Welcome to the autismfamilystory podcast. This is a podcast for moms of kids on the autism spectrum and other special needs. In this podcast you will get to learn different strategies to help your own kids with autism which I have personally learned over the years in raising my son on the spectrum My name is Vidya Banerjee and I am so excited to have you on my podcast
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This podcast will help you balance the life of a special education professional and being your own person outside of work!
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Insights on building a successful career in Product directly from product and industry leaders. Expert, actionable perspectives on building, launching and growing products.
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Encore Episode- Tips for successful summer break for kids with autism
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5:28The school is going to be done for summer break. Summer break can be very difficult and overwhelming for kids with autism as they are used to structure and routines. in this episode i am giving you some tips for successful summer break for children with autism. follow my podcast and leave a 5 star rating and review on Apple podcast or Spotify if yo…
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Phyl Terry: The Cheat Code for Life - The Power of Community and Asking for Help, Shamelessly
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56:52In this episode, we welcome Phyl Terry. “ Part of the reason I dress the way I do is because that's who I am. But part of the reason I dress this way is I'm trying to lead cultural change.” - mic drop! 🎤💥 What does leading cultural change have to do with coaching? Phyl shares insights on the importance of asking for help and building a community fo…
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Product Rebels: Winning Hearts & Minds | Vidya Dinamani & Heather Samarin
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48:14Our guests for this episode are Vidya Dinamani and Heather Samarin - co-writers of Groundwork: Get Better at Making Better Products and co-founders of Product Rebels. Vidya and Heather define the "core" of great product management and then go deep on "winning hearts and minds" as an uplevel once you’ve got your core down. It’s the 1-2 punch any pro…
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Building People, Not Just Products: Marty Cagan's Take on Coaching in Product Leadership
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45:16An interview with Marty Cagan kicks off our new series, The Coach's Playbook. He shares with Cassie his take on coaching, doing it right and elevating the product practice.
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IEP meetings and What every autisn parent should know
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8:31It can get very confusing hearing all special education terms . Many times as parents we struggle to understand them . In today’s episode I am speaking on What is IEP? What are IEP meetings and what you can do to prepare for them . I hope you listen to the full episode and if you find it helpful leave me a 5 star rating or review on Apple Podcasts,…
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This episode is the introduction to a new series - The Coach's Playbook. In this episode we introduce the series, why now is the time to learn more about product coaching and who we will be interviewing as a part of this series.
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In this episode I talk about Navigating autism in India . I will also be speaking on some local and national organisations which offer supports and services to autism parents in India . If you find this episode beneficial give me a 5 star rating and review on Apple podcast, Good pods or Spotify. This will help my podcast reach more autism parents .…
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Have you tried everything to get your nonverbal toddler to talk but nothing seems to work . I have been there . In this episode I am sharing research backed strategies which helped my son . I hope it helps your toddler too . In this episode I am sharing strategies to help communication in your toddlers without pressure .…
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Encore Episode - 5 things you should not do as a autism parent
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3:16We are constantly being told things we need to do as autism parents. In today's episode I will tell you 5 things you should not do as an autism parent. I am sure you will be surprised to hear these but these things are critical to your child's success. share this episode with a fellow autism parent . leave me a 5 star rating and review on Apple or …
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Encore episode Significance of Autism awareness and acceptance
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6:52April is the start of Autism awareness and acceptance month. For families of children living with autism the awareness and acceptance is year round. In this episode I share the significance of Autism awareness and acceptance .
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How you can help your child at home when you are waiting for autism services
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8:45Autism diagnosis is on the rise . There are long waitlists parents have to face when they are waiting for autism services . In part 1 of this episode I am going to talk about things you can work with your child at home while you are waiting for autism services . In this episode I am sharing lots of practical tips you can use at home . #autismsuppor…
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Why is my child engaging in challenging behaviours
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9:34We all know children with autism struggle with communication, social interaction and repetitive behaviours . They might engage in challenging behaviour due to these challenges . As parents we are clueless as to why the child is engaging in a particular behaviour and what we can do to help them . In this episode I am going to talk about the possible…
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In this episode I will be answering some questions I received from fellow autism parents . If you have any questions send me a direct message on my Instagram @autismfamilystory . I will answer them in a future podcast episode #autismqanda #autismawareness #autismsupport #autismparenting #autismpodcast #autismeducation #parentingtips Follow my podca…
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Celebrating 100 episodes - our journey, beginnings and take always
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6:03In this milestone episode I share about our journey,beginnings of Autismfamilystory my brand how it came to life with a mission to help fellow autism parents around the world with everything I have learnt over last 17 years raising my own son on the autism spectrum. Follow me on Instagram @Autismfamilystory and subscribe to my channel Autismfamilys…
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How to foster independence in your child with autism,Tips for parents
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8:41Independence is the goal for all our children with autism. In this episode I am giving you some tips you can start implementing right away to help your child towards independence .
