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A 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroSurviving the Doctor Appointment with your Autistic ChildWe are baaaaaack! Kelly, BCBA for 21 years, and Jen, mom to Dylan and Ethan talk through the best way to approach doctor's appointments with your autistic child. With nearly 40-80% of autistic individuals having medical co-morbidities, going to the doctor is not for the faint of heart for families. Listen to a caregiver's perspective over the years and how ABA providers can help support these appointments.
The Association for Science in Autism Treatment has fantastic resources to share with medical providers. You can find them here:
For Medical Professionals - Association for...
2024-09-1625 min
Autism LiveAutism Live 5.20.24- Kelly BerminghamOn this episode Shannon welcomes Kelly Bermingham to talk about her new book, "The Group Experience: How to support children on the autism spectrum moving from individualized learning to a group learning experience." Kelly shares vital resources and checklists to help determine a child's current strengths and weaknesses and how to teach effectively to create progress for the individual. Listen to Kelly's podcast A 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum here: https://youtu.be/WqOd014sL8A?si=y2FYuxnTMej4qCdT
2024-05-201h 05A 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroThe Dreaded Blood Draw
Studies show that individuals with ASD have greater medical fears as compared to their peers. Kelly & Jen share their experience, strategies and research related to blood draws from their perspectives with their children who are now fully comfortable and independent in getting their blood drawn after years of stress!
Information:
A pilot study to improve venipuncture compliance in children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders - PMC (nih.gov)Blood Work Parents.pdf (autismspeaks.org)
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2024-05-2028 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroAssume That I Can: Including Assent, Caregivers and Clients, Toward Socially Meaningful WorkKelly and Jen do I deep dive into the video, Assume That I Can, released on World Down's Syndrome Day, and talk about how our ethics code, 2.09, Involving Clients and Stakeholders and this video intersect into preference assessments for the purpose of assent and goal development.
2024-04-2229 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroMeasuring Quality of Life as an Outcome of ABA ServicesKelly and Jen are joined by Meghan Herron, Director of Research and Development from Easterseals, Southern California to discuss her research looking at measuring Quality of Life as an outcome for ABA services and discuss how this can be considered by any ABA practitioner, working alongside families.
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2024-04-0831 min
Turn Autism AroundHow can you teach group social skills? Help from Kelly BerminghamLearn about the essence of social skills development with BCBA Kelly McKinnon-Birmingham. She and Dr. Mary Barbera go over the significance of joint attention beyond mere eye contact and its role in transitioning to group learning, effective classroom management strategies and the power of positive reinforcement in fostering a conducive learning environment. Learn about Kelly's unique stress reduction practices, including the transformative concept of non-contingent Sundays for family well-being.
2024-04-0228 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroQOL Measured by Happiness Indices in Recreational & Leisure EventsThere is research that suggests that individuals on the autism spectrum experience a much lower quality of life than nonautistic individuals across the lifespan. Quality of Life can be measured by happiness, which is considered a private event by behavior analysts. Indices of happiness are those observable behaviors that likely signal happiness, including smiling, laughing, and the absence of challenging behaviors. Both leisure skills and recreational skills are all ways to be happy yet are not often taught or included in programming or households living with autism.
Kely & Jen dive into the research and...
2024-04-0125 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroThe Group ExperienceKelly talks about her new book, including programming social skills intentionally to include group learning for children, and the difference between curriculum-based and activity and individualized learning.
Buy her book here:
The Group Experience – Different Roads (difflearn.com)
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2024-03-1824 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroHelping Behavior Therapists/RBT's with Burnout: Let's Get RealKelly and Jen talk with long-time RBT's Stephanie and Salvador about how they have managed to stay in the field for so long, and the real ways BCBA's and families can help support and prevent burnout. It's pretty real concrete and not rocket science.
2024-02-2631 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroParent-Led ABA......HmmmmA new trend in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis is for parents to be the Behavior Therapist/RBT for their child while being supervised by a BCBA. Kelly and Jen discuss this trend from their perspective of their 20 years of experience.
Article referenced:
https://bhbusiness.com/2024/01/09/parents-are-desperate-parent-led-aba-provides-tantalizing-remedy-to-autism-therapys-challenges/
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2024-02-1930 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroA BCBA and a Caregiver Talk ABA Hours FulfillmentKelly and Jen talk about each of their perspectives regarding fulfilling the recommended hours of authorization. Some ABA companies often refer a family there to another agency if they do not commit to being able to use all of the hours. What do you think?
2024-01-2925 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroWeeding Through Evidenced-Based and Alternate TherapiesFamilies raising a child on the autism spectrum are faced with many different types of therapy and alternative options to try and help their child. Most are not evidence-based, some may even be harmful, while others may have a different, yet positive outcome than intended. Kelly & Jen talk about how families may make decisions and how BCBAs can follow their ethics code with kindness to help support and make decisions.
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2024-01-1329 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroGot Ethics?Kelly discusses the history of the development of the BACB ethics code and her journey with ethics for the last 28 years with Maria Sasaski Solis, owner of the Sasaki Behavioral Group, APBA Board Member, and Co-Moderator of the Ethics Sig for CASP.
