Podcasts about converge autism summit

Join Dr.Stephanie Holmes and her co-host today, Sydney Holmes, who interviewed Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the keynote speakers for this year's Converge Autism Summit from April 28-29 in Greenville, SC. Dr. Temple is passionate about young adults transitioning into meaningful careers. Her topic for the conference is "The Way I See It," and today the focus is on teens and young adults. Sydney had the privilege of asking Dr. Temple questions collecting from teens and young adults in the autism community for advice from Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Temple even shares some career advice for Sydney.Temple Grandin experienced finding an autism diagnosis back in the late 1940s when she was diagnosed at the age of two with autism. She eventually went to pursue work in psychology and animal science. She has become a leading advocate for autism and has also written books and provided consultation on the humane treatment of animals. She earned a degree in psychology from Franklin Pierce College in 1970, followed by a master's degree in animal science from Arizona State University and a doctoral degree in animal science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Check out her website here: https://www.templegrandin.com/

In this episode Stephanie and Sydney Holmes go over some important tips for teachers when they have a child on the spectrum in their class. They also discuss how to make accommodations without making any of the students feel uncomfortable. Sydney is off to college and joined us live at the 2019 Converge Autism Summit to talk about girls on the autism spectrum. She talks about what was helpful for her when it came time to go back to school.Stephanie C. Holmes, M.A., is a Certified Autism Specialist and Credentialed Christian Counselor with the Board of Examiners for Georgia Christian Counselors and Therapists and was formerly an LPC in North Carolina. Stephanie’s career path changed when her oldest daughter was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in 2005. She began to change her focus to the world of IEPs and 504 educational plans and understand how to help special needs students in the classroom. In addition, she also helps families deal with their frustrations and challenges having a special needs child. Stephanie founded Autism Spectrum Resources for Marriage & Family and practices counseling at her home church, Church of Chapelhill- Dunwoody Campus. She specializes in Aspie- NT marriage therapy and has clients across the country through Skype consultation. She is a doctoral candidate at Abilene Christian University pursuing her doctorate in Education and is the author of Confessions of a Christian Counselor: How Infertility and Autism Grew my Faith.www.convergeautism.com

Join Sydney and Stephanie Holmes for helpful tips getting your kids prepped for school. Sydney is off to college and joined us live at the 2019 Converge Autism Summit to talk about girls on the autism spectrum. She talks about what was helpful for her when it came time to go back to school.Stephanie C. Holmes, M.A., is a Certified Autism Specialist and Credentialed Christian Counselor with the Board of Examiners for Georgia Christian Counselors and Therapists and was formerly an LPC in North Carolina. Stephanie’s career path changed when her oldest daughter was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in 2005. She began to change her focus to the world of IEPs and 504 educational plans and understand how to help special needs students in the classroom. In addition, she also helps families deal with their frustrations and challenges having a special needs child. Stephanie founded Autism Spectrum Resources for Marriage & Family and practices counseling at her home church, Church of Chapelhill- Dunwoody Campus. She specializes in Aspie- NT marriage therapy and has clients across the country through Skype consultation. She is a doctoral candidate at Abilene Christian University pursuing her doctorate in Education and is the author of Confessions of a Christian Counselor: How Infertility and Autism Grew my Faith.www.convergeautism.com

Join us for a discussion with Dr. Peter Vermeulen, the 2020 keynote presenter for the Converge Autism Summit by Springbrook Autism Behavioral, about Autism in Context.Peter is the founder, director, CEO, lecturer, consultant, website developer, secretary. Occasionally, Peter even does the cleaning of the office of Autism in Context, the senior Autism lecturer and consultant for Autisme Centraal, and the Chief Editor of “Sterk in Autisme!”, a bimonthly magazine of Autisme Centraal. Autisme Centraal is responsible for autism awareness campaigns and ‘autism friendliness’ support activities throughout Europe. He is a Member of the Editorial Board of ‘Tijdschrift voor Orthopedagogiek, Kinderpsychiatrie en Klinische Psychologie” (Journal of Special Education, Child Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology of the University of Leuven, Belgium) (currently Chief Editor of that Journal), a reviewer for Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders; Journal of Intellectual Disability – Diagnosis and Treatment.When Peter is not presenting, writing, driving or flying around for his job, he can usually be found on one of his 4 bicycles, trying to imitate Tour de France winners, hereby being oblivious to his age and physical state. When tired from cycling, he can be found at home, with his wife and their dog (which actually is more a Gremlin than a dog). Or he is playing with his grandchild. Because the Gremlin loves the beach, Peter often spends his weekends at the seaside, savouring seafood and – being a descendant of a brewing family – enjoying a good beer.www.petervermeulen.be

Join us for a discussion with Dr. Peter Vermeulen, the 2020 keynote presenter for the Converge Autism Summit, about Theory of Mind: How does it relate to Autism?Peter is the founder, director, CEO, lecturer, consultant, website developer, secretary. Occasionally, Peter even does the cleaning of the office of Autism in Context, the senior Autism lecturer and consultant for Autisme Centraal, and the Chief Editor of “Sterk in Autisme!”, a bimonthly magazine of Autisme Centraal. Autisme Centraal is responsible for autism awareness campaigns and ‘autism friendliness’ support activities throughout Europe. He is a Member of the Editorial Board of ‘Tijdschrift voor Orthopedagogiek, Kinderpsychiatrie en Klinische Psychologie” (Journal of Special Education, Child Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology of the University of Leuven, Belgium) (currently Chief Editor of that Journal), a reviewer for Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders; Journal of Intellectual Disability – Diagnosis and Treatment.When Peter is not presenting, writing, driving or flying around for his job, he can usually be found on one of his 4 bicycles, trying to imitate Tour de France winners, hereby being oblivious to his age and physical state. When tired from cycling, he can be found at home, with his wife and their dog (which actually is more a Gremlin than a dog). Or he is playing with his grandchild. Because the Gremlin loves the beach, Peter often spends his weekends at the seaside, savouring seafood and – being a descendant of a brewing family – enjoying a good beer.www.petervermeulen.be

Mary Neil, a student at the University of Florida down in Gainesville joins Kristin Walker live at the Converge Autism Summit. She is a mentor and student leader for their Social Gators program which is a new program that is a mentorship for students on the Autism Spectrum. This program helps them to get involved like any neurotypical student activities program. https://disability.ufl.edu/students/get-involved/social-gators/Mary explains her role and why it is vital to have programs like this in universities and colleges across the United States.

Donald Bailey joins us live from the Converge Autism Summit by Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health. He's been on the podcast before talking about his autistic son and the journey he's experienced with him as a child and now an adult. Donald is working on helping him find private housing and continuing to speak at events like this summit to raise awareness about the lifelong journey of parents with children on the spectrum.A lifelong South Carolinian, Donald began his career in the insurance industry with a focus on financial planning. After working as a financial planner for E. F. Hutton, he founded Donald Bailey & Associates in order to offer independent advice and holistic planning to his clients.Donald is committed to community involvement, having served on the Board of Trustees at the University of South Carolina (USC) and most recently founding The College Transition Connection, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to help South Carolina colleges create post-secondary programs for young adults who may have an intellectual disability. Donald's son is on the autism spectrum. He is one of the authors of Your Legacy of Care: Providing for Your Special Needs Child Today, Tomorrow & Always and a speaker at the Converge Autism Summits that are held annually by Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health in South Carolina.For this podcast he joins counselor, Melanie Vann, to discuss his experience as a father of a child with Autism.Donald holds a degree in Marketing from USC. He and his wife Caroline have two children and three grandchildren and reside in Mt. Pleasant, SC.www.legacyofcareadvisors.comwww.springbrookautismbehavioralhealth.comwww.convergeautismradio.com

Live at the Converge Autism Summit Aspie Comic Michael McCreary stops by the media room for a chat looking very tired and losing his voice! He did a wonderful session at the summit and was on his way to the next speaking engagement with his father. Joining us next is the CEO of Springbrook Autism Behavioral, Mike Rowley. Tune in for an update of all the great initiatives Springbrook has in place for this year and beyond!www.convergeautismradio.com

We've heard so much about CBD oil and had the chance to speak with one of the exhibitors of the Converge Autism Summit, former NLF player Jeff Reed. His organization was there to talk about some of the research around CBD oil and Autism. Jeff is a two-time Super Bowl winner for the National Football League’s Pittsburgh Steelers, Jeff Reed knows a few things about being in the spotlight. With millions of people focused on him and his leg, he’s kicked game-winning field goals in the sports’ biggest moments.He’s seen the heights that come with professional athletic success, but also knows what the other side looks like. After his nine-year career in the NFL ended in 2010, Jeff struggled mentally and physically adapting to life off the field.

