Podcast appearances and mentions of Ron Suskind

My guest today is Ron Suskind. I sat with Ron, in-person, to discuss his journey as a father to an autistic son, who experienced significant regression at a very early age. This is his family's incredibly moving story of heartache, hope, and meeting their son where he is. Guest Bio: Ron Suskind is a Pulitzer-winning journalist, bestselling author, and producer of award-winning documentaries and feature films, and the founder of BongoMedia. Ron's latest bestseller, https://ronsuskind.com/books/life-animated/ (Life, Animated) (2014), chronicles his family's twenty-year journey raising and connecting to their autistic son. The Suskinds are also the subject of an award-winning http://www.lifeanimateddoc.com/ (documentary feature) of the same name (2016). Their story has driven activism and research about the compensatory strengths of those with autism and others who are “differently-abled” due to distinctive neurology or sociocultural backgrounds. Ron's company, https://www.bongomedia.com/about (The Affinity Project), is leading efforts to build a next generation of augmentative technologies to lift and support these communities. Ron often appears on network television and has been a contributor for The New York Times Magazine and Esquire. Ron was the Wall Street Journal's senior national affairs reporter from 1993 until his departure in 2000, and won the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing. He currently lives in Cambridge, MA, with his wife, Cornelia Kennedy Suskind, and lectures about narrative and justice at Harvard Law School. Connect with Ron Suskind: https://ronsuskind.com (https://ronsuskind.com) Host Bio: Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys as well as Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, digital marketer, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over a decade. Connect with Rob Gorski: https://listen.theautismdad.com/ (https://listen.theautismdad.com) Mentioned in this episode: Learn More About Bened Life Bened Life supports a neuroinclusive community with education and science-backed probiotics that promote mental and physical health. Bened Life prides itself on hiring neurodivergent staff that helps to run multiple facets of their business. Their medical probiotic, Neuralli, featuring the probiotic PS128, has already helped thousands of neurotypical and neurodivergent people worldwide. Learn more by going to benedlife.com. Use the code "theautismdad" at checkout for 20% off your first order. https://theautismdad.captivate.fm/benedlife (Visit Bened Life) Learn More About Victor Wear Did you know that 85% of autistic people are either unemployed or underemployed? It's a staggering statistic that Tiffany Hamilton and her autistic son Isaiah are working to address with Victor Wear. Victor Wear is an inspirational clothing line that inspires resilience and triumphs over obstacles. Their stylish, super soft, colorful tees sport positive and affirming slogans. They want anyone wearing the VW flame logo to see it as a badge of courage. Victor Wear is warrior wear for those who Rise Above their personal challenges. Because it's not about how hard you fall. It's about whether or how you get back up. That's what being a Victor is all about. Tiffany and Isaiah's goal is for Victor Wear to become a leading employer and source of empowerment for autistic individuals. 10% of each and every product sold supports Special Olympics VA. To learn more, order your own Victor Wear shirt or hoodie, visit victorwear.com and use the promo code “theautismdad” at check out to save 10% off your entire order. https://theautismdad.captivate.fm/victorwear (Visit Victor Wear)

