Autistic Syndrome

Why Talking to Autistic Families About Brain Donation Matters

 
Dr. David G. Amaral, Ph.D., Scientific Director of Autism BrainNet and UC Davis Distinguished Professor at the UC Davis MIND Institute and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel. Dr. Amaral will be educating us about Autism BrainNet, a program of the Simons Foundation, that collects, preserves, and disseminates donated brain tissue to advance autism and related neurogenerative disease research. 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. David G. Amaral discuss the following:
What is brain donation and how does it differ from organ donation?
Why is brain donation important to learn more about autism?
What is Autism BrainNet? I understand it’s the program’s 10th year anniversary.
How does brain donation work and what do families need to know?
How can people learn more about Autism BrainNet?
David G. Amaral, Ph.D., Scientific Director of Autism BrainNet and UC Davis Distinguished Professor at the UC Davis MIND Institute and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Dr. David G. Amaral received his undergraduate education at Northwestern University and graduated with a degree in Psychology. He then moved to the University of Rochester where he received a joint PhD in Neuroscience and Psychology. He conducted postdoctoral research at the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology at Washington University. He then moved to the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla where he remained until moving to the University of California, Davis in 1995 as a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Center for Neuroscience.
Dr. Amaral was the Beneto Foundation Chair and founding Research Director of the MIND Institute from 1998 to 2018. In 2015, Dr. Amaral became Editor-in-Chief of Autism Research, the official journal of INSAR. He also serves as Scientific Director of Autism BrainNet, a program funded by the Simons Foundation to develop a postmortem brain repository to enhance autism research. He has published over 350 research articles that have been cited more nearly 90,000 times. He has co- edited three books. In 2019, Amaral was elected to the prestigious US National Academy of Medicine.
Website: https://www.autismbrainnet.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutismBrainNet  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/autismbrainnet  X: https://x.com/autismbrainnet 
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Proven Travel Tweaks for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum

 
 
Dawn M. Barclay, an award-winning author who has spent a career working in different aspects of the travel industry joins eHealth Radio and the Autism Information & Family Channels. Her new book is Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dawn M. Barclay discuss the following:
What inspired you to write this book?
How can parents "start small" to introduce the concept of travel to children?
How can they best prepare for their vacation?
How can parents create a child-centric vacation?
What are some safety tips you recommend when traveling?
How can readers get updates to the information contained in the book?
Dawn M. Barclay is an award-winning author who has spent a career working in different aspects of the travel industry. She started as an agent with her parents’ firms, Barclay Travel Ltd., and Barclay International Group Short-Term Apartment Rentals, and then branched out into travel trade reporting with senior or contributing editor positions at Travel Agent Magazine, Travel Life, Travel Market Report, and most recently, Insider Travel Report. Her new book is Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; Aug. 15, 2022).
 
 
Website: https://travelingdifferent.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/travelingdifferent Instagram: https://instagram.com/traveling_different  Twitter: @travelingdiff

DHD, Autism and the Neurodiverse learner

 
 
Sasha Shtern, the CEO of Goally, a company dedicated to making software for special needs kids joins eHealth Radio and the Autism Information Channel. Sasha Shtern of breaks down the challenges faced by these children and adult learners – and the parents, teachers and clinicians working tirelessly to help them.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guests Sasha Shtern discuss the following:
Why does it appear that there is such a spike in cases of ADHD, autism and other challenges?
What has been traditional treatment methods and why do you feel they fall short?
What does Goally offer the neurodiverse learning community?
Treatment for these children and adult learners appear to be fairly expensive. Does Goally address this?
Has the pandemic helped or hindered the effort to reach and teach these students?
Sasha Shtern is CEO of Goally, a company dedicated to making software for special needs kids. Goally’s tools help parents implement at home the strategies professionals use in clinics and schools.
A successful serial entrepreneur, angel investor, co-organizer of Ethereum Denver, and co-founder of Rocky Mountain Blockchain, Shtern advocates for other serial entrepreneurs to move into social enterprises. In 2015 he co-founded Impact Makers Table, a nonprofit dedicated to channeling data-driven philanthropy. He is passionate about education policy and healthy eating for kids.
 
