Autism Annex: The STAR Autism Support Podcast
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The Autism Annex podcast explores current trends and issues in autism and other developmental disabilities. We bring stories and resources to teachers, administrators, parents, and families, presenting data and research as well as helpful and practical insights.
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Sep 6, 2023
Assistive Technology for All
Jessica Smith has a passion for cats, Legos, and assistive technology (AT). A decade after being diagnosed with autism in second grade, she has now completed high school and strives to use AT to improve the lives of others.
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Aug 1, 2023
Team Cash in College: Year One
Cash Frankhouser tells the story of his first year at Drexel University, where he studies civil engineering and participates in the Center for Autism and Neurodiversity. Along with his parents Eric and Deb, Cash shares his triumphs, trials—and his incredible passion for mass transit.
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Jul 6, 2023
Summer Interlude: A Fifth-Grader Weighs In
Amid the summer months we check in with John, a fifth-grader with autism. John shares his summer plans with us, along with what he wishes his classmates knew about autism.
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May 25, 2023
Autism Abroad Part 1: Dispatches From Portugal
Part 1 of a two-part series on international special education and support for children with autism. Fernando Barbosa—parent, educator, and founder of the non-profit FOCUS CRL in Porto and Vale de Cambra—tells the story from Portugal.
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May 4, 2023
Self-Acceptance on the Spectrum
Adria Nassim was diagnosed with autism in her mid-teens, and is now a prolific author, speaker, and advocate for children and adults with disabilities. She reflects on her writing and advocacy, her diagnosis, and the gifts of self-knowledge and self-acceptance.
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Mar 1, 2023
Can’t Read, Can’t Write: Author and Disability Advocate Michael Jacques
Michael Jacques is an author and an advocate for people with disabilities regionally and nationally throughout Canada. He wrote his first book, Can’t Read, Can’t Write, Here’s My Book, entirely through speech-to-text technology. In this episode Michael shares his journey with autism and disability, his personal challenges and successes, and the power of perseverance. Michael is a popular guest speaker with over 400 presentations; visit heresmybook.com for more information.
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Feb 2, 2023
Neuroscience and Genetics: Dr. Geschwind on the Science of Autism
Dr. Daniel Geschwind is a distinguished professor of neurology, psychiatry, and human genetics at UCLA, and one of the world’s leading experts in autism science. In this episode he explains what we can learn about autism and the brain through cutting-edge neuroscience and genetic research.
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Jan 9, 2023
Generalizing Skills: Closing the Gap between School and Home
Generalization is the ability to use skills in a variety of situations—a tricky proposition for children on the autism spectrum. Misten Daniels is an educator, a contributor to the SOLER curriculum, and a proud parent of neurodiverse children; she brings all three perspectives into focus in a conversation with Johnandrew Slominski.
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Dec 5, 2022
Autism and Mental Health: Making Connections for Life (re-release)
This month we revisit a favorite episode from last season. Licensed psychologist Dr. Matt Lundeberg discusses autism diagnoses, mental health, and the connections that matter for life.
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Nov 1, 2022
"Traveling Different:" A Conversation with Dawn M. Barclay
Author Dawn M. Barclay discusses her new book, "Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse." Tune in for valuable insights, travel tips, and stories from the road.
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Oct 3, 2022
“Understanding and Giving a Voice”: An Interview with Danyale Sturdivant
Danyale Sturdivant founded Living Autism Out Loud out of professional social work and personal experience advocating for her son on the autism spectrum. She outlines steps for improving caregiver/family relations through cultural responsiveness, and advocates for BIPOC parents of children with autism.
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Aug 30, 2022
Teaching Social Communication: Insights into Parent and Caregiver Training
Brooke Ingersoll and Anna Dvortcsak, co-authors of Project imPACT, discuss their comprehensive social skills training curriculum for families of young children with autism.