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I get many questions from fellow autism parents on my social media so in today’s episode I am answering some of those questions. If you want me to answer any question send me a message on Instagram @autismfamilystory and follow me there and on YouTube
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ABA has lots of jargon which can be very confusing for parents of children with autism. In this episode I will be simplifying the jargon in layman’s language so it will be easy for you to understand.
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Autism diagnosis is on high rise these days . With raising a child with autism comes a high financial cost which can be puts pressure on families . In this episode I talk about financial costs associated with autism and some programs which can help parents with financial costs raising their child with autism…
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Encore episode Early intervention and autism
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5:12Autism is a neurological disorder of varying severity . It’s a spectrum disorder . In this episode I discuss what is autism, signs of autism and importance of early intervention in children with autism
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In this episode I will be answering some questions. I received on my social media from fellow what is your parents? I hope you find this helpful. If you have any questions, you want me to answer in my podcast, send me a message at@autismfamilystory on Instagram .
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How to help your child with autism use AAC at home
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9:04AAC stands for Alteenative and Augmentative communication. Many parents feel overwhelmed on how to help their child communicate with their AAC device . In this episode I am sharing some tips and strategies which will help you to become a good communication partner while helping your child to learn how to communicate with their AAC…
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Task boxes for kids with autism and special education
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7:00Task boxes are a great way to work on independence skills for children with autism. In this episode I am sharing lots of ideas with you to create task boxes at home for your child
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Bosky Mukherjee interviews Teresa Torres, author of “Continuous Discovery Habits.” They dive into the benefits of growing outside of a leadership role, why collaboration is queen and the benefits of building faster feedback loops.
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This week, we dive into AI product development with Naba Banerjee, Head of Trust and Safety at Airbnb. Naba shares her pioneering work on an AI-based reservation screening system, tackling party risks. This episode marks the first of several case studies, offering insight into diverse AI solutions, team dynamics, and collaborative problem-solving a…
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Join us as we speak to Polly Allen, AI product coach and advisor, for a conversation on breaking into AI Product Management, where the essentials go beyond technical skills to include strategic thinking, risk management, and bridging communication between teams.
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Episode 91- 7 strategies to follow when you are parenting a nonverbal child with autism
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6:57In this episode I will be sharing 7 strategies to follow when you are parenting a nonverbal child with autism
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How to differentiate between a meltdown and tantrum
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4:41In today’s episode I will be speaking about how to differentiate between a Meltdown and tantrum .
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Episode 70: In Conversation with Yakaira Nunez - 2024 WIP Conference
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26:29An onstage conversation with Yakaira Nunez, VP of Research and Insights at Salesforce at the 2024 Women In Product Conference
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ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis which is the gold standard evidence based intervention for children on the autism spectrum. In this episode I am busting 5 ABA myths.
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Episode 69: Building AI Based Healthcare Solutions with Rachel Witalec
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53:05Rachel Witalec left tech and went to work for a healthcare startup. She hasn't looked back. Rachel has been directly involved in the development of AI based products that support physicians in the care for life-threatening neurovascular and vascular conditions. She is currently the Sr. Vice President of product at Redox, a healthcare interoperabili…
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Episode 68: Product Managing AI with Joanne Jang
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28:29Rashmi Ramesh talks with Joanne Jang, who leads product for model behavior at OpenAI about what it has been like to PM such a ground breaking product and the future of product with AI.
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Episode 67: Graduate Degrees – Need them? Want them?
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39:40A conversation with Brad Eiben, Executive Director of Master of Science in Product Management, and Tanuja Vallabhaneni, Senior Product Manager at PayPal and a graduate of the Carnegie Mellon Master of Science in Product Management program. We discuss the origins of the program, how it is structured and its benefits.…
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In this episode of the podcast, Lauren Burke – Senior Data Science Lead at Further and Director of Operations at Women In Data Science – talks about the role of a Data Scientist and what successful collaboration between what them and PMs look like.
