Episode 90 | Dr. Wilczynski of the National Autism Center
By Michael Boll | February 8, 2010
Shannon Johnson and I speak with Dr. Susan Wilczynski of the National Autism Center. We cover a range of topics including evidence based practices. We pay particular attention to an educators’ field guide the National Autism Center put together for educators of children on the autism spectrum. You can see a copy of that guide here. Here is some more about Dr. Wilczynski from her website: Dr. Wilczynski is the Executive Director of the National Autism Center. In her role as Chair of the National Standards Project, she has worked in collaboration with experts from around the country in order to establish national standards for the treatment of individuals on the autism spectrum. Under Dr. Wilczynski’s leadership, the National Autism Center has recently published Evidence-based Practice and Autism in the Schools. This resource manual for educators is being distributed to school systems across the country. It is the first in a series of manuals to support families, educators, physicians, and service providers.
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Episode 89 | Autism Ambassadors
By Michael Boll | January 10, 2010
- Max Sauberman
- Zak Kukoff
Shannon and I talk with Max and Zak of Autism AmbassadorsThese two fine young man (along with others) have developed– and are developing — programs in schools around the world designed to help students with autism.
Their program encourages autism awareness and promotes relationships between typical students and those with autism. Zak and Max hope to have well over 100 Autism Ambassador programs up and running before the end of 2010
Contact information:
For more information about songs for autism, check out singsos.org
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Episode 88 | Beth Maloney, Author of Saving Sammy
By Michael Boll | December 18, 2009
Shannon Johnson and I speak with Beth Maloney, author of Saving Sammy.
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Episode 87 | Dr. Ross Greene, Author of the Explosive Child
By Michael Boll | July 31, 2009
Shannon Johnson and I talk with Dr. Ross Greene, author of The Explosive Child.
More about Dr. Greene from his website :
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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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