Join Stephanie in her discussion with Ron Suskind on discovering potential and finding hope against all odds. As Ron shares his experience with his son Owen and Stephanie shares her experience with Sydney, both find found ways to enter their autistic child's inner world through scripting through their child's favorite Disney movies. Dr. Holmes' interviews Ron Suskind at the Converge Autism Summit held in SC.Ron and Stephanie refer to the movie Ron created about their journey, Life Animated.The link to that movie is here:Find the link to Life Animated here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVMcYkRHtcU Watch the shear joy of Owen meeting Gilbert Gottfried at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vI1R3VEREQ Ron Suskind delves deeper into Affinity Therapy, the unique method of emulative communication that the Suskind's developed to help Owen, their youngest son, emerge from the shadows of autism. Owen, despite limited speech, memorized fifty animated Disney movies. Throw him a line; he'd throw back the next one. When the Suskind's realized this, they began speaking in Disney dialogue, turning their house into a stage set where they would play out scenes. Over the years, their son's speech returned. What's the lesson? Listen to the patient and let them guide you. Ron focuses on the perspectives of both the caregiver and the patient, addressing the importance of a shared language of imagination and demonstrating how myth, fable, and legend still remain humanity's best pathway to healing.One of America's most treasured journalists, best-selling author Ron Suskind brings a Renaissance man's breadth of knowledge and experiences to the speaking stage. His keynotes and mainstage conversations with notable leaders in the financial world draw upon a career as a Pulitzer-Prize-winning Wall Street Journal reporter.  As an author and journalist, currently, he serves as the co-host of Freak Out and Carry On. This WBUR podcast addresses the urgent political issues of our time through a historical lens. Suskind's works are frequently characterized by his passion for giving a voice to the voiceless. This is evident in his most recent best-seller, Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism, adapted into an Academy Award-nominated documentary and recently won three News and Documentary Emmys. Life, Animated tells the story of his youngest son, Owen, who, after being diagnosed with autism, found a way to reengage with the world around him. Seizing upon Owen's love of animated Disney movies, the Suskind family re-enacted the films with him, pioneering a now-widely acknowledged method of emulative communication known as Affinity Therapy. When not writing and speaking, Ron Suskind is a Senior Fellow at Harvard's Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, where he serves as a lecturer on narrative and justice. He is also the Founder and CEO of Sidekicks for Autism, which provides a free education app that helps parents deeply connect and communicate with their autistic children. Suskind holds an MA from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. about 1 month ago #affinitytherapy, #asperger's, #autism, #autismandcommunication, #autismandpotential, #autismconferencespeaker, #mentalhealth, #mentalwellness, #onthespectrum, #ronsuskind, #springbrooksautismconferenceDisclaimer:When we have guests on the ASR podcast they are recognized in their expertise on autism as an advocate, self-advocate, clinicians, parents, or other professionals in the field. They may or may not be part of the faith community; having a guest on the broader topic of autism does not reflect complete agreement with the guest just as many guests may not agree with our faith perspective. Guests are chosen by topic for the chosen podcast discussion and not necessarily full agreement of all beliefs from the chosen guest(s).

Ron Suskind delves deeper into Affinity Therapy, the unique method of emulative communication that the Suskind's developed to help Owen, their youngest son, emerge from the shadows of autism. Owen, despite limited speech, memorized fifty animated Disney movies. Throw him a line; he'd throw back the next one. When the Suskind's realized this, they began speaking in Disney dialogue, turning their house into a stage set where they would play out scenes. Over the years, their son's speech returned. What's the lesson? Listen to the patient and let them guide you. Ron focuses on the perspectives of both the caregiver and the patient, addressing the importance of a shared language of imagination and demonstrating how myth, fable, and legend still remain humanity's best pathway to healing.One of America's most treasured journalists, best-selling author Ron Suskind brings a Renaissance man's breadth of knowledge and experiences to the speaking stage. His keynotes and mainstage conversations with notable leaders in the financial world draw upon a career as a Pulitzer-Prize-winning Wall Street Journal reporter.  As an author and journalist, currently, he serves as the co-host of Freak Out and Carry On. This WBUR podcast addresses the urgent political issues of our time through a historical lens.Suskind's works are frequently characterized by his passion for giving a voice to the voiceless. This is evident in his most recent best-seller, Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism, adapted into an Academy Award-nominated documentary and recently won three News and Documentary Emmys. Life, Animated tells the story of his youngest son, Owen, who, after being diagnosed with autism, found a way to reengage with the world around him. Seizing upon Owen's love of animated Disney movies, the Suskind family re-enacted the films with him, pioneering a now-widely acknowledged method of emulative communication known as Affinity Therapy.When not writing and speaking, Ron Suskind is a Senior Fellow at Harvard's Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, where he serves as a lecturer on narrative and justice. He is also the Founder and CEO of Sidekicks for Autism, which provides a free education app that helps parents deeply connect and communicate with their autistic children. Suskind holds an MA from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.

