Sinopsis
Podcast by Barbara Avila
Episodios
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Episode #33: (Mini-Podcast) Avoiding Yes/No Questions
23/01/2021 Duración: 06minAvoiding Yes/No Questions Just a quick one today. I’d like to share with you why it is helpful to avoid questions that have a yes or a no answer with people who are autistic. More info here: https://synergyautismpodcast.blogspot.com/
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Episode #32: (Mini-Podcast) Spoon/Token Theory for Autism
18/01/2021 Duración: 10minImagine always feeling drained and unmotivated. Maybe you are the one experiencing this. It would be so frustrating and you would consistently blame yourself for simply not working hard enough or not sleeping well enough or not being motivated enough. But what if it were a biological event that you didn’t have enough energy? What if being in a heightened state of sensory overload for a good majority of your day, exhausts you? What if you never even felt what it would be like to be relaxed except when you were sleeping? Well, I’m here to share what some other people both outside our autism community and within it have shared that help them.
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Episode #31 (Mini-Podcast): Emotional Landscapes
09/01/2021 Duración: 09minIn this special mini-podcast, I share a little about the autistic experience as I understand it surrounding emotions and I also provide you with some ideas for ensuring a rich, meaningful, and clear landscape in your home.
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Episode #30: Interview with Autistic Advocate Jonathan Chase on Protesting for the BLM Movement
07/10/2020 Duración: 56minEpisode #30: Interview with Autistic Advocate Jonathan Chase on Protesting for the BLM Movement
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Episode #29: Interview with Dr. Dan Siegel on The Power of Showing Up
14/09/2020 Duración: 46minListen in to the interview by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak of myself and the fabulous Dr. Dan Siegel regarding his book: The Power of Showing Up. We discuss how attachment theory interweaves with autism and brain development.
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Episode #28: Inclusion and the Autistic Child
30/05/2020 Duración: 41minBarb is joined by Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak in this fabulous episode where we go deep into the complex issue of inclusion. We ask listeners to consider the law while also viewing inclusion through the lens of social justice. Listen in. We think you will feel validated and inspired.
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Episode #27: Allow Processing Time
30/05/2020 Duración: 24minBarb explains the why behind giving people on the autism spectrum processing time then into how. There are neurological reasons not to mention the emotional benefits of feeling heard and your ideas respected.
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Episode #26: Having and keeping high expectations
29/05/2020 Duración: 13minAutistic people have fabulous ideas, amazing and wicked senses of humor at times. We need to raise our expectations of their contributions to the world in the smaller day to day moments so that they can thrive. Listen in to hear why and how to assume intent and raise expectations.
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Episode #25: The Essential Nature of Self Care & Self Soothing
29/05/2020 Duración: 08minGuiding someone with autism (or anyone for that matter) requires you taking care of you! Listen in to this absolute essential core need and WHY it is important for those on spectrum/autistic individuals.
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Episode #24: How to apply the 4Ss to Autism for Secure Attachments
20/03/2020 Duración: 08minThe book by Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel Siegel is called The Power of Showing Up. It helps us understand the importance of showing up for our kids by highlighting attachment science. The simple acts of showing up and creating secure attachments ensures success in future relationships and life in general. So how does this play out with children with autism? Here I share my thoughts on the 4 Ss: Safe, Soothed, Seen, and Secure and how each can easily be ensured for children with autism.
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Episode #23: Kathy Shean-Jones & Phoebe McCrae on the Anat Baniel Method
10/01/2020 Duración: 01h08minPam Smith and I were lucky enough to have Kathy Shean-Jones and Phoebe MacRae join us for a conversation about their use of the Anat Baniel Method - Neuromovement. They both have practices here in the Portland Metro area and collaborate for and with clients using ABM. In this podcast, they share what lead them to the use of this method as well as explaining the approach including the 9 essentials that serve as guidelines for their work. Anat Baniel Method - Neuromovement: https://www.anatbanielmethod.com/ Kathy Shean-Jones' business website: https://www.moveabilities.com/ Phoebe MacRae's business website: https://www.brilliantmovement.net/ Other Links from Kathy and Phoebe: Our collective email account abmnorthwest@gmail.com Our joint Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/abmnw/ Kids Beyond Limits from Amazon Upcoming Three for Three Immersions are listed on our FB events page and below Registration Links for upcoming Three for Three Immersions January 27, 28, 30, 2020 Three for Three Immersion M
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Episode #22: Needles, teeth cleaning, & haircuts, oh my!
28/10/2019 Duración: 38minIn this very special podcast episode, I interview Jonathan Chase (Autistic Advocate, writer, presenter, and consultant) about his experiences with medical and dental appointments. He shares his experiences and some excellent ideas with the audience. The intense sensory experience is and has been overwhelming to say the least.
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Episode #21: Behavior Babble about The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin
18/10/2019 Duración: 30minBarb and Pam read The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin. We share our thoughts on the book and both agree that Temple Grandin is still amazing and worth not only reading but checking out online on youtube, her site, etc.
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Episode #20: Behavior Babble reviews Jonathan Chase's book!
13/09/2019 Duración: 23minListen in to hear us review the wonderful book by Jonathan Chase titled: From Surviving to Thriving - Classroom Accommodations for Students on the Autism Spectrum. You will find specific tools that can be used across settings and different people. This book is respectful of teachers and such a gift for those who may be overwhelmed and looking for simple yet life changing accommodations.
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Regulation Is Required for Curiosity to Thrive
14/08/2019 Duración: 18minIn order for curiosity to thrive, a person must be regulated. Listen in to Synergy's owner, Barb Avila, share her thoughts on the importance of regulation and her top ten tools for reducing stress for those with autism so that true learning and curiosity can happen.
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LoveandLogicBehaviorBabble
01/08/2019 Duración: 29minIn this episode, Pam and Barb review a well-known book written originally in 1990 and updated in 2006: Parenting with Love and Logic by Foster Cline, M.D. and Jim Fay. We give a summary of the book then dive into some of the specifics both that we found extremely helpful as well as those we found challenging to adapt for children with language processing and/or regulation needs.
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Episode #17: Behavior Babble & The Self Reg Book
24/05/2019 Duración: 44minListen in to Barb and Pam's Behavior Babble about the book, Self-Reg by Dr. Stuart Shankar. His website is self-reg.ca and his book is a fabulous essential for every family!
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Episode #16: Behavior Babble review's 123 Magic
02/04/2019 Duración: 27minThis episode of Behavior Babble continues our book review theme. Join Barb and Pam as we talk about Dr. Thomas Phelan's book 1-2-3 Magic. We found the parenting strategies within this book to be comprehensive yet simple. Enjoy our review! For more support, go to our websites: www.synergyautismcenter.com www.pjsconsultation.com
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Episode #15: 10 Days To A Less Defiant Child - Part 2
10/03/2019 Duración: 40minBehavior Babble continues with part 2 our book review of "10 Days to a Less Defiant Child" by Jeffrey Bernstein. Barb and Pam review the last chapters of the book and reflect on how the book has been helpful in their support of parents. From garnering support in the extended family to working with school and other professionals, Bernstein and 10 Days has great tips, tricks, and reminders to help families support their defiant child.
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Episode #14: 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child - Part I
10/03/2019 Duración: 41minThe series, "Behavior Babble with Barb and Pam" continues! For this episode, we decided to read a popular best seller about behavior and give our two cents. Maybe this will help you pick it up or not? The book we chose was Ten Days To A Less Defiant Child by Dr. Jeffery Bernstein.