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It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEp. 26 - Interview with Dr. Svetlana DaniOn this episode of It Takes a Village, Amanda is joined by Dr. Svetlana Dani, a board-certified sports medicine physician in San Jose, CA. Together, they talked about what exercise is and how it is different for everyone, not just people with autism. They also discuss how families can encourage or increase physical activity by breaking things down and making them fun, and the need for coaches, PE teachers, and doctors to receive more education on how to support autistic individuals with their physical activity.
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2021-07-1756 minIt Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEp. 25 - QUILTBAG Panel"QUILTBAG" is queer (or questioning), undecided, intersex, lesbian, trans, bisexual, asexual (or allied) and gay (or genderqueer). It's a reimagining of LGBTQIA+ and was coined by Sadie Lee as an inclusive self-designation for minority sexual and gender identities. To round out Pride Month, we were honored to be able to host this panel made up of a few of our amazing team members, to discuss topics and issues that are important to the LGBTQIA+ community. You can also watch the audio on our Youtube channel! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎
Host: Amanda Scoggins (she/her/hers)
Panelists: Nikki Robinson (she/her/hers), Jeremy Roberts...
2021-07-011h 31It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEp. 24 - Special Pride Month Interview with Nikki Robinson and Jeremy RobertsOn our 2nd episode during Pride Month, Amanda is joined by Nikki and Jeremy, two of the hosts of Black in Behavior and members of the Black Queer community. Together, they discuss the intersection of being Black and Queer, the history of Pride Month and the Stonewall Riots, and ways families, companies, and supervisors can support the marginalized and the autistic queer community.
2021-06-151h 25It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEp. 23 - Interview with Shosh Cohn (They/Them)On our first Pride Month episode of It Takes a Village, we had the honor of speaking with Shosh Cohn, a Lead Behavior Tech for Kadiant Ohio. Together, Shosh and Amanda discuss a few very important topics: the gender spectrum, how imperative it is that supervisors respect their team's identities, and how to change our interactions, thinking, and behavior to respect others in order to make ABA a more inclusive practice.
Keep an eye out for our other special Pride Month podcast episodes, and check out www.anchor.fm/blackinbehavior to catch Jeremy, Sharon, and Nikki's Juneteenth...
2021-06-091h 08It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastInterview with Shosh Cohn (They/Them)On our first Pride Month episode of It Takes a Village, we had the honor of speaking with Shosh Cohn, a Lead Behavior Tech for Kadiant Ohio. Together, Shosh and Amanda discuss a few very important topics: the gender spectrum, how imperative it is that supervisors respect their team's identities, and how to change our interactions, thinking, and behavior to respect others in order to make ABA a more inclusive practice.
Keep an eye out for our other special Pride Month podcast episodes, and check out www.anchor.fm/blackinbehavior to catch Jeremy...
2021-06-051h 10It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEp. 22 - Interview with Cyndi and Mark of Breathing SpacesOn this episode of It Takes a Village: An ABA Podcast, Amanda interviews Cyndi Mariner, founder of Breathing Spaces, and her trusted advisor and business partner, Mark. Breathing Spaces is a support network for family caregivers in the Bay Area. Together, they discuss maintaining balance during hectic or challenging times, finding a support network that works for you, and the benefits of Breathing Spaces' online asynchronous program.
2021-06-0454 minIt Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 21 - Interview with Alexandria DardenOn this episode, Amanda is joined by Alexandria Darden, a law student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, to talk about human rights and how BLM and Autism Acceptance/Disabilities Acceptance are ALL a part of the larger civil rights movement. They also discuss how law guides culture which guides day to day interactions, and how getting informed about your local legislation in important in order to enact the decolonization and the deconstruction of our ableist society.
If you'd like to recommend a topic or a guest, please email info@kadiant.com!
2021-05-271h 07It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 20 - Interview with Samantha, Rudy, and Robert of Options for All—Film and MediaOn this episode of It Takes a Village, Amanda is joined by Rudy, Samantha, and Robert, three of Options for All's Film and Media (OFA-FAM) students! OFA-FAM is an amazing organization that exists to create more opportunities for individuals with development disabilities to live their lives to the fullest. Together, the four of them discuss OFA, working in the film and media industry and all the barriers and joy that comes with it, disability acceptance, and the importance of being people centered.
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2021-05-141h 13It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 19, Part 2 - Interview with Nina DuncanOn this episode, Amanda is joined by Nina Duncan, executive director of Angels on Stage, an organization located in the Bay Area whose mission is to enhance the lives of children and young adults with special needs by breaking down stereotypes and empowering them to develop friendships, independence, confidence, self-esteem, and general life skills through the medium of professional performing arts. Nina shares with us on her experiences with autism acceptance, something we in the autism community celebrated in the month of April. Nina also has a plethora of advice for parents/caregivers on how to set their kiddos...
