Podcast appearances and mentions of molly ola pinney

Discover what's possible when you give to transform lives. This episode is being released a day early in observance of Thanksgiving in the US.  ----more---- Each year our team reflects on what we're grateful for. First of all, we're grateful for you, our listeners, and your continued support. We're also grateful for our podcast guests and their willingness to share their story with us. And of course, we're grateful for our growing Global Autism Community, whose members keep showing up in our online space with commitment to our mission to transform how the world relates to autism. We're also grateful for our larger community of generous donors who help make our work at the Global Autism Project possible. If you'd like to directly support our programs and initiatives, and help us to improve the quality of life of autistic individuals and their families around the world, stay with us for this episode, where our CEO Molly Ola Pinney explains how you can get involved as a monthly-giving Compass member. You'll also hear a few excerpts from members of our Global Autism Community sharing their personal gratitudes.  In other news, we also wanted to let you all know that our host Rachel will be going on maternity leave for a few months, starting in December. We'll still be releasing episodes featuring our Global Autism Community roundtable discussions, as well as throwbacks with relevant insights which we think are worth bringing back from the early days of the podcast. And of course, as tradition follows, we'll soon review and celebrate the year with our 2024 highlights episode. For now, we hope that this Thanksgiving special will inspire you to reflect on what you're grateful for during this holiday season. From all of us at the Global Autism Project, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, and hope you can spend some time with your loved ones this weekend.  ----more---- Become a Compass member today and create sustainable change around the world! Every contribution leaves a meaningful impact and expands our reach to underserved communities worldwide. Click here to join Compass! ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when children have a safe place to learn.  In many places around the world where autism services and awareness are limited, center owners have to compete with other businesses who claim to provide certain therapies while, in reality, they're not qualified. Oftentimes, legitimate autism centers must also deal with increasing turnover rates because they can't properly compensate their certified clinicians for the high demands of their job.  Meanwhile, parents feel overwhelmed and confused as they try to distinguish quality services from those that can be ineffective at best, and harmful at worst — sometimes, unfortunately, making the wrong choice. After witnessing first-hand this hugely consequential problem over the last two decades, The Global Autism Project has come up with a solution.  Whether you're a center owner, a professional looking for a job, or a family member of an autistic loved one, you'll want to listen to this episode, where our CEO Molly Ola Pinney makes our most exciting announcement to date, the launch of Global Autism Accreditation! She also explains how this opportunity for centers to become accredited through the only internationally-focused accreditor will revolutionize autism services on a global scale.  In this conversation, among other things, we discuss: How over 20 years of working internationally has prepared us for this moment What defines a Global Autism Center of Distinction Why accreditation matters The path to accreditation and who should apply Do you own or manage an autism center committed to providing high-quality services? By meeting specific standards of excellence, your center can be identified as a regional leader in autism services while building local capacity in your community. Apply for Global Autism Accreditation today and become a Center of Distinction! Details can be found at globalautismproject.org/accredtitaiton. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when you attend to gratitude.  This episode is being released a day early in observance of Thanksgiving in the US.  Each year our team reflects on what they're grateful for, both personally and professionally. This year we have many reasons to count our blessings, including one special milestone to celebrate: the Global Autism Project's 20-year anniversary!  In this episode our CEO, Molly Ola Pinney, and our Head of University and Training Programs, Ann Beirne, discuss: The Global Autism Project's origin  How we evolved to be what we are today How autism awareness has increased around the world over the last 20 years How the field of ABA has embraced the neurodiversity movement Our motto “Do With Not For” as the foundation to our work Cultivating ownership vs buy-in with a team What Molly and Ann are grateful for during this special occasion You'll also hear a few special excerpts of our staff members sharing their personal gratitudes. We hope that this episode will inspire you to reflect on what you're grateful for this holiday season.  From all of us at the Global Autism Project, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope you can spend some time with your loved ones this weekend.  ----more---- Related episodes: 2. Global Autism Project: Our Mission, with Molly Ola Pinney 56. Do With Not For, with Our CEO Molly Ola Pinney 139. Responsive Skills Training: An Autistic-Informed Curriculum, with Molly Ola Pinney and Ann Beirne ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when certification is just the beginning.  The CEO of Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney, is joined by the Co-Founder of the International Behavior Analysis Organization, Dr. Michael Mueller. The IBAO certifies practitioners to ensure ethical practices, protect consumers, and maintain appropriate educational standards in the field of ABA around the world.  A board certified behavior analyst, Mike has authored 11 books, including Behavior Analytic Consultation to Schools, and the Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS), a seven-volume series to guide in the assessment of teaching everyday life skills to learners of all ages. He has also published dozens of research articles and served on the editorial board of several prestigious journals, including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, the School Psychology Review, and the Journal of Evidence Based Practices for Schools, to name a few. In this conversation, we discuss: What prompted the start of the IBAO Former barriers to certification, including cost and accessibility How the IBAO makes certification more attainable for practitioners who don't hold a Master's degree Ethical considerations to addressing cultural differences The distinction between certification and licensure Collaboration between Global Autism Project and the IBAO Tips for ABA practitioners To learn more about Dr. Michael Mueller and the IBAO, please visit theibao.com.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when you listen before you practice. Both Liz Lefebre and Amy Evans are Board Certified Behavior Analysts with specializations in Precision Teaching, Fluency Based Instruction, Instructional Design, and Assent Based Treatment. They are also the Co-Founders of Octave, an organization dedicated to improving skill sets of behavior analysts, teachers, and instructional designers.  In today's conversation, we discuss: Why Liz and Amy decided to start Octave What Octave's values and mission are What Precision Teaching, Instructional Design, and Assent Based Treatment are  What Liz and Amy have learned from listening to autistic voices and how that has affected their programming  Why practitioners should move away from “traditional ABA" and undo the training that they might have undergone What some of the potential barriers to ethical practices in ABA are How to increase a client's appetite for learning Advice for other practitioners To learn more about Liz Lefebre and Amy Evans, please visit octavetraining.com.  Related episodes: 139. Responsive Skills Training: An Autistic-Informed Curriculum, with Molly Ola Pinney and Ann Beirne 35. The Do Better Movement, with Dr. Megan Miller ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

