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Episodes (11)
26: Vocational Rehabilitation
In this episode of Supporting the Spectrum, Luke Daily, a licensed social worker and Assistant District Supervisor at Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), discusses how VR provides individuals with disabilities support towards employment goals. He provides an overview of the services available through VR, information on how and when to access those services, and additional resources to consider while preparing for transition.
Supporting the Spectrum
en-usDecember 29, 2021
23: COVID-19 Vaccine Safety
In this episode of Supporting the Spectrum, Dr. Benjamin Black, Director of Medical Services and Assistant Professor of Clinical Child Health, discusses what we know about the COVID-19 vaccination, and implications for children with autism. He further dives into explaining where misinformation about vaccines and autism originated from. Additionally, Brittany Schmitz, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, provides helpful tips on how to prepare a child for a vaccination.
22: Autism and Anxiety
In this episode of Supporting the Spectrum, Kerri Nowell, PhD, Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri's Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment discusses anxiety in children with autism. Dr. Nowell shares the range of symptom presentation and discusses the evaluation process and treatments.
19: Classroom Consultations: How We Support, and What We Have Learned
In this episode of Supporting the Spectrum, Brooke Barnes, MA, Special Educator and Training Specialist and Jena Randolph, PhD, Assistant Professor in Special Education discuss the use of the Autism Program Environment Rating Scale (APERS), an assessment tool developed by the National Professional Development Center to assess the quality indicators of education programs for youth with autism. They discuss the trends in classroom settings and how these patterns have informed the trainings offered by the Thompson Center.
18: The Thompson Center’s Medical Clinic
In this episode of Supporting the Spectrum, Dr. Benjamin Black, Director of Medical Services and Assistant Professor of Clinical Child Health, discusses pediatric medical support for children with autism. He provides information on the Thompson Center’s medical clinic, and how it differs from services provided by primary care physicians. Discussion and resources are provided on common medical concerns related to medication, sleep, behavior, and more.
17: Supporting Homework and Writing Challenges
In this episode of Supporting the Spectrum, Lea Ann Lowery, and Occupational Therapist, and Clinical Professor at the University of Missouri, gives advice on how to support difficulties with their homework and written assignments. Taking a strengths-based approach, Dr. Lowery discusses strategies for success.
6. Down Syndrome Clinic
In this episode of Supporting the Spectrum, developmental pediatrician, Dr. Tracy Stroud, and speech language therapist, Michelle Dampf discuss the Down Syndrome Clinic at the Thompson Center, special language considerations, and supports for children with Down Syndrome and their families.
5. Picky Eaters
In this episode of Supporting the Spectrum, Brittney Stevenson (occupational therapist) and Shelia Chapman (dietician), discuss the challenges of picky eating. They provide practical advice to families on both strategies to try and who to turn to for additional support.
2. Accessing Special Services in the Schools
In this episode of Supporting the Spectrum, Kim Selders, school psychologist by trade and autism assessment and training specialist at the Thompson Center, discusses navigating the school evaluation process. She provides answers to some common misconceptions about accessing school services and advice for meaningful family engagement in the process.
Supporting the Spectrum
en-usJanuary 27, 2021
1. Diagnostic Evaluations for Autism
In the first episode of Supporting the Spectrum, Dr. Connie Brooks, Director of the Health Professions Division at the Thompson Center, discusses expectations for diagnostic evaluation appointments. Helpful advice and information is provided for all steps in the process, including: making a referral, managing the waiting period between referral and appointment, the appointment itself, and next steps.
Supporting the Spectrum
en-usDecember 18, 2020