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Jul 11, 2022
Love, Dating, and Autism with Amy Gravino
Amy Gravino is a specialist in dating, relationships, and sexuality on the autism spectrum.
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Jun 1, 2022
Parents, Caregivers, and Advocacy: Stephanie and Josh’s Story
Hear Stephanie Archibald and her son Josh’s remarkable story of transition, trial and error, and the important role of parents and caregivers in advocacy roles.
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Apr 29, 2022
Social and Emotional Connections: Mental Health Insights with Dr. Matt Lundeberg
Licensed psychologist Matt Lundeberg returns to speak on social skills and autism, and the profound impact that social skills can have on our mental and emotional health.
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Apr 11, 2022
Better Hearing and Speech: Speech-Language Pathology and You
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, providing an opportunity to raise awareness about communication challenges. This month's episode highlights the role of speech-language pathology in the classroom--tune in to hear from experts in the field!
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Mar 3, 2022
Continued Conversations with Adria Nassim
Join Adria Nassim for a second episode, focusing on questions from Autism Annex podcast listeners! Adria is an author, educator, speaker, and advocate for people with disabilities, based in Bloomington, Indiana. She writes the blog Adria's Notebook for Indiana University and is a regular columnist for the Bloomington Herald-Times.
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Feb 7, 2022
Team Cash: The Power of Support
Join Cash, Eric, and Deborah Frankhouser as they talk about autism in their family from early childhood through high school graduation. Cash weighs in on his experience and future goals in public transportation, and his parents discuss the power of "Team Cash".
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Nov 8, 2021
Autism and Mental Health: Making Connections for Life
Learn about the connections between autism and mental health on this month’s episode! Dr. Matt Lundeberg, licensed psychologist with Oregon Autism Evaluations, speaks about autism diagnoses for adolescents and adults, mental health concerns for people with autism, and challenges that face the autism and LGBTQ+ community.
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Oct 14, 2021
Extraordinary Routines
How do routines function in our everyday lives, and how can we harness the power of routines to better serve students with autism and other disabilities? Guests Mark Howard (Training Specialist at STAR Autism Support), Doriliz Vila (Board President, Centro de Estimulación Integral) and Tiffany Goire (Program Coordinator, CEI) join host Johnandrew Slominski to discuss the extraordinary power of routines.
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Aug 4, 2021
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Social-Emotional Learning
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) intersect in powerful ways to shape our human experience. Guest David Adams, CEO of The Urban Assembly, unpacks these ideas in philosophy and practice.
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Jul 4, 2021
Comprehensive Sexuality Education for Today's Classroom
Ruth Eyres, who has enjoyed a decades-long career in special education, has completed cutting-edge research on sexuality education for students with autism and other developmental disabilities. On this episode, Dr. Eyres joins host Johnandrew Slominski in a conversation about the current state of sexuality education in the United States and some evidence-based practices for moving forward.
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Jun 7, 2021
Frank Conversations
Join host Johnandrew Slominski and guests Rob Foster and Peter Krug as they discuss growing up and entering adulthood with autism.
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May 2, 2021
Lessons Learned: 2020-2021
The 2020-2021 school year presented a host of challenges for teachers, students, and families alike. On this episode we explore the ways that people have persevered in spite of mounting difficulties, and we identify opportunities for growth and improvement that have emerged.
Join host Johnandrew Slominski and guests Lillian Gonzalez, Nate Marsden, and Alicia Balfrey.
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Apr 5, 2021
Making Links: Autism through Adolescence
How do needs change for children with autism as they enter adolescence and young adulthood? What steps can communities take to support (and benefit from) people who learn differently? Join the conversation in this month's episode featuring teachers Alan Alabaso, John Gill, Carolyn Macchia, Jen Mattera, and Jennie Willis.
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Feb 25, 2021
Inside STAR Autism Support
In our first episode, we take an inside look at the history of autism research, current trends in education for children with autism, and what makes STAR Autism Support tick.
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