Discover what's possible when you work kinder, not harder.  Today we're bringing back the CEO and Founder of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney, along with the organization's Head of University and Training Programs, Ann Beirne. For the past several months, Ann and I have been working together on a very special project. We've developed Responsive Skills Training, a curriculum for entry-level autism service providers that teaches the required skills for the RBT, IBT, and ABAT credentials.  This course was co-created with the Autistic community to transform the way in which services are provided across the world. Our committee of contributors included prominent self-advocates, such as Temple Grandin and Stephen Shore, different family members, like parents and siblings, and a wide range of professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and transition specialists.  Our purpose with Responsive Skills Training, or RST for short, is to give entry-level service providers a more well-rounded understanding of autism by hearing directly from those with lived experiences.  In today's conversation, we discuss:  Why we decided to create RST The needs of the international community The importance of listening to autistic voices Reforming Applied Behavior Analysis to include neurodiversity-affirming practices The process of co-creating RST with a committee of contributors  After the conversation with Molly and Ann, you'll also hear testimonies from several RST contributors about why they decided to join this project. These were recorded in the field during our last SkillCorps volunteer trip to Kenya in March.  Featured RST contributors: Andrew Bennett, Autistic Self-Advocate, BCaBA (US) Mafer Chang, Director/Founder of Centro Enigma (Ecuador) Alexis Sevieri, Sibling Advocate, RBT (US) Laura Leonard, BCBA (US) Sangeeta Jain, Vice Principal of SOREM (India) To learn more about the Global Autism Project's Responsive Skills Training, please visit globalautismproject.org/rst.  ----more---- Related episodes: 109. Stop the Shock, with Anne Beirne and Brian Middleton ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when you turn your vision into reality.  Today we're bringing back the CEO and Founder of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney.  For almost 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable training, coaching, and community for center directors, therapists, and caregivers around the world.  As we enter our second decade, our organization is opening its doors to new forms of collaboration!  In today's conversation, we discuss: The Global Autism Project's new Affiliate program and what affiliates will get access to A sneak peek into the training we're offering for free The four pillars of success for any autism center or school How Molly herself has experienced transformation from implementing some of the lessons included in our training Advice for service providers who want to start or scale their business  Do you work with autistic individuals? Are you thinking of starting your own center, or maybe wanting to scale your business to be able to serve more families?  Click here to discover your impact and join us for a FREE TRAINING!  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

In today's episode, The PodCASP team sits down with Molly Ola Pinney, Founder and CEO of the Global Autism Project. The Global Autism project trains and supports partners all over the world to provide services to individuals with autism. Molly initially founded the Global Autism Project (at 23 years old!) in Africa and is now providing services in 14 countries! Why Listen? Molly discusses: How and why the Global Autism Project was started The need for community Global Autism Project's current projects and initiatives Skillcorps as an eye opening and transformative experience Doing with, not for And so much more!

The War in Ukraine is a serious crisis in today's world, within that population, there are families with children with autism facing severe struggles due to loss of therapy service and extreme disruption to normalcy and routine for their family. Molly Ola Pinney of the Global Autism Project has been to Poland, spoken with displaced Ukrainian families, and is working to create new opportunities for safety, services, and therapy that these families and children need. Listen for how YOU can help and what the Global Autism Project has planned, make donations at UkraineAutismRelief.com

Discover what's possible when you're given a hand to hold.  Today we are joined by the CEO of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney, and Sensory Integration Therapist, Anna Tuzova. Anna is a Ukrainian refugee currently living in Poland.  If you've been following our work closely, you'll know that a few weeks ago Molly visited Poland with a small team to learn how to best support Ukrainian families with autistic loved ones. Since then, we've been in direct communication with hundreds of families who need help. Families who have spent weeks in bomb shelters with their children, have had harrowing experiences trying to escape to safety, and are now just wanting to get their children back on track.  The stats are staggering. Over 105,000 families with autistic loved ones are fleeing Ukraine. The immediate needs of this community include housing and specialized services for their children. Unfortunately, the capacity of nearby countries to support these needs is extremely limited, and as such, families are left with little to no resources or hope.  Sadly, this war is not over. In a lot of ways, the struggles of these families have just begun, as they work to rebuild their lives in a new place.  There is a small window of time in which we can easily connect with those who fled Ukraine. Each day that these families are left in limbo, the children experience severe regression and the parents continue to feel lost, helpless, and powerless.  Families are constantly requesting educational services and continuation of care for their autistic loved ones. These would allow parents to start work and provide a routine and basic sense of normalcy for the entire family.  Our organization is on a mission to solve this urgent need now. We have several projects already in the works that will allow us to begin services and recreation opportunities for hundreds of Ukrainian families right away.  You can donate directly to our podcast community fundraising page at: give.globalautismproject.org/podcast  In today's conversation, Molly, Anna, and I discuss: Anna's life before the war Leaving Ukraine and settling in Poland Anna's hopes for the future How the Global Autism Project is taking action Opportunities for those who want to get involved Advice for Ukrainian families with autistic loved ones  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

In today's episode of Autism Live, our host Shannon explains Meltdowns for the autism jargon of the day! After that, she is joined by Molly Ola Pinney, Global Autism Project CEO & Founder, to discuss Autism, Ukraine and How can we all help. Don't miss this helpful information! https://globalautismproject.org molly@globalautismproject.org ukrainesupport@globalautismproject.org https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/three-local-women-headed-to-eastern-europe-to-support-autistic-ukrainian-refugees/article_e0463ebb-c946-5970-9c70-4bcdf51acf72.html?fbclid=IwAR1XRY7r3to7CVuYzhW2OpLwfYX5iNa-eSQmpg5OJgUhXg-PV1G4NTRGdx0 https://give.globalautismproject.org/campaign/global-autism-projects-ukraine-assistance-fund/c404096 6:25 Autism Jargon of the Day 8:08 Actual Definition - Meltdown 8:44 Working Definition - Meltdown 16:30 Question of the Day - When you feel overwhelmed, what tactics do you use to help yourself? 17:50 Topic of the Week - Autism Around the World 19:40 Global Autism Project CEO & Founder - Molly Ola Pinney 20:04 What conference are you at today? 20:40 About the Global Autism Project https://globalautismproject.org 22:48 What is the status in Ukraine? 27:00 What is the current plan, and how do we get involved? 33:39 Are you asking for donations of sensory toys and technology? 36:28 Are people fleeing from the Ukraine making it to Russian and the United States? 38:38 Is there a way to follow you and what's happening? 40:05 How you can help 57:40 This week on Autism Live! #Meltdowns #AutismJargon #AutismPodcast Link Tree https://linktr.ee/AutismLive Pre-Order the book written by the host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod! https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Parent-Sanity-Saving-Spectrum/dp/1949177858 Check out our Podcast! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-live/id827968203 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/autismlivepodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXbDFs8cLP0UQbNVqHThf?si=VbEfw4_oRjqJY3vK2pgmFg IHeartRadio.com https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-autism-live-51537613/ Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Autism-Live-Podcast/B08JJN7B28?qid=1611965289&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=M68PFW27AP000G4N9CCJ Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/autism%20live Others: http://link.chtbl.com/dSPQc6pB Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe! And Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Sign up for Autism Live's free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx  

