Episode 86 | iPrompts Visual Communication App For The iPhone/iPod Touch
By Michael Boll | June 27, 2009
I talk with Dan Tedesco of HandHold Adaptive about iPrompts, their new iPod Touch/iPhone application for people with special needs. In their own words "iPrompts: [is] the portable, customizable, visual prompting tool for those with special needs."
Basically the app lets me put together a visual schedule (think Teacch )for my son on my iPod Touch. I can import pictures and customize it as needed. Great product. We also discuss HandHold Adaptive’s other products they have in the pipeline.
Training Video :
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Episode 85 | Parent and activist, Polly Tommey
By Michael Boll | June 2, 2009
Shannon Johnson (Foggyrock.com ) and I talk with Polly Tommey about her successful billboard campaign to meet with British Prime Minister, Gordan Brown. Polly is scheduled to meet with him soon.
Polly also runs the Autism Trust which is a foundation committed to putting together regional centers for people with autism.
Lastly, Polly is the editor-in-chief of the online magazine, Autism File
More about Polly from her website:
Polly Tommey is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Autism File and has been Managing Director of its UK publisher, Sensinet Limited since 1999. Polly is also the Founder of The Autism Trust, a UK registered charity focused on building an inspiring and sustainable future for children with autism in the UK when they leave full time education. Polly is regarded as one of the leading figures in autism in the UK; renowned as a campaigning and influential journalist and is featured regularly as a sector expert in the national media. She is currently directing and presenting two investigative television documentaries to be broadcast in 2009 in partnership with the award winning producer, Michael Nunn. Polly presents a weekly radio programme: Autism Issues From Around the World on Autism One Radio; she is Secretary of the Autism Human Rights & Discrimination Initiative; and is a regular attendee and presenter at conferences worldwide. She is married to Jonathan Tommey who runs The Autism Clinic and they have three children, one of whom has autism. Polly is a former film and television actress.Topics: Uncategorized | No Comments »
Episode 84 | Erik Linthorst Father and Creator of the Film, Autistic Like
By Michael Boll | May 26, 2009
Shannon Johnson (foggyrock.com) and I talk with Erik Linthorst, father to a child on the spectrum and creator of the film Autistic Like. We have a very interesting conversation about his son, Graham, who was initially diagnosed with autism at an early age. After much research and discussion with various therapists, Erik has come to the conclusion that his son’s behaviors and learning patterns are driven primarliy by a sensory processing disorder. He describes his son as autistic-like rather than autistic. For more information check out his website.
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Episode 83 | Dr. Robert Melillo Author of Disconnected Kids
By Michael Boll | May 16, 2009
Shannon Johnson and I talk with Chiropractic Neurologists Drs. Robert Melillo and Peter Scire. Dr. Melillo is the author of the book Disconnected Kids and founder of the Brain Balance Centers. We discuss his book and therapies that relate to his form of treatment. The discussion gets a bit heated at times.
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Episode 82 | Author and Parent, Chantal Sicile-Kira
By Michael Boll | May 10, 2009
Shannon Johnson (FoggyRock.com ) and I interview author and parent Chantal Sicile-Kira about her latest book, Autism Life Skills.
Chantal has written a number of books, been the on the cover of NEWSWEEK magazine , appeared on MTV , and hosts a radio show on AutismOne Radio
Here is some more information about her from her website:
Chantal Sicile-Kira, is an international speaker, author and advocate who has been involved with autism spectrum disorders for over 20 years as both a parent and a professional on both sides of the Atlantic. A bilingual French -American, Chantal raised her autistic son in France, the UK and California. Her experience in the three different countries was the subject of a 22 page article in the French professional journal on education and research for special education, La Nouvelle Revue de l’Adaptation et de la Scolarisation, June 2006, published by INS HEA. A former researcher on BBC documentaries and a line producer on a TV Series in Paris, Chantal currently hosts radio shows in English and in French on Autism One Radio (an internet based radio station available worldwide at www.autismone.org/radio ).Chantal also writes for various publications, including an "Ask Chantal"column for The Autism File (www.autismfile.com ) and blogs occasionally on the Huffington Post. Chantal’s family has been highlighted in the Newsweek cover story "Growing up with Autism’ and featured in the MTV documentary ‘True Life’ series, in "I Have Autism’ which was therecipient of a 2008 Voice Award.
