This

podcast focuses on the importance in maintaining a healthy balance of social

activity outside the virtual world of technology for individuals with autism.Please

join our Facilitator, Debra Montana, and her guests as they share a powerful

conversation that includes creative ideas and strategies to help our loved ones

with autism. Debra’s special guests include Dr. Mary Rice, Professor of

Literacy in the Department of Language, Literacy and Culture at the University

of New Mexico. Megan Garrigan, BCBA with Prism Autism Services, Family Leader,

Advocate and a graduate of Partners in Policymaking. Diana Stone, Family

Leader, Advocate, Founding Member and Events Chairperson at Elevate the

Spectrum and a graduate of Partners in Policymaking and Rolanda Maez, Board

Certified Behavior Analyst with Prism Autism Services, Family Leader, Advocate

and graduate of Partners in Policymaking. This discussion focuses on the importance

of recognizing how the heavy use of electronics affects families living with

autism, and ways to incorporate strategies in maintaining a healthy balance of

socializing outside the use of technology. Listen to how you can successfully

support your loved ones and create ways to socialize together outside of the

virtual world of technology.