Website: https://getgoally.com

Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy for an Austic Child

 
 
Dr Eric Weiss, the Founder of Northeast Florida Plastic Surgery Center and the Co-author of the book Educating Marston joins eHealth Radio and the Autistic Syndrome and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guests Dr. Eric Weiss discuss the following:
With April being Autism Awareness Month, lets start with defining autism? Can you tell us in your own words what is autism and why is sometimes referred to as autism spectrum disorder?
Can you tell us more about the spectrum?
How does one get diagnosed and at what age is diagnosis possible?
Do the signs and symptoms of autism change over time and if so, how?
They say kids on the spectrum feel differently and have more issues with confidence and trouble in social situations. Is that true and tell us a bit more about that?
You recently released a book with your wife Christine Weiss called Educating Marston. Tell us why this book is important to you and how it is a helpful resource for anyone with an autistic child?
You have an autistic child named Marston. You indicate that stem cell replacement therapy helps. How has it helped Marston and do you feel it will ultimately be the wave of the future in helping autistic children?
Can one come for stem cell replacement therapy at your office?
Dr. Eric Weiss is the Founder of Northeast Florida Plastic Surgery Center and the Co-author of the upcoming book Educating Marston. Dr. Weiss practices all aspects of plastic surgery including: breast reconstruction, cleft lip/palate, congenital malformations, trauma; as well as breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, fat grafting, etc. He has recently incorporated Umbilical Cord Blood/Stem Cells into his practice after seeing the incredible healing properties in his son Marston.
Dr. Weiss was born in Brunswick, Maine, but early on moved with his family to New York where he was raised. The family moved to St Petersburg, Florida; where he graduated from Boca Ciega High School. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Davidson College with special attainments in chemistry and graduated from Duke University Medical School. He graduated from his general surgery residency from University California, Davis-East Bay. He graduated from his Plastic and reconstructive residency at University of Miami.
After his formal education in medicine/surgery, Dr. Weiss entered the United States Navy as a Lt commander. His duty station was at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was the staff plastic surgeon. He left the Navy in 1998 and has been in private practice (plastic surgery) to the present. Educating Marston is available for purchase.
 
 
Website: EducatingMarston.com

Stem Cell Replacement Therapy Helps Autism

 
 
Dr Eric Weiss, the Founder of Northeast Florida Plastic Surgery Center and the Co-author of the upcoming book Educating Marston joins eHealth Radio and the Autistic Syndrome and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guests Drs. Eric & Christine Weiss discuss the following:
Tell us about your background, what do you do for a living and your inspiration for co-authoring Educating Marston?
You have a son named Marston that is autistic. When did you first realize he was autistic and what did you feel at that moment?
They say kids on the spectrum feel differently and have move issues with confidence and trouble in social situations. Is that true and tell us a bit more about that?
Autism wasn’t widely talked about when you first got the diagnosis of Marston. How did you go about finding a way to help him?
You indicate that stem cell replacement therapy helps autism. How has it helped Marston and do you feel it will ultimately be the wave of the future in helping autistic children?
With Covid-19 you have no choice but to home-school right now. Are there any suggestions or tips you can provide for those struggling to help their children at home?
How do you manage having a full time business, writing a book and having the time to do things with your family?

Dr. Eric Weiss is the founder of Northeast Florida Plastic Surgery Center and the co-author of the upcoming book Educating Marston. Dr. Weiss practices all aspects of plastic surgery including: breast reconstruction, cleft lip/palate, congenital malformations, trauma; as well as breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, fat grafting, etc. He has recently incorporated Umbilical Cord Blood/Stem Cells into his practice after seeing the incredible healing properties in his son Marston.
Dr. Weiss was born in Brunswick, Maine, but early on moved with his family to New York where he was raised. The family moved to St Petersburg, Florida; where he graduated from Boca Ciega High School. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Davidson College with special attainments in chemistry and graduated from Duke University Medical School. He graduated from his general surgery residency from University California, Davis-East Bay. He graduated from his Plastic and reconstructive residency at University of Miami. After his formal education in medicine/surgery, Dr. Weiss entered the United States Navy as a Lt commander. His duty station was at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was the staff plastic surgeon. He left the Navy in 1998 and has been in private practice(plastic surgery ) to the present.
Educating Marston comes out in the fall of 2020 and will be available for purchase.
 
 
Websites: ericweissmd.com  | EducatingMarston.com (Coming)

How you can utilize DBT with clients on the Autism Spectrum

 
 
Rebecca DeLeon a licensed MFT providing individual, group and family therapy to young adults at OPI, a residential treatment program in Woodland Hills, California joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Rebecca DeLeon discuss the following:
How does your program work with clients on the Autism Spectrum?
Where does DBT fit into the work you do?
What are some typical skills that would be of benefit to those with ASD?
What are some basic skills that the everyday person can start to use without much knowledge of DBT?
Can you share an example of a success story?