Ron Suskind is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, journalist, and filmmaker, who most recently co-produced the Oscar-nominated film Don't Look Up, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Timothée Chalamet, Tyler Perry, Cate Blanchett, and more. His book Life Animated, which explores his son Owen's autism and how he learned to communicate through Disney movies, was also the subject of an Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated documentary of the same name.  As a veteran journalist, he has written extensively about presidential administrations and is dedicated to uncovering America's social, historical, and political injustices.    Listen to the latest episode of All Inclusive as Ron discusses the making of Don't Look Up, how he predicted the insurrection, and the powerful story of how he and his son learned to communicate with each other through Disney characters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Suskind is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, journalist, and filmmaker, who most recently co-produced the Oscar-nominated film Don't Look Up, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Timothée Chalamet, Tyler Perry, Cate Blanchett, and more. His book Life Animated, which explores his son Owen's autism and how he learned to communicate through Disney movies, was also the subject of an Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated documentary of the same name. As a veteran journalist, he has written extensively about presidential administrations and is dedicated to uncovering America's social, historical, and political injustices. Listen to the latest episode of All Inclusive as Ron discusses the making of Don't Look Up, how he predicted the insurrection, and the powerful story of how he and his son learned to communicate with each other through Disney characters.

In this bonus episode, you'll hear journalist Ron Suskind (our guest in Episode #57) talk about how he met Paul O'Neill and how the book "The Price of Loyalty: George W. Bush, the White House, and the Education of Paul O'Neill" came to be. This episode focuses more on O'Neill's time as Treasury Secretary in the Bush administration.

Show notes: https://www.valuecapturellc.com/he57 Welcome to Episode #57 of Habitual Excellence, presented by Value Capture. Our guest today is Ron Suskind, a Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist and investigative reporter. Ron has been a contributor for The New York Times Magazine and Esquire. Ron was the Wall Street Journal's senior national affairs reporter from 1993 until his departure in 2000… Ron is the best-selling author of six books on topics ranging from terrorism to autism — his 2004 book The Price of Loyalty: George W. Bush, the White House, and the Education of Paul O'Neill is why we're talking today. We're also commemorating what would have been Paul's 86th birthday this past Saturday. In the episode, Ron discusses his decades-long relationship with the late Paul H. O'Neill, Sr., what he learned about his leadership and principles, and how that can (and does) apply to healthcare — with our host, Mark Graban. Also check out the bonus episode, where Ron shares more of the story about meeting O'Neill and writing the book. Topics and questions include: In a Fresh Air interview with Terry Gross, you said Paul was “the king of facts” - tell us what you meant by that and how you learned that. Was it difficult for O'Neill to shift from being a CEO to being part of President Bush's cabinet? How much did you talk about healthcare with him? "Endlessly." Why was O'Neill a "skunk at a garden party"? O'Neill influenced many healthcare CEOs (as we've interviewed in this series) -- why aren't more leaders on board with his approach? During the virtual memorial service, you stated that Paul's mark would endure… why is that and what qualities?

Neil in studio, Screenless. POLL 1: What is your take on Wayne H hiring Dan Marino? NEIL and Moe have a sit-down and make peace. POLL 2: What is your take on the NEIL and Moe meeting? Paul O'Neill book by Ron Suskind, Ron Jeremy

On August 6, 2001, a month before the September 11th attack, the CIA met with then President George W. Bush at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. They were there to brief the president on an important piece of intelligence about a potential terrorist attack in the United States. The brief was titled, "Bin Ladin Determined To Strike in US", and it outlined several possible targets for an attack. The most notable target mentioned in the report was the threat that commercial airplanes would be hijacked. The two page report concludes with the sentence, "Nevertheless, FBI information since that time indicates patterns of suspicious activity in this country consistent with preparations for hijacking or other types of attacks, including recent surveillance of federal buildings in New York." In the 2006 book, "The One Percent Doctrine", author Ron Suskind writes from an anonymous source that after being brief by the panicked CIA officers the president said, "All right. You've covered your ass, now." What actions did President Bush take to protect the nation after receiving this dire warning, and how did the media help him cover his ass after this secret intelligence report was leaked to the world? Join the conversation and get answers to these questions and more on According2Sam episode #97.