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Episode 65: AI Series: Case Study Fanatics with Subha Shetty
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49:49This week, we explore a new AI case study with Subha Shetty, Vice President Of Product Management at Fanatics. This episode marks the third installment of several case studies offering insight into diverse AI solutions.
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Nutrition is very important for children on the spectrum as many of them are picky or selective eaters . This might result in nutritional deficiencies. we have to include foods in to their diet which pack a nutritional punch . In this episode I will be giving you a list of 10 foods which [ack a nutritional [omch which you can incorporate in your ch…
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I receive many questions from fellow autism parents today i will be answering some of them . hope you find it helpful.
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Adapted Literacy Activities for nonverbal children with autism
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8:06Literacy is very important for all kids including nonverbal ones . Our nonverbal children have a way to surprise us as they are always taking in so much information from the environment even though it is not apparent to us.In this episode I will be sharing three adapted literacy activities which were shared with me by my son's AAC team and Speech l…
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Difference between Reinforcement and Bribery
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6:17Reinforcement is something which comes after a positive behaviour which increases the chances of that behaviour happening again in the future.Reinforcement is often confused with Bribery although they are not the same in terms of when the reinforcer is delivered .In this episode I break down the key differene between both.…
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Episode 64: Behind the Scenes and Content of the Women In Product Conference
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38:54Four members of this year’s Women In Product conference content committee—Catrina Patton, Evelyn Chou, Natalie Dixon, and Manaleage Tedement—came together to share their experiences and insights. During their discussion, they reflected on their work and exchanged advice for aspiring speakers and attendees on making the most of the event.…
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Proactive strategies to manage challenging behaviors in children with autism
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8:04All behavior is communication. Behaviors do not happen in vacuum. They happen for a reason.In this episode I will be sharing proactive strategies to prevent challenging behaviors .
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Episode 63: Insights from the Women In Product Conference Steering Committee
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36:00What makes the Women In Product Conference such a unique experience? Hear from Anavi Nahar, Sharmeen Browarek Chapp, and Paz Zuniga, three members of this year’s steering committee, as they share more about their roles, the conference’s theme, and why attendees feel empowered to turn their goals into a reality.…
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Episode 62: IBM Watsonx Case Study with Maryam Ashoori
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46:50This week, we explore AI product development with Maryam Ashoori, head of product at IBM for Watsonx.ai and Watsonx Foundation Models. This episode marks the second installment of several case studies offering insight into diverse AI solutions.
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Today is 2nd April. it is celebrated as World Autism Awareness Day. In this episode i am speaking about the significance of this day amd what it means to autism families worldwide.
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10 tips for Travelling with a child with autism.
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7:07Traveling with a child with autism or any disability can be hard and overwhelming. In this episode, I am giving you 10 tips for travelling with your child with autism.
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Episode 61: Airbnb Case Study with Naba Banerjee
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48:59This week, we dive into AI product development with Naba Banerjee, Head of Trust and Safety at Airbnb. Naba shares her pioneering work on an AI-based reservation screening system, tackling party risks. This episode marks the first of several case studies, offering insight into diverse AI solutions, team dynamics, and collaborative problem-solving a…
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Back in November, I teased that I was starting a new position at my center. On December 1, I announced I was a part-time salary BCBA. I originally intended this podcast to be released that day but due to a number of issues, it kept getting pushed back. 3 months later we are finally releasing it! Truth be told that is a good thing! I know more about…
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Cracking the CEU Code: All You Need to Know for BCBAs
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16:30This covers everything you need to know about getting CEUs as a BCBA, including: What are CEUS? Why do we need CEUS? How many CEUs do we need? Where can we find CEUs? How can we make CEUS more affordable? Check out the BCBA handbook for the most up-to-date information: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BCBAHandbook_231023-2-a.pdf Chec…
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Episode 60: AI Product Management - An Executive's Perspective Building AI products
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35:37In the latest episode of the podcast, Lisa O'Malley — Sr. Director of Product Management at Cloud AI, Google — shares an executive’s perspective on building AI products. Join us for an enlightening conversation on what it takes to thrive in AI and product management.
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Episode 59: Breaking into AI Product Management - Continued
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24:07This week, Polly Allen, an ex-Amazon AI product coach and advisor, returns to the podcast to discuss decision-making, product development shifts, biases, and collaboration. She emphasizes AI as a problem-solving tool and advocates for a value-centric approach, prioritizing business and user needs over technical metrics.…
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