Rebecca DeLeon has been with OPI for almost 12 years. She has seen tremendous growth in the company and identifies with the core values of providing empathy, service, building trusting relationships and establishing growth with clients and team members.
Rebecca has been Intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and oversees the curriculum utilized in the skills groups. Rebecca provides basic DBT training to all OPI staff and provides weekly educational emails for both staff and parents of clients to inform them of skills being taught in the groups that week. She provides informed DBT to all OPI clients through skills groups and also utilizes DBT in individual sessions with her clients.
 
 
Website: OptimumPerformanceInstitute.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/OPILiving  Instagram: @optimumperformanceinstitute

Mom Develops Educational App and Game that Teaches Children with Autism Basic Learning Skills

 
 
Jamie Lynn Juarez, Founder and Executive Director for Hope for Autism, an organization that offers cutting edge medical, educational and behavior solutions for parents with children with autism joins eHealth Radio and the Autism & Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jamie Lynn Juarez discuss the following:
How does the educational digital app and game Your Child Can Type ® work?
What is the most challenging aspect of autism?
What are some ways to improve the autism community?
How can treatments for autism be improved?
Do individuals with autism have gifts unknown to the world?

Jamie Juarez is a licensed marriage and family therapist, behavior analyst and clinical counselor, who has spent 20 years practicing neuroscience principles and applied behavior analysis. She founded the organization Hope For Autism and developed the educational brain training digital app and game, Your Child Can Type® which helps children with autism improve their memory hub, as well as their reading, writing and typing skills. Juarez is also the author of Hope for Autism, a #1 international best-selling book in five children’s health categories.
 
 
Website: hopeforautism.com

Tips for Parents and a Social Media Campaign Bettering the Lives of Children with ASD

 
 
Renowned Autism Specialist, Dr. Annette Nunez, the Founder and Director of Breakthrough Interventions, LLC joins eHealth Radio and the Autistic Syndrome Information & Health News Channels. Dr. Nunez is a licensed psychotherapist and has worked with children with ASD and other related disorders for over 22 years.
Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Annette Nunez discuss the following:
Summertime is here, which means parents across the board will be looking for activities to keep their children occupied while school is out. However, this can be more difficult for parents of children with Autism.  What are some activities or exercises parents can do with their children at home?
As an expert for over 20 years, what are the top misconceptions of children with autism?
We learned you've recently started a social media campaign called #iAcceptAutism. Can you tell us about the movement?
What do you hope participants in the campaign will do as a result?
For parents of children with autism who may be struggling in school or at home, what advice do you give to them?
 
 
Dr. Annette Nunez is a highly sought after Autism expert, author and founder and director of Breakthrough Interventions, LLC, a multi-dimensional therapeutic program with specialized one-on-one programs at home and in school for children with autism. She is a licensed psychotherapist and has worked with children with ASD and other related disorders for over 20 years.Dr. Nunez’s mission is to enrich the lives of children by providing academic, behavioral, cognitive and social support so that each child will be integrated into general educational classrooms, be able to develop friendships with peers, and become productive, independent individuals.She received a BA in Psychology, an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Ph.D. in Quantitative Research Methods with a specialization in Child Development. At UCLA, she studied and trained with renowned autism expert, Dr. Ivar Lovaas on Discrete Trial Training (DTT). She also received training from the Institute for Child Development in California on the Floortime Approach and developed a successful behavioral program that combined aspects of DTT and Floortime.As part of her doctorate work at the University of Denver, Dr. Nunez developed the Children’s Social Competence Scale (CSCS). The CSCS is an early intervention evaluation tool that measures social competency in young children. She serves as the Program Director for Connect Us, a non-profit organization that helps children cultivate positive relationships through facilitated play. Her research interests include the mainstreaming and socialization of children with High Functioning Autism and Aspberger’s.Dr. Nunez wrote the The BI Approach, as well as a book titled Friendship Is, a touching children’s book which shows just how children with autism care for others in their own unique ways and takes a unique look at social acceptance and friendship. She is currently writing a book about the SCIP Model that will be published by early next year.She conducts many seminars throughout the country and in China and plans to continue educating parents and professionals about mainstreaming and socialization of children with HFA and Aspberger’s. Dr. Nunez was recently honored by the Autism Society of Colorado as a finalist for the 2011 Faces of Autism Professional Award.
 
