The UCLA Tarjan Center’s podcast features Q&A-style discussions with speakers from our Distinguished Lecture Series. Hosted by Kecia Weller, Senior Disability Rights Advocate, and Holly Oliver, Disability Rights Advocate, the podcast aims to make this content more accessible to our community. The lecture series is designed to expand awareness of emerging research and interventions, highlight disparities impacting underserved populations, and explore how public policies and practices influence the inclusion and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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The UCLA Tarjan Center’s podcast features Q&A-style discussions with speakers from our Distinguished Lecture Series. Hosted by Kecia Weller, Senior Disability Rights Advocate, and Holly Oliver, Disability Rights Advocate, the podcast aims to make this content more accessible to our community. The lecture series is designed to expand awareness of emerging research and interventions, highlight disparities impacting underserved populations, and explore how public policies and practices influence the inclusion and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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June 24, 2026
Brothers, Sisters, and Autism: Why Sibling Relationships Matter
<p>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. Each episode takes presentations from the Tarjan Center Distinguished Lecture Series and turns them into clear, plain-language conversations so everyone can understand and join the discussion. This episode features Dr. Nicole Rosen, a postdoctoral fellow at the UCLA Semel Institute. Dr. Rosen received a postdoctoral fellowship through the Autism Science Foundation to lead Next Gen Sib where she researches the relationships between autistic individuals and their siblings. Host Kecia Weller, Senior Disability Rights Advocate at the UCLA Tarjan Center, talks with Dr. Rosen about the importance of sibling relationships in autism and how those relationships change as siblings grow and age.Together, they discuss: </p><p>• The role of sibling relationships in autism• Why siblings are so important to autistic individuals • What happens when siblings reach adulthood • The Next Gen Sibs Project• Advice for sibling caregivers <strong>Show Notes: </strong>To view the entire presentation “ Exploring the Role of Siblings in Autism" with captions, visit: <a href="https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan/2025-2026-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan/2025-2026-presentations</a> To view this podcast with captions, visit: <a href="https://youtu.be/3rmOu3Moeww">https://youtu.be/3rmOu3Moeww</a></p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about Next Gen Sibs or apply to be a part of the research study, you can visit <a href="https://nextgensibs.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://nextgensibs.org </a>or email Dr. Rosen at <a href="Info@nextgensibs.org. " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Info@nextgensibs.org. </a>To learn about participating in other Autism Science Foundation research, visit <a href="https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate-in-research/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://autismsciencefoundation.org/participate-in-research/</a>Learn more about the UCLA Tarjan Center: <a href="https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
June 11, 2026
How Text Messages and Support from Others Help Families of Children with Autism
<p>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. Each episode takes presentations from the Tarjan Center Distinguished Lecture Series and turns them into clear, plain-language conversations so everyone can understand and join the discussion.</p><p>This episode features Dr. Yue Yu, an assistant professor at the UC Davis MIND Institute. Host Holly Oliver, Disability Rights Advocate at the UCLA Tarjan Center, talks with Dr. Yu about how mobile tools such as text messages and support from others can help families of children with autism.</p><p>Together, they discuss: </p><ul><li>Why caregivers should participate in early autism intervention treatment plans</li><li>What Mobile treatment programs are and how they can help caregivers and families of autistic children</li><li>Resources to help caregivers and families of children with autism</li></ul><p>Listen now to hear Dr. Yu explain how caregiver engagement is crucial for effective early autism intervention and how programs like the FANS (Family/Friend Network Support) Mobile program, can lead to better outcomes for young autistic children and their families. </p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><p>To view the entire presentation “ Supporting Caregiver Engagement in Early Autism Interventions: A Mobile Approach” with captions, visit: h<a href="ttps://teams.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan/2025-2026-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">ttps://teams.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan/2025-2026-presentations</a></p><p><br></p><p>To view the podcast with captions, visit: <a href="https://youtu.be/D6GAr-vc-sU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtu.be/D6GAr-vc-sU</a></p><p>To access the resources Mind the Gap Family Resource Live Binder, visit: <a href="https://www.livebinders.com/play/play/2302351?tabid=a323a6f0-6ba2-41f6-b987-930b94bb38d0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.livebinders.com/play/play/2302351?tabid=a323a6f0-6ba2-41f6-b987-930b94bb38d0</a></p><p>Learn more about the UCLA Tarjan Center: <a href="https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan</a></p>
May 18, 2026
The Power of Music for Autistic Students
<p>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. Each episode takes presentations from the Tarjan Center Distinguished Lecture Series and turns them into clear, plain-language conversations so everyone can understand and join the discussion. </p><p>This episode features Dr. Ifunanya Nweke, Founder and Executive Director of Jazz Hands for Autism. Jazz Hands for Autism provides music education for autistic individuals and training for educators. Host Holly Oliver, Disability Rights Advocate at the UCLA Tarjan Center, talks with Dr. Nweke about how music performance can help autistic learners develop resilience, courage, and social connection.</p><p>Together, they discuss:</p><ul><li>The difference between listening to music and performing music</li><li>How music performance can have a positive impact on autistic learners and their caregivers</li></ul><ul><li>The Jazz Hands Educator Training program </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><p>To view this podcast episode with full captions, visit: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZE94jhxuHc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZE94jhxuHc</a></p><p>To view the entire presentation, You Can't Have Inclusion Without Music: How Performance Based Music Education Transforms Outcomes for Autistic Learners and Creates Systems-Level Change visit <a href="https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan/2025-2026-presentations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan/2025-2026-presentations</a></p><p>Learn more about Jazz Hands for Autism and the work they do: <a href="https://www.jazzhandsforautism.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.jazzhandsforautism.org/</a></p><p>Learn more about the UCLA Tarjan Center: <a href="https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://teams.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan</a><br></p>
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