Adults on the Autism Spectrum Today!
This radio show will focus on events that have impacted the lives of individuals and families affected by autism. We will discuss issues that will excite and sometimes incite. In either event we will not merely discuss what happened but more importantly why it happened or is happening. In the end we will try to leave our listeners with a sense of hope for the future and clear direction on how to set a course, going forward, so that adults with autism have choice and opportunities to live fulfilled lives in society today!
Program Archive
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Sat, 06/18/2011 - 1:00pm
Thorkil Sonne, a Danish entrepreneur, founded Specialist People to find "one million jobs" for people with autism. He has created a global effort to match individuals on the autism spectrum with companies who are looking for I.T. specialists who are focused on detail and intensely committed to getting the job done right. Mr. Sonne is the father of Lars, a young man on the Autism Spectrum.
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Sat, 05/21/2011 - 1:00pm
Dr. Margaret Bauman is a leading researcher and clinician who has been working in the field of autism for over 3 decades. Her message regarding science and service is refreshing and enlightening. Listen to her view on early intervention; engagement; and, preparing children with autism for the adult world.
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Sat, 04/16/2011 - 1:00pm
Dr. Ashok Mysore and Ms. Jayashree Ramesh discuss the research and treatment options evolving in India. They also discuss the upcoming international convention on May 19-21 sponsored by Rotary on Autism to be held in Bangalore.
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Sat, 03/19/2011 - 1:00pm
This month we speak the the director of UCLA's PEERS program; a social skill building program for adolescents and adults on the spectrum. Dr. Liz Laugeson describes the research based program and its' effectiveness in training social skills through modelling and coaching and the role of parents in the process.
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Sat, 02/19/2011 - 1:00pm
The international radio show, Adults on the Autism Spectrum; TODAY!, is brought to you on the third Saturday of every month. The general themes addressed on the show include: planning for the future; how to access adult services; effective transition approaches; wills/trusts/guardianship; self-advocacy; state and national advocacy; service development; employment opportunities; supported living; recreation/leisure activities; and, personal stories of success and struggle.
Its' host, Dr. David L. Holmes is Board Certified in Forensic Science, Behavioral Science and Psychology. He is a certified/lisenced Chief School Administrator/Supervisor/Principal and Teacher. He is immediate past president and founder of The Eden Family of Services and the longest standing Chairman of the Panel of Professional Advisors of the Autism Society of America. He has served on the faculties of numerous universities and most recently on the psychology faculty at Princeton University. He has been a featured guest on many T.V. and radio shows, including, CBS’s “Weekend Edition”, National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation”, The Discovery Channel and CNN’s “House Call”. Dr. Holmes is a national award winning author of numerous books, book chapters and articles, most notably, Autism through the Lifespan-The Eden Model. Dr. Holmes was nominated, and now serves as a Fellow, to the 32nd Federal Institute on Rehabilitation Issues (IRI) in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Holmes is currently the Chairman and CEO of Lifespan Services, LLC; a full service consulting company established to help families and individuals with autism and related disabilities get what they need and what they are entitled to have. Lifespan Services has offices in Princeton, N.J. and serves people nationally and internationally
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Sat, 12/18/2010 - 1:00pm
Interview with J. Jones, RN and her experiences with raising 2 sons on the spectrum and consulting with Adult Residential Service providers re: Medication issues.
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Sat, 11/20/2010 - 1:00pm
This show is an interview with Mark Mahoney, Esq. a criminal defense attorney who specializes in Aspergers and criminal activity.
We discussed some of his current cases and the reasons why individuals with Aspergers may find themselves on the wrong end of the law.
Discussion included ways to ensure that individuals with Aspergers will not break the law especially when it comes to issues of child pornography.
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Sat, 10/16/2010 - 1:00pm
The international radio show, Adults on the Autism Spectrum; TODAY!, is brought to you on the third Saturday of every month. The general themes addressed on the show include: planning for the future; how to access adult services; effective transition approaches; wills/trusts/guardianship; self-advocacy; state and national advocacy; service development; employment opportunities; supported living; recreation/leisure activities; and, personal stories of success and struggle.
