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Autism Knows No Borders

Global Autism Project

Discover what’s possible when people connected to autism inspire change and build community

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Parents Are the Experts of Their Children | Part 2...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2024/03/07

Discover what’s possible when you trust your gut. Has anyone close to you needed support after receiving their child’s autism diagnosis? Or maybe you yourself are the parent of a child with autism? If so, you might have felt overwhelmed or isolated when trying to decide what’s best for their future. Professionals like today’s guest, Kathryn Petersen, empower parents to recognize that they are the true experts of their children so that they can confidently make the best decisions for their

29:21

Your Child Has Received an Autism Diagnosis, Now...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2024/02/29

Discover what’s possible when someone holds your hand. Have you ever tried to look for autism services and found the process long, stressful, or confusing? If you’re the parent of a child with autism, you’ve probably found that the path to available resources is often far from clear. However, professionals like today’s guest, Kathryn Petersen, are committed to making this journey easier. Kathryn is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the Founder of 2 Steps Forward Consulting, a company

30:20

Accessibility in Digital Spaces | Part 2 with Maxwell...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2024/02/22

Discover what’s possible when accessibility goes beyond a checklist.Have you ever come across a website that was difficult to navigate? Were you frustrated that you couldn’t accomplish what you wanted to do, whether it was pay a bill, schedule a doctor’s visit, or attend a zoom call? Well, you’re definitely not alone. It’s not uncommon for neurodivergent people to feel left out of digital spaces. The good news is accessibility guidelines already exist to ensure websites can be easily

23:37

How to Increase Neurodiversity in the Workplace |...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2024/02/15

Discover what’s possible when your work environment helps you flourish. Have you ever been at work and felt like your colleagues just didn’t understand you, or maybe didn’t even try? Or have you ever worked up the courage to request accommodations, only to then have your needs minimized? If you want to hear about a company with a work environment just the opposite of that, stay tuned for today’s conversation with Maxwell Huffman and Jen Goubeaud, where we discuss how Aspiritech creates

37:31

Dyslexia, Speech Therapy, and AAC, with Jeannette...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2024/02/08

Discover what’s possible when communication operates beyond words. Have you ever heard anyone say that speech therapy is only for children who need to learn how to talk? Or that dyslexia only affects the ability to read and write? Or that an AAC device might hinder language development? In today’s throwback episode, we revisit these common misconceptions and many, many more. This episode with Jeannette Washington was originally released in July 2020. We’re re-releasing it today to celebrate Black

53:10

Is Autism Representation in the Media Accurate? |...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2024/02/01

Discover what’s possible when autism representation in the media is accurate. Have you ever been disappointed by the representation of autism in movies, TV shows, or other media? Or, on the other hand, have you ever resonated with some of the characters with autistic traits that you’ve seen on screen? Whether you’ve had one of these experiences or both, stick around, because today’s episode is a roundtable discussion where we address the question, “How can the entertainment industry improve their

52:25

163. Eating Disorder Recovery, with Livia Sara

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2024/01/25

Discover what’s possible when you live label free. Livia Sara is an Autistic Self-Advocate, eating disorder survivor, author, and the host of the podcast Liv Label Free. Livia is currently working on her fifth book, and her publications include a memoir, Rainbow Girl, and a cookbook titled Nourishing Neurodiversity. She is also a 1:1 coach for autistic people recovering from an eating disorder. In this conversation, we discuss: Livia’s autistic strengths How having an eating disorder led to the

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162. SkillCorps Journey, with Team Rwanda

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2024/01/18

Discover what’s possible when passion drives purpose. In today’s episode, we’re continuing to highlight our recent SkillCorps® trip to Rwanda. Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates, family members, and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with local stakeholders on outreach initiatives in their communities. This carefully curated 10-day journey includes developing culturally-relevant and sustainable training with our partner

47:03

161. SkillCorps | Autism Awareness in Rwanda, with...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2024/01/12

Discover what’s possible when awareness spreads. These next two episodes will highlight takeaways from our SkillCorps® volunteer trip to Rwanda last October! For the last 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers around the world seeking guidance. Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates, family members, and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and

01:05:57

TBT | 96. RTD | Setting Goals, with the Global Autism...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2024/01/05

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community was originally released on February 17, 2022. We're re-releasing it today to kick off the year with setting intentions. What are your goals for 2024? How will you hold yourself accountable? We’d love to hear from you over in our online Global Autism Community! Sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org. Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when

