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Hosted by New Focus Academy · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 77 episodes
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Dr. Brandon Park, Neuropsychologist & Founder of New Focus Academy, and Alta Swarnes, Family Connections Director, present a podcast on neuroscience and family/professional support, with emphasis on Autism. Dr Park is a self-proclaimed brain nerd and cognitive neuroscientist studying and supporting Autism. Alta Swarnes has been in the mental health field since 1997 and has a son on the Autism Spectrum. Alta interviews various professionals, including Dr. Park, and special trainings with a general focus on Autism and co-occurring disorders. Reach out to Alta@newfocusacademy.net for connections
New Focus Academy hosts Autism and The Neuroverse, a health show with 77 episodes published.
What if the greatest transformation for your child begins with transforming the way you see yourself? Alta welcomes Jennifer Swann—former constitutional lawyer, TEDx speaker, founder of the Peace, Power & Possibility Ins
When a child refuses, argues, melts down, or pushes back, what are they really trying to communicate? In episode 76 of Autism in the Neuroverse , Alta sits down with Board Certified Behavior Analyst Heather Traeden of Ba
What if the most powerful tool for helping neurodivergent children isn't a therapy technique, behavior plan, or intervention strategy? According to Dr. Park, it's the relationship. In episode 75 of Autism and the Neurove
Autism in girls often looks different than the traditional picture many parents and professionals expect. As a result, countless girls go undiagnosed—or are misdiagnosed with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other mental he
What does it actually look like to create a home environment that supports a neurodivergent child—not just in theory, but in the realities of everyday life? In episode 73 of Autism and the Neuroverse , Alta sits down wit
What does autism look like in its earliest stages—and what role do pediatricians play in helping families navigate the diagnostic journey? In this episode of Autism and the Neuroverse , Alta sits down with board-certifie
Selective mutism is often misunderstood as shyness—but in reality, it’s a complex anxiety disorder that can deeply impact a child’s ability to communicate. In episode 70 of Autism in the Neuroverse , Alta sits down with
In this powerful live presentation, Dr. Brandon Park breaks down autism through a lens that challenges traditional thinking—framing it not as a deficit, but as a different operating system navigating a world it wasn’t bu
In Part 2 of this series, Dr. Park and Alta continue their conversation on relationships and boundaries—this time focusing on safety and how it shapes connection. They explore the many layers of safety in relationships,
In episode #59 of Autism and the Neuroverse , Alta and Dr. Park sit down with Andrew , a student at New Focus Academy, to talk about what it’s really like to struggle in school, feel disconnected at home, and slowly lose
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Park and Alta explore why relationships can feel especially complex for neurodivergent individuals—and how we can better support that journey. They break down the idea of different
In episode #67 of Autism and the Neuroverse , Alta is joined by the team at Dog Training Elite, along with a parent navigating the journey of training a service dog for her son with autism. Together, they break down what
In episode #66 of Autism and the Neuroverse , Alta sits down with Devin Brown from 4 Paws for Ability , a nonprofit dedicated to breeding, raising, and training service dogs for children and veterans with disabilities. D
In this episode of Autism and the Neuroverse , Alta sits down with Vicki Christensen , special education advocate and author of Uniquely, Fully Enough: The Neurodivergent Parenting Journey . Vicki shares her personal jou
What happens when you already know the special education system—but advocacy stillfeels overwhelming? In this episode, we speak directly to experienced parents of children with autism—those who know IEPs, FAPE, and IDEA,
Considering residential treatment can feel overwhelming, emotional, and deeply personal. Alta sits down with New Focus Academy and Life Focused Transitions Admissions Director, Janelle Ayala, to walk parents through what
In this episode of Autism and the Neuroverse , Alta sits down with Winslow Morrell , Clinical Director of the LiFT Program at New Focus Academy, to explore what the transition into adulthood really looks like for neurodi
In this episode of Autism and the Neuroverse , Alta sits down with Amanda Baker , Operations Director at New Focus Academy, to break down the ABCs of de-escalation and how understanding the limbic system can completely c
In episode #60 of Autism and the Neuroverse , Alta and Dr. Park sit down with Tim McMahon , founder and executive director of BrightStone Transitions , to talk about one of the biggest questions families face: How do we
In episode #58 of Autism and the Neuroverse , Alta speaks with Bart Morrill and Dale Robinson from Spanish Fork Parks and Recreation about the vision behind their inclusive, adaptive playground designed to serve families
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