
AASR Live
A podcast from the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint
Episodes
177 episodes
Disruption in Schools: A New Book from Ben Sacco
Please join us for “Disruption in Schools: A New Book from Ben Sacco."Ben is an education specialist and Author of ‘Disruption in Schools: Understand me before you mark me!’. He works with schools, teachers, and principals to tackle issu...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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1:21:10

Collaborative Curiosity and the Unstuck Protocol: The Best Way to Prevent Restraint and Seclusion Is to Not Have a Reason to Even Consider It
Please join us for “Collaborative Curiosity and the Unstuck Protocol: The Best Way to Prevent Restraint and Seclusion Is to Not Have a Reason to Even Consider It” with Jennie DunKley. As a special education consultant for over 25 ye...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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1:15:57

Shifting the Narrative Starts with Parent Empowerment
Please join us for “Shifting the Narrative Starts with Parent Empowerment” with Stacy Badon and Torrin Kearns.Stacy and Torrin Co-host a podcast that seeks to dispel the myths, misconceptions, and fears around Everything Autism. Stacy Ba...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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1:19:24

Your FBA Is a Fantasy: A Discussion with Doris and Rick Bowman About Their New Book
Please join us for “Your FBA Is a Fantasy: A Discussion with Doris and Rick Bowman About Their New Book.”Bringing together their combined experience and expertise in the fields of both mental health and education, Rick and Doris Bowman, ...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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1:17:35

Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education
Please join us for “Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education” with Alex Shevrin Venet.Alex Shevrin Venet is an educator, author, and professional development facilitator based in Vermont. She teaches graduate teacher education at Vermon...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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1:20:23

Trauma, Healing, and Positive Identity with Dr. Karyn Harvey, PhD.
Please join us for “Trauma, Healing, and Positive Identity with Dr. Karyn Harvey, PhD.”Karyn Harvey has worked as a clinician in the field of intellectual disabilities for over 35 years. She has her Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychol...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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1:15:52

Shifting from Retribution to Repair: A Discussion with Margaret Thorsborne
Please join us for “Shifting from Retribution to Repair: A Discussion with Margaret Thorsborne.”Margaret Thorsborne is an author, trainer, and facilitator of Restorative Practice with a background in education and counselling. She is a p...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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1:22:45

Creating a Neurodiversity-Affirming Classroom: An Interview with Kara Dymond About Her New Book
Please join us for “Creating a Neurodiversity-Affirming Classroom: An Interview with Kara Dymond About Her New Book."Kara Dymond, OCT, PhD, is a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD advocate, teacher, author, researcher, and award-winning un...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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1:15:10

A Data-Driven Analysis of Why Black Students and Students with Disabilities are Arrested Disproportionately in Maryland Public Schools
Please join us for “A Data-Driven Analysis of Why Black Students and Students with Disabilities are Arrested Disproportionately in Maryland Public Schools” with Tamara Ward.Tamara Ward is a 2023 NABJ Pew Youth Justice Fellow. A MDDC Pres...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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1:26:02

5 Things Every Parent of Neurodivergent Kids Needs to Know
Please join us for 5 Things Every Parent of Neurodivergent Kids Needs to Know with Polina Shkadron.Polina is a trauma-informed speech-language pathologist, family communication and feeding expert who specializes in autism and ADHD. She u...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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1:23:44

Diving into the NeuroRelational Framework: An Interview with Connie Lillas
Please join us for “Diving into the NeuroRelational Framework: An Interview with Connie Lillas.”Connie Lillas, Founder and Executive Director of the NeuroRelational Framework (NRF) Institute Research to Resilience (
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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1:16:00

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are Still Important in Education: An Interview with Nicole Keler
Please join us for “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are Still Important in Education: An Interview with Nicole Keler.”Nicole Keler is a passionate special education leader with nine years of experience working in the public charter scho...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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1:18:02

A Parent’s Journey: From ABA to a Better Way
Please join us for “A Parent’s Journey: From ABA to a Better Way” with Chantelle Hyde. When I think back to about five years ago now, around the time that I first learned of my daughter’s traumatic seclusion incident at school from ...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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1:35:48

The Journey Towards Neuroscience-Aligned Education
Please join us for “The Journey Towards Neuroscience-Aligned Education” with Katie Pagnotta, Ellen Surprenant, and Sam Chadwick.Katie Pagnotta is a licensed clinical mental health counselor, functional success educational consultant, par...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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1:18:30

Lessons in Listening with Yeiter
Please join us for “Lessons in Listening with Yeiter.”Yeiter has 50 years of personal commitment to specifically supporting people who live in a status he names a “reputation for challenging behavior”. He draws on a rich personal history...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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1:15:33

Pathological Demand Avoidance: Born Outside the System
Please join us for “Pathological Demand Avoidance: Born Outside the System” with Sandra McConnell. Sandra McConnell, who is sometimes known as the PDA Mama Bear, is an instructor, speaker, blogger, and parent coach. She has bachelor...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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1:19:07

Understanding Autistic Strengths & Differences: Why It’s Essential for Meaningful Support
Please join us for “Understanding Autistic Strengths & Differences: Why It’s Essential for Meaningful Support” with Staci Neustadt and Susan Golubock.Staci Neustadt, CEO of Making Sense of Autism®, is a licensed Speech-Language Patho...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:08:35

Systemic Shifts in Inclusion: Neuroscience-Informed Practices for Transformation and Capacity Building
Please join us for “Systemic Shifts in Inclusion: Neuroscience-Informed Practices for Transformation and Capacity Building” with Angelina Zara and Nicole Keler.Angelina Zara was born and raised in the heart of Washington, DC; Angie found...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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1:15:39

Reducing and Eliminating Restraint and Seclusion in a Vermont School District: A Discussion with Superintendent Michael Leichliter
Please join us for “Reducing and Eliminating Restraint and Seclusion in a Vermont School District: A Discussion with Superintendent Michael Leichliter”Mike is passionate about the ability of public education to provide all students with ...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:16:00

Not an Autism Mom: A Discussion with Meghan Ashburn
Please join us for “Not an Autism Mom: A Discussion with Meghan Ashburn.”Meghan Ashburn is a continuous learner, former elementary educator, family support specialist, speaker, and co-author of the award-winning book, I Will Die On This ...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:19:17

Let’s Talk About Interoception: A Discussion with Kelly Mahler
Please join us for “Let’s Talk About Interoception: A Discussion with Kelly Mahler.”Kelly Mahler is an award-winning occupational therapist, author, and interoception groupie known for her boundless curiosity and fondness for crunching p...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:15:28

Your FBA is a Fantasy! Making Trauma-Informed, Neuro-Affirming Practices Actionable and Aligning our FBAs and BSPs Accordingly
Please join us for “Your FBA is a Fantasy! Making Trauma-Informed, Neuro-Affirming Practices Actionable, and Aligning our FBAs and BSPs Accordingly” – An Interview with Rick & Doris Bowman about their workshop and upcoming book on trauma-in...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:23:06

The (Re)Education of Schools: A Discussion with Katie Thornton and Justin Moorman
Please join us for “The (Re)Education of Schools: A Discussion with Katie Thornton and Justin Moorman.”Justin Moorman and Katie Thornton are veteran educators who are well versed in Trauma-Informed Practices with advanced training in the...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:19:44

Bolstering Self-Regard: the Energetics of Helping Children Thrive in Negative Classroom Environments
Please join us for “Bolstering Self-Regard: the Energetics of Helping Children Thrive in Negative Classroom Environments” with Erin Grimm.Erin Grimm comes from a long line of educators. She has over ten years of experience teaching world...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:04:38

Providing Trauma-Informed Care: Responses That Don't Work and Five Tools to Help Kids Thrive
Please join us for “Providing Trauma-Informed Care: Responses That Don't Work and Five Tools to Help Kids Thrive” with Katie Crosby, M.S., L.P.C.Katie Crosby is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of childh...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:36:04
