We are proud to present this podcast, which addresses transitioning into adulthood. We all go through transitions in life. For young adults on the spectrum, some just happen to require a bit more work and persistence. Please join us as we share some inspiring stories from the caregiver’s point of […]
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This podcast focuses on the importance in maintaining a healthy balance of social activity outside the virtual world of technology for individuals with autism. Please join our Facilitator, Debra Montana, and her guests as they share a powerful conversation that includes creative ideas and strategies to help our loved ones […]
This podcast addresses the importance of consistent exercise and activity for a healthy lifestyle for individuals with autism. Please join our Facilitator, Jayme Swalby, as she has an informative discussion with UNM Health Education Consultant, Lauren Lewis, Education Consultant, Felicia Nevarez and Autism Programs administrative staff member and self-advocate, Marit […]
This podcast focuses on how to plan and have items you may need in the event of an emergency while being respectful of special considerations for our family members with autism. Please join our Facilitator, Jayme Swalby, as she has a conversation with Lisa McNiven with the New Mexico Governor’s […]
This podcast addresses issues that our siblings of children with autism have to face during a pandemic. Please join our Facilitator, Debra Montana and her podcast partner, Jayme Swalby, as they share a conversation with Psychologist, BCBA and lecturer at the UNM College of Education, Dr. Megan Martins; family leader, […]
This podcast addresses various complex factors that trigger feelings of guilt in parents with autism. Please join our Facilitator, Lauriann King, and her guests: Social Worker, Tory Everhart; Dr. Julia Oppenheimer, Director of ECEP and family leader, advocate and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Amy Hall Rodriguez. This conversation focuses on […]
This podcast addresses inquiries from various communities in New Mexico. Facilitator, Debbie Montana, and her guests Senior Program Therapist, Jayme Swalby; Education Consultant, Kayla Tuton; Technical Analyst II, Michael Riblett and family leader and advocate from Elevate the Spectrum, Kristina Martinez, respond to feedback received by the community regarding creative […]
We are pleased to present our podcast, which addresses inquiries from various communities in New Mexico. Facilitator, Lauriann King, and her guests Dr. Seema Jacob, Dr. Peggy Maclean, Education Consultant, Felicia Nevarez and Counselor/Social Worker, Dana Demos-Curtis address real life concerns from people just like you. Listen how this group […]
We are proud to present our latest podcast, which specifically addresses inquiries from our Native American communities. You will not want to miss this informative discussion. Facilitator, Jayme Swalby, Speech Language Pathologist, Christine Vining, Social Worker, Kristy Adakai-Tinney and Program Specialist, Lyn Wilson-King address inquiries from the Native communities and […]
Presenters Jayme Swalby, Gay Finlayson and Lisa Kalberg focus on the many challenges faced while balancing working at home and providing therapy to a child with autism, which is part of learning how to exist in the worldwide new normal. Albeit challenging, we are all doing the best we can […]
Presenters Jayme Swalby, Gay Finlayson and Lisa Kalberg focus on the many challenges faced while balancing working at home and providing therapy to a child with autism, which is part of learning how to exist in the worldwide new normal. Albeit challenging, we are all doing the best we can […]
Facilitator Jayme Swalby and her guests, Dr. Mary Beth Graham, Dr. Michelle Iemolo, Dr. Seema Jacobs and Occupational Therapist, Kristen Red-Horse discuss a common denominator that most families are facing in current times…stress exhibited while living with autism. A quote stated during the discussion sets the tone for this informative […]
This podcast is a collaboration with Otero County Advocates for Developmental Disabilities to provide direct supports to their local community. Jayme Swalby, our facilitator leads an informative conversation with panelists Thea Kavanaugh, Certified Health Education Specialist; Natalie “Nan” Kossar, Special Education Teacher; Michael Swalby, Self-Advocate; and Laurel Deans, Self-Advocate at […]
We are proud to present this podcast, which is in direct support and collaboration with the Deming, New Mexico community. Lyn Wilson-King, our facilitator, and the panel, Dr. Ann Branscum; counselor and social worker, Dana Demos-Curtis; and education and outreach manager, Lisa Kalberg share in a discussion that focuses on […]
We are pleased to share this podcast, which is a being brought to you by the Autism Programs at the UNM Center for Development and Disability; it is funded by the New Mexico Department of Health and is committed to supporting autism communities all across New Mexico. Debbie Montana, our […]