The Ed Asner Family Center

Hour 27 of The Autism Network Podcastathon
Matt Asner and Navah Paskowitz-Asner host this hour with updates about the many programs currently available at The Ed Asner Family Center, including their new Adult Day Program!
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Cooking with Conor!

The Autism Network Podcastathon Hour 8
Follow Conor as he whips up one his favorite dishes for you during this very special Cooking with Conor episode.
Conor is a 13 year old young man who was diagnosed with autism at an early age of 2 and started receiving services shortly after. Conor has struggled for years with autism, apraxia, sensory and anxiety issues. With extensive speech, occupational, physical and ABA therapies, Conor has made a ton of progress. Cooking seems to be a calming outlet for him and he has taken to it like cheese to a pizza. Follow Conor and his mom Kerrie as they whip of one his favorite dishes for you during this very special Cooking with Conor episode.
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Spec Lab Records Presents – The Music You Need To Hear!

The Autism Network Podcastathon Hour 7
Listen to some fantastic musicians on the spectrum perform in-studio at The Anything Box.
Hosted by Garth Herberg, head of music at Spectrum Laboratory, Artists are TBD
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Stories from the Spectrum with Amy Gravino and Special Guest Dr. Peter Gerhardt

The Autism Network Podcastathon Hour 41
Autism Sexuality Advocate and Relationship Coach Amy Gravino talks with Dr. Peter Gerhardt.
Stories from the Spectrum with Amy Gravino and Special Guest Dr. Peter Gerhardt
Amy Gravino, M.A., is an autism sexuality advocate and Relationship Coach in the Center for Adult Autism Services at Rutgers University. She is also the President of A.S.C.O.T Consulting, which offers autism consulting, college coaching, and mentoring services for organizations, schools, individuals on the autism spectrum, and their families. Amy is an international speaker who has given TED talks, spoken twice at the United Nations for World Autism Awareness Day, and presented worldwide to audiences on a variety of topics related to autism, with a dedicated special focus and research on the subject of autism and sexuality.
Ms. Gravino obtained her Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Caldwell University in 2010 and currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Yes She Can, Inc. and the Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City, as well as the Scientific Advisory Board of Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research (SPARK). She is an award-winning writer who has co-authored a chapter on autism and sexuality in the Handbook of Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and her work has been featured in Spectrum, the leading online news source for autism research, and other outlets. Visit www.amygravino.com to learn more.
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Stories from the Spectrum with Amy Gravino

The Autism Network Podcastathon Hour 17
Autism Consultant and Professional Speaker Amy Gravino hosts this very special hour. Amy shares candid information about being an adult woman on the spectrum.
In this very special hour Amy Gravino shares anecdotes about her life and experiences.
Amy Gravino, M.A., is an autism sexuality advocate and Relationship Coach in the Center for Adult Autism Services at Rutgers University. She is also the President of A.S.C.O.T Consulting, which offers autism consulting, college coaching, and mentoring services for organizations, schools, individuals on the autism spectrum, and their families. Amy is an international speaker who has given TED talks, spoken twice at the United Nations for World Autism Awareness Day, and presented worldwide to audiences on a variety of topics related to autism, with a dedicated special focus and research on the subject of autism and sexuality. Ms. Gravino obtained her Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Caldwell University in 2010 and currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Yes She Can, Inc. and the Golden Door International Film Festival of Jersey City, as well as the Scientific Advisory Board of Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research (SPARK).
She is an award-winning writer who has co-authored a chapter on autism and sexuality in the Handbook of Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and her work has been featured in Spectrum, the leading online news source for autism research, and other outlets. Visit www.amygravino.com to learn more
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Financial Literacy for Special Needs Families | Just Two Dads

