How Text Messages and Support from Others Help Families of Children with Autism

In Other Words is a podcast from the UCLA Tarjan Center where people with intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities interview researchers, policymakers, and experts in the field of developmental disabilities. Each episode takes presentations from the Tarjan Center Distinguished Lecture Series and turns them into clear, plain-language conversations so everyone can understand and join the discussion.This episode features Dr. Yue Yu, an assistant professor at the UC Davis MIND Institute. Host Holly Oliver, Disability Rights Advocate at the UCLA Tarjan Center, talks with Dr. Yu about how mobile tools such as text messages and support from others can help families of children with autism.Together, they discuss: Why caregivers should participate in early autism intervention treatment plansWhat Mobile treatment programs are and how they can help caregivers and families of autistic childrenResources to help caregivers and families of children with autismListen now to hear Dr. Yu explain how caregiver engagement is crucial for effective early autism intervention and how programs like the FANS (Family/Friend Network Support) Mobile program, can lead to better outcomes for young autistic children and their families. Show Notes:To view the entire presentation “ Supporting Caregiver Engagement in Early Autism Interventions: A Mobile Approach” with captions, visit: https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan/2025-2026-presentationsTo view the podcast with captions, visit: https://youtu.be/D6GAr-vc-sUTo access the resources Mind the Gap Family Resource Live Binder, visit: https://www.livebinders.com/play/play/2302351?tabid=a323a6f0-6ba2-41f6-b987-930b94bb38d0Learn more about the UCLA Tarjan Center: https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan