Autism Weekly ABS Kids

This week, we are joined by Landa Fox, a BCBA and Certified Sexual Health Educator with extensive experience in autism and developmental disabilities. Landa specializes in inclusive sexual health education for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Today, she'll share vital insights on the importance of this education, effective strategies for parents and caregivers, and how ABA therapy can aid in teaching boundaries and safety. Download to learn more!
Landa’s Bio 
 Landa Fox (she/her) is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Certified Sexual Health Educator living and working in Lkwungen Territory (Victoria, British Columbia). She has worked in the field of autism and disability support since 2003. Currently, her work focuses on sexual health, relationship, and safety education for those with unique learning needs. She works with individuals, families, schools, and community organizations. Her work often centers around creating and modifying existing sexual health and relationship education to be meaningful to those it is presented to and creating support plans to address contextually inappropriate sexual behaviour.  
Contact and Socials:  
Website: www.positiveconnections.ca 
Email: landa@positiveconnections.ca 
Instagram: @positiveconnections  
Podcast: Sex Ed Book Review (sexedbookreview.com) 
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Join us on this week's Autism Weekly podcast where our host, Jeff Skibitsky, engages in a meaningful conversation with Dr. Nicole Young, Clinical psychology director for California at ABS Kids. This episode takes a deep dive into the significance of April, highlighting its importance as both Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Acceptance Month. Dr. Young shares her insights on what autism acceptance truly means and how it shapes the way we approach and empower individuals with autism.
The discussion also addresses the delicate topic of child abuse and its relevance to the autism community. This episode is particularly crucial during Child Abuse Prevention Month, underscored by an alarming incident reported by CBS News, where a Littleton bus aide was fired after being accused of mistreating students with autism, spotlighting the ongoing challenges faced by children with autism and the need for vigilant protection and advocacy. Subscribe to explore these critical themes with us and learn more about fostering inclusion and safeguarding the rights and well-being of individuals with autism.
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/littleton-bus-aide-fired-students-autism-tortured-traumatized/
Download episode to learn more!
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Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.
 
 
 

This week, we are joined by Dr. Han Ren, a licensed clinical and school psychologist, consultant, and speaker, deeply committed to liberation and anti-oppressive work. Through widely viewed social media content, Dr. Ren makes mental health accessible, focusing on collective healing in marginalized communities like Asian-Americans and children of immigrants. Featured on TEDx, Headspace, Buzzfeed, and Huffington Post, Dr. Ren advocates for culturally affirming care. Download to learn more!
Resources:
IG: @dr.han.ren
TikTok: @drhanren
Facebook: Dr. Han Ren | Facebook
LinkedIn: (27) Han Ren, PhD, LSSP | LinkedIn
Website: Ren Psychological Services, PLLC (drhanren.com)
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Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week, we are joined by Dr. Naima Bhana Lopez, an assistant professor of special education and BCBA-D at Niagara University in New York. Dr. Lopez specializes in enhancing social-communication opportunities for children with developmental disabilities. Her work also explores diversity and equity in special education, empowering natural communication partners to improve outcomes for diverse students and families. With expertise in ABA therapy and special education, Dr. Lopez will be discussing the intersection of these fields with diversity. Download to learn more!
Resources 
https://www.abainternational.org/media/180194/abai_interprofessional_collaboration_resource_document.pdf
 
https://aac-learning-center-moodle.psu.edu/
 
https://abavisualized.com/collections/for-parents/products/aba-en-imagenes-una-guia-visual-para-padres-y-maestros (also available on amazon)
 
https://abavisualized.com/collections/for-parents/products/aba-visualized-guidebook-2nd-edition (also on Amazon)

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Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

 

This week, we are joined by Jarad Van, a Ph.D. student at The Pennsylvania State University, specializing in Special Education. With a background in behavior analysis and extensive experience working with autistic children, Jarad brings valuable insights into Precision Teaching. Join us as we discuss the benefits and future potential of precision teaching for children with autism and their families.
Resources
Websites:
Celeration.org
https://www.octavetraining.com
 
Books: 
The precision teaching book - https://greatnessachieved.com/products/book-1
Weaving love and science into educational practice - https://greatnessachieved.com/collections/books/products/weaving-love-and-science-into-educational-practice
 
Companies/businesses
Agile Instruction and Management Solutions - http://www.aimsinstruction.com 
Fit learning (Education improvement centers like sylvan or kumon but with PT) - https://fitlearners.com
Morningside academy (School that utilizes PT in Seattle, Washington) - https://morningsideacademy.org
Performance thinking (PT influenced OBM) -  https://www.sixboxes.com
TeamABA (Sports performance improvement with PT) - https://teamaballc.com
 

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Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

This week, we are joined by Dr. Bruce Tinor, Vice President at Black Men in Behavior Analysis (BMBA), and Principal at CCIU's Child and Career Development Center since July 2023. Joining him is Jeron Trotman, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from Atlanta, GA. Jeron is not only a visionary and founder but also the president of Black Men in Behavior Analysis (BMBA), an organization dedicated to black men in ABA. Together, they’ll be discussing applied behavior analysis, staff training, and curriculum development. Download to learn more! 
Resources
BMBA – Black Men In Behavior Analysis (bmbanetwork.org)
Jeron

BMBA Email: president@bmbanetwork.org
BMBA  General Email: info@bmbanetwork.org
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeron-trotman-644b1b69

Bruce

BMBA Email: vicepresident@bmbanetwork.org
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-bruce-tinor-bcba-lbs-56126810b/
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Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.