Dads Shawn Francis and Brian Altounian discuss the launch of their Men’s Group for men who are caregivers or partners to those with special needs & why such a group or space is important. Additionally the dads discuss why financial literacy is important to special needs families & basic ingredients of a plan should consist of.
Dads Shawn Francis and Brian Altounian discuss the launch of their Men’s Group for men who are caregivers or partners to those with special needs & why such a group or space is important. Additionally the dads discuss why financial literacy is important to special needs families & basic ingredients of a plan should consist of.
Just Two Dads
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Shawn Francis
Originally from St. Thomas United States, Virgin Islands, Shawn Francis is a dedicated husband, and a father to 7 children.. 2 of which (ages 28 and 31) are daughters from his wife’s previous marriage, 4 of which (two boys and two girls, ages 18-22) are his sister-in-law’s biological children whom he and his wife Laura became legal guardians to over a decade ago and completed the adoption process four years ago, and one of which is his 16-year-old biological son who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. He has nearly two decades and a half of experience serving and educating families about their finances. Shawn has served as a member of the Autism Parents Advisory Board at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and as a volunteer Ambassador with Autism Speaks. Just over 5 years ago, he decided to focus a portion of his business on serving other families with members who have special needs. He is the co-creator & co-host of the weekly podcast, Just Two dads, which spotlights those who serve the special needs community and beyond as well as those who serve as an inspiration to all. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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Brian Altounian
Brian Altounian has more than 34 years of experience in the entertainment and technology industries. He has served as a C-level executive for a number of companies and has had much success helping early-stage ventures raise capital and pursue exit strategies such as acquisitions and going-public initiatives. In the entertainment industry, he has served as a Producer, Executive Producer, Co-Producer of a number of television and film projects, including COWBOYS & ALIENS, AUDREY, LOST IN WOONSOCKET, and “Random 1”.
His greatest pride & joy is being a father to three children including a 27-year-old daughter who was diagnosed with Apraxia, Microcephaly and Developmental Delays at the age of 18 months, but who, despite being told all of the “normal” life experiences she would miss out on, is now married, a step mother, and a middle-school teacher (just SOME of the things that her Dr. said she would never be able to do.) Brian’s second daughter is 23, graduated college with honors and is now living and working in the tech industry in Israel. Brian also has 15-year-old son who is a sophomore in high school and who was recently diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, further rooting Brian to the community of special needs and the medically complex.
After entering the financial services industry over 8 years ago educating and serving families about wealth maximization and financial independence. Just over 7 years ago, he decided to focus a portion of his business on serving families with members who have special needs. As part of his service to this community, he is the co-creator and co-host of the weekly podcast “Just Two Dads.” He serves on the Board of Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education.
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Unlocking the Secrets of Executive Functions with Sasha Long, MA BCBA | The Autism Helper Podcast

The secret to building learner independence, increasing engagement, and reducing negative behaviors is tied up in Executive Functioning Skills. These essential skills are key to academic success, following class and school rules, making and maintaining friendships, and so much more. In this hour, learn what the 11 Executive Functions are and why these skills make such a big impact on our learners’ lives.
Sasha Long, BCBA, M.A., is the founder and president of The Autism Helper, Inc. She is a board certified behavior analyst and former special education teacher. Sasha shares strategies and best practices through her blog, podcast, membership, and online courses. Sasha travels internationally as a speaker and consultant providing individualized training and feedback to parents, educators, therapists and administrators in the world of autism. She is a former adjunct professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
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Ask Dr. Doreen | My Child Isn’t Making Progress?

✨ Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh BCBA-D responds to a viewer that has tried what was recommended to them, but has still found difficulty in helping their child progress. Doreen however, has her own opinions on the topic of “trial sets per hour.” Tune in and see what Dr. Doreen has to say in this segment of Ask Dr. Doreen. Thank you for watching this video: “Ask Dr. Doreen | My Child Isn’t Making Progress?'”.
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➟Ask Dr.Doreen | My Child is Obsessing about Inappropriate Topics?
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➟Ask Dr. Doreen – How can I help get Rid of a Scripting?
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➟Ask Dr. Doreen – Difficulty Socializing, and Overcoming Anxiety
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Ask Dr. Doreen | Should you rely on “Trial Sets per Hour?”

