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In this week\u2019s episode, I speak with Alycia Halladay again. The previous episode can be found\xa0here. Alycia is the Chief Science Officer at the Autism Science Foundation. We recently had a discussion about how COVID19 impacts the Autism Community. We talk about family stress, school-related safety concerns, and even touch a bit on the upcoming COVID19 vaccine because the anti-vaxxers are already moving to discourage people from taking a COVID19 vaccine when it\u2019s ready.\nAbout Alycia:\nAlycia Halladay\xa0is the Chief Science Officer at the Autism Science Foundation. She oversees the science programs and portfolio of ASF. She previously served as Senior Director of Environmental and Clinical Sciences at Autism Speaks. She holds a PhD in psychology from Rutgers University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in pharmacology and toxicology at Rutgers University.\nWebsite:\xa0https://autismsciencefoundation.org/\nASF Vaccine Rescources:\xa0https://autismsciencefoundation.org/what-is-autism/autism-and-vaccines/\nTwitter:\xa0https://twitter.com/AHalladayASF\nSupport The Autism Science Foundation\nPlease remember that self-care is more important than ever. It\u2019s not easy but we have to do our best to look after ourselves, especially during these turbulent and uncertain times.\nPlease listen and share with anyone that could benefit.\nAll my information and relevant links are\xa0here\nSponsors\nThis episode is sponsored by Mightier. Mightier is an amazing program out of Harvard Medical and Boston Children\u2019s. It uses video games to teach kids to emotionally self-regulate. Visit\xa0theautismdad.com/mightier\xa0and find out more information, including how to get a free 30-day trial.\nThis episode is also brought to you by Hero Health. HERO is a smart automatic pill dispenser that dramatically improves medication management and compliance. Learn more at\xa0theautismdad.com/hero\xa0and use code \u201ctheautismdad50\u201d to save $50.\xa0\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\n\n Mentioned in this episode:\nHappy Ladders\nHappy Ladders is Parent-Led Early Autism Therapy that empowers you, the parent, to teach your toddler essential developmental skills through play. Studies have shown that the parent-led model is highly effective while eliminating frustration over long wait lists, or the worry about losing precious developmental time. All without the disruption of people coming into your home\n\nHappy Ladders includes activities that target 150+ essential developmental skills every toddler needs as well as assessments in 4 different developmental areas. There\u2019s also an exclusive community of parents just like you, and professional coaching to ensure success for both you and your toddler.\n\nTo learn more, get a free trial, and take advantage of an exclusive, limited-time offer for my listeners, visit happyladders.com. Use the code "theautismdad" at checkout to save 50% off the monthly membership. Plus get a free one-on-one session as well as access to the Tantrums and Meltdowns mini-course. This is a limited-time offer so act now.\nVisit Happy Ladders\nBrainyAct\nBrainyAct\xae provides tech-enabled, patent-pending therapy programs delivered via gamification for neurological disorders such as Autism, Asperger\u2019s, Dyslexia, and ADHD. BrainyAct activates the underdeveloped areas of the brain through exercises that strategically target a child\u2019s balance, gravity, gross/fine motor, rhythm and timing, visual motor perception, and memory.\n\nPutting hope in motion means putting your family first in everything we do and using movement to affect real change. Shifting hope to a reality.\n\n91% of families report global brain improvements after four months.\nOur company was built on the premise to create real, measurable, and visible change that shows you how your child is improving through data.\n\nBrainyAct is for homes and schools. Visit Kinuu.com. Use promo code THEAUTISMDAD and save $500. This is a limited time offer.\nVisit BrainyAct\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices