert on vaccines, immunology, and virology. Dr. Offit is well known for being the co-creator of the rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq, which was approved for inclusion in the U.S. vaccination schedule in 2006. For his work on the vaccine, he received the Luigi Mastroianni and William Osler Awards from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the Charles Mérieux Award from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. He was also honored by Bill and Melinda Gates during the launch of their Foundation’s Living Proof Project for global health.Dr. Offit has published over 160 papers in medical journals concerning his work on the rotavirus vaccine and overall vaccine safety practices. He also has authored eight books on vaccines and how they are explained to the general public. Previously, Dr. Paul Offit has been a member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He is a founding board member of the Autism Science Foundation and a board member of Every Child by Two. Dr. Offit earned a B.S. from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, and his M.D. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Hosts:Terry Wilcox, Executive Director, Patients RisingDr. Robert Goldberg, “Dr. Bob”, Co-Founder and Vice President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest.Kate Pecora, Field Correspondent Links:Dr. Paul OffitOverkill: When Modern Medicine Goes Too FarPatients Rising Concierge Need help?The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands. Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at PatientsRisingConcierge.orgHave a question or comment about the show, want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent?Drop us a line: podcast@patientsrising.orgThe views and opinions expressed herein are those of the guest(s)/ author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Patients Rising. 

In this week's episode, I speak with Alycia Halladay again. The previous episode can be found https://www.theautismdad.com/2020/04/10/autism-covid19-and-homework-oh-my-feat-alycia-halladay-s3e15/ (here). Alycia is the Chief Science Officer at the Autism Science Foundation. We recently had a discussion about how COVID19 impacts the Autism Community. We talk about family stress, school-related safety concerns, and even touch a bit on the upcoming COVID19 vaccine because the anti-vaxxers are already moving to discourage people from taking a COVID19 vaccine when it's ready. About Alycia: Alycia Halladay is the Chief Science Officer at the Autism Science Foundation. She oversees the science programs and portfolio of ASF. She previously served as Senior Director of Environmental and Clinical Sciences at Autism Speaks. She holds a PhD in psychology from Rutgers University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in pharmacology and toxicology at Rutgers University. Website: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/ (https://autismsciencefoundation.org/) ASF Vaccine Rescources: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/what-is-autism/autism-and-vaccines/ (https://autismsciencefoundation.org/what-is-autism/autism-and-vaccines/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/AHalladayASF (https://twitter.com/AHalladayASF) https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1429607?code=ASF+Website (Support The Autism Science Foundation) Please remember that self-care is more important than ever. It's not easy but we have to do our best to look after ourselves, especially during these turbulent and uncertain times. Please listen and share with anyone that could benefit. All my information and relevant links are https://linktr.ee/theautismdad (here) Sponsors This episode is sponsored by Mightier. Mightier is an amazing program out of Harvard Medical and Boston Children's. It uses video games to teach kids to emotionally self-regulate. Visit https://www.theautismdad.com/2018/08/28/kids-learn-self-regulation-through-gaming-with-mightier-review/ (theautismdad.com/mightier) and find out more information, including how to get a free 30-day trial. This episode is also brought to you by Hero Health. HERO is a smart automatic pill dispenser that dramatically improves medication management and compliance. Learn more at http://theautismdad.com/hero (theautismdad.com/hero) and use code “theautismdad50” to save $50.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices) Mentioned in this episode: Happy Ladders Happy Ladders is Parent-Led Early Autism Therapy that empowers you, the parent, to teach your toddler essential developmental skills through play. Studies have shown that the parent-led model is highly effective while eliminating frustration over long wait lists, or the worry about losing precious developmental time. All without the disruption of people coming into your home Happy Ladders includes activities that target 150+ essential developmental skills every toddler needs as well as assessments in 4 different developmental areas. There's also an exclusive community of parents just like you, and professional coaching to ensure success for both you and your toddler. To learn more, get a free trial, and take advantage of an exclusive, limited-time offer for my listeners, visit happyladders.com. Use the code "theautismdad" at checkout to save 50% off the monthly membership. Plus get a free one-on-one session as well as access to the Tantrums and Meltdowns mini-course. This is a limited-time offer so act now. https://theautismdad.captivate.fm/happyladders (Visit Happy Ladders) BrainyAct BrainyAct® provides tech-enabled, patent-pending therapy programs delivered via gamification for neurological disorders such as Autism, Asperger's, Dyslexia, and ADHD. BrainyAct activates the underdeveloped areas of the brain through exercises that strategically target a child's balance, gravity, gross/fine motor,...

The nation is focused on development of a COVID-19 vaccine. And there’s conflicting information from all sides. For those with chronic illnesses, a vaccine will be even more critical  if they hope to return to offices and clinics for routine treatments and doctor visits.  But what dangers lie in a vaccine being developed too quickly? On this episode, Dr. Paul Offit explores the current state of the COVID-19 vaccine. And recent college graduate Kate Pecora speaks with a patient whose health relies on the vaccination of others.  Paul Offit, M.D. Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Infectious Diseases at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.  Dr. Paul Offit has worked at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for over 20 years, where he serves as the Director of Infectious Diseases and as a Professor of Pediatrics. His expertise and research focus is on vaccines, immunology, and virology.  Dr. Offit is well known for being the co-creator of the rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq, which was approved for inclusion in the U.S. vaccination schedule in 2006. For his work on the vaccine, he received the Luigi Mastroianni and William Osler Awards from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the Charles Mérieux Award from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. He was also honored by Bill and Melinda Gates during the launch of their Foundation’s Living Proof Project for global health. Dr. Offit has published over 160 papers in medical journals dealing with his work on the rotavirus vaccine and overall vaccine safety practices. He also has authored eight books on vaccines and how they are communicated to the general public.  Previously, Dr. Offit has been a member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He is a founding board member of the Autism Science Foundation and a board member of Every Child by Two.  Dr. Offit earned a B.S. from Tufts University in Boston and earned his M.D. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.  Hosts:Terry Wilcox, Executive Director, Patients Rising Dr. Robert Goldberg, “Dr. Bob”, Co-Founder and Vice President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest. Kate Pecora, Field Correspondent  Links: Dr. Paul Offit Overkill: When Modern Medicine Goes Too Far Rare Candace Patients Rising Concierge  Need help? The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands. Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at PatientsRisingConcierge.org Have a question or comment about the show, want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent? Drop us a line: podcast@patientsrising.org The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the guest(s)/ author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Patients Rising.

Paul Allan Offit is an American pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases, vaccines, immunology, and virology. He is the co-inventor of a rotavirus vaccine. Offit is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology, Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Former Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases (1992-2014), and the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He has been a member of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Offit is a Board Member of Every Child By Two and a Founding Board Member of the Autism Science Foundation. Offit has published more than 130 papers in medical and scientific journals in the areas of rotavirus-specific immune responses and vaccine safety, and is the author or co-author of books on vaccines, vaccination, and antibiotics. He is one of the most public faces of the scientific consensus that vaccines have no association with autism. As a result, he has been the frequent target of hate mail and death threats. Order his latest book 'Overkill: When Modern Medicine Goes Too Far' from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Overkill-When-Modern-Medicine-Goes-ebook/dp/B07V6BK7XG/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=overkill&qid=1587173233&sr=8-4 Make sure to Like, Share and Subscribe if you enjoyed the video! You can find us on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkXYM0v5AtEiS1FV-7nkakQ/ https://www.facebook.com/Little-Brains-Big-Topics-100713241600938/?modal=admin_todo_tour https://www.instagram.com/littlebrainsbigtopics/ https://twitter.com/big_topics https://open.spotify.com/show/7fgsElbVdoSJyzMKmr83Dk https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/little-brains-big-topics/id1506431166

In this weeks episode, I speak with Alycia Halladay. Alycia is the Chief Science Officer at the Autism Science Foundation. We recently had a discussion about many things Autism related. We talked about the new Autism statistics released by the CDC and what they mean. We talked about how COVID19 is impacting Autism families and ways we can help. We also discussed the current bane of my existence, at home schoolwork while on COVID19 lockdown. I know that's a major struggle for many special needs families right now. At the end the show, my youngest, Emmett, decided he wanted to take over and speak with Alycia for a few minutes. He had fun and it was a cool experience for him. About Alycia: Alycia Halladay is the Chief Science Officer at the Autism Science Foundation. She oversees the science programs and portfolio of ASF. She previously served as Senior Director of Environmental and Clinical Sciences at Autism Speaks. She holds a PhD in psychology from Rutgers University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in pharmacology and toxicology at Rutgers University Website: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/ (https://autismsciencefoundation.org/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/AHalladayASF (https://twitter.com/AHalladayASF) https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1429607?code=ASF+Website (Support The Autism Science Foundation) Please remember that self-care is more important than ever. It's not easy but we have to do our best to look after ourselves, especially during these turbulent and uncertain times. Please listen and share with anyone that could benefit. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I wanted to provide you with a list of reliable sources for information regarding COVID19. Facts, science medicine and accurate, truthful information matter now more than ever. These are some of the people and medical facilities that I trust and rely on for information about this pandemic. Please give them a follow. Dr. Tara C. Smith Professor, infectious disease epidemiologist Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/aetiology (twitter.com/aetiology) Website: https://my.captivate.fm/aracsmith.com (aracsmith.com) Cleveland Clinic Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/clevelandclinic (twitter.com/clevelandclinic) Website: https://my.captivate.fm/clevelandclinic.org (clevelandclinic.org) Mayo Clinic Twitter:https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/mayoclinic (twitter.com/mayoclinic) Website: https://my.captivate.fm/mayoclinic.org (mayoclinic.org) CDC Twitter: https://my.captivate.fm/twitter.com/cdcgov (twitter.com/cdcgov) Website: https://my.captivate.fm/cdc.gov (cdc.gov) http://bit.ly/2ZPjjAx (Support This Podcast) You can find me: https://my.captivate.fm/theautismdad.com (theautismdad.com) Twitter: https://twitter.com/theautismdad (https://twitter.com/theautismdad) This episode is sponsored by Mightier. Mightier is an amazing program out of Harvard Medical and Boston Children's. It uses video games to teach kids to emotionally self-regulate. Visit http://bit.ly/39HzS5Z (theautismdad.com/mightier) and find out more information, including how to get a free 30 day trial. This episode is brought to you by AngelSense. Wandering is a huge problem in the Autism community and it's reached epidemic levels. AngelSense is working to save the lives of Autistic kids who wander, by empowering parents with GPS tracking tools that helps them to immediately intervene should an episode of elopement occur. Visit http://bit.ly/2tCYw7o (angelsense.com) for more information.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices (megaphone.fm/adchoices) Mentioned in this episode: BrainyAct BrainyAct® provides tech-enabled, patent-pending therapy programs delivered via gamification for neurological disorders such as Autism, Asperger's, Dyslexia, and ADHD. BrainyAct activates the underdeveloped areas of the brain through exercises that strategically target a child's balance, gravity, gross/fine motor,

What does coronavirus spread across the country mean for the 10 million Americans who are immuno-deficient? While COVID-19 poses a risk for the elderly, it is also concerning for Americans suffering from underlying chronic health illnesses, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease and those in treatment for cancer. On this episode of the Patients Rising Podcast, we break down what the risk of coronavirus means for these patients and their caregivers, and what precautionary resources and steps should be considered. Guest:Paul Offit, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Infectious Diseases at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He has worked at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for over 20 years, where he serves as the Director of Infectious Diseases and as a Professor of Pediatrics. His expertise and research focus is on vaccines, immunology, and virology. Dr. Offit is well known for being the co-creator of the rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq, which was approved for inclusion in the U.S. vaccination schedule in 2006. For his work on the vaccine, he received the Luigi Mastroianni and William Osler Awards from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the Charles Mérieux Award from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. He was also honored by Bill and Melinda Gates during the launch of their Foundation’s Living Proof Project for global health.He has published over 160 papers in medical journals dealing with his work on the rotavirus vaccine and overall vaccine safety practices. He has also authored eight books on vaccines and how they are communicated about with the general public. Previously, Dr. Paul Offit has been a member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He is a founding board member of the Autism Science Foundation and a board member of Every Child by Two. Dr. Offit earned a B.S. from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, and earned his M.D. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Hosts:Terry Wilcox, Executive Director, Patients RisingDr. Robert Goldberg, “Dr. Bob”, Co-Founder and Vice President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest.Kate Pecora, Field Correspondent Links to other articles and videos to complement our interview with Dr. Paul Offit:Virology expert: coronavirus mortality ‘keeps coming down’ Philly vaccine pioneer: We can’t rush a coronavirus vaccine |Q&A Where to go for the latest information:CDC: COVID-19 What You Should KnowCoronavirus.govResources from NIHCoronaviruses (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Coronavirus resources (National Library of Medicine)Coronavirus news and resources for global health researchers (Fogarty International Center)NIH clinical trial of remdesivir to treat COVID-19 begins (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)Structural Biology Points Way to Coronavirus Vaccine (NIH Director's Blog)NIH Guidance on Travel and MeetingsWill my insurance cover a coronavirus test?Health Insurance Providers Respond to Caronavirus (COVID-19)Medicare: Is my test, item, or service covered?Who should be tested for Coronavirus?In addition to the advice that is continually updated by the CDC, you should check with your doctor about whether you need to be tested or when to take additional steps to protect yourself. CDC: COVID-19 Information for Specific GroupsAre my meds in short supply? ASHP: Current Drug ShortagesData and studies:GIS COVID-19 DataClinical predictors of mortality due to COVID-19 based on an analysis of data of 150 patients from Wuhan, ChinaGet a flu shot.Finally, we would be remiss if we did not urge our audience to get a flu shot and ensure that vaccinations for other diseases such as measles, pneumonia, etc., are up to date.There have been 32 million cases of influenza during the 2019-2020 flu season. Last year nearly 1300 people contracted measles.  That’s the highest number since 1992.Need help?The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands. Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at PatientsRisingConcierge.orgHave a question or comment about the show, want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent?Drop us a line: podcast@patientsrising.org