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Episode 81 | iPhone App ProLoQuo2Go
By Michael Boll | May 2, 2009
Shannon (FoggyRock.com ) and I talk with Samuel Sennott about his iPhone App, ProLoQuo2Go . It is an AWESOME application for those looking for an AAC device. If you know PECS , you may find this app is for you. (Our PECS interview can be found here .)
Here is some more information from their website:
Proloquo2Go™ is a new product from AssistiveWare that provides a full-featured communication solution for people who have difficulty speaking. It brings natural sounding text-to-speech voices, up-to-date symbols, powerful automatic conjugations, a default vocabulary of over 7000 items, full expandability and extreme ease of use to the iPhone and iPod touch.
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Episode 80 | Nancy Wiseman, Author of First Signs
By Michael Boll | April 17, 2009
Shannon Johnson of Foggyrock.com and I talk with Nancy Wiseman author of Could It Be Autism?: A Parent’s Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps and, her latest book, The First Year: Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed Child
Here is more about Nancy from her website, Firstsigns.org:
Nancy D. Wiseman
As the founder and president of First Signs , Nancy Wiseman is dedicating her life to improving the lives of children and families affected by developmental disorders. Since 1999, Nancy has made a significant contribution to changing policy, improving awareness, and changing pediatric practice in how we screen, refer, and detect young children today. Before devoting herself to First Signs , Nancy worked in corporate communications for over 20 years building brand awareness, educating the public, and generating qualified leads for international companies in the financial, travel, office products, computer, and software industries. She now utilizes her skills in fundraising and development, staff and financial management, film and video production, as well as public relations and education, to direct First Signs, Inc . She has counseled parents worldwide and she has appeared in interviews with USA Today, Parents, and NBC’s Today Show. She is the author of Could It Be Autism? A Parent’s Guide to the First Signs and Next Steps and The First Year®: Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed Child . Nancy serves as president and treasurer and she is the mother of Sarah, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. Today—at age 13—Sarah stands as a powerful example of the impact that early identification and intensive intervention can have on young children with developmental delays and disorders. Nancy is the 2006 recipient of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Dale Richmond/Justin Coleman Award for her outstanding achievement in the field of child development.
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Episode 79 | Elaine Hall, Autism The Musical and The Miracle Project
By Michael Boll | March 26, 2009
Shannon Johnson of Foggyrock.com and I talk with Elaine Hall founder of The Miracle Project and inspiration behind the film Autism, The Musical.
Elaine is a single mother raising her fifteen year-old son Neal who is on the autism spectrum. We focus mostly on her work as an acting coach and the programs she as developed that enable people with special needs to take part in the world of drama.
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Episode 78 | iConverse an iPhone/iPod Touch Application
By Michael Boll | March 18, 2009
Shannon Johnson of FoggyRock.com and I talk with the co-creators of iConverse an iPhone/iPod touch application that functions much like a picture exchange communication system (PECS ).
While the application is new and currently contains only six icons, the potential for this efficient, useful, and compact assistive communication device is strong. The creators talk of users being able to generate their own icons at some point in the future as the software matures.
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Episode 77 | Keri Bowers of Normal Films
By Michael Boll | March 11, 2009
Shannon Johnson of Foggyrock.com and I talk with Keri Bowers of normalfilms.com Keri, a single mother to two children, one of whom is on the autism spectrum, has forged an interesting path. She is the creator of at least three films about children with disabilities, an advocate, speaker, and most recently, a seminar leader about “Mapping Transitions To Your Child’s Future.”
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