social skills – AutismWish https://autismwish.org Wishing for Inclusion, Inspiring Change Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:14:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://i0.wp.com/autismwish.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-PNG_Shooting-Star-Straight.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 social skills – AutismWish https://autismwish.org 32 32 187929047 Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Jenifer Shahin [Sponsored] https://autismwish.org/podcast/bonus-ep-embracing-autism-irl-meet-jenifer-shahin-sponsored/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:01:00 +0000 https://autismwish.org/?post_type=podcast&p=4414 Read more…]]> What if virtual reality (VR) could help neurodivergent individuals build real-world social skills? In this episode of Embracing Autism IRL, I sit down with Jenifer Shahin, a behavioral therapist and former film producer who has spent over 20 years helping neurodivergent individuals thrive. Having overcome her own learning differences, Jenifer has discovered the power of creativity and technology in transforming social learning. Now, through SocialWise VR, she’s using cutting-edge virtual reality to create a safe, immersive space where individuals can practice and master essential social interactions. Could this be the future of social skills training? Tune in to find out!

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This episode is sponsored by SocialWise VR.

]]> 4414 Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Dr. Temple Grandin https://autismwish.org/podcast/bonus-ep-embracing-autism-irl-meet-dr-temple-grandin/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:01:00 +0000 https://autismwish.org/?post_type=podcast&p=3859 Read more…]]> Dr. Temple Grandin is an acclaimed animal behaviorist and animal science professor at Colorado State University. She is the subject of the 2010 film, Temple Grandin, which focuses on her start in animal agriculture. Dr. Grandin has become a prominent author and speaker both on autism and animal behavior. Diagnosed with autism as a child, Dr. Grandin credits her mother and mentors for helping her overcome her difficulties and pursue her interests. Today we discuss the importance of early intervention, developing independence and social skills, teachable moments, self-regulation techniques, inclusive learning environments and more!

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