Tonight's guests are Ron Suskind, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, and Danya Perry, former deputy attorney general for New York.

(with music) TOPICS: Autistic skill share & info & inspo, courtesy of: Maja Toudal's Energy Accounting Activity: https://medium.com/age-of-awareness/the-energy-accounting-activity-for-autism-3a245e34bdfbInterview with Ron Suskind: https://childmind.org/article/inside-one-autistic-boys-disney-world/Temple Grandin's essay 'What's Right with the Autistic Mind': http://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,2153096-1,00.html …also: grandiosity, a 19-century piano, some miscellaneous knowing nothing loudly and at length, marveling and sometimes cowering at my magic life, playing as well as I can in the time I have with what's available. I dunno folks, I just improvise & try to fail upwards. Swearing all the way. Also here's some possibly helpful info on staying safe as someone with an intellectual/developmental disability titled (wonderfully) 'The Ring of Safety': http://www.wecarealot.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/The-Ring-of-Safety-article.pdf

The race for the presidency presses on, as Trump doubles down on baseless claims about election fraud. We sort through this historic week, and look ahead at what's to come. Ron Suskind, Jack Beatty and Beverly Gage join Meghna Chakrabarti. 

Investigative journalist Ron Suskind has written about the presidency and national affairs for more than three decades, and recently published an article based on interviews with dozens of officials - several of whom are still serving in the Trump administration.

Investigative journalist Ron Suskind has written about the presidency and national affairs for more than three decades, and recently published an article based on interviews with dozens of officials - several of whom are still serving in the Trump administration.

Ron Suskind on The Day After Election Day | Will Fascism Steal the U.S. Election? backgroundbriefing.org/donate twitter.com/ianmastersmedia facebook.com/ianmastersmedia

Ron Suskind speaks with Cenk on The Conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode I believe is of the most important conversations I’ve recorded to date. I sat down to interview Garry Thorton, who has more than thirty years of experience as a teacher, coach, counselor and administrator in both public and private education. Garry also used to be my HS Principal. Garry is a black man who grew up in a very different world than I did, however he has spent well over the last decade living and teaching in North County San Diego, which if who aren’t familiar, it is an affluent, predominantly white community. I wanted to sit down with Garry because due to the recent protests and the murder of George Floyd, there has rightfully been a huge light shed on the systemic racism that is rampant in our country today in 2020. As things have been escalating, I’ve been asking and wondering myself “What can I do as a white privileged person to help?” There are so any other questions and topics I wanted to ask Garry, however the lens of what can privileged white people do to help the black community is the main guiding star for the conversation today, as well as how white people of privilege can better educate themselves in order to take empowered actions in creating a just society, starting with you and I. So without further ado, today’s episode with Garry Thoron. Show Notes / Links Garry Thorton’s Website: http://www.gwthornton.com/ Garry Thorton’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwthornton/ The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison, https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Man-Ralph-Ellison/dp/0679732764/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+invisible+man&qid=1591122855&s=books&sr=1-1 To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee, https://www.amazon.com/Kill-Mockingbird-Harper-Lee/dp/0060935464/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25D0YCZFQS8CH&dchild=1&keywords=to+kill+a+mockingbird&qid=1591122834&s=books&sprefix=to+kill+a+%2Cstripbooks%2C228&sr=1-1 A Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey from the Inner City to the Ivy League by Ron Suskind https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Unseen-American-Odyssey-League/dp/0767901266 Brian Branks Story (CA Innocence Project) https://californiainnocenceproject.org/read-their-stories/brian-banks/ Rachel Cargle’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgufOtRq488 California Innocence Project: https://californiainnocenceproject.org/ Just Mercy Film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4916630/ Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, book by Bryan Stevenson: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JYWVYLY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

"Suicide bombers got through the security check. What should we do?" Plots, house arrest, appeals for help; time is running out for Benazir Bhutto. Including contributions from her close friend, Victoria Schofield and reporter Ron Suskind. With Owen Bennett-Jones.

