The Autism Hour

The Autism Hour


Latest Episodes

Episode 37 - Britni Miles, Career Services Manager at My Possibilities
November 04, 2019

Britni has 10+ years of experience in supported employment for adults with disabilities. She holds a degree from the University of Washington in Law, Societies, and Justice with an emphasis in Disability Studies and a minor in Political Science. In Washin

Episode 36 - Dr. Mallory Garrett, BCBA, Regional Clinical Director for ABA of North Texas
October 28, 2019

Dr. Mallory A. Garrett is a BCBA-D and currently serves as the Regional Clinical Director for ABA of North Texas. Dr. Garrett received her Bachelor’s degree is Special Education and her Master’s degree is Educational Administration through Freed-Hardeman

Episode 35 - April Allen, Director of Operations at My Possibilities
September 03, 2019

Prior to joining My Possibilities, April served as Chief Program Officer for Ability Connection Texas. She has served individuals with disabilities in various capacities for nearly 20 years. Starting out as a college student working at summer camps and pr

Episode 34 - Kelly Rodenburgh, Clinic Manager at the Helm ABA
August 19, 2019

Kelly is the proud mom of two boys, Joey and Bryson, ages 12 and 10. She and the boys live in the mid-cities area where Kelly grew up and went to school. She's worked with children in some capacity for over 20 years and has always had a deep connection wi

Episode 33- Kate Domanski, Associate Director of Grassroots Advocacy at Autism Speaks
August 12, 2019

Kate Domanski is the Associate Director of Grassroots Advocacy at Autism Speaks. She graduated from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where she studied psychology and political science. She later worked in professional childca

Episode 32 - Will Barron, LSSP
March 04, 2019

Will Barron has five years of experience working as a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) in elementary and middle school settings. Progressively gravitating towards autism cases in this position, Will decided to specialize in this area becaus

Episode 31 - Molly Ola Pinney, Founder of the Global Autism Project
February 04, 2019

In 2003, Molly moved to Ghana to serve as a therapist for a young man with autism. She had been his therapist in Seattle, WA, and was asked to travel with them on their return home until they could find a local therapist for him. Faced with the reality th

Episode 30 - Shannon Pugh, Director of Arise Special Needs Ministry
January 28, 2019

Shannon Pugh has been leading the Arise Special Needs Ministry at Irving Bible Church for 7years, first as a volunteer and then as a staff member. Before working at IBC, she was a specialeducation teacher for 9 years. She fell in love with this population

Episode 29 - A.D. Thompkins, BCBA, Writer & Producer
January 21, 2019

A.D. Thompkins is a writer, producer, and director of stage plays and film. She thoroughly enjoys the performing arts! Maya and Her Behavior Therapist is Ms. Thompkins first children’s book. Her second picture book is entitled, Dante's Good Choices and i

Episode 28 - Dr. Susan Nichols, Associate Executive Director of the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center
January 14, 2019

"Susie" Nichols has over 15 years of experience in the field of autism intervention. She has worked as a self-contained special education teacher and interventionist in local school districts. Susie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has served chi