Live from the Springbrook Autism Summit, Scott Compton joins our host Kristin Sunanta Walker to discuss how he got into working with children on the Autism Spectrum. Scott Compton is the Regional Director Of Business Development for Springbrook Autism Behavioral. www.convergeautism.comLori Reinhart-Mercer, RN also stopped by to talk about the research projects on ADHD and Autism being done for Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development.autismcenter.duke.edu

Jennifer Ferguson who runs Upstate Adult Aspies in Greenville, South Carolina runs a Meetup group for Aspies, led by Aspies. She stops by the media room at Springbrook's annual Converge Autism Summit to talk about the much needed community services for adults on the spectrum.Carolyn O'Connell with Mary Sunshine House joins us to share an option for some adults with Autism - group housing. Mary Sunshine House endeavors to create a safe and loving community housing project. Both of these wonderful women attended the Converge Autism Summit and joined us a quick chat about why the summit is vital to the Autism community.

Live at the Converge Autism Summit we sat down with Richard (Dick) Hills, the founder and President of Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health and Havenwood Behavioral Health at Springbrook.Dick shares his personal story about why he created Springbrook and the mission that drives his life of service. You don't want to miss this episode!www.convergeautism.comwww.springbrookautismbehavioral.com

Dr. Celine Saulnier has been a presenter at the annual Converge Autism Summit presented by Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health. She joins us today to discuss the often rocky road of correctly diagnosing Austism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Saulnier obtained her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Connecticut, after which she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center under the mentorship of Dr. Ami Klin. After her postdoc, Dr. Saulnier joined the Yale faculty, where she became both the Clinical Director and the Training Director for the Autism Program, managing and supervising multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations on individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from infancy through young adulthood. At Marcus Autism Center, Dr. Saulnier is the Director of the Clinical Assessment Core for the NIH Autism Center of Excellence (ACE) grant, overseeing clinical and diagnostic evaluations on infants and toddlers with and at risk for ASD. In addition to her research on early detection, Dr. Saulnier’s research focuses on profiles of adaptive behavior in autism spectrum disorder, particularly on the discrepancy between cognitive ability and the application of functional skills to daily contexts and routines. 

Durante il dialogo tra il Dott. Molino, psicoterapeuta, e il Dott. Boccuto, ricercatore presso presso il Greenwood Genetic Center si passeranno in rassegna le ultime scoperte in tema di autismo con un occhio anche alla clinica e al contesto sociale. Join Dr. Luigi Boccuto to discuss the latest research on autism spectrum disorder with Dr. Paolo Molino. This show is in Italian.Dr. Boccuto is a clinical geneticist who trained for several years under Professor Neri in Rome with a focus on in hereditary cancer, overgrowth syndromes and intellectual disability (ID) syndromes. Dr. Boccuto is currently an assistant research scientist at the JC Self Research Institute of the Greenwood Genetic Center. His main projects are focused on the study of the genetic causes of autism, ID, and conditions with segmental or generalized overgrowth. He is also characterizing the metabolic profiles of cells from patients with overgrowth, autism, ID, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Bocutto will be presenting this year the Converge Autism Summit sponsored by Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health.www.springbrookautismbehavioral.comDr. Paolo Molino resides and practices in Florence, Italy. He works with patients all over the world in his native Italian, English, French, and Spanish.www.paolomolino.com

Join host, Melanie Vann, as she interviews Dr. Luigi Boccuto to discuss the latest research on autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Boccuto is a clinical geneticist who trained for several years under Professor Neri in Rome with a focus on in hereditary cancer, overgrowth syndromes and intellectual disability (ID) syndromes. Dr. Boccuto is currently an assistant research scientist at the JC Self Research Institute of the Greenwood Genetic Center. His main projects are focused on the study of the genetic causes of autism, ID, and conditions with segmental or generalized overgrowth. He is also characterizing the metabolic profiles of cells from patients with overgrowth, autism, ID, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Bocutto will be presenting this year the Converge Autism Summit sponsored by Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health.

From our incredible time at the annual Converge Autism Summit presented by Springbrook Behavioral Health, we interview MaryAnn Bennett live! This is a woman who is organized, present, inspiring, and just gets "it" done. Whatever IT is, Maryann will make it happen and it will be done so well that she makes it look easy. Springbrook Behavioral Health is a world renowned behavioral health organization working in the field of Autism and Substance Use Disorders. Mental Health News Radio podcasts live from their conference which is one of the highlights of our year. Join our host Kristin Walker as she interviews Maryann about what it actually takes, the mastery behind putting together an incredible healthcare conference.https://convergeautism.com/