2021-05-1127 minIt Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 19, Part 1 - Interview with Nina DuncanOn this episode, Amanda is joined by Nina Duncan, executive director of Angels on Stage, an organization located in the Bay Area whose mission is to enhance the lives of children and young adults with special needs by breaking down stereotypes and empowering them to develop friendships, independence, confidence, self-esteem, and general life skills through the medium of professional performing arts. Nina shares with us on her experiences with autism acceptance, something we in the autism community celebrated in the month of April. Nina also has a plethora of advice for parents/caregivers on how to set their kiddos...
2021-05-1125 minIt Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 18 - Interview with Melissa Welch, PhD of the Arc of Larimer CountyOn this episode, Amanda is joined by Dr. Melissa Welch, a youth advocate for the Arc of Larimer County. Melissa has a PhD in Sociology from the University of South Florida and over ten years of experience working in everything from early childhood to higher education. Together, they discuss what being a youth advocate means, the importance of individuals on the spectrum having a youth advocate, and how you or your child can find one in your own community.
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The Arc of Larimer County promotes and protects the civil rights and overall wellbeing...
2021-04-2858 minIt Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 17, Part 2 - Interview with Patti WeissOn this episode, in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, Amanda got to interview Dr. Patti Weiss. Dr. Weiss specializes in neuropsychological assessments for middle and high school students and also tests young adults for ADD/ADHD and various other focusing/concentration difficulties. In addition, she works with teens and adults with concussion histories as well as personal injury cases. Together, they discussed teen diagnoses, why it's important to get one, how to navigate it, and common recommendations.
If you have any questions or would like to see a topic or guest on a future episode, please email...
2021-04-1942 minIt Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 17, Part 1 - Interview with Patti WeissOn this episode, in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, Amanda got to interview Dr. Patti Weiss. Dr. Weiss specializes in neuropsychological assessments for middle and high school students and also tests young adults for ADD/ADHD and various other focusing/concentration difficulties. In addition, she works with teens and adults with concussion histories as well as personal injury cases. Together, they discussed teen diagnoses, why it's important to get one, how to navigate it, and common recommendations.
If you have any questions or would like to see a topic or guest on a future episode, please email i...
2021-04-1940 minIt Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 16 - Interview with Dr. Melinda Docter, BCBA, of Northcentral UniversityOn this episode, Amanda Scoggins interviews Dr. Melinda Docter, assistant professor and ABA coordinator for Northcentral University. They discuss NCU's ABA program, the benefits of choosing their program, and the amazing partnership between Kadiant and NCU that will help grow and develop the number of accredited BCBAs.
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2021-03-1935 minIt Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 15 - Special Hosts: Nikki Robinson's Discussion with Jeremy Roberts and Sharon McCollumOn this very special episode of ITAV, special host Nikki, a Lead Behavior Tech in Portland, is joined by Jeremy, a Program Supervisor in Atlanta, and Sharon, a BCBA in Sac. Together, they share their experiences working for Kadiant, working in healthcare during the COVID era, their thoughts on the term "BIPOC," and on being unapologetically, vulnerably, and authentically Black.
These 3 had many pages of topics they wanted to speak on, and they only were able to touch upon a few! Keep an eye out for them as they return to talk more about being Black professionals...
2021-02-2641 minIt Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 14 - Interview with Nichole "Nikki" RobinsonOn this episode, Amanda interviews Kadiant team member Nikki Robinson, a senior behavior technician in our Pacific Northwest region. She shares with Amanda and our listeners her experiences of being a Black professional in the ABA field, the barriers she's had to overcome to get where she is now, and how far many agencies and other professionals in the field have come in helping create a more equitable environment. She also candidly shares her personal thoughts on what else needs to change in order to reach that equity.
Please note: we understand Nikki is only one individual...
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It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 13 - Interview with Larry Aldridge IIIToday, ITAV host Amanda is joined by Larry Aldridge III, an RBT in Kadiant Georgia, to discuss the importance of companies putting in the work to ensure their work spaces are safe and inclusive for all individuals from all walks of life. They also discuss the need for diversity of voice and thought, and ways Kadiant and other companies can do better.
2021-02-0556 min
It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 12 - Interview with Derek Jones from KadiantOn this episode, Amanda interviews Kadiant Senior Behavior Tech, Derek Jones. Derek shares his story, how he got started in ABA, and his thoughts on how having autism has given him a special insight into working with others on the spectrum. This was a very special interview, and we were so honored to have Derek join us for it! If you or someone you know would like to be on an episode or you'd like to request a topic, please email info@kadiant.com.
2021-01-151h 05
It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 11 - Interview with Jesse Beasley, a Kadiant SLPOn this episode, Sheila interviews Kadiant team member Jesse, who provides speech and language pathology services in our Georgia region. Together, they discuss his journey as an SLP and how ABA and SLP can work together to change the lives of a child with autism. If you or someone you know would like to be on an episode or you'd like to request a topic, please email info@kadiant.com.
