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Critically Speaking

Sep 25, 2019

In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Alycia Halladay discuss the current research happening on autism, as well as Dr. Halladay’s personal experience with autism through her daughter. Dr. Halladay is the Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation and has a PhD in biopsychology with postdoctoral expertise...


Sep 18, 2019

In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. David Beversdorf discuss what exactly autism is, the theories of the causes of autism, and what we do know from research of autism. Numerous non-evidence based cures for autism are becoming more common and understanding the facts of autism is becoming more critical. In this...


Sep 11, 2019

In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Boris Konrad discuss the striking impact of memorization on functional changes and connectivity in the brain. Dr. Konrad is a neuroscientist as well as an international Memory Champion. He not only studies brain connectivity, but also trains other memory athletes as well as those...


Sep 4, 2019

 

In this episode, Therese Markow and Michael Zwaagstra discuss trends in education. Michael Zwaagstra has taught in elementary grades and high school, and has earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in education.  He discusses the differences between "traditional" and "reform" approaches to education.  He is...