(S3E3) My guest this week is Alison Singer, President of the Autism Science Foundation. Alison is an amazing human being and I'm honored to have her on the pod today. She shares some personal stories about Autism in her life that has given me some much needed perspective. We also discuss many important things impacting the Autism community today, from research and early intervention to building a better future and the importance of genetic testing. You'll learn all about the Autism Science Foundation and all of the amazing things they do for the Autism community. Alison's Bio: Alison Singer is Co-Founder and President of the Autism Science Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding innovative autism research and supporting the needs of people with autism. As the mother of a 22-year-old daughter with autism and legal guardian of her older brother with autism, she is a natural advocate. Singer served on the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) for 12 years, where she chaired the Safety and Housing Workgroups, and served on the subcommittee responsible for writing an annual strategic plan to guide federal spending for autism research. She currently serves on the executive boards of the Yale Child Study Center, the Seaver Autism Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the Marcus Autism Center at Emory University, and the University of North Carolina Autism Research Center, as well as on the external advisory board of the CDC's Center for Developmental Disabilities, and the New York State Immunization Advisory Committee. In addition, Singer serves on the board of directors of the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) and chairs the INSAR Communications Committee. In 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics named her an “autism champion.” In 2017 she received the INSAR “Outstanding Research Advocate” award and in 2018 she received the New York Families for Autistic Children Research Advocacy Award.  Prior to founding the Autism Science Foundation in 2009, she served as executive vice president of Autism Speaks and as a vice president at NBC. She graduated magna cum laude from Yale University with a B.A. in Economics and has an MBA from Harvard Business School. In 2018 she was elected to serve on the Board of Education of the Scarsdale Union Free Public School district. In her free time, she enjoys crossfit, kickboxing, and judging high school debate tournaments.  You can find Alison Singer: Website: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/ (https://autismsciencefoundation.org/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/alisonsinger (https://twitter.com/alisonsinger) https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/1429607?code=ASF+Website (Support The Autism Science Foundation) http://bit.ly/2ZPjjAx (Support This Podcast) You can find me: https://my.captivate.fm/theautismdad.com (theautismdad.com) Twitter: https://twitter.com/theautismdad (https://twitter.com/theautismdad) This episode is sponsored by Mightier. Mightier is an amazing program out of Harvard Medical and Boston Children's. It uses video games to teach kids to emotionally self-regulate. Visit http://bit.ly/39HzS5Z (theautismdad.com/mightier) and find out more information, including how to get a free 30 day trial. This episode is brought to you by Probably Genetic. Probably Genetics is helping me with my oldest, who suffers from multiple rare genetic diseases. Probably Genetic is helping me to find the answers to questions that have long gone unanswered. Probably Genetic specializes in identifying rare genetic diseases that often go undiagnosed, especially in children already diagnosed with Autism. They are on a mission to make full genetic sequencing accessible to those who need it. They significantly reduced the cost and drastically reduced the wait time as well. If you are one of the countless people in need of genetic testing, please visit http://bit.ly/2RzPhNL... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