This week on Freak Out And Carry On, Ron Suskind and Heather Cox Richardson talk with Tom Gjelten, of NPR. They discuss President Trump's ideas about immigration, and how they fit into the long debate over which people are allowed to come to America.

Ron Suskind and Heather Cox Richardson talk with Julian Zelizer, Professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University. They discuss the debate around President Trump's mental fitness, the history of the 25th amendment, and whether or not Oprah should run for president in 2020.

“He warned me not to come back”. Benazir's attempt to ensure a safe return to Pakistan ends in fear, triggered by a disputed telephone conversation with Pakistan's military ruler. With contributions from three people close to Benazir: the former Pakistani ambassador to Washington, Husain Haqqani; her American advisor Mark Siegal; and Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and author Ron Suskind. With Owen Bennett-Jones

In our new politics and history podcast, Ron Suskind and Heather Cox Richardson discuss the news of today and its historical parallels. This week: the Comey memo, President Trump's meeting with the Russians, and what we can learn from Benedict Arnold and Presidents Eisenhower and Clinton.

Pulitzer-prize winning writer Ron Suskind discusses being a father to his Autistic son, and how it inspired the book and film, "A Life Animated," and his autism activist work.

Go behind the scenes with two of the minds behind the remarkable documentary, Life, Animated. Pulitzer Prize winner and J-School grad Ron Suskind and Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams tell the real-life story of how Ron’s autistic son, Owen Suskind, reconnected with the world around him through classic Disney animated films, like The Lion King and The Little Mermaid. Life, Animated tells Owen’s story through a combination of home movies, Disney clips, and original animation. It's based on the 2014 book of the same name by Owen's father.

On the eve of the inauguration, Tom Ashbrook, host of WBUR’s On Point, moderated a discussion on opportunities and challenges for the Trump administration with Brian McGrory, editor of The Boston Globe; Heather Cox Richardson, historian at Boston College and author of To Make Men Free: A History of the Republican Party; and Ron Suskind, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and director of the Investigative Journalism Project at Harvard Law School.

From Academy Award® winning director Roger Ross Williams, LIFE, ANIMATED is the inspirational story of Owen Suskind, a young man who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. This emotional coming-of-age story follows Owen as he graduates to adulthood and takes his first steps toward independence. The subject of his father Ron Suskind’s New York Times bestseller, Owen was a thriving three year old who suddenly and inexplicably went silent – and for years after remained unable to connect with other people or to convey his thoughts, feelings or desires. Over time, through repeated viewings of Disney classics like THE LITTLE MERMAID and THE LION KING, Owen found useful tools to help him to understand complex social cues and to re-connect with the world around him. LIFE, ANIMATED evocatively interweaves classic Disney sequences with verite scenes from Owen’s life in order to explore how his identification and empathy for characters like Simba, Jafar, and Ariel gave him a means to understand his feelings and allowed him to interpret reality. Beautiful, original animations offer rich insights into Owen’s fruitful dialogue with the Disney oeuvre as he imagines himself heroically facing adversity as a member in a tribe of sidekicks. Owen’s story is a moving testament to the many ways in which stories can serve as a means of persevering through the dark times, leading us all toward the light. This podcast is sponsored by THX, a globally renowned brand focused on delivering premium entertainment experiences and is passionate about telling the stories of the creators behind great productions. Find out more at www.thx.com