2021-01-0817 min
It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 10 - Interview with Saba, a Parent from GeorgiaOn this episode, Kadiant team member Amanda interviews Saba, a parent from Georgia, whose child receives ABA services. Together, they discuss Saba's journey as a parent, her child's and family's experiences with ABA, and what parents should know before they start the diagnosis process. If you or someone you know would like to be on an episode or you'd like to request a topic, please email info@kadiant.com.
2021-01-0844 min
It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastInterview with Saba, a Parent from GeorgiaAmanda Scoggins joins us again as a guest host, this time interviewing Saba, a parent of a child with autism who receives services from Kadiant who reached out to us and asked to share her experiences. Together, they discuss the joys and struggles of raising a child with autism, how a parent may feel when their child receives an autism diagnosis, and the benefits that ABA has brought to Saba, her child, and her family's lives. To recommend a topic or a guest on a future episode of ITAV, please email info@kadiant.com!
2020-12-1844 min
It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 9 - Interview with Danielle Peters, LMFTOn this episode, BCBA Amanda Scoggins guest hosts and interviews our friend, Danielle Peters, an LMFT in California! Together, the two discuss the importance of self-care, as clinicians and as parents, building her practice while raising a family, and a host of other topics! This episode and all previous ITAV episodes can be found on all podcast listening platforms. If you or anyone you know has a topic or guest in mind for future episodes, please let us know at info@kadiant.com!
2020-12-0448 min
It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 8 - Interview with Dr. Tracy Guiou and Dr. Allison WomackOn this episode, Sheila interviews Dr. Tracy Guiou, BCBA-D, and Dr. Allison Womack, BCBA-D. They discuss their backgrounds in ABA, how their careers led them to Kadiant, the process of diagnosing a child who may have autism, and their experiences in helping a parent move forward after receiving a diagnosis.If you know someone who should be on our podcast, or you'd like to hear about a specific topic, please email us at info@kadiant.com.
2020-11-1334 min
It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 7 - Interview with Michelle San Jose, Kadiant Clinical SupervisorOn this episode, Sheila interviews Kadiant clinical supervisor Michelle San Jose, a superhero on and off the clock, about how fulfilling working in ABA has been.If you know someone who should be on our podcast, or you'd like to hear about a specific topic, please email us at info@kadiant.com.
2020-11-0621 min
It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 6 - Interview with Halee Royal, BCBA, from DataFinchOn this episode, Sheila interviews Halee Royal, a BCBA with DataFinch, who shares her knowledge and experience about the importance of analyzing data in order to help your child meet milestones, how technology will assist clinicians in that endeavor, and the constant evolution and modernization of ABA. If you know someone who should be on our podcast, or you'd like to hear about a specific topic, please email us at info@kadiant.com.
2020-10-2328 min
It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 5 - Interview with Amy and Hannah from AtlantaOn this episode, Sheila interviews Amy and Hannah from Atlanta, a mother-daughter duo and past clients of Kadiant legacy company IBS who have a plethora of knowledge to share with our listeners about their experiences with ABA therapy. Tune in to hear about their challenges, successes, and everything in between, and keep an eye out for more from Hannah to see where her passion for writing takes her.
2020-09-2356 min
It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 4 - Interview with Diana BaekeyOn this episode, Sheila interviews Dr. Diana Baekey, a BCBA-D and clinical director with Kadiant Georgia, who shares her knowledge about Individual Education Plans (IEPs). If you know someone who should be on our podcast, or you'd like to hear about a specific topic, please email us at info@kadiant.com.
2020-07-1326 min
It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 3 - Interview with Ashley HamiltonOn this episode, Sheila interviews Ashley Hamilton, a BCBA with Kadiant Georgia who shares her experiences with parent training and helping her clients hit milestones--both big and small. If you know someone who should be on our podcast, or you'd like to hear about a specific topic, please email us at info@kadiant.com.
2020-06-2619 min
It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 2 - Interview with Steven "Stevie" MartinezOn our first episode of ITAV, Sheila interviews Stevie Martinez, our Virtual Storytime with Stevie host! We discuss how he became so passionate about ABA and what he loves about storytime. If you or someone you know would like to be on our podcast, please email us at info@kadiant.com.
2020-06-1219 min
It Takes a Village: An ABA PodcastEpisode 1 - Interview with Sarah EmpeyOn this episode, Sheila interviews Sarah Empey, a program supervisor for Kadiant, who is passionate about early intervention therapy. We'll definitely be having Sarah on again so we can dive deeper into all that she knows on the subject. If you or someone you know would like to be on our podcast, please email us at info@kadiant.com.
2020-06-0522 min