Episodes 43
Avg. Duration 29m
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Since Jun 2015
Latest Episode Jul 2025

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Semi-Annually
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

BY YOUR SIDE Autism Podcast. Open and honest conversations from therapists, parents, educators, authors, and experts in the autism field. Topics include therapy tips, coping skills, ideas, strategies, and heartfelt conversations from parents who live with autism in their lives.

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Recent Episodes

ABA 101

Jul 16, 2025 41m

We dig deep into the basics of ABA. We explore the WHY behind so many of the reasons for the hours recommended and explore best practice for parents to succeed. I am joined by Heather Teichman,…

Chicago Autism Network

Feb 10, 2025 39m

Kimi Matsumura is all about building a Supportive Autism Community. That's why she founded and is the CEO of the Chicago Autism Network. Kimi discusses the importance of community for autism…

Three ABA Therapists Revisited

Jun 30, 2024 30m

In 2015 I talked to three behavior therapists who all had a brother on the spectrum as well. I check in with them in 2024 and all three have master's degrees and are autism professionals. Great…

Dr. Jessica Metcalfe

Feb 29, 2024 59m

In her book, Speak Kindly, You're Listening, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe teaches She teaches high-achievers how to understand why and what their inner voice is saying to prevent self-sabotaging behaviors…

Autism Eats

Jun 13, 2023 24m

Lenard Zohn started Autism Eats because he grew up in a family where going out to a restaurant was a family event and an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, for those of us who have a child with…

Dr. Steven C Hayes

Sep 20, 2022 47m

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT. Steven C. Hayes is a Foundation Professor of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno and is the author of 46 books including Get Out of Your Mind and…

Dr. Kerry Magro: From Nonverbal Autistic Child to Professional Speaker

Sep 15, 2021 38m

Dr. Kerry Magro is autistic and is a professional speaker, best-selling author, movie consultant, and mentor. His communication style provides a multitude of insights into an autistic child growing…

Multidisciplinary Collaboration / Top 5 TV Shows

Aug 30, 2021 38m

We count down the Top 5 TV shows we've been watching over the past year. The episode's main topic, three autism therapists (ST, OT, BCBA) discuss a multidisciplinary therapy approach and give best…

Back To School / Top 5 Vintage Video Games

Aug 17, 2021 46m

New segment to the podcast. I've added a Top 5 Countdown throughout the conversation. In today's episode, Best Vintage Video Games on a TV System. As for the main topic, Brett Balduf is currently the…

How to Help with Communication

Apr 26, 2021 25m

Brittany, a Speech-Language Pathologist with BY YOUR SIDE, discusses best practices for communication and helping your child. The conversation begins with one of the most asked and complicated…

Dr Temple Grandin: Different Types of Minds

Jul 08, 2020 34m

Dr. Temple Grandin wants us to understand that there are three different types of thinkers. We need to identify and developed our thinkers; and the business world needs to do a better job putting…

I'm more than just his mom

Mar 16, 2020 24m

Jen Ivey, parent of four kids, including a 12 year-old on the spectrum, offers what it's like been over the past 12 years of, dealing with Mitchell's autism, raising her other three kids, keeping her…

Structure of ABA Therapy

Feb 15, 2020 18m

ABA therapy does not work like other therapies. ABA is a tiered system. So, what is a BCBA, BT, and RBT? How many components make up ABA therapy? How important is parent training? What are the…

Self-Injurious Behavior: A Play

Aug 26, 2019 26m

Playwright and actor Jessica Cavanagh turns her personal story of dealing with her son's autism, into a stage production called Self-Injurious Behavior, making its world premiere in North Hollywood.

A Mom's Difficult Journey

May 21, 2018 25m

We have always known that parents who have children on the spectrum are special people. Yet, we sometimes forget that our parents are facing battles outside of the autism world. Anna…

A Principal Talks Education and Learning

Feb 19, 2018 30m

Mr. Balduf is the principle at Carpenter school in Park Ridge IL and has always been a proponent of rethinking how we look at education. In this episode, we discuss the current state of education, in…

67-Year-Old Learns He Has Autism

Feb 05, 2018 45m

Garret and MaryAnne Mathews give an honest look into their marriage of 38 years with Garret recently finding out he's on the spectrum. In what ends up both answering questions and yet bringing up new…

Gaining Cooperation Part 2

Jan 23, 2018 24m

BCBA Brian Katz continues breaking down the concept of 'positive parenting' based on an article "The Seven Steps to Earning Instructional Control with You Child" by Robert Schramm (Part 1 is Episode…

SibShops

Jun 19, 2017 32m

Six BY YOUR SIDE therapists went to the official SibShops training where they learned how to facilitate a workshop for kids who have a sibling with special needs. Hear these therapists talk about…

Gaining Cooperation Part 1

May 15, 2017 23m

Brian Katz, BCBA, breaks down in detail an article about gaining instructional control from your child. Brian talks about methods and prompts that will help parents with their child to act more…

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