In today's episode of Autism Live, our host Shannon explains Meltdowns for the autism jargon of the day! After that, she is joined by Molly Ola Pinney, Global Autism Project CEO & Founder, to discuss Autism, Ukraine and How can we all help. Don't miss this helpful information! https://globalautismproject.org molly@globalautismproject.org ukrainesupport@globalautismproject.org https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/three-local-women-headed-to-eastern-europe-to-support-autistic-ukrainian-refugees/article_e0463ebb-c946-5970-9c70-4bcdf51acf72.html?fbclid=IwAR1XRY7r3to7CVuYzhW2OpLwfYX5iNa-eSQmpg5OJgUhXg-PV1G4NTRGdx0 https://give.globalautismproject.org/campaign/global-autism-projects-ukraine-assistance-fund/c404096 6:25 Autism Jargon of the Day 8:08 Actual Definition - Meltdown 8:44 Working Definition - Meltdown 16:30 Question of the Day - When you feel overwhelmed, what tactics do you use to help yourself? 17:50 Topic of the Week - Autism Around the World 19:40 Global Autism Project CEO & Founder - Molly Ola Pinney 20:04 What conference are you at today? 20:40 About the Global Autism Project https://globalautismproject.org 22:48 What is the status in Ukraine? 27:00 What is the current plan, and how do we get involved? 33:39 Are you asking for donations of sensory toys and technology? 36:28 Are people fleeing from the Ukraine making it to Russian and the United States? 38:38 Is there a way to follow you and what's happening? 40:05 How you can help 57:40 This week on Autism Live! #Meltdowns #AutismJargon #AutismPodcast Link Tree https://linktr.ee/AutismLive Pre-Order the book written by the host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod! https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Parent-Sanity-Saving-Spectrum/dp/1949177858 Check out our Podcast! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-live/id827968203 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/autismlivepodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXbDFs8cLP0UQbNVqHThf?si=VbEfw4_oRjqJY3vK2pgmFg IHeartRadio.com https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-autism-live-51537613/ Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Autism-Live-Podcast/B08JJN7B28?qid=1611965289&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=M68PFW27AP000G4N9CCJ Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/autism%20live Others: http://link.chtbl.com/dSPQc6pB Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe! And Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Sign up for Autism Live's free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx  

Discover what's possible when caring is enough to make a difference.  Today's episode is part two of Team Saudi Arabia's SkillCorps® journey. If you haven't yet listened to part one, I encourage you to go back to episode 100 so that you can hear about the first half of the team's trip.  If you have any personal or professional connection with autism — that is, if you're a self-advocate, teacher, therapist, or another type of service provider — these two special episodes are meant for you.  Today, you'll hear excerpts from conversations about:  Clinical training at our partner site Namaee The Namaee therapists sharing insights about their culture The impact of our work on future generations of autistic people The Namaee staff's takeaways from our collaboration Our team's personal and professional growth Advice for future SkillCorps® travelers Trips for July 2022 have filled up fast. We're still taking applications for travel in October to Saudi Arabia and other partner sites, including Ecuador, Dominican Republic, China, India, Indonesia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda. Spots are limited so if you're thinking about applying, now is the time.  Sign up today at skillcorps.globalautismproject.org and use the coupon code “autismpodcast” to waive the application fee.  ----more---- Related episodes:  100. SkillCorps Journey with Team Saudi Arabia: Part One 2. Global Autism Project: Our Mission, with Molly Ola Pinney  25. Functional Communication Training in Saudi Arabia, with Yaser Aljaaidi  56. Do With Not For, with Our CEO Molly Ola Pinney  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

Discover what's possible when caring is enough to make a difference.  We've made it to episode 100! To celebrate this huge milestone, we've put together this special episode taking you on a journey with our SkillCorps® Saudi Arabia team.  For almost 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers around the world seeking guidance. Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with their local teachers and therapists.  If you follow our work closely, you may already know that we recently sent two of our SkillCorps® teams back into the field for the first time since the start of the pandemic. We were thrilled to see our partners again in Saudi Arabia and Kenya.  We usually send out teams of up to 10 people three times a year for two weeks at a time. The team members are complete strangers when they meet for orientation in NY, and by the end of their two-week trip, oftentimes they've become close friends. I still keep in touch with many of the teammates that I've traveled with. So far, over 500 volunteers have joined our SkillCorps® Alumni community, and many are repeat travelers.  Each SkillCorps® team has a trip leader, and sometimes a leader-in-training, or LIT for short. I led the team in Saudi Arabia and was accompanied by an LIT, Korey Taylor. I thought it would be really interesting to document moments throughout the two weeks, so that we could share the experience and give you a glimpse of what happens on a SkillCorps® trip.  After reviewing hours and hours of great content, we realized that trimming down too much would be a disservice to you. So, this episode will be a two-parter.  Today, you'll hear excerpts from conversations about:  Learning and self-discovery First impressions of Saudi culture Openness and flexibility Cultural humility Building rapport with the staff at Namaee Center Collaboration and teamwork Community outreach Making an impact  We're currently taking applications for trips in July and October to Saudi Arabia and other partner sites, including Ecuador, Dominican Republic, China, India, Indonesia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda.  Join us today at skillcorps.globalautismproject.org and use the coupon code “autismpodcast” to waive the application fee.  ----more---- Related episodes:  2. Global Autism Project: Our Mission, with Molly Ola Pinney  25. Functional Communication Training in Saudi Arabia, with Yaser Aljaaidi  56. Do With Not For, with Our CEO Molly Ola Pinney  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

This week we welcome Molly Ola Pinney, the founder and CEO of the Global Autism Project to talk with us about the importance of listening to autistic voices. Recently, the organization hosted a round table that welcomed clinicians, families, and autism self-advocates to discuss the future of autism care and how to address the gaps. Download to the latest podcast episode to learn more!  Visit the Global Autism Project Website: https://www.globalautismproject.org/ Listen to the Autism Knows No Borders podcast: https://autismknowsnoborders.com/ Get Involved and Stay Connected through the Autism Knows No Borders podcast Community: https://community.globalautismproject.org/ Check out Molly's Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/molly_ola_pinney_doing_things_for_others_doesn_t_help ..................................................................................... Autism weekly is produced by ABS. ABS is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.  Thanks for tuning in. See you again next week. 

