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Understanding the IEP Process and How to Best Advocate for Your Child

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Current Autism Research and Why Families May Want to Participate

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The September 26th Project: Safety Preparedness for Families with Autism

Kelly McKinnon-Bermingham who has been working in the field of autism for 27 years, and is a published author joins us to discuss the work of the September 26th Project which she co-chaired.

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Enriching Life Experiences for Young Autistic Adults

Heather Tarczan, Executive Director of Urban Autism Solutions joins us to talk about how their program is working to build opportunity and community for young adults in Chicago.

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Nobody's Normal: How Culture Created the Stigma of Mental Illness

As Richard shares, ”Look at the history of autism, when mothers were blamed and autism was only looked at in negative terms... We don’t end up in a very good situation. I’m trying to point this stuff out so people can realize we do have the power to change.”

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TSC: A Rare Genetic Disease with a 50% Autism Diagnosis

About 50% of those diagnosed with TSC, will also have a diagnosis of autism. Even if your child is not at risk for TSC, the thoughtful approach to treatment and resources can be valuable for all parents.

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Dr. Temple Grandin and Dr. Debra Moore - Navigating Autism

Dr. Temple Grandin returns to the podcast to discuss her latest book, Navigating Autism which is a collaboration with psychologist Debra Moore who has done extensive work with children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum.

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Supporting Autistic Individuals from High School to Adulthood with Dan McManmon

In this episode, we talk with President of the College Internship Program (CIP), Dan McManmon, one of the world’s most comprehensive transition programs for young adults on the autism spectrum and learning differences.

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Girls and Autism: Diagnosis, Treatment, and New Research with Dr. Ronit Molko

In this episode, we talk with psychologist and author, Dr. Ronit Molko to explore recent research into girls with autism and how our approach to diagnosis and treatment needs to evolve.

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Autism Acceptance Month with the Autism Society's President Christopher Banks

In this episode we talk with the President of the Autism Society of America, Christopher Banks about their organization's shift from "Autism Awareness Month" to "Autism Acceptance Month".

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New Research on Sleep Issues in Autism with Dr. Annette Estes

In this episode we talk with Research Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences and Department of Psychology at the University of Washington, Dr. Annette Estes about her research about sleep issues in children with autism.

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Critical Autism Services for Military Families in Jeopardy

In this episode we talk with Dr. Ira Cohen, former Research Scientist and former Chair of Psychology, New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities (IBR) and David Fuscus, Spokesperson for the NCAAS.

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