(Warning: bad audio quality!) Sales takes Crabb to a new café but tells her the incorrect name of the place - mistaking the band 'Something for Kate' for the café 'Something for Jess'. The bad news is Crabb will never be able to find it again. The good news is there's something for everyone in this episode, from American politics to raspberry mousse. (*with apologies from the bumbling Sales to the lovely people at 'Something for Jess') Something for Jess - Café in ChippendaleFaith, Certainty and the Presidency of George W. Bush - by Ron Suskind via NYT Magazine (17 Oct 2004)2016 Election exit polls - Washington PostThe 13 most amazing findings in the 2016 exit poll - Washington PostMore from Neighbourhood by Hetty McKinnonIsraeli Couscous / Ptitim - WikipediaJulia Louis-Dreyfus and Tony Hale's Demented Double Act on 'Veep' - by Sam Ansderson via NYT Magazine (9 Apr 2015)Veep - featuring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tony HaleThe Office box setGareth Keenan from the Office - WikipediaRosehaven - featuring Luke McGregor, Celia PacquolaPlease Like Me - featuring Josh Thomas and a cast of favouritesSewing teddy bears for sick kids - meet 12 year old Campbell - via The Feed (SBS)

This week, we talk about the new Life, Animated documentary, which tells the story of Owen Suskind, a young man who showed signs of regressive autism at age 3 when he suddenly stopped speaking. On this episode, we chat with parents Owen and Cornelia about the film, Owen's life, their decision to share his story with the world, Owen's role in making both the book and film, and their advice for parents who may have just received the news that their child is on the spectrum.

Audience Award at the San Francisco Film Festival, Winner of the Audience Award at Full Frame Film Festival and the Directing Award at the Sundance Film Festival, Life, Animated, from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Roger Ross Williams (“Music by Prudence”), is the inspirational story of Owen Suskind, a young man who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. This emotional coming-of-age documentary follows Owen as he graduates to adulthood and takes his first steps toward independence. The subject of his father Ron Suskind’s New York Times bestseller, Owen was a thriving three-year-old who suddenly and inexplicably went silent—and for years after remained unable to connect with other people or to convey his thoughts, feelings or desires. Over time, through repeated viewings of Disney classics like The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, Owen found useful tools to help him to understand complex social cues and to re-connect with the world around him. Life, Animated evocatively interweaves classic Disney sequences with vérité scenes from Owen’s life in order to explore how his identification and empathy for characters like Simba, Jafar and Ariel gave him a means to understand his feelings and allowed him to interpret reality. Director and Producer Roger Ross Williams (God Love Uganda) joins us to talk about the challenge of presenting a balanced portrait of Owen Suskind and his family. For news and updates go to: lifeanimateddoc.com/

