Anika Hoybjerg (Live from Fuse in Park City)

This week on Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby, Dr. Crosby is joined by Anika Hoybjerg. Anika is the founder and owner of ABI. Anika has worked in public schools and in private sectors with children for over 18 years. Anika has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development, a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Autism, another Master’s degree in Human Exceptionality, an Ed.S in School Psychology, and is currently working on a Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis. Anika is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and also a Licensed School Psychologist. Anika has a passion for helping individuals reach their highest potential. She started ABI in 2013 because she saw a need for high quality services for individuals with disabilities. Anika has been a single mom for 17 years and has one daughter who recently started college at BYU.

Tune in to hear:

- What are some of the most common misconceptions about Anika’s work and more broadly about those on the autistic spectrum?

- What is ABA and why is early intervention so important?

- What might account for the precipitous growth in autism spectrum disorders? Is it superior diagnostic abilities or something else?

- Why do autism spectrum disorders often go undiagnosed in girls?

- What are some of the unique financial considerations for advisors with clients or children on the spectrum?

- How can advisors better connect with and serve their neurodivergent clients?

- For financial advisors serving families with autistic children, what should they know about the stressors that accompany this and how can they be more empathic and well informed?

- What can neurotypical folks learn from people who are on the spectrum?

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