Beyond Non-Racism: A Proactive Stance with White People Doing SomethingIn the aftermath of George Floyd's tragic murder, a wave of impassioned white individuals sought avenues for meaningful action. Discover the catalyst for change in my interview with Aja Davis, co-founder of the impactful Facebook group, White People Doing Something. Joined by her wife, Molly Ola Pinney, Aja sheds light on the power of proactive anti-racism efforts, emphasizing that being actively anti-racist is the key to impactful change.Explore the journey of this Facebook group, which has rapidly grown to over 40,000 members, becoming a dynamic platform for individuals eager to make a difference. In this episode, we delve into the importance of moving beyond passive non-racism and the role white allies can play in fostering diversity and inclusion.Join us in this enlightening conversation about taking intentional steps towards dismantling systemic racism and creating a more inclusive society.#AntiRacism #WhiteAllies #DiversityandInclusion #ProactiveChange #AjaDavisInterview #WhitePeopleDoingSomething #SocialImpact #InclusiveCommunities

Facebook Group Has White People Taking ActionThe murder of George Floyd galvanized, traumatized, and paralyzed people. Many impassioned and unsettled white people wanted to take action, and the Facebook group, White People Doing Something, proved to be the ideal catalyst. Here's my interview with co-founder Aja Davis, who along with her wife Molly Ola Pinney, created a Facebook group that now has over 40,000 members.#whiteallies #diversity #inclusion

Discover what's possible when you break the overwhelm cycle.  Today we're bringing back three special guests: the CEO of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney; our partner from Saudi Arabia, Yaser Aljaaidi; and the founder of the DoBetter Movement, Dr. Megan Miller.  For almost 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers around the world seeking guidance.  Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with their local teachers and therapists.  In today's conversation, we discuss: 2019's Global Summit in Bali, Indonesia Yaser and Megan's takeaways from that experience Burnout and overwhelm in the field of autism services Changing what's not working in your life The evolution of Leadership Academy, a leadership training program created by the Global Autism Project  To learn more about the Global Autism Project's history and mission, please listen to my conversation with Molly Ola Pinney in episode 2.  To hear more about Yaser Aljaaidiand his work in Saudi Arabia, listen to episode 25.  For more information about Dr. Megan Miller and the DoBetter Movement, check out episode 35.  This week we will be offering Black Friday deals for the Global Autism Leadership Series! These unique courses will never be sold at this low price again! Be sure to visit leadership.globalautismproject.org to grab your course today!  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

“Your time and your talents and your energy should be able to be spent with the people you serve.” -Molly Ola Pinney If you feel like you can't be replaced or don't “have enough time” to set up systems… Then don't miss this episode of A Modern Nonprofit, where Molly Ola Pinney joins us to show you how growing a nonprofit entrepreneur mindset helps you have a much bigger impact on the world. Molly Ola Pinney is the Founder/CEO at the Global Autism Project. The Global Autism Project is an international community of entrepreneurs, educators, Autistic Self-Advocates, and leaders working together to co-create content, resources, and spaces that inspire an accepting, empowering world for everyone. But more than anything, she's a strong self-built nonprofit entrepreneur. And she's passionate about sharing the innovations and mindset shifts you MUST embrace to make your nonprofit organization successful in 2022 and beyond! In this episode, you'll discover… 1:54 How nonprofit leaders be more like entrepreneurs (and why they should do it) 10:34 How Molly keeps up with latest tools and tech solutions for booting her efficiency 14:32 Molly's favorite hacks for running an entrepreneurial nonprofit 24:02 Her best advice for leaders shifting from the program side to the business side of their organization Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe for new episodes every week! Thanks for joining us! For more nonprofit accounting resources check out www.thecharitycfo.com If you'd like to reach out to Molly: Instagram @GlobalAutismProject www.globalautismproject.org Want to WATCH A Modern nonprofit? Check out this episode on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/GxAYDycHsy0

Discover what's possible when sustainability is made essential.  Today we're bringing back our CEO Molly Ola Pinney and our first Global Autism Project partner, Pooja Panesar from Kaizora in Nairobi, Kenya.  For almost 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers around the world seeking guidance. Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with their local teachers and therapists.  We are currently accepting SkillCorps® applications for travel in 2022! Begin your journey today at globalautismproject.org/skillcorps. As a listener of our show, take advantage of the coupon code AUTISMPODCAST to waive the application fee.  If you'd like to learn more about the Global Autism Project's history and mission, please listen to our conversation with Molly in episode 2. To learn more about Pooja and her work at Kaizora, listen to episode 9 with her co-director Brooke Jedidah.  In this conversation, we discuss: The early days of partnership between Molly and Pooja Sustainable support How SkillCorps® is different from voluntourism or white saviorism What Pooja likes to share about Kenyan culture with SkillCorps® teams Advice for future SkillCorps® travelers  To learn more about our organization and the work we do, please visit globalautismproject.org.  Related episodes: 56. Do With Not For, with Our CEO Molly Ola Pinney  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

Discover what's possible when constraint unlocks opportunity.  Jayashree Ramesh is the Founder and Director of Academy for Severe Handicaps and Autism, ASHA for short, in Bangalore, India. The Global Autism Project partnered with ASHA in 2018 and we've since sent three SkillCorps® teams to their center.  Founded by Molly Ola Pinney in 2003, the Global Autism Project provides sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers seeking guidance. SkillCorps® is a volunteer opportunity for self-advocates and professionals to travel to our partner sites around the world and work directly with their local teachers and therapists.  We are currently accepting SkillCorps® applications for travel in 2022. Begin your journey today at globalautismproject.org/skillcorps. As a listener of our show, take advantage of the coupon code AUTISMPODCAST (no space and all caps) to waive the application fee.  In this conversation, Jayashree and I discuss:  The varying perspectives of autism across India How Indian mothers and fathers accept autism differently What Jayashree loves about working with the autistic population Barriers she's had to overcome when developing ASHA Leadership and encouraging teamwork among staff Effects of the pandemic on services at her center The partnership between the Global Autism Project and ASHA What she likes to share about Indian culture with our SkillCorps® teams Advice for other professionals interested in starting their own center  You'll also hear us talk about Global Summit, which was our first annual conference held in Bali in 2019. It was a beautiful and inspiring week for all of our partners from around the world to connect and share ideas, stories, and resources. Global Summit was open for our SkillCorps® alumni to attend and receive continuing education credit as well. Watch our 2019 Global Summit video here.  To learn more about Jayashree and ASHA, please visit ashaforautism.com.  ----more---- If you're a professional working in the field of autism education, or a self-advocate wanting to share your life experiences, SkillCorps® is an opportunity you don't want to miss! Work alongside our Global Autism Partners to help ensure that all autistic individuals around the world have access to quality education and services.  If you'd like to learn more about our SkillCorps® program, check out episodes 4, 17, 53, and 66, featuring SkillCorps® volunteers that have been to our partner sites in India, The Netherlands, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, and Kenya, to name a few. Listen to them talk about their transformative experiences and see what SkillCorps® can offer you! ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