✨ Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh BCBA-D responds to a viewer that wanted to know, what the average number of Trial sets per hour should be for their kid? Doreen however, has her own opinions on the topic of “trial sets per hour.” Tune in and see what Dr. Doreen has to say in this segment of Ask Dr. Doreen. Thank you for watching this video: “Ask Dr. Doreen | Should you rely on ‘Trial Sets per Hour?'”.
✨ 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲✨
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🎥 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀 🎥
➟Ask Dr.Doreen | My Child is Obsessing about Inappropriate Topics?
🔗https://youtu.be/38sVapEYAlE
➟Ask Dr. Doreen – How can I help get Rid of a Scripting?
🔗https://youtu.be/ifJLvxVq3WY
➟Ask Dr. Doreen – Difficulty Socializing, and Overcoming Anxiety
🔗https://youtu.be/aajV3xFECKY
🍁 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 🍁
Autism Live is an interactive webshow providing support, resources, information, facts, entertainment and inspiration to parents, teachers and practitioners working with children on the Autism Spectrum. Viewers are encouraged to participate by asking questions of experts, offering suggestions for topics to be discussed and sharing progress their children have made on the Autism Spectrum.
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Potty Training | Ask Dr. Doreen

World renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh gives the definitive talk about potty training.
World renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers viewers questions in real time about all aspects of potty training. Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh is a visionary in the field of autism spectrum disorders and has spent 40+ years helping individuals and families to overcome challenges in order to lead their best lives. She is an outspoken advocate for those on the spectrum, fighting for them to have access to interventions that are compassionate, fair and meaningful. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and renowned behaviorist who has been at the forefront of acknowledging and treating medical issues as an essential component of successful autism treatment in addition to top quality intensive behavioral intervention.
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Dr. Granpeesheh began her studies in autism as an undergraduate at UCLA earning a bachelor’s degree in 1984, and a Master’s degree in psychology in 1987, followed by a Ph.D. in psychology from UCLA in 1990. While completing her degrees, Dr. Granpeesheh worked with Dr. Ivar Lovaas on the groundbreaking outcome study published in 1987 which showed a recovery rate of close to 50% among the study’s research participants. Dr. Granpeesheh built on Dr. Lovaas’s work, developing the CARD Model, which is a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to treating autism.
In 1990, Dr. Granpeesheh founded the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, also known as CARD. Under
Dr. Granpeesheh’s 30 years of leadership, CARD became one of the world’s largest providers of ABA-based treatment for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. With over 260 locations throughout the United States and internationally, CARD employed over 6,000 highly skilled professionals, and was a leading employer of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) providing behavioral treatment to thousands of families worldwide.
CARD’s highly regarded behavior management and skill acquisition programs were the culmination of decades of research in the field of autism treatment. As part of the nation’s third largest non-governmental organization contributing to autism research, CARD researchers published groundbreaking studies that contributed significantly to the field of autism treatment research. In 2011, Dr. Granpeesheh founded Autism Research Group, a nonprofit organization whose mission was to identify and conduct treatment research that improves the quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
To increase access to evidence-based treatment, Dr. Granpeesheh founded Skills™, an innovative web-based platform that optimizes treatment programs for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Skills™ provides comprehensive assessment and curriculum, positive support planning for challenging behavior, progress tracking, and treatment evaluation. and enables healthcare professionals, teachers, parents, and/or caregivers to design and manage comprehensive, individualized treatment programs for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder as well as tracking progress in real time by collecting and uploading data electronically.
From 1990 to 2019, as CARD’s CEO and chief clinician, Dr. Granpeesheh developed extensive state-of-the-art training programs for CARD’s clinical employees, parents and caregivers, and school personnel. As demand for CARD training programs increased, Dr. Granpeesheh established the Institute for Behavioral Training which provides web-based and in-person training programs targeting the specific training needs of school districts, parents and caregivers, physicians, and autism treatment providers.
Dr. Granpeesheh has been a member of numerous scientific and advisory boards including the US Autism and Asperger’s Association, The Autism File Journal, Autism 360-Medigenesis, the 4-A Healing Foundation and the Defeat Autism Now coalition. In addition, Dr. Granpeesheh has served on the National Board of Directors of the Autism Society of America (ASA), the practice board of The Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) as well as the Autism Human Rights and Discrimination Initiative Steering Committee, the Early Intervention Taskforce of the Senate Select Committee on Autism and Related Disorders and the Oversight Committee of the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
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