Its' host, Dr. David L. Holmes is Board Certified in Forensic Science, Behavioral Science and Psychology. He is a certified/lisenced Chief School Administrator/Supervisor/Principal and Teacher. He is immediate past president and founder of The Eden Family of Services and the longest standing Chairman of the Panel of Professional Advisors of the Autism Society of America. He has served on the faculties of numerous universities and most recently on the psychology faculty at Princeton University. He has been a featured guest on many T.V. and radio shows, including, CBS’s “Weekend Edition”, National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation”, The Discovery Channel and CNN’s “House Call”. Dr. Holmes is a national award winning author of numerous books, book chapters and articles, most notably, Autism through the Lifespan-The Eden Model. Dr. Holmes was nominated, and now serves as a Fellow, to the 32nd Federal Institute on Rehabilitation Issues (IRI) in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Holmes is currently the Chairman and CEO of Lifespan Services, LLC; a full service consulting company established to help families and individuals with autism and related disabilities get what they need and what they are entitled to have. Lifespan Services has offices in Princeton, N.J. and serves people nationally and internationally.
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Sat, 09/18/2010 - 1:00pm
The international radio show, Adults on the Autism Spectrum; TODAY!, is brought to you on the third Saturday of every month. The general themes addressed on the show include: planning for the future; how to access adult services; effective transition approaches; wills/trusts/guardianship; self-advocacy; state and national advocacy; service development; employment opportunities; supported living; recreation/leisure activities; and, personal stories of success and struggle.
Its' host, Dr. David L. Holmes is Board Certified in Forensic Science, Behavioral Science and Psychology. He is a certified/lisenced Chief School Administrator/Supervisor/Principal and Teacher. He is immediate past president and founder of The Eden Family of Services and the longest standing Chairman of the Panel of Professional Advisors of the Autism Society of America. He has served on the faculties of numerous universities and most recently on the psychology faculty at Princeton University. He has been a featured guest on many T.V. and radio shows, including, CBS’s “Weekend Edition”, National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation”, The Discovery Channel and CNN’s “House Call”. Dr. Holmes is a national award winning author of numerous books, book chapters and articles, most notably, Autism through the Lifespan-The Eden Model. Dr. Holmes was nominated, and now serves as a Fellow, to the 32nd Federal Institute on Rehabilitation Issues (IRI) in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Holmes is currently the Chairman and CEO of Lifespan Services, LLC; a full service consulting company established to help families and individuals with autism and related disabilities get what they need and what they are entitled to have. Lifespan Services has offices in Princeton, N.J. and serves people nationally and internationally.
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Sat, 08/21/2010 - 1:00pm
The international radio show, Adults on the Autism Spectrum; TODAY!, is brought to you on the third Saturday of every month. The general themes addressed on the show include: planning for the future; how to access adult services; effective transition approaches; wills/trusts/guardianship; self-advocacy; state and national advocacy; service development; employment opportunities; supported living; recreation/leisure activities; and, personal stories of success and struggle.
Its' host, Dr. David L. Holmes is Board Certified in Forensic Science, Behavioral Science and Psychology. He is a certified/lisenced Chief School Administrator/Supervisor/Principal and Teacher. He is immediate past president and founder of The Eden Family of Services and the longest standing Chairman of the Panel of Professional Advisors of the Autism Society of America. He has served on the faculties of numerous universities and most recently on the psychology faculty at Princeton University. He has been a featured guest on many T.V. and radio shows, including, CBS’s “Weekend Edition”, National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation”, The Discovery Channel and CNN’s “House Call”. Dr. Holmes is a national award winning author of numerous books, book chapters and articles, most notably, Autism through the Lifespan-The Eden Model. Dr. Holmes was nominated, and now serves as a Fellow, to the 32nd Federal Institute on Rehabilitation Issues (IRI) in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Holmes is currently the Chairman and CEO of Lifespan Services, LLC; a full service consulting company established to help families and individuals with autism and related disabilities get what they need and what they are entitled to have. Lifespan Services has offices in Princeton, N.J. and serves people nationally and internationally.
