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Safe Space - The ABA Podcast · Feb 27, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min

Sleep Strategies for Neurodiverse Learners: Insights from a Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist

In this episode of Safe Space: The ABA Podcast, Michelle Zeman speaks with Lisa Vertullo, a Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist and Behavior Consultant at Half Hollow Hills Central School District. With a career that spans over two decades, Lisa shares her journey of working with individuals with autism and how she integrated sleep strategies into her work. She discusses the importance of a holistic approach that includes medical considerations, care coordination, and behavior analysis to address sleep challenges for neurodiverse learners. Tune in for insights on sleep assessments, strategies for success, and how to debunk common myths surrounding sleep for individuals with autism. This episode offers practical tools for families and professionals alike.

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In this episode of Safe Space: The ABA Podcast, Michelle Zeman speaks with Lisa Vertullo, a Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist and Behavior Consultant at Half Hollow Hills Central School District. With a career that spans over two decades, Lisa shares her journey of working with individuals with autism and how she integrated sleep strategies into her work. She discusses the importance of a holistic approach that includes medical considerations, care coordination, and behavior analysis to address sleep challenges for neurodiverse learners. Tune in for insights on sleep assessments, strategies for success, and how to debunk common myths surrounding sleep for individuals with autism. This episode offers practical tools for families and professionals alike.