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You can find the Dear Don Casp Ethics Webinar here:
Dear Don Ethics Panel (Nov 2023) - recorded - Council of Autism Service Providers (casproviders.org)
2023-12-0928 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroAutism and DivorceAlthough the data is varied, some data suggests that parents of a child diagnosed with autism have a higher chance of divorce than their counterparts, especially if they are younger when married and have a child early on in their marriage. Parents raising children with autism experience greater marriage strain in part due to stress related to resources, severity of Autism symptoms, and concerns over long-term care. Kelly and Jen have both experienced this firsthand and share their experiences. Sponsored by
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2023-11-0630 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroABA & ADHD: From a Caregiver & BCBA PerspectiveKelly and Jen speak to Jennifer, BCBA, and mom to her 13-year-old son with ADHD. She shared his struggles with ADHD and anxiety coming out of the pandemic, trying to organize his homework and keep us with social pressures that ultimately led to hospitalization. Research tells us there is a stronger link between homework difficulties and ADHD than the general population. The National Institute of Mental Health suggests medication and behavioral therapy as the two main treatments. But how do you know when to do what? Hear Jennifer's story and her advice to caregivers and BCBAs.
2023-10-1632 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroCyber Safety & AutismUp to 75% of autistic children and adults will be bullied over the internet or taken advantage of in some way. Predators look for those who may not understand the nuances of social cues making autistic children and adults targets. In this podcast, Kelly speaks with Dennis Debbaudt, long-time safety trainer and author on how to create a cyber safety plan. Links for filters and protections can be found here:
Dennis: Autism Risk & Safety Management | Autism Training for Police (autismriskmanagement.com)
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2023-10-0929 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroConsidering the Behavior Therapists PerspectiveKelly & Jen talk with long-time Registered Behavior Therapist Salvador Cadenas about why he works with children and adults on the autism spectrum with severe behavior and shares his perspective on what BCBAs and families get right to keep behavior interventionists (RBTs) in their jobs, and what they don't get right, which may contribute to turnover and burnout. In this session, we also discuss the importance of not using jargon when working with families and reference the following research article:
Effects of Jargon on Parent Implementation of Discrete Trial Teaching | Request PDF (researchgate.net)
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2023-09-1632 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroThe Benefits and Challenges of Exercise with Children and Adults on the Autism SpectrumJen & Kelly talk about the benefits of exercise. Did you know that exercise has been proven to increase flow to the brain, help with concentration, and improve sleep? With devices taking over, children and adults are exercising less. Kelly & Jen talk about all of the benefits and programs Special Olympics has to offer including both team and individualized programs that may be more fun and effective. Kelly & Jen also talk about ways to use simple ABA strategies to get kids moving in an effective and fun way. Check out Special Olympics here to find one in your state. Special Olympics
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2023-09-0230 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroConsidering Medical Needs as Behavior Analysts and CaregiversKelly & Jen wrap up season 3 by talking about the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysis, specifically 2.12, Considering Medical Needs. "Behavior Analysts ensure, to the best of their ability that medical needs are addressed and make referrals as needed." From the caregiver's perspective, finding qualified medical professionals that understand and even help those on the autism spectrum is nearly impossible. With GI disorders nearly eight times more common in children and adults with autism than other children and adults, a call to action must happen. Sponsored by Cite Pro
2023-06-0526 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroMoving on After Your Child with Autism has Been Aggressive Toward YouKelly & Jen get deep and talk about how Jen copes when her severely impacted son with autism is aggressive toward her, and suggests ways BCBAs can support caregivers after those moments. Sponsored by https://www.citepro.com
2023-05-0926 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroJoint Attention is a Behavior Cusp SkillWhen an infant's attention is drawn to another person's face and voice, they experience a positive emotion as the amygdala and prefrontal cortex are activated. These networks are often faulty in children on the autism spectrum. As a result, no MO is created for wanting to look toward others. Coordinated eye gaze and shared experiences with others, knowns as joint attention, is considered a prerequisite skill for other skills including imitation, social engagement, and communication, a behavior cusp skill. Teaching this skill is often left out of ABA programs because it is challenging to teach, and requires very thoughtful...
2023-04-1025 min
Autism LiveA 25 Year Look Across the SpectrumHour 9 of the Autism Network Podcastathon Kelly Bermingham and Jennifer Lucero host. BCBA Kelly Bermingham talks with Mom Jennifer Lucero about all the things that come in to play when a loved one is diagnosed with ASD. Hour 9 of the Autism Network Podcastathon When a BCBA and a Caregiver Collaborate on Care with Compassion and Understanding Featuring: Kelly McKinnon-Bermingham, BCBA, Author, Social Skills Collaborator & Jennifer Lucero, Mom, Advocate, Director of Development Kelly (McKinnon) Bermingham, MA, BCBA has 25+ years in the field of helping adults and children with...
2023-04-0856 min
A 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroTo use Extinction or to not use ExtinctionExtinction can best be defined as the discontinuing of reinforcement of a previously reinforced behavior (i.e., response no longer produces reinforcement). The goal of extinction is for the behavior to cease without having used a punishment procedure. Over the years the concept of extinction has become controversial. Kelly & Jen break down the different functions of behavior and discuss why extinction may or may not be warranted, from a BCBA and a caregiver perspective.
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2023-03-1928 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroHow do you Connect with a Person Severely Impacted on the Autism SpectrumKelly and Jen speak with frequent guest Susan Senator about her recent article, "The Secret to Connecting with My Autistic Son." Is it something learned, or do you have to be taught? Why will some people work with the more severely impacted children and adults on the autism spectrum and why won't others? What's the secret to connecting with this group of people?
Susan Senator is the author of numerous autism books; her writing has appeared in the New York Times, and The Washington Post, among others. She is a contributing author to Psychology Today. The Secret t...
2023-02-2726 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroNeurodiverse and Severe Autism: Can't We All Get Along?Kelly & Jen talk about the role of ABA, strength-based assessments, and the ethical considerations when assessing and treating people with autism across the varying levels of severity of autism, with considerations of consent and assent.
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2023-02-1629 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroWe Feel Like Frauds TodayParenting a child on the spectrum, being a BCBA supporting that parent, is all hard work! Even after over 20 years, we don't always know what to do and feel lost! We talk through how we both had a week feeling like frauds, and how we brought ourselves out of it (again) to continue marching on!
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2023-01-2324 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroDinosaurs of ABAKelly is joined by Amanda Ralston, founder of Non-binary Solutions. Home | NonBinary Solutions. Kelly has been certified by the BACB for over 20 years, and Amanda since the turn of the century! They discuss their journey in the field including the changes that have happened in the field; working without any formal code of ethics until 2014 and being 2 women in a field dominated by men. The future indicates that while we are still a young field with much to accomplish, technology, compassionate care, and quality-of-life indicators seem to be leading the way.
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2023-01-1129 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroDinosaurs of ABAKelly is joined by Amanda Ralston, founder of Non-binary Solutions. Home | NonBinary Solutions. Kelly & Amanda have both been certified by the BACB for over 20 years, having taken their exams with paper and pencil. They discuss their journey in the field including the changes that have happened in the field; working without any formal code of ethics until 2014 and being 2 women in a field dominated by men. The future indicates that while we are still a young field with much to accomplish, technology, compassionate care, and quality-of-life indicators seem to be leading the way.
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2023-01-1000 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroThe real holiday tips! Tips beyond the basic tips!Kelly is joined again with Kelly Haysley, mom to 3 children, 2 on opposite ends of the spectrum to talk about the REAL tips for getting through the holidays, beyond the fluffy memes you see out there posted this time of year. They talk about individualizing the holidays for each child and family, including how to find joy in the season, the unschool time, and the non-therapy therapy. (Jen was out sick! She will be back next week!)
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2022-12-2029 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroUnderstanding the cycle of grief, guilt and joy raising a child on the autism spectrumKelly & Jen are joined by mom and advocate Kelly Haysley, mom to three children, two diagnosed on the autism spectrum. We discuss Kubler-Ross cycle of grief, and how this cycle repeats and repeats, adding guilt and stress, and how embracing the joyful times are worth it, even if it means not "running the program and taking data". They have specific tips for BCBAs to know. Five Stages Of Grief - Understanding the Kubler-Ross Model (psycom.net)
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2022-12-1239 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroGot sleep? Not likely if you are raising a child with ASDSleep problems are among the most urgent concerns for families grappling with autism. Nearly 80% of toddlers with ASD have disrupted sleep. Issues related to falling asleep, and more importantly staying asleep result in those living with ASD being in REM sleep 15% of the time, vs 23% of their neurotypical counterparts. But what about the caregivers? How does this affect them, and what can we do as BCBAs to help? Kelly & Jen talk all things strategy they have learned over the last 25 years. Find the article on sleep here: Sleep problems in autism, explained | Spectrum | Autism Research News (spectrumnews.org)
2022-11-2928 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroA Call for a Discussion on Stereotypic BehaviorKelly & Jen speak with Melissa Saunders, Ed. D, BCBA-D about her, and others recently published paper, A Call for a Discussion on Stereotypic Behavior. This topic has become a very decisive topic and the three break down the topic in a way BCBAs and caregivers can relate to. Find the paper here: Full article: A call for discussion on stereotypic behavior (tandfonline.com). We are proudly sponsored by Cite Pro
2022-11-0832 min
Autism ConfidentialEpisode 18 - Autism: The POOP EpisodeFecal smearing and anal digging are two of the most distressing behaviors seen in autism. In this episode, we speak with Dr Joyce Tu, Ed.D., BCBA-D, and Kelly Bermingham, BCBA, of Easter Seals Southern California, both of whom have extensive experience working with children and adults with severe autism, and feces-oriented behaviors. With host Jill Escher they discuss toilet training techniques, the role of functional behavior analysis, encopresis, stopgap measures, and insurance coverage for medically necessary interventions.
