Uniquely Normal: A Rob Bernstein Podcast

Episode #1 in my Parent Podcast Series with today's guest, Olivia Kopchik

In this episode of Uniquely Normal: A Rob Bernstein Podcast, I chat with Olivia Kopchick as we discuss the joys and struggles of parenting in today's day and age.

Lauren Strebeck BCBA and Nochum Monosov founder of Real Change ABA

I invite you to listen to my conversation with BCBA Lauren Strebek and BCBA Nochum Monosov, owner of Real Change ABA. We talk about following the child's lead and helping them to interact with other children. We also talk about so many interesting subjects including the school system and whether or not its working for neurodiverse children, and how collaboration can be a true key to success.

A conversation with Sahas Kumaraguru

Join me for a conversation with Sahas Kumaraguru. He is part of FIRST, which is an international STEM organization that teaches STEM in a fun way. This includes multiple programs. Some are Lego-oriented and motor-oriented, and some work with hydraulics and pneumatics. This is an incredible way to learn. The topic of our discussion is really how can we introduce and include more neurodiverse students in this program. Through FIRST Sahas feels that so many kids can use their passion for robotics or legos to help more young people to come out of their shells and expand their social group as well as their skillset, while also having a lot of fun!

A Discussion with Kirsten Calloway on Neurodiversity

I had the pleasure of interviewing Kirsten Calloway. We discuss her neurodivergence as being something new in her life with a late-in-life diagnosis and how this has been so eye-opening for her as a woman, a woman of color, and a student of positive psychology. We talk about the fact that so many women in particular go through life without ever being diagnosed with autism. Listen in for so much more, as Kirsten has a lot to bring to this discussion.

A discussion with Sam Henderson

Sam Henderson is a 15 year old who has a mind of his own and has all kinds of unique interests. Sometimes there is a disconnect with Sam's interests and what his school wants him to learn. We discuss the school system and how it can be a challenge for anyone that is neurodivergent to feel they are being seen and heard for who they are in their school system. Sam is also the founder of Autists For Change, which is a grassroots organization that he started. He uses the internet and social media to help share and promote autistic voices. He helps promote the voices of autists in the system, to advocate for improvements to the system. His organization also tries to spread awareness and educate people on autism, so that autism can be better understood and accepted. If you are interested in his mission, or want to join, please visit Sam's website at www.autistsforchange.org