01:14:55

TBT | 92. RTD | Special Interests, with the Global...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2023/12/29

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community was originally released on January 20, 2022. We're re-releasing it today to show the wide range of interests within our community! What are some of your special interests? We’d love to hear from you over in our online Global Autism Community! Sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org. Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when you trust your

52:22

160. Highlights of 2023: Part Two, with the Global...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2023/12/21

Discover what’s possible when we learn together. This week’s episode is part 2 of our 2023 Highlights! Today we’ll continue to review some of our favorite moments from this year’s episodes, specifically from 145 to 158. As we were reflecting on these past episodes from 2023, we were overcome with immense gratitude for our community. A huge thank you to our guests for sharing their stories, to you, our listeners, for your continued support, and to our team for all the work behind the

01:00:12

159. Highlights of 2023: Part One, with the Global...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2023/12/16

Discover what’s possible when we learn together. We’ve reached the end of 2023! To celebrate, we'll be reviewing some of our favorite moments from this year’s episodes – there are so many that this will have to be a two-parter! Part 1 will highlight episodes 129 through 144, and next week 145 through 158. Since we started working on this podcast almost four years ago (which is unbelievable to say out loud!), we’ve brought on a wide range of guests, including prominent self-advocates, such as Dr

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TBT | 35. The Do Better Movement, with Dr. Megan DeLeon

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2023/12/07

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This conversation with Dr. Megan DeLeon was originally released on November 12, 2020. We're re-releasing it today to bring awareness to the great work that Dr. DeLeon is doing with the DoBetter Collective. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when you welcome different perspectives. Dr. Megan Miller is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst based in Florida. She is the founder of the Do Better Movement, a professional development initiative for behavior analysts aimed at creating

49:38

TBT | 3. Self-Advocacy and Parenting at The Autism...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2023/11/30

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This conversation with Eileen Lamb was originally released on April 28, 2020. We're re-releasing it today to highlight some of Eileen’s recent accomplishments. Eileen is currently the Director of Social Media at Autism Speaks. Her second book, Be The One, was released in March 2021. She also gave birth to her third child in 2022, a little girl named Billie. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when an Autistic Self-Advocate courageously shares her stories online. Eileen Lamb is

41:29

158. Thanksgiving Special | Celebrating 20 Years,...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2023/11/22

Discover what’s possible when you attend to gratitude. This episode is being released a day early in observance of Thanksgiving in the US. Each year our team reflects on what they’re grateful for, both personally and professionally. This year we have many reasons to count our blessings, including one special milestone to celebrate: the Global Autism Project’s 20-year anniversary! In this episode our CEO, Molly Ola Pinney, and our Head of University and Training Programs, Ann Beirne, discuss: The

01:02:34

157. RTD | Accessibility and Accommodations, with the...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2023/11/16

Discover what’s possible when you ask for help. This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events! The topic of this roundtable was Accommodations and Accessibility at School and Work. The participants were Autistic Self-Advocate Andrew Bennett, mothers Karen Shapiro and Neena Wagh, and community members Tj Larum and Brenda Canas, and the discussion was facilitated by community moderator Danielle Terrell. We want to acknowledge Danielle for her commitment

42:46

TBT | 49. Special Education and Disability Rights,...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2023/11/09

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This conversation with Michael Gilberg was originally released on February 25, 2021. We're re-releasing it today to bring awareness to student rights in the U.S. education system. Michael is an active member in our Global Autism Community and has continuously contributed his unique and honest perspective in various roundtable discussions, hosted monthly in our online community. Are you a self-advocate wanting to share your story and educate others? Or a family member hoping to

53:10

156. Finding My Own Identity, with Ali Carbone

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2023/11/02

Discover what’s possible when the glass child heals. Ali Carbone is a Brooklyn-based writer, and the oldest sibling to three autistic brothers. In her most recent book, What Are You Looking At?, she writes about her journey of finding herself and rewiring her own brain. In this conversation, we discuss: Ali’s caretaker role from a young age Her relationship with her parents How being the non-autistic sibling affected her psyche The catalyst to understanding her lost identity Ali’s breakthroughs in

45:26

155. The Power of Social Stories, with Sivan Hong

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2023/10/26

Discover what’s possible when stories shape behavior. Sivan Hong is the author and illustrator of the best-selling children’s book series Super Fun Day Books, which celebrates the triumphs of neurodiverse children as they face challenges with determination and courage. Her titles include Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day, and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Sivan is also the mother of two neurodiverse children, and she

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