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Sensory Overload

Welcome to the semi-irreverent adventures of parenting a precocious, hilarious, autistic child! We salute you. And you.

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00:30:04

Always a Piper To Be Paid

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2023/02/01

Ali & John download the last couple of months - Ali's movie premiere, Christmas, the first trip to Disneyland in over three years... and the whole family catching Covid.Disneyland's Disability Access Pass FAQWatch Ali's movie!iTunesAMC+ShudderSee some of Ali's media tour!Dread CentralWomen and HollywoodMaking Movies Is HardThe Freshman 15Positive depictions of autism in media-Shout-out to Greg Weisman and the team at Young Justice!Young Justice, Season 4, Episode 18 - Beyond the Grip of the Gods(or

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01:09:42

Part of Your Normal Life [w/ABA Program Director Erin]

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2022/12/01

Ali & John are joined by special guest, ABA Program Director Erin! We discuss the goals, mechanics, and controversies of ABA therapy.Ali's movie "The Apology" premieres Dec. 16th in theaters in LA/NY, and on Shudder and AMC+! Here's the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTA1-3z1M4Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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00:53:38

Freedom to be Angry

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2022/11/16

Ali & John talk about making your own community, when to hold in the anger and when to let it fly.Ali's movie "The Apology" premieres Dec. 16th in theaters in LA/NY, and on Shudder and AMC+! Here's the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTA1-3z1M4Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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00:34:28

Ali Made a Movie

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2022/10/12

Ali went off and made a movie! "The Apology," a psychological thriller, written and directed by Alison Star Locke herownself, coming to theaters, Shudder and AMC+ on December 16th, produced by Company X ! We tell you all about it, and how being a parent of a special needs child inspired it!Ali also joins us on The Hold Up podcast, where we talk about the movie "Alison's Birthday!"http://holduppodcast.comInstagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter:

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00:17:32

Stuck In the Middle... School

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2022/09/01

The Bairn has begun Middle School. Alea iata est.Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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00:35:24

CATS!!!... and Neurotypical Goodbyes

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2022/08/15

We put the spotlight on our fourth family member: Conan, our 16-year-old Norwegian Forest Cat, his long, slow coming to terms with having a child in the house, and how being cat parents prepared us for being human parents. We also tell you about Ali's bum ankle, and bring the hammer down on Neurotypical Goodbyes.Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook:

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00:30:40

Straight Up Bribery

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2022/07/01

In a desperate attempt to get their daughter reading this summer, Ali & John have resorted to bribery. We also discuss the term "Asperger's," and how John could be watching "The Deer Hunter" instead.Bethany's fav YouTuber:Cookie Swirl CLOL Surprise! dollsThe golden calf:The Barbie Care Clinic PlaysetAsperger SyndromeThe Deer HunterInstagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook:

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00:36:02

The Snowball Effect

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2022/06/16

Our angel has culminated! Elementary school is in the rearview mirror, and yet, Ali & John STILL manage to squeeze in another disappointing IEP. But all is not lost, as our child also got to go to her first rock/roll show!"This is the best concert EVER!" - Bethany's reviewInstagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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00:40:14

“I'm Just Gonna Go"

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2022/05/02

Ali's back from making movies, here to tell you how easy and effortless following your dreams is. We also discuss our impromptu family trip to Boston, and the newest adventure with our tween - braces!Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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00:12:16

Of Pinkalicious and Babybel Cheeses [guest-starring...

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2022/04/01

Bethany returns to the show to talk about Pinkalicious, her current favorite book series, and how many Babybel cheeses she can eat in one sitting.Pinkalicious's tv show:https://pbskids.org/pinkaliciousBethany's favorite cheese:https://www.babybel.com/en-us/productsBethany's favorite YouTube series:https://www.youtube.com/c/ComePlayWithMe

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00:29:02

Baby's First Skull Surgery

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2022/03/01

Years before our daughter was diagnosed with autism, we had a totally different neurological adventure - join Ali & John as they talk about Baby's First Skull Surgery™!We also briefly talk about Autcraft, a Minecraft server specifically for autistic players.Ted Hour - Autcraft segment begins at 33:05https://overcast.fm/+HuQLAtd9wAutcraft -https://www.autcraft.com

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00:39:41

You Need to Calm Down

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2022/02/01

As a grown-ass man, John has discovered that anxiety and panic attacks can deeply suck. So imagine if your mostly non-verbal toddler is having them too, and can't tell you about them! We offer up thoughts and experiences about anxiety and some things you can try if your child is struggling with it. (Reminder, we are in no way medical experts, so don't be thinkin' this be like doctor's orders 'r nuthin'.)The Calm app John used to learn mindfulness (monthly cost does apply):https://www.calm.comAlso,

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00:24:14

Zero Bandwidth

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2022/01/01

Ali & John talk about the holidays, and think about the future.

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00:37:37

A Certain Level of Discomfort

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2021/12/01

Ali & John talk about the big feelings of being a parent of an autistic child, sort through another parent's despair, and finally, court controversy by gleefully talking about the family trip to get the kid vaxxed. (I mean, she's already autistic, am I right y'all's?!?! Up top!) NOTES:Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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00:30:46

The Money Pit

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2021/11/01

Ali & John talk DOLLAHS, y'all's!! How insurance, therapies and other expenses can wipe a bank account so clean you could eat off it, and how you can maybe save a couple bucks here and there. NOTES:A real estate agent who understands the meaning of "sudden life change" --https://www.realestatebook.com/agent/851076/meadow-goddard SOCIAL MEDIAS:Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook:

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00:31:05

Areas of Strength

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2021/10/01

We often talk about the obstacles and setbacks, so let's get some positivity up in this mother! Ali & John totally brag on their daughter and the strides she's made lately, because she's awesome. NOTES:Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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00:35:43

Complicated Friends

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2021/09/01

Ali & John talk about being the "complicated friends"... the families who always seem to need extra patience, extra help, or extra understanding. NOTES:Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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01:01:29

Actually Autistic [w/special guest Christina]

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2021/08/01

We welcome special guest Christina, an actual autistic person!NOTES:[Apologies for the occasional audio issues, we were sharing microphones]Instagram recs by Christina:@autisticats@omgimatuisticaf@autienelle SOCIAL MEDIAS:Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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00:23:32

Just Coastin'

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2021/07/01

Summertime, and the livin' is... well, busy. Ali & John wax rhapsodic about day camp, and how they're letting their precious little nubbin go completely feral in the off hours. Plus a delightful listener email!NOTES:We learned a little bit about Williams Syndrome this month, thanks to listener Devra --https://williams-syndrome.org SOCIAL MEDIAS:Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook:

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00:38:50

Growin' Up

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2021/06/01

Our baby is growing up fast, soon to be a tween, with all that entails. Ali & John jaw about how they're preparing for the onslaught of puberty (they hope), and how they're dealing with Ali about to return to the workplace after ten years of stay-at-home momming.NOTES:We guested on another podcast! Check us out chewin' the parental fat with Shanna & Laura over at "Big Fat Positive!"https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-150-sensory-overload/ SOCIAL MEDIAS:Instagram:

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