Discover what's possible when instead of teaching someone to fish, you ask them what they like to eat.  The CEO and Founder of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney, is back on the show to talk about the motto that drives our work: #DoWithNotFor.  For almost 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers seeking guidance around the world. Our SkillCorps volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with their local teachers and therapists.  If you'd like to learn more about the Global Autism Project's history and mission, please listen to my conversation with Molly in episode 2.  In today's conversation, we discuss:  The meaning of doing with others and not for them The "Essential, Preferable, Preferable to Me" framework  Doing with the Autistic community The importance of listening  We also make two big announcements that we think will have a huge impact on the autism community. Stay tuned until the end to hear them!  To learn more about our organization and the work we do, please visit globalautismproject.org.  Watch Molly explain on the TEDx stage why doing things for others doesn't help.  ----more---- Applications for SkillCorps® 2022 are open now! If you're a self-advocate or a professional in the field of autism services, visit globalautismproject.org/skillcorps and reserve your spot today.  Doors to our Global Autism Community platform are also open! However you're connected to autism, there's a place for you at community.globalautismproject.org. Join a group of passionate changemakers and transform how the world relates to autism.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  ----more---- We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

Discover what’s possible when a team is built on strong values. Happy New Year!I’d like to kick off 2021 with a special episode featuring our Global Autism Project team. I’m joined by our CEO and Founder, Molly Ola Pinney, as well as five other members of our core staff: Cassie Harden Scott, Mandy Childs, Liz Castillo, Trang Tran, and Aja Davis. The seven of us have weathered through 2020 together and supported each other from different corners of the world, especially during a time when the organization was on very unstable ground. I think many people will agree that you learn a lot about someone when you go through a pandemic with them, and certain bonds can even be strengthened when put under pressure. One thing I love about this team is our ability to communicate effectively and take action when needed. This has allowed us to shift our work and step into new possibilities with confidence. I wanted you to get a sense of our true team culture, so we’ve left some parts unedited for you to hear for yourself how we really treat each other like family. In this conversation, you’ll have a chance to meet the staff behind the scenes and learn some fun facts about us. We discuss which values of the organization we most connect with, some obstacles we’ve overcome together, and how the company culture came to be what it is today. We also talk about what we’ve learned from 2020 and what we look forward to in the coming year. If you’d like to learn more about the Global Autism Project’s history and mission, please listen to episode 2 with Molly. You can also listen to episode 23 to hear more about Cassie’s role as Director of Outreach. ----more----We appreciate your time and look forward to sharing more stories with you this year. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. You can also follow us on Instagram @autismpodcast and subscribe to our YouTube channel Global Autism Project. ----more----We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

Discover what’s possible when a company is led with care. Jenny Llorca is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the Chief Clinical Director of Early Autism Services. EAS is an international company that provides individualized ABA therapy to children with autism in the US, India, and Australia. This year, after significant and impressive growth, EAS was facing challenges that are common with large companies that grow rapidly. They were struggling to cultivate company culture across their local branches, and levels of employee satisfaction were dipping. With a determination to shift their company environment, Jenny and the board of executives at EAS took action and hired the Global Autism Project to step in. For close to 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing coaching and training to autism service providers and organizations worldwide to help them scale, thrive, and realize their visions. This summer, we worked with the EAS directors to make our Leadership Academy program accessible to over 90 members of their staff. We tailored our training to meet their needs and delivered the program as a 6-week online course that included video lessons, worksheets, downloads, live virtual classrooms, and small group coaching. We recently released a case study that details the challenges EAS faced, our approach and design of Leadership Academy, and the outcomes measured through pre-and post-surveys. The results have been overwhelmingly positive. 100% of participants reported new skill acquisition in one or more of four key areas: time and task management, decision-making, integrity, and effective communication. Zero participants reported that they were in a state of burnout after Leadership Academy, compared to 24% from before. 94% of participants said that they would recommend Leadership Academy to other professionals in the field. You can access the full case study here: EAS Case Study. We’re excited to announce that we’re looking for the right company to participate in our next case study. If you think yours would be a good fit, get in touch with us through the link on the page. In this conversation, Jenny describes how attending Global Autism Project’s in-person Leadership Academy earlier this year inspired her to invest in her own team. We discuss some of her personal breakthroughs and the gains she’s noticed in her staff. Jenny explains how Leadership Academy has transformed the company culture at EAS and, most importantly, the services they provide families. You’ll hear us mention SkillCorps, which is our volunteer program that has been put on hold due to COVID travel restrictions. For more information about the training we provide our international partners, please listen to episode 2 with our CEO, Molly Ola Pinney. ----more----Related episodes:37. Leadership Lessons Learned, with Molly Ola Pinney BONUS: Join the Training That Transformed My Life, with Rachel Harmon 

For much of this podcast we've been focusing on elevating the voices of BIPOC and progressive leaders who understand the daunting but worthwhile task of striving for an equitable society. Given our limited time and resources, and the near constant battle against exhaustion and dismay, it is justifiable to focus one's energy on the people who already understand what needs to be done and leave the people on the other side or who couldn't care less one way or another to their own devices. It is also unfair for BIPOC people, who for so long have shouldered more than their share of the burden in the fight for racial equality to have to endure convincing white people why this is a vital priority for our society. That all being said, we just experienced an election which was a referendum on the direction our country was headed under Trump, and a bewildering 77 million+ people for four more years of his leadership despite all we've seen during this administration. The overwhelming majority of those people are white, and in fact the majority of white people voted for what can arguably be called an unprecedented regression into a divisive, racist and anti-equality America the likes of which we hoped not to see again. What to do? While it is tempting to write those people off as lost causes who don't deserve our time, it is very difficult to imagine a country or a world that has embraced the changes many of us consider essential while so many of us continue to ignore and fight against an appropriate recognition of these issues. Going further, if we want to create a world without racism it is simply impossible to do this without white people being at the center of this transformation. It is very difficult to admit, but there needs to be a significant and successful effort to bring people together, across a seemingly uncrossable chasm of mistrust and disdain, if we have any hope of seeing a better world. To discuss this we invited Aja Davis and Molly Ola Pinney, co founders of the Facebook group White People Doing Something. The interracial couple began the group to engage white people in productive conversations around race and engagement after the George Floyd murder, and it has grown into a very robust group of 40,000 doing daily actions around engaging white people in difficult conversations and giving them the tools to create change in their communities. They discuss their philosophy with host Tre Borden in this week's episode that gives us some food for thought about the many approaches that are necessary to create a world where racism does not exist.

Discover what’s possible when you engage your inner leader. The CEO and Founder of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney, is back on the show to talk about all things leadership. The Global Autism Project provides sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers seeking guidance. SkillCorps is an opportunity for self-advocates and professionals to travel to our partner sites around the world and work directly with their local teachers and therapists. If you’d like to learn more about the history of the Global Autism Project and the mission that drives our work, please listen to my conversation with Molly in episode 2. In today’s conversation, we discuss why leadership training has always been at the foreground of the support we provide, what values are important to her as a leader, and how her leadership skills have evolved over the years. Molly opens up about her fears from the early days of the organization and shares how she’s learned to overcome them. She explains what this year has taught her and why she thinks decisive action is only one aspect of being a strong leader. With close to 20 years of experience providing leadership training to professionals around the world, Molly announces an exciting, new initiative at the Global Autism Project. Our transformational leadership program is now available for you to access, all from the comfort of your own laptop! If you want to learn how to communicate and collaborate effectively, identify the root causes of roadblocks in your life, and embrace your role as a leader, I really encourage you to stay with us until the end of this episode to hear more about the program. ----more----Take this 2-minute QUIZ to discover where you are today in your leadership journey as an autism service provider! Then, get our top tips on how to step up to the next level of leadership in your career!----more----THIS FRIDAY, starting at midnight, we will be offering Black Friday deals for Leadership Academy 2021! Our unique program will never be sold at this low price again. Be sure to visit our sales page BLACK FRIDAY 2020 to reserve your seat today!

Molly Ola Pinney is the founder and CEO of the Global Autism Project. Molly began her career in the autism field as an ABA therapist. She founded the Global Autism Project in 2003. They work to promote the acceptance and integration of individuals with autism worldwide by training communities in culturally relevant, sustainable practices. Currently, GAP works in ten different countries across four continents. Learn more by tuning in or visit: www.globalautismproject.org/

Autism spectrum disorders impact children from every socio-economic background, every race, religion, and in every country. Children with Autism learn differently but each of them has the right to learn. This week we are looking at the cultural differences in the treatment of Autism. We are excited to be joined by Molly Ola Pinney, the founder and CEO of the Global Autism Project. The mission of the Global Autism Project is to promote acceptance and integration of individuals on the spectrum across the world. Learn more about the Global Autism Project by clicking here: https://www.globalautismproject.org/Listen to Molly's TedX talk here: https://www.ted.com/talks/molly_ola_pinney_doing_things_for_others_doesn_t_help Autism weekly is produced by ABS. ABS is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com. Thanks for tuning in. See you again next week. 

Discover what’s possible when a global community is built on resilience. We have a very special episode today, featuring a few of our Global Autism Project staff and partners. Actually, more than a few... There are a total of 13 people in this episode! This conversation offers a glimpse into the deeply rooted relationships of our Global Autism Community. Here’s a little bit of context: For over 17 years, the Global Autism Project has partnered with international autism centers to provide sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training. Three times a year, we’ve sent SkillCorps volunteer teams to our partner sites around the world to work directly with their local teachers and therapists. When COVID-19 hit, we were forced to cancel all international travel and innovate new programs to stay afloat as an organization. Throughout this time, we’ve continued to meet with our partners every month over large Zoom calls. It’s always fun to see a mosaic of faces from across the globe on a single screen. We recently thought it would be exciting for our followers on social media to join a call with our partners. So, during our meeting last week, we went live on Facebook and our partners shared the impact that the pandemic has had on their centers, the current situation in their respective countries, and some positive takeaways they’ve gained from this crisis. The audience was able to follow along and contribute questions in real-time. Our CEO and Founder, Molly Ola Pinney, led the discussion between some of our staff and eight of our partners, many of which you might recognize from previous episodes. They called in from Kenya, India, China, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Rwanda. We had originally scheduled a different episode for this week; however, right after we hung up, we realized that the content of our call was really worth sharing with you as well. As one could expect from a live call with 13 participants from 13 different locations across the world, we had some sound issues, but we have done our best to correct them for this podcast. Just a reminder that you can find this conversation and all of our interviews on our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project. For more information about our work, please visit globalautismproject.org. ----more----Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, our partners have been adapting their services to support some of the most vulnerable children and their families. The unfortunate reality is that many of them are receiving little help from their governments, or none at all. The good news is that you can help ensure their schools continue running services by making a donation today. 100% of your donations to the Partner Relief Fund go directly to our partners who need it most. You will be supporting internet access for remote teaching, educational materials, and protective equipment. You can make a difference today by supporting families and their children in our partners’ communities. Donations can be made at globalautismproject.org. ----more----We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. You can also follow us on Instagram @autismpodcast and subscribe to our YouTube channel Global Autism Project. ----more----We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

Discover what’s possible when perseverance and determination spread awareness one step at a time. Maharani Putri Kusuma, or Rani for short, is the co-founder and owner of Rumah Tiara, an autism center in Jakarta, Indonesia. She has been receiving training from the Global Autism Project since 2013. So far, we have sent 13 SkillCorps® volunteer teams to Rumah Tiara to provide sustainable hands-on training. For this interview, Rani was joined with Vya Mawarni, a former therapist at Rumah Tiara who interpreted from Bahasa to English for us. I want to give a special thank you to Vya for all of the effort she put into making sure Rani’s message was understood. In today’s episode, we discuss the level of autism awareness in Indonesia, the stigma associated with the diagnosis, and the types of services available for families. Rani also describes how she became involved in the field and why she loves working with children with autism. Rani talks about some of the challenges she has faced as a business owner, including the ongoing financial struggles resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Her staff at Rumah Tiara stay positive knowing that they are helping children who might otherwise not have access to therapy. Rani reflects on her partnership with the Global Autism Project and reminisces about moments she holds dear from the times she has hosted SkillCorps volunteers. She also explains which aspects of Indonesian culture she is most excited to share with our teams when they visit. For more information about Rani and Rumah Tiara, you can visit their website and follow them on Facebook.----more----Just a reminder that we are still taking donations for our COVID-19 Partner Relief Fund. Our partners across the globe share our vision of creating a world where every person with autism can reach their potential no matter where they live. They are dedicated to providing access to quality, culturally-appropriate education and equal opportunities in their communities. As a result of COVID-19, our partners have shifted their work to support their students remotely, with many of them volunteering their time, and they will continue to do so as long as they can. 100% of your donations to the Partner Relief Fund will go directly to our partners who need it most. You will be supporting internet access for remote teaching, educational materials, and tuition scholarships. As our partners adapt and innovate to meet the urgent challenges presented by COVID-19, we’re inviting you today to join us and help create a better future for these children at risk. You can make a donation directly on our website at globalautismproject.org. To learn more about our Partner Relief Fund, please listen to episode 10 with our CEO, Molly Ola Pinney. ----more----We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. You can also follow us on Instagram @autismpodcast and subscribe to our YouTube channel Global Autism Project. ----more----We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey.  

