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EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 47 MIN

Navigating Severe Autism: Awareness, Care, and Solutions | with Jill Escher #223

from Autism Weekly · host ABS Kids

This week, we’re joined by Jill Escher, president of the National Council on Severe Autism, a dedicated advocate, autism research philanthropist, and mom to two children with nonverbal autism. Jill has spent her life working to support individuals and families affected by severe autism.  She’s funded important research, provided housing for adults with developmental disabilities, and raised awareness about the challenges faced by the autism community. Today we will be discussing severe autism, the rising prevalence of autism, the need for long-term care and housing, and better access to treatments for severe behaviors. Download latest episode to learn more! Resources  President National Council on Severe Autism   Founder Escher Fund for Autism   Board Secretary and Past President Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area   Writings and presentations: jillescher.com ............................................................... Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.  

This week, we’re joined by Jill Escher, president of the National Council on Severe Autism, a dedicated advocate, autism research philanthropist, and mom to two children with nonverbal autism. Jill has spent her life working to support individuals and families affected by severe autism.  She’s funded important research, provided housing for adults with developmental disabilities, and raised awareness about the challenges faced by the autism community. Today we will be discussing severe autism, the rising prevalence of autism, the need for long-term care and housing, and better access to treatments for severe behaviors. Download latest episode to learn more! Resources  President National Council on Severe Autism   Founder Escher Fund for Autism   Board Secretary and Past PresidentAutism Society San Francisco Bay Area   Writings and presentations: jillescher.com ............................................................... Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

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