What is a podcast? A podcast is a media file (video or audio) that is distributed over the interent via subscription and syndication. Most Internet provider provide you with a free syndicate reader with your browser. Similar in a way to radio, the CAR podcast will be posted in MP3 format, and will feature information on Autism (and other related disabilities), Autism issues and news, MA Autism Services, State Services, and interviews with experts, parents, and persons with Autism. You can download the MP3 and listen to it via any media player, burn it to a cd and listen to it in your vehicle, or freely distribute it to your friends and colleagues. All content within the podcast is copyright Community Autism Resources, but you are free to use the content as long as you site it's source, and link to the page.
To keep updated with the podcast, you can suscribe to the RSS feed. Most Internet Explorers have a RSS Feed suscription built in, or you can suscribe using Yahoo, Google, MSN or any of the large sites like that. You can even sign up for email updates (See nav bar to the left)
Show 4: Use of Visual Aids with Autism Spectrum Disorder; October 07
Linda Armstrong discusses visual aids, what they are, and how they can be used with persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Click the "Play" link to play directly from your default media player (podcast in in mp3 format). Allow some time for pc speed and dowload. To download directly, right click on the "Play" link and hit "Save Target As" and download to your harddrive. Hosted by Marcie Gregoire.
Show 3: Hearts and Hands Walk-A-Thon; August 07
Jan Randall discuss the Hearts and Hands Walk-A-Thon and Family Fun Day. Event, Raffle, and special features are discussed, including Project Lifesaver. Click the "Play" link to play directly from your default media player (podcast in in mp3 format). Allow some time for pc speed and dowload. To download directly, right click on the "Play" link and hit "Save Target As" and download to your harddrive. Hosted by Marcie Gregoire.
Show 2: Interview with Kathryn Dansereau; May 07 Kathryn Dansereau is interviewed about what it is like to be the sibiling of someone with Autism. Her 33 year old twin sister Julie is Autistic. We discuss the challenges faced by the family, Autism Serivices of the 70's, 80's, and 90's, Julie's talents in music and art. Click the "Play" link to play directly from your default media player (podcast in in mp3 format). Allow some time for pc speed and dowload. To download directly, right click on the "Play" link and hit "Save Target As" and download to your harddrive. Hosted by Marcie Gregoire.
Show 1: What is Community Autism Resources?; April 07.
Interview of Jan Randall, CAR's Resources Specialist. Jan describes CAR's services and upcoming CAR events. Click the "Play" link to play directly from your default media player (podcast in in mp3 format). Allow some time for pc speed and dowload. To download directly, right click on the "Play" link and hit "Save Target As" and download to your harddrive. Hosted by Marcie Gregoire.