Links:
Dr Tu at Easter Seals: https://www.easterseals.com/southerncal/our-programs/research-division/verbal-behavior-lab.html
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2022-11-0735 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroCompassionate Collaboration & Ruling out the Medical StuffTaylor, Leblanc & Nosik wrote about the need for training for BCBAs and compassionate care. Their survey of caregivers found that many caregivers feel their BCBA is distracted and too focused on solving the problem. Kelly & Jen discuss what this looks like and talk about how the medical issues for those living with autism, like Dylan, can be so stressful and impactful on the family, compassion is key. Compassionate Care in Behavior Analytic Treatment: Can Outcomes be Enhanced by Attending to Relationships with Caregivers? - PMC (nih.gov). Sponsored by Cite Pro
2022-10-2425 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroWhat caregivers want from their BCBAMost BCBA training programs don't discuss caregiver perspectives, yet caregivers are the ones raising their children with autism. Caregivers often meet up to 10 different BCBA's in their journey. Listen to Kelly & Jen talk about the good and the not-so-good things a BCBA can do when meeting and working with families with children with autism. Kelly references her favorite article on this compassionate care model, written by Dr. Taylor, Dr. LeBlanc, and Dr. Nosic.
Compassionate Care in Behavior Analytic Treatment: Can Outcomes be Enhanced by Attending to Relationships with Caregivers? - PubMed (nih.gov)
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2022-10-0429 min
Behind The Business: Genesee County NYKaryn Winters, Genesee County Business/Education AllianceOn our first episode with Cohost's Kelly Bermingham and Katy Hobbs, we are joined by Karyn Winters - Director of the Genesee County Business/Education Alliance.Karyn was born and raised in Genesee County and is a 2003 graduate of Pavilion Central School - Go Gophers! She has a Bachelor's degree in secondary social studies education from Siena College and a master's degree in world history from SUNY Brockport. Karyn has served as BEA Director since March 2017 and is excited to introduce high-growth/high-demand careers and industries to Genesee County students. She lives in Livingston County wit...
2022-09-3022 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroClimbing Back up the CliffSeason 3 of our podcast is starting! In this episode, Kelly, BCBA, and Jen, mom to Dylan & Ethan discuss a previous from season 2 titled, "Transition into Adulthood or Falling Off a Cliff. Dylan graduated from his transition program in December 2022, during the pandemic. Covid and staffing shortages have been a crisis for those seeking services for their children and adults on the autism spectrum. Day programs have not admitted new clients, and some programs are closing due to a lack of adequate staffing. Kelly and Jen discuss the current options and how Dylan is doing now.
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2022-09-0633 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroAcknowledge Him as a PersonKelly & Jen speak with Jennifer's son, Ethan, age 20, who shares his perspective on what age to talk to children about their sibling's autism, how volunteering in the autism community while also having his own activities made him the man he is today, and how he began to choose the people he surrounds himself with others that acknowledge his brother as a person. He shared his childhood and advice to others raising or working with those on the autism spectrum. We are proudly sponsored by Cite Pro. www.citepro.com
2022-08-2434 min
Building Better Businesses in ABAEP 32: Caregiver Collaboration, NOT Parent Training with Kelly BerminghamCaregiver Collaboration, NOT Parent Training with Kelly Bermingham
Kelly's perspective on social skills and caregiver training seems to me to be what the future holds for our field ... and especially how we create impactful relationships with the families we're honored to serve. Enjoy, kind listener!
Resources:
A 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum (Kelly's Podcast)
September 26 Project (remembering Feda and Mu)
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2022-08-2355 min
SportsDazSportsDaz Football (Wednesday, 8th June 2022)Darren Kelly & Niamh Kindlon discuss the magazine show looking at the TG4 All-Ireland Championships.
Schedule:
0:00 - Latest News (inc. Vikki Wall in Australia, and intermediate championship relegation)
29:55 - Clare Farrell (Longford joint football captain)
42:55 - Ruth Bermingham (Carlow football captain)
59:55 - Senior Championship Predictions (inc. Donegal vs Waterford preview)
1:26:40 - Preview - Galway vs Kerry
It's a bumper show this week with so much to go through starting with the latest news. Vikki Wall has confirmed she's going to Australia and we look at how this impacts Meath. While in the intermediate championship, it appears Do...
2022-06-081h 54
Old Chicks Know Sh*t PodcastTrusting Your Soul’s VoiceToday’s guest is Kelly Bermingham, a long-time listener of the podcast who wrote to me to let me know how much the show and my guests have impacted her midlife journey. I want to share Kelly's story with you today because she is a real-life example of how tapping into and honoring your soul's voice can lead to finding your passion and purpose. From a career in education and an empty nest, Kelly followed her soul's calling and created a life she is passionate and excited about.
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2022-06-0747 min
A 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroOne Perfect Day with Surfer's HealingKelly & Jen chat with long-time friend Izzy Paskowitz about Surfer's Healing, an original surf camp for children and families living with autism, and how that one perfect day in the water surfing can be exactly what that child and family needed. Founded in 1996, and a huge part of Jen, Dylan, and Ethan's life, the surf team is ready to get back to it this summer. You can find more about them here: Home | Surfers Healing
2022-05-2328 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroThe Great Resignation is NOT Over, and it is Hurting the People That Need Us MostThis last year saw major changes in the field of ABA and other fields supporting children and adults with autism. Employers struggled to support team members remotely. People had major events happen in their lives after a year+ of pandemic life and many walked out and quit. Left behind are the families. Kelly and Jen talk about how difficult this has been as an employer and as families living with autism. On a positive note, Dylan and many others learned how to accept changes more smoothly! What are you doing to adjust to this?
