Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:40:48 -0400 http://TheRealSpectrum.com en-us © 2026 The Real Spectrum Podcast yes 2b312f2b-39bc-5dee-af8a-b0bbcb1e5872 Gabriele episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Autism, autismawareness, autismresearch, autismspectrumdisorder Gabriele https://storage.buzzsprout.com/v4wv5ag2dwg31ttvmse8vhf5wzc3?.jpg http://TheRealSpectrum.com Depression & Suicide Risk – A Conversation with Dr. Jessica Schwartzman Dr. Jessica Schwartzman’s research goes above and beyond when it comes to helping improve the quality of life of the neurodiverse community. She has researched critical real-world problems, such as COVID and suicide, as they have affected adolescents with autism and studied them to find solutions to such serious current issues. She is a professional in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders and autism and has utilized cognitive behavioral approaches in a positive, unique way to target the needs of autistic youth and adults.

]]> Dr. Jessica Schwartzman’s research goes above and beyond when it comes to helping improve the quality of life of the neurodiverse community. She has researched critical real-world problems, such as COVID and suicide, as they have affected adolescents with autism and studied them to find solutions to such serious current issues. She is a professional in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders and autism and has utilized cognitive behavioral approaches in a positive, unique way to target the needs of autistic youth and adults.

]]> Gabriele Buzzsprout-11863592 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 971 1 4 full false Innovative Therapies - A Conversation with Dr. Maja Mataric Dr. Maja Mataric is at the forefront of innovative therapies for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Combining her skills in engineering and her passions in helping people, she has worked for over 20 years to improve human quality of life. To improve human life, she has created human-centered technologies, including socially-assistive robots for those with ASD and anxiety. Making the world a better place one robot at a time, Dr. Mataric empowers. She not only empowers children with ASD, but she empowers her students and most importantly women. I am so excited to see the future of socially-assistive technology and Dr. Mataric is truly an inspiration for us all. 

]]> Dr. Maja Mataric is at the forefront of innovative therapies for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Combining her skills in engineering and her passions in helping people, she has worked for over 20 years to improve human quality of life. To improve human life, she has created human-centered technologies, including socially-assistive robots for those with ASD and anxiety. Making the world a better place one robot at a time, Dr. Mataric empowers. She not only empowers children with ASD, but she empowers her students and most importantly women. I am so excited to see the future of socially-assistive technology and Dr. Mataric is truly an inspiration for us all. 

]]> Gabriele Buzzsprout-11706758 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1089 1 3 full false All for LUV – A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Liberatore Dr. Lisa Liberatore is not only a supportive Mom and talented doctor. She is one of the strongest advocates for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and has really taken the necessary steps to improve the quality of life for her son on the autism spectrum, Michael. With the help of her husband, Dr. Dimitri Kessaris, Dr. Liberatore founded Luv Michael, a non-profit organization “dedicated to training, educating, and employing autistic adults and improving the lives of the autistic community.” Her actions and full time efforts have been so impactful on thousands of individuals with ASD and will continue to be as Luv Michael grows and flourishes.

]]> Dr. Lisa Liberatore is not only a supportive Mom and talented doctor. She is one of the strongest advocates for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and has really taken the necessary steps to improve the quality of life for her son on the autism spectrum, Michael. With the help of her husband, Dr. Dimitri Kessaris, Dr. Liberatore founded Luv Michael, a non-profit organization “dedicated to training, educating, and employing autistic adults and improving the lives of the autistic community.” Her actions and full time efforts have been so impactful on thousands of individuals with ASD and will continue to be as Luv Michael grows and flourishes.

]]> Gabriele Buzzsprout-11170590 Sat, 20 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0400 697 1 2 full false Early Intervention & Teaching The Community - A Conversation with Dr Connie Kasari If you look up the most influential autism researchers, Dr. Connie Kasari Ph.D., Professor of Psychological Studies in Education and Psychiatry at UCLA is on that list. A founding member of the Center for Autism Research and Treatment at UCLA, Dr. Kasari aims to develop new and evidence-based intervention strategies for children with ASD that can be used in various communities. She has targeted communities that have been underrepresented in research to make sure everyone has equal access to treatments and other services.

]]> If you look up the most influential autism researchers, Dr. Connie Kasari Ph.D., Professor of Psychological Studies in Education and Psychiatry at UCLA is on that list. A founding member of the Center for Autism Research and Treatment at UCLA, Dr. Kasari aims to develop new and evidence-based intervention strategies for children with ASD that can be used in various communities. She has targeted communities that have been underrepresented in research to make sure everyone has equal access to treatments and other services.

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