Parent Resources

The resources included here provide information about some of our instructional and clinical practices, in addition to tips and tools for parents and caregivers raising kids with autism. Many of the sources come from our partner, Trellis Services, which provides ABA treatment for children with autism in Maryland. Others come from LEARN Behavioral, a national organization made up of leading providers in autism treatment (including Trellis Services and the Trellis School) and from trusted sources like Autism Speaks and Pathfinders for Autism.

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AST 4/12/22 AST 4/12/22

BHCOE Accreditation: Understanding How Quality Care is Measured in ABA

Sara Litvak, Founder & CEO of Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, the only ABA-specific accrediting body joins us to discuss the different ways quality is measured in the accreditation process.

AST 3/30/22 AST 3/30/22

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

AST 9/3/21 AST 9/3/21

Female Life on the Spectrum - Insights from Jennifer Cook

Jennifer Cook was diagnosed on the autism spectrum at the age of 35 and is raising three children on the spectrum.

AST 7/8/21 AST 7/8/21

Women in Behavior Analysis with Devon Sundberg

Devon Sundberg, M.S., BCBA is the founder of the groundbreaking (and long overdue) Women in Behavior Analysis Conference (WIBA). Devon shares how raising three daughters helped open her eyes to how gendered life can be (including party food).

AST 5/26/21 AST 5/26/21

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.

AST 5/12/21 AST 5/12/21

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.

AST 4/30/21 AST 4/30/21

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".

AST 4/14/21 AST 4/14/21

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.

AST 3/31/21 AST 3/31/21

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.

AST 3/16/21 AST 3/16/21

The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum with Lindsey Sterling

In this episode we talk with Child Clinical Psychologist and Author, Dr. Lindsey Sterling, about her book The Social Survival Guide For Teens on the Autism Spectrum.

AST 3/2/21 AST 3/2/21

BABA Initiatives and Their Upcoming Conference with President, Adrienne Bradley

In this episode we bring back Adrienne Bradley, President of BABA to talk about their latest initiatives and the Upcoming BABA Conference in June.

AST 2/16/21 AST 2/16/21

Autism Services in Italy with Founder of Progettoautismo, Elena Bulfone

In this episode we talk with the President and Founder of Progettoautismo, Elena Bulfone, about her foundation and her program dedicated to teaching medical workers how to treat patients with autism.

Parent Resources

What is Applied Behavior Analysis? (Autism Speaks)

What is Verbal Behavior Therapy? (Autism Speaks)

Autism by Age (Pathfinders for Autism)

A Parent’s Guide to Autism (Autism Speaks)

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