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In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Alycia Halladay discuss the current research happening on autism, as well as Dr. Halladay’s personal experience with autism through her daughter. Dr. Halladay is the Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation and has a PhD in biopsychology with postdoctoral expertise in pharmacology and toxicology. She has spent over 25 years in autism research, including the last 5 years as CSO at ASF. They continue to discuss some of the early indicators that may lead to an autism diagnosis, recognizing that autism is a spectrum with core symptoms and behaviors that can vary between genders and from person to person. Also discussed are current treatments and ongoing research into new treatments for autism and how to improve outcomes for everyone across the spectrum.       Key Takeaways:   Every person with autism is different. Autism is like a zebra, every one is different in their own way.  Early markers are not diagnostic substitutes.   The goal is to improve outcomes for everyone across the spectrum – people don’t always respond to the same behavioral interventions in the same way.      "The goal is to allow parents to become more involved, but that should not, in any way, replace the need for certified, well-trained, well-educated people who are monitored and have to continuously learn their craft and hone their craft." —  Dr. Alycia Halladay      Connect with Dr. Alycia Halladay:  Website: AutismScienceFoundation.org   Show: ASFPodcast.org      Connect with Therese:   Website:   www.criticallyspeaking.net  Twitter: @CritiSpeak   Email: theresemarkow@criticallyspeaking.net         Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.    

Alison Singer, founder and president of the Autism Science Foundation, and Bryan Harkins, executive vice president at Cboe Global Markets, join the podcast (6:00) to discuss the Wall Street Rides FAR for Autism Research charity event, which was created by Bryan and his wife, Melissa. Alison and Bryan also talk about strides that have been made in the field of autism research and where more progress can be made. Before that, Anthony talks about plans for the podcast going forward and highlights some recent stories that might be of interest. Wall Street Rides FAR for Autism Research https://wallstreetridesfar.org/ Hundreds Leave Fidessa After Ion Acquisition https://www.waterstechnology.com/management-strategy/4477556/hundreds-leave-fidessa-after-ion-acquisition Plato’s Planned Platform Could Serve as Precursor to European Consolidated Tape https://www.waterstechnology.com/trading-tools/4495891/platos-planned-platform-could-serve-as-precursor-to-european-consolidated-tape Real Estate as a Tradeable Asset Class Faces Data Hurdles https://www.waterstechnology.com/data-management/4492811/real-estate-as-a-tradeable-asset-class-faces-data-hurdles The Secret Source: Machine Learning and Open Source Come Together https://www.waterstechnology.com/data-management/4507221/the-secret-source-machine-learning-and-open-source-come-together Blockchain’s Standards Dilemma https://www.waterstechnology.com/technology/4506301/blockchains-standards-dilemma The Future of Cloud Regulation: The Authorities Take Notice https://www.waterstechnology.com/data-management/4515601/the-future-of-cloud-regulation-the-authorities-are-taking-notice Scotiabank Turns to Cloud GPUs for Risk Calculations https://www.waterstechnology.com/data-management/4465306/scotiabank-turns-to-cloud-gpus-for-risk-calculations Quandl Uses Algos to Predict a Company's Future Earnings https://www.waterstechnology.com/data-management/4515291/quandl-uses-algos-to-predict-a-companys-future-earnings

Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss the role of science and the importance of teaching our children critical thinking skills. Read the articles from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia here and from Autism Science Foundation here. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Become a patron and support our work at http://www.Patreon.com/thementalbreakdown. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!

Welcome to The Mental Breakdown and Psychreg Podcast! Today, Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall discuss the role of science and the importance of teaching our children critical thinking skills. Read the articles from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia here and from Autism Science Foundation here. You can now follow Dr. Marshall on twitter, as well! Dr. Berney and Dr. Marshall are happy to announce the release of their new parenting e-book, Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child Part 2: Attention. You can get your copy from Amazon here. We hope that you will join us each morning so that we can help you make your day the best it can be! See you tomorrow. Become a patron and support our work at http://www.Patreon.com/thementalbreakdown. Visit Psychreg for blog posts covering a variety of topics within the fields of mental health and psychology. The Parenting Your ADHD Child course is now on YouTube! Check it out at the Paedeia YouTube Channel. The Handbook for Raising an Emotionally Health Child Part 1: Behavior Management is now available on kindle! Get your copy today! The Elimination Diet Manual is now available on kindle and nook! Get your copy today! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube Channels, Paedeia and The Mental Breakdown. Please leave us a review on iTunes so that others might find our podcast and join in on the conversation!

This week we interview Alycia Halladay, PhD, chief science officer, Autism Science Foundation.

The Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a Professor of Vaccinology and Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Dr. Paul Offit is the co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine and a founding advisory-board member of the Autism Science Foundation. His many honors include election to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. He is the author of more than 140 papers and six books, including The Cutter Incident, Autism's False Prophets, and Bad Faith. Bad Advice pushes back against the pervasiveness of pseudoscientists, quacks, charlatans, and dangerously misinformed activists. Watch the video here. (recorded 6/25/2018)

Episode 1.5: Best 80's Fantasy Movie. A quick note about Punk Aid: They are a non-profit organization who creates punk compilations with all proceeds from their 4th album going to the Autism Science Foundation! Punkaid.org Today's music- “Dress on Fire” by Witch Jail: https://witchjail.bandcamp.com/album/spellcasters-anonymous “Honey Time” by Bloodshot Bill and Shannon Shaw: https://slovenly.bandcamp.com/album/bloodshot-bill-shannon-shaw-honey-time-ep “Stolen Heart” by Spent Idols: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1604151-The-Spent-Idols.com/ All music used with artist permission. If you have a band who you'd like to hear play on our podcast send an mp3 or a link to your bandcamp to debrosdebate@gmail.com! Two brothers. One epic battle of wits. Who will win this round of Debros Debate? YOU DECIDE! Vote for the winner on Twitter @debrosdebate: twitter.com/debrosdebate Also vote for what we should debate next! Logo Design- The Arcade Viking: www.youtube.com/channel/UCAv6opNcXjCqqm0NFLTiiHQ De-Bros on Twitter- J.S. Delisi: @JSDelisi: twitter.com/JSDelisi Justin Delisi: @ridiculigious: twitter.com/ridiculigious De-Bros on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/de-bros-debate-podcast/id1278751386?mt=2 De-Bros on Soundcloud: @debrosdebate De-Bros on Sticher Radio: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=149686&refid=stpr De-Bros on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfi27NEiIXTXBS2ZKXqHHLA

In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Alycia Halladay. Ph.D.. Alycia Halladay has been involved in autism research for the past 14 years, starting her career working with one of the first NIEHS and EPA funded Children’s Centers for Environmental Health (CCEH). In September of 2014, Alycia became the first Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation. As part of the ASF team, she continues her commitment to brain tissue research, support of research that is targeted at the risk factors for ASD, study of differences between men and women with autism, and importantly, support of jr level investigators just beginning a career in autism. Dr. Halladay speaks with Becca and Kate about her research into the genetic components of autism, studying the occurrence of neurodiverse siblings, the autism gender gap as related to the world of research, and how listeners can get involved in some of the ongoing studies. Then, Becca and Kate discuss sleep hygiene for people on the spectrum, including highlighting common challenges, and offering helpful tips. For more information about Dr. Halladay, visit The Autism Science Foundation: www.autismsciencefoundation.org or e-mail her at ahalladay@autismsciencefoundation.org Dr. Halladay’s podcast, The Autism Science Foundation Weekly Science Report: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-science-foundation-weekly-science-report/id1017003702?mt=2 ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.com/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

