http://www.autismhangout.com Autism Hangout Feature Programs Autism Experts Autism Hangout Feature Programs Podcast Craig Evans cevans@autismhangout.com Autism Hangout Feature Programs Podcast en-us Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:49:00 CST Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:49:00 CST http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature_programs.xml cevans@autismhangout.com Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=81 This is Part 1 of a 3 Part Podcast series featuring Dr. Sarita Freedman. Here she gives some background on her work as well as her three greatest learnings about autism. Thu, 4 Dec 2008 05:03:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=97 It seems like EVERY TIME I get a chance to interview the current roster of Autism Thought Leaders, I end up being even MORE impressed (and humbled). What wonderful, thoughtful people there are out there dealing with autism. The latest Autism Advocate I&#39ve interviewed in the Key Learnings series is film-maker (author, and rock &#39n roll paralegal) Keri Bowers. Most of you may know her through her work with her son Taylor in the development of the seminal autism film, &#34Normal People Scare Me.&#34 Don&#39t miss this lively, enlightening and encouraging conversation with autism&#39s own (self-proclaimed) Energizer Bunny! :) Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:21:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=85 Teacher, researcher, author and curriculum designer Dr. Paula Kluth talks with passion about successfully teaching and reaching kids with disabilities... especially with autism. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:48:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=99 Meet Joanna Lara. From her early roots as a dancer, experiencing autism first in college, Joanne has become one of the country&#39s leading experts in the use of music and dance to facilitate the development of communication skills and cognitive awareness. Joanne&#39s &#34aut-erobics DVD&#34 is winning accolades from experts and parents alike. In this &#34Key Learnings&#34 interview, hear Joanna talk about her passion for these kids and how her special skills as a dancer have helped them flourish. For more information on Joanna and aut-erobics, see: www.theautismexpert.com Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:35:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=94 Dr. Solomon talks about the success of P.L.A.Y therapy and how it differs from (and enhances) A.B.A. He also touches on the importance of early diagnosis and a &#34choice&#34 in treatments. Don&#39t miss the wisdom of his 20 years of practice in treating autism. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:12:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=95 If you want to know what a hero looks like, look no further than John Kirton. John and his equally heroic wife (Robin) are parents to 6 kids with autism. The best news is, they make it work! Hear John&#39s frank discussion (and wisdom) about life with autism. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:56:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=88 MaryTara Wurmser is an autism safety advocate, the Kids and Family Category Lead at Epinions.com and publisher of the Bon Bon Gazette. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:25:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=90 Meet Bonnie Sayers... a whirlwind of excited, positive energy! Bonnie is an autism advocate, a prolific blogger, mom to two boys on the spectrum and the organizer of Twitter&#39s First Autism Day! And this is a partial list of her involvement! Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:47:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=82 This is Part 2 of a 3 Part Podcast series featuring Dr. Sarita Freedman. Here she addresses diagnostic dilemmas associated with a diagnosis of autism and its impact on the family. Thu, 4 Dec 2008 05:15:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=83 This is Part 3 of a 3 Part Podcast series featuring Dr. Sarita Freedman. Here she discusses &#34ten strategies to promote positive emotional development in children with autism.&#34 Thu, 4 Dec 2008 05:27:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=84 Author, blogger and mom to Alec, Kelly Langston is a woman of great faith. In this Podcast, Kelly talks about her upcoming book &#34Autism&#39s Hidden Blessings.&#34 Fri, 5 Dec 2008 08:35:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=66 Dr. Shore talks about his remarkable development as a child with autism (how his parents treatment has helped him), his key learnings and the focus of his books and research. For more information on Dr. Shore, visit: http://www.autismasperger.net/ Thu, 6 Nov 2008 15:40:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=65 Dr. Esther Hess describes her background, experience and current work regarding the benefits of floor time. For more information on Dr. Hess, visit: http://www.drhessautism.com/ Thu, 6 Nov 2008 20:50:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=70 Dave Nelson talks about his development of the Community School in Decatur, GA. This is a &#34Beyond the Headlines&#34 followup to his 11/12/08 appearance on ABC&#39s Good Morning America. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:23:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=71 Dr. Glenn McGee, Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Bioethics. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:56:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=72 As a person on the spectrum, Ruth Elaine Hane speaks nationally as an advocate. She is a contributing author to Ask and Tell, Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum and Sharing Our Stories. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:17:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=73 A candid conversation with Dr. Valerie Paradiz; from her son&#39s diagnosis, to her own diagnosis (at the age of 40) to the development of her life-long passion of encourage for those on the spectrum. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:39:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=74 Pat Pulice is the Director of Autism Services at the renowned Fraser Organization in Minneapolis, MN Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:29:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=75 Meet Cynthia Howroyd and her groundbreaking new product AutismPro. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:33:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=76 Journalist, videographer, author and father of Jack, Robert Parish joins us to talk about autism not as a &#34disorder,&#34 but as a &#34difference.&#34 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:25:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=77 Meet the inspirations behind the movie &#34Mozart and the Whale.&#34 Jerry and Mary are both gifted individuals. They also both have Asperger&#39s. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:44:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=78 Meet Allen Samson, administrator of Ogden Manor Home Services in LA. Allen&#39s 28 years of experience in caring for differently-abled people in a group home setting is positive, upbeat and encouraging. Compassionate people like Allen assure us our loved ones will experience a rich, full life, once they leave home. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:54:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=79 Dr. Jane Brown talks about getting and staying in college. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:03:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=80 Author Adonya Wong talks about her new book &#34In My Mind: The World Through the Eyes of Autism.&#34 Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:19:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=100 Karen Simmons is doing all she can to bring news about autism to the world. As the author of 4 books and 2 CDs on the subject, Karen is also founder and CEO of Autism Today, autism&#39s premier magazine. In this very candid Podcast, Karen&#39s passion and compassion show as she talks about her love of special needs kids and their families. She also shares 5 very-thought-out Key Learnings about autism. To reach Karen, go to: www.autismtoday.com Thank you, Karen! Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:24:00 CST Autism Hangout cevans@autismhangout.com http://www.autismhangout.com/news-reports/feature-programs.asp?id2=105 As parents of kids with special needs, we&#39re all advocates for autism. But beyond schools, churches and communities, some of us take on even bigger advocacy challenges. Wayne Rohde of Oklahoma is one such autism advocate. As the father of Nicholas, Nick&#39s Law has now become synonymous with the growing national call for insurance coverage of autism. Wayne is passionate and tireless in his efforts to pass Oklahoma legislation for this much needed relief. As any parent of a child with autism will tell you, the emotional and financial strains are enormous. Insurance coverage is called for. Hear Wayne talk about his experiences, his Key Learnings and what you can do to help pass Nick&#39s Law in your state. For more on Wayne and Nick&#39s Law, visit his blog at: nickslawok.blogspot.com Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:43:00 CST