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Episode 24: A Look at Educating Students with Autism with Rebecca Lake, The Spectrum Advocate and Co-Founder of Endless Abilities, Inc.

Episode 24: A Look at Educating Students with Autism with Rebecca Lake, The Spectrum Advocate and Co-Founder of Endless Abilities, Inc.

FromAutism In Real Life


Episode 24: A Look at Educating Students with Autism with Rebecca Lake, The Spectrum Advocate and Co-Founder of Endless Abilities, Inc.

FromAutism In Real Life

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Sep 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every get confused about what ABA is and how it all works? In this episode I chatted with Rebecca Lake who is @TheSpectrumAdvocate and Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Endless Abilities, Inc. We had a great conversation about educating students with autism including the benefits and drawbacks of traditional Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapies and how ABA can be used in a wider context and customized to meet each individuals needs. Rebecca is an outgoing and dedicated therapist with a passion to help others. She began her career in the social support services field at a young age where she supported teens and adults with moderate to severe disabilities in the community. From there, she pursued post secondary education in psychology and behavioural science. Rebecca offers a wealth of knowledge and hands on experience working in public and private sectors in clinical and educational settings.Rebecca is an active volunteer in the community and is a strong advocate for people and families affected by autism, other disabilities and mental health. She has 8 years experience supporting children with multi-diagnosis that present with severe behavioural needs as well as medically fragile individuals.Rebecca believes in education for all and has a passion to help improve others quality of life. She treats each individual with the utmost care and respect that is deserved and finds fulfilment in helping them achieve their goals.
Released:
Sep 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Autism In Real Life, hosted by Ilia Walsh, is dedicated to offering insights into the joys and challenges of living with autism. Are you a parent or educator frustrated with how to best help someone diagnosed on the autism spectrum? Ever wish other people understood what living with autism was like? Want to know what resources and tools exist to better help your child or student? In this podcast, you will hear first-hand from other parents, educators, advocates as well as adults on the spectrum share their experiences and expertise. You will learn strategies for learning, employment, relationships, day-to-day living and more. These personal stories and interviews will inspire as well as empower you to try new tools and be a better advocate so you can see the unique gifts and talents of individuals on the autism spectrum fully recognized. Please join Ilia's email list to get more information on the podcast, receive blog posts and the newsletter. To learn more visit www.autisminreallifethepodcast.com. To support the podcast please consider donating at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autismIRLMusic & Editing Copyright 2020 Ryan Walsh. To hear more of Ryan's music, you can check out his SoundCloud @TransparentDark The information, opinions, and recommendations presented on the Autism in Real Life podcast, website, or newsletter are for general information purposes only and are solely those of the individuals involved and may not represent AANE’s positions, strategies or opinions.