 
Website: www.iacceptautism.com | www.autismtherapydenver.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iAcceptAutism Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTInterventions

Breakthroughs in Managing Autism with Mitochondrial Supplements

 
Dr. Suzanne Goh, Chief Medical Officer for MitoMedical, a US manufacturer of all natural supplements and leads her own practice in San Diego California joins eHealth Radio and the Autistic Syndrome Information & Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Suzanne Goh discuss the following:
During your career as a physician what was the one event that has inspired you and shaped the work that you do?
For those of us who are not doctors what is mitochondria and how does it relate to autism?
What brought Michelle and her son to your office and how did you help them?
Tell us more about your work with these therapies. What kinds of changes have you seen in children with autism?
How does this kind of therapy fit in with other therapies that a child with autism might be getting? For any parents or family members who might be listening and interested in getting the best treatment for their child, can you give them any advice?
What tips can you offer parents that may be in a similar situation with a child that is on the spectrum, what should they do to give their child the best chance at living a normal life?
 
Dr. Suzanne Goh M.D. MBA., is the chief medical officer for MitoMedical, an all natural dietary supplements manufacturer that identifies state-of-the-art practices to use towards the development of effective products that support healthy mitochondrial function.
Dr. Goh is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with expertise in the evaluation and treatment of children with autism and other neurological conditions that impact brain development, cognition, and behavior. Before establishing Pediatric Neurology Therapeutics, her practice in San Diego California in 2013, Dr. Goh served as co-director of the Columbia University Developmental Neuropsychiatry Clinic for Autism and Related Disorders in New York City.
She is a Rhodes Scholar and a graduate of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Goh has collaborated with the world-renowned developmental psychologist Dr. Marion Blank to create ASD Language, a series of programs to teach meaningful language and communication to children with autism and other developmental disorders. She is also co-author of the book Spectacular Bond: Reaching the Child with Autism.
 
 
Websites: http://mitomedical.com | GohMD.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitomedical

INOCULATED - A Story of Darkness and Hope

Kent Heckenlively, a science teacher, attorney, and author, who wants the world to know about the CDC whistle-blower, Dr. William Thompson and it's all in is new book, INOCULATED: How Science Lost its Soul in Autism joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Kent Heckenlively discuss the following:
Tell us why you decided to write this book.
Why is INOCULATED such an important book?
In your subtitle you use the phrase – “How Science Lost its Soul in Autism” – please explain what you mean?
You share some startling revelations in the first three chapters, can you talk about some of them?
What first brought this subject to your attention?
 
Kent Heckenlively is a science teacher, an attorney, and a founding contributing editor of Age of Autism.  During his undergrad years at St. Mary’s College, Heckenlively worked for U.S. Senator Pete Wilson and was the school’s Rhodes Scholar candidate.  In law school at Golden Gate University, he was a writer and editor of the school’s law review, spending his summers working for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Francisco.In the summer of 2010 and 2011, Heckenlively attended the Teacher Research Academy at Lawrence-Livermore National Laboratories, spending eight weeks in a virus lab investigating the expression of micro-RNAs in a monkey model of Ebola infection.  Kent is also a member of the Compass group, a consortium of autism parents, leading scientists, and philanthropists in Silicon Valley looking for answers to neuro-immune diseases.Heckenlively served on the Executive Council of the San Ramon Valley Education Association for several years and was the Health and Safety Committee Chairman for the teacher’s union, representing more than 1,600 educators, therapists, and psychologists.In the fight against chronic diseases, Kent finds great wisdom in the strategy used by Nelson Mandela in South Africa.  Mandela believed change could only come about when one engaged in satyagraha, a Buddhist concept which insists on speaking the absolute truth, while at the same time practicing ahimsa, a commitment not to harm those who might be your adversaries.
In November of 2014, Heckenlively published PLAGUE: One Scientist’s Intrepid Search for the Truth About Human Retroviruses, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Autism, and Other Diseases, with Dr. Judy Mikovits, a 20-year government scientist and former head of the Lab of Anti-Viral Drug Mechanisms at the National Cancer Institute.  The book quickly became one of the best-selling virus books of the last 30 years and has garnered extensive praise from the patient community and leading physicians.His new book, INOCULATED: How Science Lost its Soul in Autism is even more explosive, detailing allegations by a senior CDC scientist of how the agency has covered up a link between vaccines and autism.  The allegations of Dr. William Thompson are now under investigation by Congressman Jason Chaffetz's office and the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.Kent and his wife Linda live in Northern California with their two children, Jacqueline and Ben.Fun fact:  Kent played football for De La Salle High School whose Spartans had a 151-game winning streak from 1992 to 2003, a record unequaled by any American sport.  This accomplishment is depicted in the 2014 film, When the Game Stands Tall, starring Jim Cazaviel and Laura Dern.  Kent firmly believes that even though all this success happened after he stopped playing football for De La Salle it was “just a coincidence” and not a reflection of his athletic skills.
 
 
Website: www.inoculated.org