In this episode we welcome Molly Ola Pinney and Aja Davis the couple responsible for starting  the Facebook group White People Doing Something in response to the murder of George Floyd. The couple talks about creating the group to facilitate conversations about race to affect real change. Listen as they talk about the principles the group has been built on and their hopes for what it will accomplish. The group began in late May 2020 and has more than 23,000 in mid June 2020.

Discover what’s possible when we extend a helping hand and truly make a difference. The CEO and founder of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney, is back on the show. The Global Autism Project partners with autism centers around the world. Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, our partners have been adapting their services to support some of the most vulnerable children and their families. These dedicated changemakers continue to inspire us with their perseverance and flexibility. In previous episodes, we’ve featured our partners from China, Ecuador, Kenya, and Tanzania, among other guests. We’ll continue to bring you community leaders from all over the world, including Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, and Indonesia, to name a few. All of our partners are doing the best they can, yet their schools are in danger of permanent closure. In this episode, Molly shares an important announcement in response to these unprecedented circumstances. Watch Molly's video message to see our partners at their schools. You can take bold action right now by making a donation here: COVID-19 Relief Fund. If you’d like to learn more about the history of the Global Autism Project and the mission that drives our work, please listen to my conversation with Molly in episode 2. ----more----We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. You can also follow us on Instagram @autismpodcast and subscribe to our YouTube channel Global Autism Project. ----more----We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

Discover what’s possible when team members effectively collaborate to transform people’s lives. Pooja Panesar is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and the first professional to practice Applied Behavior Analysis in East Africa. Brooke Jedidah is a Speech and Language Pathologist, Psychologist, and Clinical Child Neuropsychologist. Both of these phenomenal leaders are Co-Directors of Kaizora Center for Neurodevelopmental Therapies in Nairobi, Kenya and Kaizora Child Development Center in Dar Es Salam, Tanzania. In this episode, Pooja and Brooke compare the understanding of autism in Kenya and Tanzania, and they describe the challenges of educating families about evidence-based interventions. Parents in their communities often turn to religious practices before trusting science as they progress through different stages of grief. Back in 2010, when Kaizora was just Pooja, and the Global Autism Project was just our CEO Molly Ola Pinney, the two entrepreneurs supported each other to create what partnership with the Global Autism Project looks like today. You can hear Molly’s side of the story in episode 2. Over the years, Kaizora has established itself as the leading autism center in Africa. In April of 2019, Pooja and Brooke merged their services to provide affordable packages under one roof. Today, both of their centers in Kenya and Tanzania offer a range of services, including Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, and Vocational Training. I visited the center in Kenya twice last year and was inspired by the staff’s dedication to their students’ progress. Pooja and Brooke stress the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, which they encourage by scheduling weekly training sessions led by alternating departments. In this conversation, Pooja and Brooke comment on each other’s leadership styles and explain how they work together to balance out their strengths. Listening to them speak, I could sense the deep respect they have for each other as colleagues. They also provide insights on how to run a business with the right mindset and an open heart. A huge struggle for Kaizora has been to deliver quality services for families who can not afford it. Pooja and Brooke have recently developed Kaizora Foundation, an organization aimed to raise funds for their centers and ensure that they will no longer have to turn children away. You can make a donation to their cause here: Kaizora Foundation.We also discuss the impact of Covid-19 on Kaizora. Since recording this episode on April 7th, their center in Kenya has reopened its doors, taking extra precautions to use protective equipment and sanitize thoroughly. Understandably so, student attendance is not at regular capacity. Their center in Tanzania eventually had to close for an indefinite amount of time. Staff from Kenya are currently running online sessions for their students in Tanzania because they don’t have enough laptops for therapists to use. They also continue to face challenges with unstable internet connections and frequent power outages. On this note, I would like to apologize for the inconsistent quality of our call. Unfortunately, we had some issues with the internet connection but we’ve done our best to correct the sound, and I’m sure you will still find much value in Pooja and Brooke’s story. The two Co-Directors are remaining positive and confident that they will come out of this crisis having learned innovative ways to run their organizations and will continue to support the families in their communities with whatever resources they have. To learn more about Pooja, Brooke, and the team at Kaizora, please click here: Kaizora. ----more----We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. You can also follow us on Instagram @autismpodcast and subscribe to our YouTube channel Global Autism Project. ----more----We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

Discover what’s possible when the answer to how is YES. Molly Ola Pinney is the CEO and founder of the Global Autism Project. She is also the #1 supporter of this podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear Molly give a history of our organization, highlighting important turning points over the last 17 years. As an employee, it’s always fun for me to hear about how the organization has evolved — from the heart of a 23-year-old with a mission to change the world, to a global movement involving almost 20 countries. Molly tells us of her early years in Ghana and also reflects on how the understanding of autism in Africa has changed since then. Although the stigma is still real, there has been an increase in the awareness that autism is not caused by evil spirits.Molly explains how our SkillCorps® volunteer program works and why it differs from voluntourism. Watch Molly's TEDx Talk to learn why doing things for others doesn't help. We describe the relationships we have with our partners and share stories from our first Global Summit held in August of 2019. Check out our Global Summit video to see our partners in action. Molly illustrates how decisive action in leadership helped her to respond appropriately to the coronavirus crisis back in January. We discuss the impact this has had on the work we do as an organization, and why she sees this pause as an opportunity. We also talk about how traveling internationally with SkillCorps® has actually prepared some of our volunteers to better cope with the current climate of uncertainty. For more information about our work, please visit: globalautismproject.org. ----more----We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. You can also follow us on Instagram @autismpodcast and subscribe to our YouTube channel Global Autism Project. ----more----We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

The Global Autism Project is a nonprofit organization that helps people in 15 countries provide better treatment for children with autism. My interviewee this episode is Molly Ola Pinney, the founder, and  EO of the Global Autism Project, and today we discuss why the Global Autism Project was founded; how they help treat autism in other countries; and how the recent Coronavirus has affected their mission.