2022-04-2527 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroApril is .....What Month?April started as Autism Awareness Month. It has now become a decisive month with groups split and arguing about what the month and message should mean. We believe in awareness, acceptance and action. Kelly & Jen talk with the Vice President of National Council on Severe Autism and published author Amy Lutz, and her amazing daughter Erika Lutz who bring a refreshing take on the arguing. Erika, brother to Jonah living with profound autism comments, "There is room for #actuallyautistic people, family members and caregivers in the movement." Find out more about NCSA here: National Council on Severe Autism (ncsautism...
2022-04-1126 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroTaking Risks and Making Change is HARD. But it is the Key to Moving ForwardKelly & Jen talk about the risks and change they have done to move their children forward in life. Kelly describes the steps she and her husband took to take the risk of having their daughter move out on her own. The same type of steps applied to Jen trying to buy a new bed and furniture for Dylan. These risks are hard. Change is hard. It is the path forward.
2022-03-2824 min
The 6570 Family ProjectReflections of Motherhood and Building Forward with Guest Kelly BerminghamIn this episode, Nellie and Kelly travel through parenthood in a rear-view mirror. Kelly has already raised her son now and realized there were some things she would have done differently if she were to do it again. She has turned this into a passion for moms in helping them destress, build healthy boundaries, and show up as their authentic selves. In this discussion, we talk about giving your child room to explore, fail and learn and how they are the groundwork for what is to come in life.About the Guest: Kelly is an entrepr...
2022-03-1639 min
Autism LivePairing Explained for the Jargon of the Day + Special Guests Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroIn this episode of Autism Live, our host Shannon Penrod explains what pairing means for today's autism jargon of the day segment! After that, our host is joined by the hosts of another podcast that covers autism research topics and real-life experiences with autism. Don't miss Shannon collaborate with two other individuals that are dedicated to bringing viewers and listeners autism information and inspiration! Link to Kelly and Jen's podcast below! A 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen Lucero https://anchor.fm/kelly-bermingham Listen to Kelly and Jen's podcast to...
2022-03-081h 02
Autism LivePairing Explained for the Jargon of the Day + Special Guests Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroIn this episode of Autism Live, our host Shannon Penrod explains what pairing means for today's autism jargon of the day segment! After that, our host is joined by the hosts of another podcast that covers autism research topics and real-life experiences with autism. Don't miss Shannon collaborate with two other individuals that are dedicated to bringing viewers and listeners autism information and inspiration! Link to Kelly and Jen's podcast below! A 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen Lucero https://anchor.fm/kelly-bermingham Listen to Kelly and Jen's podcast to...
2022-03-081h 03A 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroTransition into adulthood or falling off a cliff?Jen & I talk about the process, and Dylan's experience of graduating high school with a certificate, entering a high school transition program until he was 22, graduating to an adult day program, oh wait. No, he didn't. Covid partly to blame, but the system failed him, and as of right now he is home, bored, sad and starting to regress. We won't take this- but this could happen to you! Listen to our story.
2022-03-0738 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroJust Because it is Evidenced-Based Doesn't Mean You Apply the Strategy: Don't Forget the AnalysisKelly speaks with Kristine Rodriguez, Chief Clinical Officer at Autism Learning Partners, and Co-lead of the CASP Client Outcomes SIG, breaking down the concepts of evidenced-based treatment and the importance of individual analysis before applying strategies in intervention.
Slocum, T. A., Detrich, R., Wilczynski, S. M., Spencer, T. D., Lewis, T., & Wolfe, K. (2014). The Evidence-Based Practice of Applied Behavior Analysis. The Behavior analyst, 37(1), 41–56. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-014-0005-2
Lechago, S. A., & Carr, J. E. (2008). Recommendations for reporting independent variables in outcome studies of early and intensive behavioral intervention for autism. Behav...
2022-03-0128 min
All About The VoiceThe Motherhood Mentorship with Kelly BerminghamKelly Bermingham is a mom, entrepreneur and founder of The Motherhood Mentorship Program and The Stressed Mom's System for Creating More Joy. Kelly got tired of pretending enough trying to fit into the societal mold of expectations. She chose to listen to and to follow her inner knowing of what it truly meant to be a woman and a mother. Now Kelly is on a mission to help busy working moms create simple systems so they can stress less and enjoy the journey more. She helps women step into their own beauty and shine as...
2022-02-2533 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroHow do you know a good behavior therapist when you see one?Behavior therapists are the backbone of ABA services for children and adults. While certifications such as the RBT certification help as a starting point for quality care, what are the "soft skills" that make a really good behavior therapist. Kelly gets Jen's perspective, as a parent, on what a parent is looking for in therapists coming into their home.
