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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 25, 20231 min read
Sensory Seekers vs. Sensory Avoiders
Did you know there are autistic people who are sensory seekers or sensory avoiders? Sensory seekers are those who look to stimulate...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 18, 20232 min read
All Kinds of Behaviors
Did you know there are many types of behaviors people demonstrate? There are respondent, operant, and coercive behaviors. These can be...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Sep 11, 20231 min read
Sara Bradford: Voices Matter
I'm so excited to have a returning guest on "The World of Autism": Sara Bradford is an autistic advocate and mother of her own autistic...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Mainstream or Not to Mainstream?
Mainstream or not to mainstream? That is the question! I've had parents and educators ask me this question a lot. At the end of the day,...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Aug 14, 20231 min read
Early Intervention Services
Do you know about early intervention services? I'm continuing to share my life journey while providing informative information about...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 24, 20231 min read
Interview with Ninad Ketkar, Autistic Self-Advocate
Ninad Ketkar is a young autistic adult. In this guest interview podcast, he shares his experiences growing up as an autistic. Also, he...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jul 17, 20231 min read
Extended School Year 2023
Have you considered for your neurodiverse child to attend extended school year (ESY)? Extended School Year (ESY) is for neurodiverse...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jun 26, 20234 min read
Paths After High School
Once a neurodivergent individual turns 18 and graduates from high school, services run out. There is so much out there people do not know...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jun 19, 20233 min read
Beyond Graduations
Congratulations, class of 2023! It's a really big accomplishment how far people come in life, although beyond graduation can be tough for...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Guardianship
What is guardianship? A guardianship often occurs for a lot of neurodiverse people, which means a parent/adult/guardian has the right to...
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Michelle Vinokurov
May 29, 20231 min read
Interview with Amber White, neurodivergent BCBA
Dreams can become a reality by setting your mind and heart to it. Let me tell you that it truly has for my latest guest: Amber White...
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Michelle Vinokurov
May 8, 20232 min read
Functions of Behavior
Did you know behaviors communicate something to people? Behaviors tells people what someone is communicating. It can be for any of the 4...
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Michelle Vinokurov
May 1, 20232 min read
Transitioning into Adulthood
When a neurodiverse child reaches the age of 14, school case managers can begin talking with them about transitioning into adulthood....
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Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Importance of Consent and Assent
When it comes to any kind of therapy services like ABA, gaining consent and assent from clients & their families is super important....
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Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 17, 20231 min read
Interview with Luisa Rinaudo, speech pathologist
Who knows of a speech pathologist providing their own private practice!? Meet Luisa Rinaudo: Luisa Rinaudo Luisa graduated from Seton...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 13, 20231 min read
Interview with Michelle Zeman, Autistic BCBA
I got a returning guest who shares an important message with our community. Meet our returning guest, Michelle Zeman: Michelle Zeman is...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Apr 3, 20231 min read
The 3 Powerful A's
Its autism month! I think about how much I've grown throughout my life as an autistic. We all know autism is lifelong. It's important to...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 20, 20232 min read
Involve ALL Stakeholders for Success
Did you know people who are in direct contact with neurodiverse people have the right to be a part of their services? If you have a...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Interview with Christine Dodaj, CEO and Founder of SpEd Connect
Did you know there are resources and services to help parents navigate special education in school districts throughout the United...
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Michelle Vinokurov
Mar 7, 20231 min read
IEPs vs. 504 Plans
Did you know students with disabilities can either receive an individualized education plan (IEP) or a 504 plan? There is a big...
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