Molly Ola Pinney is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Autism Project, a nonprofit organization that increases the capacity of local individuals working with children with autism worldwide. In this episode, Molly shares how the Global Autism Project started and how far reaching its impacts are today. Molly discusses her focus on empowering others through the guiding principle "Do with not for." Molly and I discuss how this model that she has used to build the Global Autism Project to the success it is today can be translated into a classroom setting. Molly shares valuable insights on how to work with your team through focusing on observation, listening, and asking questions. This episode is a must listen for building up your leadership skills! More from Molly: https://www.globalautismproject.org/ https://www.ted.com/talks/molly_ola_pinney_doing_things_for_others_doesn_t_help Click here to find out more info about The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership: https://theautismhelper.com/membership-2021/ Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/ Looking for a specific product or resource? Visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest @theautismhelper.

In 2003, Molly moved to Ghana to serve as a therapist for a young man with autism. She had been his therapist in Seattle, WA, and was asked to travel with them on their return home until they could find a local therapist for him. Faced with the reality that there were no local teachers prepared to support him, she envisioned and created an organization that could empower leaders, educate communities, and train local professionals. With a model rooted in sustainable, culturally relevant training, the Global Autism Project now works in ten different countries across four continents. Originally from New Hampshire, Molly has traveled and worked internationally for over 14 years. Her vision of building local capacity and promoting acceptance and understanding of the autistic community has grown into a global movement for change. She has spoken across various esteemed platforms; from the floor of the United Nations to a TEDx stage, advocating for a more collaborative, culturally relevant, sustainable approach to international aid programs.

Molly Ola Pinney is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Autism Project, a nonprofit organization that increases the capacity of local individuals working with children with autism worldwide. The Global Autism Project has grown to an organization that has served ten countries so far and is well on its way to achieving its goal of establishing centers of excellence in 20 countries by year 2020. She has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades for her work, including the Comcast NBC Universal award, the Autism Light Foundation award as well as given the opportunity to ring the NASDAQ bell alongside her staff in 2012. Her recent TEDx talk “Doing things for others doesn’t help” discusses the importance of doing things with people, rather than for them. As a leader in the nonprofit community and international service delivery, Molly has collaborated with multiple organizations to increase their ability to provide quality services to those with autism. All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) (autismtherapies.com), LEARN Behavioral (learnbehavioral.com) and the LEARN Provider Network.

Molly Ola Pinney is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Autism Project, a nonprofit organization that increases the capacity of local individuals working with children with autism worldwide. She started the organization after moving to Ghana in 2003 with a family who had a child with autism. She was struck by the lack of awareness and services provided there when families started showing up at her house looking for the woman who knew what autism was. The Global Autism Project has grown to an organization that has served ten countries so far and is well on its way to achieving its goal of establishing centers of excellence in 20 countries by year 2020.   CONNECT with Molly HERE LISTEN to Molly's TEDx talk HERE   BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !

Molly Ola Pinney is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Autism Project, a nonprofit organization that increases the capacity of local individuals working with children with autism worldwide. She started the organization after moving to Ghana in 2003 with a family who had a child with autism. She was struck by the lack of awareness and services provided there when families started showing up at her house looking for the woman who knew what autism was. The Global Autism Project has grown to an organization that has served ten countries so far and is well on its way to achieving its goal of establishing centers of excellence in 20 countries by year 2020.   CONNECT with Molly HERE LISTEN to Molly's TEDx talk HERE   BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !

In Session 28 of The Behavioral Observations Podcast, Molly Ola Pinney joins me to talk about The Global Autism Project, an organization she started in 2003. In brief, The Global Autism Project trains teachers to work with children with Autism globally. The organization began this initiative in Africa, but has now branched out to helping people in this way to Central America, India, and beyond. In this episode, we talk about how the organization was founded, what it’s like to support teams remotely, and how exactly they carry out this mission today. Molly closes the interview by encouraging practitioners (or basically anyone listening to the show) to consider saying, “yes,” to new opportunities, even when they may be a little apprehensive about doing so. This episode is sponsored by Britton Behavioral Consulting. Dr. Lisa Britton, BCBA-D specializes in providing high quality independent fieldwork supervision to aspiring BCBA’s. For more information on her services, please check out her website here. Finally, if you are looking for BACB Type 2 Continuing Education, look no further (well, there are only 5.5 units available, so technically, you will have to look further, but you get the ideal…). Click here to find out about how you can earn CE’s for listening to selected podcast episodes.

In this episode, Molly Ola Pinney, Founder, and CEO of the Global Autism Project shares how, in many parts of the world, families of children with autism have no resources, nowhere to turn and live in communities that have little to no understanding or acceptance of people with autism.Global Autism Project is working hard to change this by partnering with communities around the world and providing training on how to work with kids with autism in a SUSTAINABLE way.Molly also shares how the organization is growing the understanding, acceptance and integration of people with autism worldwide by educating the communities in culturally relevant and quality practices.The Global Autism Project is making tremendous strides in their mission. April is World Autism Awareness Month and Molly Ola Pinney was selected to speak at United Nations General Assembly on April 1, for World Autism Awareness Day.To learn how you can get involved go to http://GlobalAutismProject.org.You can also visit Global Autism Project on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GlobalAutismProject

In this episode, Molly Ola Pinney, Founder, and CEO of the Global Autism Project shares how, in many parts of the world, families of children with autism have no resources, nowhere to turn and live in communities that have little to no understanding or acceptance of people with autism.Global Autism Project is working hard to change this by partnering with communities around the world and providing training on how to work with kids with autism in a SUSTAINABLE way.Molly also shares how the organization is growing the understanding, acceptance and integration of people with autism worldwide by educating the communities in culturally relevant and quality practices.The Global Autism Project is making tremendous strides in their mission. April is World Autism Awareness Month and Molly Ola Pinney was selected to speak at United Nations General Assembly on April 1, for World Autism Awareness Day.To learn how you can get involved go to http://GlobalAutismProject.org.You can also visit Global Autism Project on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GlobalAutismProject

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Shannon welcomes Molly Ola Pinney from the Global Autism Project, whose mission is to bring quality Autism education to places in the world that can greatly benefit from having trained Autism professionals.  Currently the Global Autism Project is in a contest and could win $500,000 from the Microsoft Corporation but they need your vote!  To participate, visit: www.facebook.com/globalautismproject .   Dr. Linda Copeland answers viewer questions about skin rashes and Autism, what recent studies say about Miralax and more medically related issues.     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Have you ever been told that what you wanted to accomplish is impossible? Well today's guest on the show was told her idea was impossible by countless numbers. At the age of 23, Molly Ola Pinney wanted to start a global non-profit that served the autistic children of the world. Yes, this is a big undertaking that had many challenges yet Molly would not accept that it was impossible. She kept focused on a vision that would empower a generation to understand and accept autism. I truly believe this is a story of the seemingly impossible to a journey that will inspire many to think big. Get the show notes for 122 | From Impossible to Inspired with Molly Ola Pinney Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Challenges #Inspire #Episode122 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!