Autism Adulthood Strategies and Insights for a Fulfilling Life By Susan Senator, Foreword by John Elder Robison “In this book, like her others, the wonderful Susan Senator gives voice to those who are too often voiceless—folks with ASD who seek what they deserve—lives of purpose and possibilities.” —Ron Suskind, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and bestselling author of Life Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism. "In her frank and deeply touching new book Autism Adulthood, Susan Senator shares the intimate details of her journey with her son, Nat, as he takes his first steps toward maturity in a society that offers few resources for people on the spectrum after they "age out" of the meager level of services provided to school-age children. She faces the big issues – housing, employment, relationships with siblings, finding trustworthy caregivers – head-on, and offers practical strategies for giving young autistic people the best chance to lead happy, safe, and secure lives, mapping a pathway to the future that offers autistic people and their families real hope, rather than false hopes built on misguided promises of a cure. By doing so she offers a blueprint for a world in which people at every point on the spectrum are treated as fellow citizens who deserve respect and the ability to make choices, rather than as puzzles to be solved by the next medical breakthrough.” —Steve Silberman, author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity “Senator hits the nail on the head once again…This is a must-read.” —Library Journal “As an emotional resource, Senator’s book is excellent.” —Kirkus “Mothers, fathers, and siblings should read this honest account of family life with autism.” —Temple Grandin, PhD, author of Thinking in Pictures and Emergence: Labeled Autistic for Making Peace with Autism “From the introduction, Autism Adulthood: Strategies and Insights for a Fulfilling Life will bring you to that dark place parents of young adults with autism fear. But just as quickly, Susan offers practical advice through story-telling and concise, how-to strategies that will leave you feeling optimistic, hopeful, and back in control—all any of us can ask for. A thoroughly readable and important book.” —Arthur Fleischmann, author of Carly's Voice: Breaking Through Autism “A brilliant book.” —Tim Shriver, CEO of the Special Olympics, for The Autism Mom’s Survival Guide “Autism Adulthood is a book I will be recommending to every autism parent I know. Senator is as warm as she is wise, as thoughtful as she is knowledgeable, as compassionate as she is informative. Her rallying cry of “All we can do is love each other” will resound in any parent’s heart. Senator loves fiercely—which means she does everything she can to ensure the best life and future for her adult child with autism. This book will inspire the rest of us to do the same for ours.” —Claire LaZebnik, coauthor of Overcoming Autism, with Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel Autism. It’s a scary word, and one that parents are hearing more and more. Beyond the trauma of the initial diagnosis, the difficulties with finding the right schools and educational programs, and the toll it takes on the whole family looms something far more uncertain and terrifying: What will happen when my child grows up? In her new book Autism Adulthood: Strategies and Insights for a Fulfilling Life (Skyhorse Publishing, April 2016), Susan Senator takes the mystery out of adult life on the autism spectrum and conveys the positive message that even though autism adulthood is complicated and challenging, there are many ways to make it manageable and enjoyable. From her own son with autism, now in his twenties, she has learned to “never say never.” Autism Adulthood features thirty interviews with autistic adults, their parents, caregivers, researchers, and professionals. Each vignette reveals firsthand a family’s challenge, their circumstances, their thought processes, and their unique solutions and plans of action. Sharing the wisdom that emerges from parents’ and self-advocates’ experiences, Senator adds her own observations and conclusions based on her long-term experience with autism. Told in Senator’s trademark warm, honest, and approachable style, Autism Adulthood paints a vivid and thought-provoking picture of many people grappling with grown-up, real-life autism. Senator’s is the only book of its kind, as real families share their stories and their creative solutions. About the Author Susan Senator is a writer, an activist, and the mother of three boys. Her books include Making Peace with Autism and The Autism Mom’s Survival Guide. Her son Nat, now in his twenties was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, and she has been advocating for people with autism ever since. She lives in Brookline, Massachusetts.

Ron Suskind’s world was shaken when his son Owen was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Now, more than 20 years later, his experience has helped kick off new research into how we as a society can better integrate those with developmental disabilities. In this episode, Ron advocates for the establishment of new benchmarks for human ability and achievement and explains how policy can help or hinder that effort.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Ron Suskind, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author of the pivotal work “Hope in the Unseen,” invites the University of Chicago campus community to think about the politics of change and the complexities of issues of social justice.

Autism affects one in sixty-eight children. This is the story of the Suskind family. Owen, diagnosed with autism as a child, developed an affinity for Disney films. Through their scripts and characters he was able to reconnect with language and expression, his family, and his environments. In this exclusive podcast for the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, Owen’s father Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Ron Suskind speaks candidly with Lab Fellow Christine Baugh about his newest and most personal book, Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism. This is a memoir of family, love, and constancy, and a book that has begun to change the direction of autism research as we know it. For more information, visit http://lifeanimated.net.

Lian Dolan is back with the Chaos Chronicles: Meeting my hero in Santa Barbara News you Can Use: Daylight Savings Dangers Young Tech Entreprenuers: College or SXSW? Life Animated by Ron Suskind . Educating his autistic son through Disne Animation The 50th Anniversary of Harriet the Spy and Forcing my son to listen to The Fault in our Stars  

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Ron Suskind interviews Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics Director Lawrence Lessig about his upcoming march across New Hampshire. For more information, visit www.nhrebellion.org/

Nationally celebrated community leader Cedric Jennings will be the featured guest on Let's Talk America with Host Shana Thornton on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 7:30 pm EST. Jennings is the main subject of the national best-selling book, A Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey From the Inner City to the Ivy League, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Ron Suskind. Tune into this special show to learn more about his inspirational life and his hopes for tomorrow's young leaders! 

Apple reports a rare earnings miss.  Netflix reports blockbuster results.  And Procter and Gamble cleans up.  Our analysts discuss those stories and share some stocks on their radar.   And we talk business with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Ron Suskind.

