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Implementing Research Results in Clinical Practice

Helen Tager-Flusberg received her Bachelors in Science in Psychology from University College London, and her doctorate from Harvard University. Since 2001, Dr. Tager-Flusberg has been at Boston University, and currently holds the position of Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, and Director of the Center for Autism Research Excellence (CARE). Dr. Tager-Flusberg has conducted research on autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, investigating developmental changes in language and social cognition in these populations using behavioral and brain imaging methodologies. She has edited seven books and written over 200 journal articles and book chapters. Dr. Tager-Flusberg is the Past President of the International Society for Autism Research, serves on the editorial board of several professional journals and is Associate Editor of the Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. 
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The Role of Genetics in Autism, Explained

Wendy Chung, M.D., Ph.D. is a clinical and molecular geneticist who is the Director of Clinical Research at SFARI at the Simons Foundation and is the Kennedy Family Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine. She received her B.A. in biochemistry and economics from Cornell University, her M.D. from Cornell University Medical College, and her Ph.D. from The Rockefeller University in genetics. Chung also leads the Simons VIP study characterizing genetic forms of autism (https://simonsvipconnect.org/) and the SPARK study of autism (SPARKforAutism.org) and has a TED talk entitled Autism— what we know (and what we don't know yet) that has over 2 million views. Additionally, she was the recipient of the American Academy of Pediatrics Young Investigator Award and the Medical Achievement Award from Bonei Olam. Additionally, Dr. Chung was the original plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that overturned the ability to patent genes and is a member of the the Institute of Medicine Committee on Genetic Testing.  
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The Importance of Procedural Fidelity and Treatment Integrity

We are proud to welcome Dr. Hanna Rue to AllAutismTalk for a monthly, in-depth conversation about the latest research and treatment options for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Resources from this episode:
Dr. Gawande’s TED TalkThe Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right
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Autism, Aggression and Self Injury - Exploring a Mother’s Journey with ECT

Amy S.F. Lutz has written about issues relating to severe autism for many platforms, including The Atlantic, Slate, Psychology Today, and Spectrum. Her book, Each Day I Like It Better: Autism, ECT, and the Treatment of Our Most Impaired Children, was published in 2014. She is also the co-founder and president of EASI Foundation: Ending Aggression and Self-Injury in the Developmentally Disabled. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and five children, where she is currently pursuing a PhD in the History and Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Providing the Best Care and Treatment Options for Teens With Autism

We are proud to welcome Dr. Hanna Rue to AllAutismTalk for a monthly, in-depth conversation about the latest research and treatment options for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Resources from this episode:
Meta analysis cited:  Roth, M.E., Gillis, J.M., DiGennaro Reed, F.D.(2014). A Meta-Analysis of Behavioral Interventions for Adolescents and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Behavioral Education, 23, 258-286.  The Center on Secondary Education for Students with Autism Spectrum DisordersSpotlight: 10 Colleges with Programs for ASD StudentsLegal Requirements for Transition Components of the IEPOrganization for Autism Research: Hire Autism Business Partners
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Social Media/Tech Entrepreneur with Autism is Encouraging Creativity for Others

Craig Doriot has worked hard to overcome the challenges of autism and believes his latest venture, dodl.es will be a tool that helps those on the spectrum build effective outlets for their incredible gifts. Craig is no stranger to the ups and downs that come with technology start-ups. He co-founded Yupi Internet, a major international player in the Hispanic search engine market that raised more than $150 million in capital from companies like Sony and Comcast in 1996 while working on his computer science degree at Florida Atlantic University. He went on to start several other lucrative tech companies including mortgage search engine, LoanSifter.  Doriot’s leadership with LoanSifter earned him recognition as one of the 40 most influential leaders in the mortgage industry under the age of 40 by National Mortgage Professional Magazine in 2010.All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by
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Identifying Effective Treatments and Quality Programs for Kids with Autism

We are proud to welcome Dr. Hanna Rue to AllAutismTalk for a monthly, in-depth conversation about the latest research and treatment options for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Hanna C. Rue is a Director of Research and Development for AST.  She assists in the design and implementation of numerous research projects and staff training protocols.  Dr. Rue is a licensed clinical psychologist in Massachusetts and a board certified behavior analyst.  She obtained her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of North Dakota and completed her pre-doctoral training at May Institute. Prior to joining AST she played a leadership role at the National Autism Center and also served as a clinical director for the May Institute’s largest special education school  Dr. Rue also served as Chairperson on the National Standards Project, phase 2.  Her current research interests include identification of evidence-based practice for treatment of ASD, investigation of behavior reduction procedures, and skill acquisition procedures.
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Autism in Love - The Story of Adults with Autism and the Pursuit of Romance

In this episode, we reconnect with our previous guest,  Matt Fuller as we discuss the reception of his documentary about romance and autism as well as his recent partnership with MTV to produce a series on the same subject.
In the fall of 2012, Matt began his career as an independent filmmaker by directing and producing AUTISM IN LOVE, a feature length documentary that explores the lives of four autistic adults as they pursue and manage romantic relationships.
Matt recently launched The InSight Picture Company where he continues to inspire individuals and communities with compelling, cinematic stories. 
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Michelle Smith - Coming of Age on the Autism Spectrum

In this episode, we speak to the young women who is the focus of the award-winning documentary, Best and Most Beautiful Things.  
In rural Maine, a bright and magnetic 20-year-old woman named Michelle Smith lives with her mother Julie. Legally blind and on the autism spectrum, Michelle defies labels as she chases big dreams with humor and bold curiosity. After graduating from Helen Keller’s alma mater, she finds herself unemployed and isolated. Searching for community, Michelle explores an uncensored world online and experiences a provocative sexual awakening. Her joyful story of self-discovery celebrates outcasts everywhere.
From New York Times Review:
What happens to children with serious disabilities when they reach adulthood? They disappear, at least as far as most of society is concerned. “Best and Most Beautiful Things” is a remarkably forthright documentary about a young woman in Maine, Michelle Smith, who rebels at the idea of becoming invisible and wants desperately to find a place in the grown-up world and to find herself in the process.
Ms. Smith is legally blind and has Asperger’s syndrome. The filmmaker, Garrett Zevgetis, followed her over several years but focuses on the pivotal time when she is entering her 20s. It’s a difficult transition for someone with disabilities — the end of the schooling years, with their structure and relative safety.
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College Internship Program for Individuals with Autism - Dan McManmon

Dan McManmon College Internship Program (CIP). Dan’s father, Michael McManmon, founded CIP in 1984 and was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome in his late 50’s. The experience and relationship growing up with his father have had a profound effect on his understanding and compassion of Autism, ADHD and related learning differences.
Dan is a member of the Autism Asperger’s Network (AANE), Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA), Autism Society of America (ASA), and the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). His co-authored work on Reframing was published in the Autism File Magazine and he is currently working on Autism & LD: An Active Learning Teaching Toolkit to be released by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2015.
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