2022-02-2131 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroGot toothbrush? The struggle is real: getting your child to brush their teeth and go to the dentist!Kelly & Jen talk through the real challenges and real solutions to support children with autism to brush their teeth and prepare and go to the dentist. Kelly shares information from the study she participated in on how to use analytic strategies to teach these specific skills. Access to Dental Visits and Correlates of Preventive Dental Care in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder | Request PDF (researchgate.net)
Try this kit to practice and prepare for the dentist! Brush and Bite Starter Kit – Triple Bristle
2022-02-0730 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroCaregiver Collaboration Not Parent Training. Making Collaboration Effective.Kelly & Jen are back with Heather O'Shea, BCBA-D and Bianca Ancona, mom and manager of team Jack to talk about collaboration: the process of two or more people working together to complete a task or goal. It neutralizes the power differential in the relationship. It's about the BCBA saying, "What can we do to help improve the quality of life for you and your family" and the two coming together to form a team do just that.
2022-01-2434 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroWhat's in a name? Parent Training or Caregiver CollaborationKelly & Jen talk to Heather O'Shea, CASP Caregiver Collaboration SIG Co-leader (Kelly leads with her) and Bianca Ancona, mom, and leader of "Team Jake" about what is in a name. Why the term Caregiver Collaboration or Team Member is much more meaningful to them as caregivers, and the notion of BCBA's giving caregivers pop-quizzes about ABA terms or expecting caregivers to learn all of the technical language is not helpful or useful. Instead, they share that their child's individual goals are their caregiver goals, and they love the idea of support and collaboration this way. We do too. We d...
2022-01-1732 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroThe Practice of Treating Others with Compassion, Dignity & Respect. BACB 2022 Ethics Code Core Principle #2Kelly & Jen talk to Mom, author and blogger, Susan Senator (susansenator.com) and Lyndsey Radcliffe, CEO of Morningstarabatherapy.com and an individual diagnosed on the autism spectrum about the importance and challenge of talking with and including the child/adult with autism into the conversation. To quote Susan's Facebook post: "How the fuck do I get the people in my life to stop talking about Nat in front of him as if he does not understand? When people talk about him in front of him, I die a little on the inside." We do too Susan. Let's chat about...
2021-12-3158 min
LOI CentralLOI Central 2021 Ep40 with Ian Bermingham and Georgie KellyFor our 2021 swan song we have cup winning captain Ian Bermingham in studio to talk new season, new contract, new manager and new baby! We also have some of his old manager's press conference as Johnny poses a few questions to Stevie O'Donnell. Georgie Kelly zooms in and explains why he had to strike while the iron was hot. Johnny and Dan discuss the big news stories over the last week and Aisling Fennin from Future Ticketing looks ahead to what Johnny is so very very very excited about. Ask any taxi driver!
2021-12-161h 25A 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroTransitioning Therapists the Right & Ethical WayIn this podcast, Kelly & Jen tackle the topic of the current high turnover rates in the ABA therapy world and what that impact had on the clients and the families. Hear the best ways you can do this from a parent perspective, and hear how badly it can go when not done properly, including leading children to become aggressive toward themselves and others. Includes new Ethic Code points 3.16 Appropriately Transitioning Services (see 1.03, 2.02, 2.05. 2.10). 4.12 Appropriately Terminating Supervision (see 1.03, 2.02, 3.15)
2021-12-0627 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroGoing Into the Holidays.......As we go into the holidays, are you going to use this time to completely relax, to maintain skills, try and learn a new skill you focus on or go to the September26th.org website and make sure you are prepared? Listen to Kelly & Jen speak from experience on this topic and hear how Dylan has made many gains during his holiday breaks! As ABA providers we owe it to our families to review and help them organize how to spend their holidays.
2021-11-2423 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroAutism & First RespondersWith the rates of autism increasing every year, the number of high-profile incidents involving law enforcement and the autism population are on the rise. As ABA providers we often try to train first responders but are we really capturing their attention? Kelly & Jen speak with Kate Movius, founder and owner of the Autism Interaction Solutions where she brings in trainers with autism and provides a very specific and scenarios-based training to law enforcement and other first responders. Listen to how she does this so effectively. Check her out here: Autism Interaction Solutions
2021-11-1434 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroBullying stories from a young man with autismKelly & Jen speak with Thomas, a 28 year old man with autism and hear about his experience being bullied, and how him mom helped train the schools and get a teacher advocate. Want to know what that is? Give us a listen.
2021-11-0130 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroIt's National Anti-Bullying Month. How Does this Affect the Child with ASD?Kelly & Jen interview friend, fellow board member and founder if the Kind and Safe School Programs to promote Ability Awareness. Listen to the incredible statistics, (40-70% of kids with ASD reported being bullied) how to support the child living with autism toward bullying prevention and how this relates directly to our 2022 new ethics code. Do you know what to do for the child that is being bullied? Ability Awareness Project (kindandsafeschools.org)
2021-10-1825 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroThe September26th project discussion with its co-foundersKelly, co-chair of the September 26th project speaks directly with Maysoon Salah and Lubna Lana Salah about the September 26th project that turns tragedy into a wonderful legacy to remind families of children affected with autism, as well as a call to ABA providers to focus on the importance of safety preparation and practice. Safety is at the core of all individuals. Go to the website, use the checklists and resources to prepare yourself for safety and how to evacuate in the event of an emergency. As families and ABA providers we should unite toward this cause. www.september26...
2021-10-1141 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroCovid, anxiety and be better for our kidsOn this short episode, Kelly & Jen talk about how are current state with COVID feels so much more stressful for our kids and their families with the constant changes, and how angry and polarizing this has become for everyone. We all have to be better for our kids.
2021-10-0219 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroBeing fire safety ready with the September26th project. CALL TO ACTIONKelly & Jen talk with John Merager, Fire fighter and Fire Prevention/Patrol Forest service and dad to a child on the autism spectrum to continue work of the September 26th project. The project is call to families to set their calendar for an annual reminder using our fire safety checklists. September 26th Project. As BCBA's we have so much time assessing and working with families this checklist should be used in our parent clinical interview to determine their safety needs and readiness, and to help families develop an exit plan, a meeting place, a designated family member to get t...
2021-09-2428 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroDiscussing the 2022 Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts from a BCBA & parent perspectiveWelcome to Season 2, Episode 1! Kelly & Jen are baaaack and excited to announce they have partnered with Citepro, providing continuing education units for behavior analysts. This first episode, Kelly & Jen talk about the new ethic codes, and a look back at ABA from a historical perspective which often leads to the negative feedback some present about ABA. The new codes will surely help with this, as they include 4 major core principles that behavior analysts should follow regarding therapy: does it BENEFIT others, are we treating others with COMPASSION, DIGNITY & RESPECT, are we behaving with INTEGRITY and have we, as behavior...
2021-09-1032 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroThat's a wrap on season 1Jen & I talk all things ABA related including a parent's perspective on extinction procedures, mass trials and how we talk to kids on the autism spectrum with shortened words and sing-songy voices. We found our voice and our tribe through this pandemic through this experience together. We have hired some young adults to help us come back in September better than ever!
2021-06-2126 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroFather's Day SpecialTheautismdad.com joins us to talk about raising his 3 kids on the autism spectrum alone. We debate if there are higher rates of divorce in families with children with autism, and talk about the raw feelings it evokes.
2021-06-1529 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroThe amazing Beth and TomWe started this podcast talking about quality of life- health, happiness, safety, independence and having a tribe. Well Beth and her son Thomas have done that.
2021-06-0126 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroAutism & EmploymentKelly & Jen talk to New Vista School about their Career Academy that seeks innovative jobs based on passion and interest for their adults in Southern California. Great model to copy!
2021-05-2925 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroAutism & Entrepreneurshipwww.zuggyetc.com. These 4 young men and their long-term friend and caretaker started a business! We know that more than half of young adults with autism remain unemployed and unenrolled in higher education in the two years after high school. This is a lower rate than that of young adults in other disability categories, including learning disabilities, intellectual disability or speech-language impairment. Of the nearly 18,000 people with autism who used state-funded vocational rehabilitation programs in 2014, only 60 percent left the program with a job. Of these, 80 percent worked part-time at a median weekly rate of $160, putting them well below the...
2021-05-1728 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroMother's Day Special: The good, the bad and the funny!Kelly and Jen invite two mom's from their autism tribe to share their experiences as moms, and the powerhouse women they are in their careers that were shaped by their kids!
2021-05-0941 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroSexABAKelly & Jen speak with Nicholas A. Maio-Aether, MSPSY, LBA, BCBA (he/him/his), Owner of Empowered: A Center for Sexuality LLC, a company that uses ABA strategies to teach and support many things related to Sex.
2021-05-0338 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroPuberty, sex, marriage and children with your child with special needsKelly & Jen talk to mom, Tracy about her journey with her (almost) 18 year old daughter with a diagnosis of IDD who very much wants to have sex, get married and maybe have children. Tracy has conservatorship over her daughter but is walking her along every step of the day toward this dream!
2021-04-2627 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroIs it ethical? How ABA therapists could and should helps support puberty and sexuality issues in autismKelly talks about the research she has found, resources she uses and her experience over 25 years teaching puberty skills, safe sex skills and supporting the unique social emotional challenges children and adults need support in regarding their sexuality.
2021-04-1929 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroThinking about puberty and sex using functional assessment?Understanding what happens when autistic kids are hitting puberty is greatly under-researched. It may be a roller coaster but it is no quick ride. We scratch the surface talking about all of the challenged that come up, and decide to walk through a path of breaking down each topic to consider the brain, body and social nuances of puberty and sexuality.
2021-04-1232 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroPuberty & Sex, Oh My!Puberty is extra challenging for autistic people- yet no one talks about it! Why? Well we are going to talk about. All month! Hear Barbie's story about the struggles she is having as her son is starting puberty. Increase in aggression, trying to figure out masturbation, oh my!
2021-04-0521 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroGetting legal as we move out of the pandemicWe talk to the attorneys at Woodsmall Law Group about going back to school, compensatory services and the age when you should consider conservatorship. And we have fun doing it!
