Synergy Autism Podcast

Listen 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.

Barb 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.

Barb 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.

Autistic 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.

Guiding 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.

The 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.

Pam 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

In 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.

Barb 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.

Listen 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.

In 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.

In 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.

Listen 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!

This 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

Behavior 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.

The 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.

In this 2nd episode of Barb and Pam's conversation series, we dive into the situation where a child may have behaviors at home only or school only. How and why does this happen and what can be done about it? Listen in. And for show notes, go to https://synergyautismpodcast.blogspot.com

1st in our new podcast series, Barbara and Pam discuss the notion that children are not being bad when they exhibit a challenging behavior. They delve deeper into one specific case that Pam brings up where a child is being characterized as choosing to engage in difficult behaviors or is “being bad”. They talk through how they support families and school teams to move past that thinking to understand that behavior is communication.

Hello and welcome to another episode of our wonderful Synergy Autism Podcast. Today, I am chatting with my good friend and colleague, Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak. She was working with a classroom team in one of her trainings who was perplexed as to what to do for and with a child who dives under the table at the end of the day. Listen in as we "unpack" what to do in the middle of the storm but then also how to return to the issue to teach and support in different ways. We explore what to do to: Decrease stressors Engage your whole classroom team in decreasing stressors Engage a parent who is there to pick up the child An extra special thank you to Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak for another great question for us to discuss and share with you.

Barbara Avila and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak discuss 2 children she was asked about in her work who cannot regulate on their own so the preschool teacher is having to hold them constantly. We discuss why and how to help those children be curious again.