Podcast #1: Tina Bryson & Corinna Gilligan talk about autism and The Whole Brain Child


Synergy Autism Podcast

Raising Expectations Every Day

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Our First Episode is Barbara Avila's Interview with  

Dr. Tina Bryson and Barbara's friend and client, Corinna Gilligan. 

Music composed by Paul Ashworth, one of our very favorite young adults with autism.

Voice and Editing by Robert Parish, digital media extraordinaire and father of a son with autism.

To learn more about Tina Bryson, CLICK HERE and 
to read about her center, The Center for Connection, CLICK HERE
To learn more about Barbara Avila and Synergy Autism Center, CLICK HERE
To learn more about Robert Parish, CLICK HERE
To learn more about Paul Ashworth and Corinna Gilligan, please email us and we will see if they are open to being contacted.

In the interview, Tina mentions  
Stephen Porgess' Polyvagal Theory
Pat Ogden's work regarding Affect, Regulation, and Trama
L. Alan Sroufe's work in The Development of A Person
Dr. Daniel Siegel's book called Parenting from the Inside Out 

Want us to interview someone you know and/or admire? 
Let us know by emailing us:
synergyautismcenter@gmail.com 

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