In a change to our schedule, Dr Paul Offit will be our guest to discuss Vaccine myth and fact as well as the prevalence of the Anti-Vax movement.Paul A. Offit, MD is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as well as the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology and a Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a recipient of many awards including the J. Edmund Bradley Prize for Excellence in Pediatrics from the University of Maryland Medical School, the Young Investigator Award in Vaccine Development from the Infectious Disease Society of America, and a Research Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health.Dr. Offit has published more than 150 papers in medical and scientific journals in the areas of rotavirus-specific immune responses and vaccine safety. He is also the co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq, recommended for universal use in infants by the CDC; for this achievement Dr. Offit received the Luigi Mastroianni and William Osler Awards from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the Charles Mérieux Award from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases; and was honored by Bill and Melinda Gates during the launch of their Foundation’s Living Proof Project for global health.In 2009, Dr. Offit received the President’s Certificate for Outstanding Service from the American Academy of Pediatrics. In 2011, Dr. Offit received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Biologics Industry Organization (BIO), the David E. Rogers Award from the American Association of Medical Colleges, the Odyssey Award from the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest, and was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.In 2012, Dr. Offit received the Distinguished Medical Achievement Award from the College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the Drexel Medicine Prize in Translational Medicine from the Drexel University College of Medicine.In 2013, Dr. Offit received the Maxwell Finland award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, the Distinguished Alumnus award from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and the Innovators in Health Award from the Group Health Foundation.In 2015, Dr. Offit won the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching from the University of Pennsylvania and was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.Dr Offit was a member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is a founding advisory board member of the Autism Science Foundation and the Foundation for Vaccine Research.He is also the author of six medical narratives: The Cutter Incident: How America’s First Polio Vaccine Led to Today’s Growing Vaccine Crisis (Yale University Press, 2005), Vaccinated: One Man’s Quest to Defeat the World’s Deadliest Diseases (HarperCollins, 2007), for which he won an award from the American Medical Writers Association, Autism’s False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure (Columbia University Press, 2008), Deadly Choices: How the Anti-Vaccine Movement Threatens Us All (Basic Books, 2011), which was selected by Kirkus Reviews and Booklist as one of the best non-fiction books of the year, Do You Believe in Magic?: The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative Medicine (HarperCollins, 2013), which won the Robert P. Balles Prize in Critical Thinking from the Center for Skeptical Inquiry and was selected by National Public Radio as one of the best books of 2013, and Bad Faith: When Religious Belief Undermines Modern Medicine (Basic Books, 2015), selected by the New York Times Book Review as an “Editor’s Choice” book in April 2015.TWL website : http://www.trollingwithlogic.com/TWL facebook group : http://on.fb.me/TZwgy3TWL twitter : https://twitter.com/TrollingWLogicTWL facebook page : http://on.fb.me/1Eq3b8kSubscribe to the podcast:-Feedburner: http://tinyurl.com/twl-feed-burnItunes         : http://tinyurl.com/twl-itunesStitcher       : http://tinyurl.com/twl-stitcher Podbean     : http://tinyurl.com/twl-podbeanPodfeed      : http://tinyurl.com/twl-podfeed

The Total Tutor and Mary Amons will interview Alison Singer Co-Founder and President of the Autism Science Foundation. Also, The Total Tutor will interview Super Steeler Ryan Clark. Last, The Total Tutor and GJ Reynolds will interview New York Times Best Seller Robert Kiyosaki.

This presentation is from the point of view of the parent of a child with autism. Alison Singer, President of the Autism Science Foundation, starts by reviewing the early warning signs of autism, highlighting the red flags and discussing the importance of early intervention. She looks at the effect of an autism diagnosis on the entire family, focusing on the challenges families face finding and paying for treatments, gaining access to appropriate schools, and worrying about their child’s future. The lecture also addresses the importance of focusing on evidence-based treatments for autism. Finally, it explains how and why many families fall victim to charlatans offering the latest “cure du jour” for autism.

This presentation is from the point of view of the parent of a child with autism. Alison Singer, President of the Autism Science Foundation, starts by reviewing the early warning signs of autism, highlighting the red flags and discussing the importance of early intervention. She looks at the effect of an autism diagnosis on the entire family, focusing on the challenges families face finding and paying for treatments, gaining access to appropriate schools, and worrying about their child’s future. The lecture also addresses the importance of focusing on evidence-based treatments for autism. Finally, it explains how and why many families fall victim to charlatans offering the latest “cure du jour” for autism.

Recently, there was another nail in the coffin for vaccine skeptics. The British medical journal The Lancet took the dramatic step of retracting a 1998 paper that lies at the root of modern vaccine denialism. Authored by a doctor named Andrew Wakefield and his colleagues, it was heavily touted as having uncovered a new cause of autism—the measles, mumps, rubella vaccine, or, the MMR vaccine. Not so fast. Twelve years later, there are more problems with the paper than you can count—and yet somehow, it managed to spawn a movement. In this conversation with host Chris Mooney, Dr. Paul Offit— author of  Autism’s False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure—discusses the state of the vaccine skeptic movement in light of this latest news. In particular, Offit explores why the tides may be turning on the movement—as well as the grave public health consequences of ongoing vaccine avoidance. Paul A. Offit, MD is the Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. In addition, Dr. Offit is the Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology and a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Offit has published more than 130 papers in medical and scientific journals in the areas of rotavirus-specific immune responses and vaccine safety. He is also the co-inventor of the rotavirus vaccine, RotaTeq, recommended for universal use in infants by the CDC. Dr Offit was a member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is a founding advisory board member of the Autism Science Foundation, and is the author of five books, the latest of which is Autism’s False Prophets.