In hour three City Council Member Carl DeMaio joins, along with Columnist Tim Graham from the Media Research Ceneter and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ron Suskind. Don't miss this hour of the Mark Larson Show!

Chris DeRose has written a terrific book about a little understood period of American history, those years between the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the first session of Congress under the Constitution in 1789. Founding Rivals: Madison vs. Monroe, The Bill of Rights, and The Election that Saved a Nation Beyond the story of Madison and Monroe, one thing that struck me time and again was how similar the country’s problems were as a nascent nation and today as a world superpower. The very first tax bill that came before Congress went nowhere and was punted to a “Committee”. Really. On day one of the first session of Congress, the country had a “staggering” $54 million debt, 12% of which was owned by foreign governments. Sound familiar? Madison did a study of failed governments throughout history and the common thread he discovered was paralysis. They were no longer able to govern. Super committee anyone? Overseas rivals mocking our government’s ability to function, not to mention our balance sheet. China and Russia do this regularly. Even intransigent politicians ignoring directives goes back to our Founding. When Pulitzer-prize winner Ron Suskind joined us to talk Confidence Men, he told a story about Treasury Secretary Geithner ignoring a directive from President Obama to break apart Citigroup. Geithner disagreed so he simply ignored it. In Founding Rivals, the order was to strike a deal with Spain to secure access to the Mississippi River. New York’s John Jay didn’t agree and set out to do the exact opposite. Thanks largely to Madison and Monroe, he was unsuccessful. It was remarkable how relevant this book is today. At it’s core, it is the story of life long allies who ultimately became political rivals without becoming personal enemies. Buy this book for any history lover on yopopur holiday shopping list! The Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here and you can find us on iTunes at Pundit Review Radio. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-9pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Chris DeRose has written a terrific book about a little understood period of American history, those years between the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the first session of Congress under the Constitution in 1789. Founding Rivals: Madison vs. Monroe, The Bill of Rights, and The Election that Saved a Nation Beyond the story of Madison and Monroe, one thing that struck me time and again was how similar the country’s problems were as a nascent nation and today as a world superpower. The very first tax bill that came before Congress went nowhere and was punted to a “Committee”. Really. On day one of the first session of Congress, the country had a “staggering” $54 million debt, 12% of which was owned by foreign governments. Sound familiar? Madison did a study of failed governments throughout history and the common thread he discovered was paralysis. They were no longer able to govern. Super committee anyone? Overseas rivals mocking our government’s ability to function, not to mention our balance sheet. China and Russia do this regularly. Even intransigent politicians ignoring directives goes back to our Founding. When Pulitzer-prize winner Ron Suskind joined us to talk Confidence Men, he told a story about Treasury Secretary Geithner ignoring a directive from President Obama to break apart Citigroup. Geithner disagreed so he simply ignored it. In Founding Rivals, the order was to strike a deal with Spain to secure access to the Mississippi River. New York’s John Jay didn’t agree and set out to do the exact opposite. Thanks largely to Madison and Monroe, he was unsuccessful. It was remarkable how relevant this book is today. At it’s core, it is the story of life long allies who ultimately became political rivals without becoming personal enemies. Buy this book for any history lover on yopopur holiday shopping list! The Pundit Review Radio Podcast RSS feed can be found here and you can find us on iTunes at Pundit Review Radio. What is Pundit Review Radio? On Boston’s Talk Station WRKO since 2005, Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week we give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Called “groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to the radio every Sunday evening from 6-9pm on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.

Whether you are a democrat, republican, or independent, watching the President’s first couple of years in office is always very interesting. Will they maintain all the promises made during their campaign? What will happen if they are faced with a serious situation in office? All these things are very telling of their character. But even...

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Breaking News out of Lybia, Gaddafi has been killed! Ron Suskind, author of the book Confidence Man discusses Obamas economic policies. Listen now!

Dylan interviews Ron Suskind, Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and author of the new book "Confidence Men." Ron was the senior national affairs writer for The Wall Street Journal from 1993 to 2000.

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