2021-03-2944 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroThe highs and lows of autism, the pandemic and learningKelly & Jen are joined by Melaura Erickson-Tomaino, Ph.D, Co-founder and Principle at the Port View Preparatory Schools in California. Melaura discusses what worked and didn't work with on-line learning and shares information on a study here team is doing on the pandemic.
2021-03-2228 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroWhen conservatorship doesn't feel rightKelly & Jen are joined by returning guest Michelle and her bestie Victoria to discuss conservatorship for her two sons- and alternate options when it doesn't feel right.
2021-03-1536 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroWe are talking the experience of conservatorship part 2Parents of children with autism or other developmental disabilities have to make some tough choices, including if they want conservatorship or not conservatorship over their child. It's can be expensive and confusing. As ABA practitioners we are have to know this information too whenever we treat someone over the age of 28. Listen up to Hope's story.
2021-03-0830 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroConservatorshipKelly & Jen talk about Jen's decision to have a limited conservatorship of the person for Dylan to protect him. She also actively engages in Supported Decision Making with Dylan and their family. Hear her story about this challenging process.
2021-03-0125 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroProtecting the privacy of your child when considering disclosingJen & Kelly talk to mom, Patti about her journey with her son and how and when she disclosed his diagnosis to him when he got older. Now, as he is graduating college, they talk about how to disclose and share on his terms.
2021-02-2237 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroDisclose? Part 2Kelly & Jen talk with mom, Michelle, about raising her son with autism, and disclosing differently at different milestones. As a BCBA she has incredible perspective into this experience for practitioners.
2021-02-1527 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroTo disclose or not to discloseWe start our month hearing from well-knows developmental pediatrician Dr. Robin Steinberg-Epstein, who works at UCI's Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders. She discusses the when, how and why's of disclosing an autism diagnosis drawing from her 20+ year career, as well as a parent of a child (now adult) on the autism spectrum.
2021-02-0825 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroThat's a wrap on siblingsWe end our series on siblings by talking with Kaitlyn, 21 year old sister AND co-conservator of her brother, Dylan age 18. While we were not this put together at age 21, Kaitlyn is a remarkable young lady who worked through her own learning challenges and depression to come out as a strong sister and advocate for her brother, as well as going to college to become a teacher. Get your tissues ready!
2021-02-0125 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroSister to 3 brothersJoin us to listen to Avivah Paskowitz- daughter to Navah Paskowitz & Matt Asner, and sister to 3 brothers on the autism spectrum. She shares with us what it is like with her blended family, and how their passion to support the special needs community brought her back home to become the Art Director of the Ed Asner Family Center.
2021-01-2525 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroSistersKelly & Jen talk to Morgan about her life growing up with a sister with special needs, describing jealousy as well as how it shaped her into being a therapist who feels strongly the siblings should be included in therapy as much as they can. Kelly talks about the importance of considering the siblings and the families in an ABA assessment including data collection on peer interactions as well as listening to the siblings about their needs.
2021-01-1826 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroIt's all about the siblings: hear from them!19 year old Ethan, brother to Dylan describes his life growing up with a brother on the autism spectrum. Hear him talk about his experience, including feelings of jealousy, being scared, and learning to cope with his brother's behaviors his own way, despite the experts telling him to do something different. His story is a must listen to new families and therapists.
2021-01-1125 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroIt's all about the siblingsThis month, Jen and I will be talking about the role and feelings of the siblings of children with autism and special needs. A must listen for families and therapists working with children and families!
2021-01-0526 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroReframing and ready for 2021!Kelly & Jen are joined by Hope (mother to Aries) as we talk about the challenges of 2020 on families of children with autism and therapists working with them, reframing the year, and planning for 2021!
2020-12-2935 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroGratefulKelly talks about all the influential people across her career and life
2020-12-1416 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroSlow Your Roll. Kelly talks with her friend Kristy Marshall OTR/LKelly and Kristy talk about collaborating as ABA therapists and OT’s including thinking beyond escape functions, and every day tips for families be prepared.
2020-12-0726 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroHolidays, Pandemic & Trees, Oh My!Kelly & Jen talk about the holiday challenges (including a thrown Christmas tree!) and calming tips & fire safety tips when it comes to live Christmas trees
2020-11-3021 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroWear a damn mask!Listen to Jen and Kelly talk about teaching mask wearing and social distance as cases rise
2020-11-2418 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroMovin on out!Kelly talks with her friend Michele about her daughter’s journey toward independence despite a challenging neurological disorder!
2020-11-1816 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroSleeping with AutismKelly and Jen, mom to Dylan discuss information about and challenges for children and parents living with Autism on sleep. Here the functional decision tree and real life experiences.
2020-11-0920 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroKelly & Jen, mom of Dylan join forces to talk about the importance of safety planningHear Kelly and Jen walk through a safety assessment plan to ensure Dylan, son with autism is safe in the event of a natural disaster. A must listen
2020-11-0424 minA 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum with Kelly Bermingham & Jen LuceroEpisode 2 Joe’s storyDoctors told his parents to put him in an institution. Now he is taking college courses. Hear his story.
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