On-Time Autism Intervention Podcast
by Ashley Penney and Jessica Greenson
The On-Time Autism Intervention is a podcast for parents of children three and younger who are interested in information about autism, autism diagnosis, and autism intervention and resources for young children. Many parents of young children diagnosed with autism have little/no prior experience with autism and are looking for information and answers to help guide their early steps in this new journey. This podcast will provide parents with relevant information about characteristics of autism in very young children (0-3) as well as strategies for pursuing services & resources after diagnosis.
Episodes
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Episode 18 - Infant Sibling Research—a Conversation with an Autism Researcher, Heather Hazlett
In episode 18, Jess co-hosts with Kimmy, who listeners will remember from the last episode, who is a BCBA and the older sibling of an autistic adult. Today, they welcome Heather Hazlett, PhD., a licensed psychologist who participates in clinical work and is an assistant professor at the…
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Episode 17 - Siblings
In episode 17, Jess welcomes Kelleen and Kimmy, who are both older siblings of autistic adults. Kelleen is an SLP, and Kimmy is a BCBA, both at the University of Washington’s Autism Center. In today’s discussion, they share how their experiences with their autistic siblings shaped them as people,...
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Episode 16 - Mealtime Support
In this episode, Ashley and Jess talk about supporting feeding and mealtime with Dr. Yev Veverka. Yev has been both a practitioner and researcher in the area of mealtime and is an author of the book, Meaningful Mealtimes: Practical Strategies for All Young Eaters. We discuss common feeding...
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Episode 15 - Parent Reflections and Mental Health
Summary In episode 15 of the On-time Autism Intervention Podcast, Ashley and Jessica are excited to welcome back Luisa. Luisa is the parent of an autistic son and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). In episode 3, Luisa shared her journey through her son's referral and diagnosis and now she...
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Episode 14 - Occupational Therapy
Summary In episode 14, Jess and Ashley welcome Sarah, MOT, OTR/L, an Occupational Therapist (OT) with the Autism Center at the University of Washington. Today, Sarah will answer the burning question, "What is occupational therapy?" In today's discussion we look at how occupational therapy...
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Episode 13 - Sleep
In this episode, Ashley and Jess get a chance to chat with Dr. Annette Estes. Dr. Estes is the Director of the University of Washington Autism Center and an expert on sleep in autism. We discuss sleep needs for children, goals for sleep health, and simple tips you can start right away to help...
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Episode 12 - Part 2 Conversation with a Speech and Language Pathologist
In the second part of this conversation, speech-language pathologist Kelleen tells us about speech services for children under 3. We discuss the structure of speech sessions, prelinguistic activities that help young children communicate, and tools used for modeling communication (like…
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Episode 12 - Part 1 Conversation with a Speech and Language Pathologist
This episode’s guest is Kelleen, a licensed and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologist. In our discussion, she introduces us to the world of speech language pathology and explains how this therapy helps children with autism. We discuss the...
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Episode 11 - Conversation with an Autistic BCBA
Our guest today is Armando, who tells us about his experiences being diagnosed with autism at 3 years old. While his parents were told he would never speak, this didn’t stop Armando from learning to do just that. He tells us about his journey from being ashamed of his diagnosis to becoming a host...
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Episode 10 - Parent Experience of Finding an ABA Provider
In this episode, Jess and Ashley chat with a parent about her experience interviewing ABA providers to find the right fit for her child and family. Join us to hear this family's early journey with home-based ABA therapy. Topics discussed in this episode include: Considerations for interviewing...
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Episode 9 - Developmentally Appropriate ABA for Children under Three
In this episode Jess and Ashley chat about developmentally appropriate ABA for children under 3. Join us as we discuss some examples of what ABA might look like for young children or possible differences between ways ABA services might be structured. This episode is intended to help parents…
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Episode 8 Part 2 - Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Many parents, especially those with recently diagnosed children under 3, question what is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? Why is this recommended for my child with autism? In Episode 8, the On Time Autism Intervention Podcast presents an introduction to ABA. Ashley and guest Dr. Ilene Schwartz,...
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Episode 8 Part 1 - Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Many parents, especially those with recently diagnosed children under 3, question what is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)? Why is this recommended for my child with autism? In Episode 8, the On Time Autism Intervention Podcast presents an introduction to ABA. Ashley and guest Dr. Ilene Schwartz,...
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Episode 7 - Common Myths and Questions about Autism
At the suggestion of a listener, Ashley and Jessica dive into some of the common myths about autism in Episode 7 of the On Time Autism Intervention Podcast. Take a pause with Ashley and Jessica as they challenge some commonly held beliefs about autism. To help with this exploration, Kate, a…
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Episode 6 - Parenting Mindfulness Moment
Today Jessica and Ashley have something a bit different in store for you. Join us as we take a moment to pause and breathe together. In this mini-episode, Jessica and Ashley will share a resource for parents – a guided journal for parents to use as they begin their entry into the world of…
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Episode 5 - Parent Experience of the Autism Diagnosis
In this episode Ashley and Jessica welcome Silvia, a mother of a young child recently diagnosed with autism, to hear about her experience receiving the diagnosis. Silvia shares what she loves about her son, when she first noticed her child’s developmental differences, and how she became connected...
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Episode 4 - What to Expect in a Diagnostic Evaluation
Join Ashley and Jessica as they dive into Episode 4 of the On Time Autism Intervention Podcast. In this episode, Jessica and Ashley will guide you through the diagnostic process. The diagnostic process involves multiple components, including interview and report of the parent/caregiver…
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Episode 3 - Parental Process and Next Steps for Diagnosis
In the third episode of the On-time Autism Intervention Podcast, Jessica and Ashley dive into the parent experience and parent orientation towards a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This week they welcome a special parent guest, Luisa! Luisa describes the process of referral and...
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Episode 2 Part 2 - Early Intervention Eligibility and Assessment
During the second part of episode two, Jessica and Ashley continue their conversation with Emilie, a birth to three special education teacher, about the referral, eligibility and assessment process of accessing early intervention services. Beyond the eligibility process, Emilie discusses the...
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Episode 2 Part 1 - Early Intervention Eligibility and Assessment
In the second episode of the On-Time Autism Intervention podcast, Jessica and Ashley dive into assessment and eligibility for birth to three (B-3) services. They discuss how and when children qualify for early intervention services and the family friendly supports that are established after…
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Episode 1 - Autism Screening and Referral
In our first episode Jessica and Ashley will discuss screening and referral for an autism diagnosis. We talk about a commonly used screening tool called the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (M-CHAT) as well as what families should do as soon as concerns about autism are present. In the...
About this show
The On-Time Autism Intervention is a podcast for parents of children three and younger who are interested in information about autism, autism diagnosis, and autism intervention and resources for young children. Many parents of young children diagnosed with autism have little/no prior experience with autism and are looking for information and answers to help guide their early steps in this new journey. This podcast will provide parents with relevant information about characteristics of autism in very young children (0-3) as well as strategies for pursuing services & resources after diagnosis.
Hosted by
Ashley Penney and Jessica Greenson