In Other Words

In Other Words: Forum Edition
In Other Words is a podcast from the UCLA Tarjan Center where people with intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities interview researchers, policymakers, and experts in the field of developmental disabilities. The special Forum Edition episode take presentations from the Tarjan Center Annual Forum in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and turns them into clear, plain-language conversations so everyone can understand and join the discussion.

Episode 21: A Conversation with the Director of California's Department of Developmental Services

Episode 22: Employment for People with Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Episode 23: Lifespan Development in Autism

Episode 24: Sexuality and Dating on the Autism Spectrum

Episode 25: Communication Supports for People with Intellectual and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

In Other Words
The UCLA Tarjan Center’s podcast episodes are Q&A discussions with presenters from our Distinguished Lecture series. Hosted by Kecia Weller, Senior Advocate and Community Liaison, and Holly Oliver, Advocate and Community Liaison our goal is to provide a more accessible presentation to our community. Our lecture series aims to increase knowledge of trainees, self-advocates, and community members about state-of-the-art research and interventions, disparities experienced by underserved groups, and how public policies and practices affect the well-being and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Episode 1: Using Silence to Hear the Voices of the AAPI Community in Autism Diagnosis and Treatment

Episode 2: Navigating the Road from Adolescence to Adulthood for Youth with and without Developmental Disabilities: Parent Perspectives

Episode 3: Let’s Talk About Sex…Education! Sexuality and Sex Education for Neurodivergent Individuals by In Other Words

Episode 4: Special Care Dentistry for Individuals with Disabilities: Changes in Education, Policy, & Care Delivery

Episode 5: Impact of Special Olympics on Inclusive Health and Well-Being of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Episode 6: Measuring Progress in Early Interventions for Children with Developmental Disabilities Challenges--Progress and Next Steps

Episode 7: Bottoms-Up--Somatic-Interventions-for-Neurodivergent-Individuals

Episode 8: Supports-for-Children-with-Autism-through-Anxiety-Strategies-and-Resources

Episode 9: Transition-Planning-and-Support-for-Young-Adults-with-Developmental-Disabilities-Parent-and-Young-Adult-Perspectives

Episode 10: Supporting-Families-in-Connecting-Family-Members-with-Intellectual-and Developmental-Disabilities-to-Competitive-Integrated-Employment

Episode 11: Developing-Team-NEMO: Implementation-of-Early-Detection-of-Cerebral-Palsy-at-UCLA

Episode 12: Autism-Diagnostic-Process-with-Billingual,-Low-income-Latinx-Community:-Barriers-Families-Experience-and-What-Providers-Can-Do-To-Help

Episode 13: Short-Takes-on-Disability-and-Reproductive-Health

Episode 14: You Said UCEDD? Policy, Advocacy, and the Developmental Disabilities Network

Episode 15: College Readiness and Transition for Neurodivergent Students

Episode 16: “Cripping” Intimate Relationships: The Experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ Adults with Developmental and/or Intellectual Disability

Episode 18: Putting Down the Manual: Affirming Psychotherapy for the Autistic Client

Episode 19: It Holds So Much Promise: An Evaluation of Participant Experiences in California's Self-Determination Program

Episode 20: ECHO Autism Hawaii: A Pilot Program for Supporting Autism Providers in Family-Centered Care

Episode 26: Autistic Thoughts on Adulthood


For questions about our Podcast series email our Training Director, Dr. Jasper Estabillo jestabillo@mednet.ucla.edu