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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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115. RTD | Summer Travel and Holidays, with the...

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2022/08/11

Discover what’s possible when you’re ready to have fun. This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events! The topic of this roundtable discussion was Summer Travel and Holidays. It was hosted by community moderator Corben Havener. Corben is an Autistic Self-Advocate from Indiana who joined our moderator team this last June. Participating in this event were community members Danielle Terrell, Liz Castillo, and myself. In today’s conversation, we

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114. How to Prevent Bullying in the Workplace, with...

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2022/08/04

Discover what’s possible when you transform others with kindness. An Autistic computer scientist, Jim Hogan is both the Principal Innovation Strategist at Google Cloud and the VP of Accessibility in Technology for Google’s Disability Alliance. In today’s conversation, we discuss: Jim losing his brother at a young age Being bullied as a child and as an adult How autism affects his everyday life A traumatic experience working at a hostile environment Finding a place to belong at

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113. The SJ Childs Show and a Virtual Summit, with...

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2022/07/28

Discover what's possible when you're on the inside looking out. Sara Bradford is an Autistic Self-Advocate, children’s book author, and the CEO of SJ Childs LLC, an autism-consulting business that supports families. She also hosts her own podcast, The SJ Childs Show. Her husband and their three children are also on the spectrum. In today’s conversation, we discuss: Sara’s recent discovery of her autism and how it affects her everyday life Masking and learning to unmask Having a deeper connection

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TBT | 31. Inspiring Hope for Parents in Rwanda, with...

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2022/07/21

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This conversation with Evas Kyomugisha was originally released on October 15, 2020. We are re-releasing it today to bring attention to the great work being done at her center, Silver Bells in Rwanda. One of our July SkillCorps teams is currently collaborating with the staff at Silver Bells. Follow us on IG @globalautismproject to see the team in action! ----more---- Discover what’s possible when stigma is shattered by courage. Evas Kyomugisha is the founder and owner of Silver

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112. RTD | Inclusion & Acceptance, with the Global...

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2022/07/14

Discover what’s possible when you choose acceptance. This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events. The topic of this roundtable discussion was Inclusion and Acceptance. It was hosted by community moderator David Sharif, just a few days before his sudden passing last April. I was unable to attend this event, so I had asked David to fill in for me. He did an amazing job facilitating this discussion, and I’m glad he had the opportunity to step up in this

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111. Redesigning the Global Autism Project, with...

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2022/07/07

Discover what’s possible when curiosity sparks creation. Today Cassie Harden Scott is back on the show. You may remember her from episode 23 with Rusty Hornig-Rohan and episode 42 with the rest of the Global Autism Project staff. As our Director of Outreach, Cassie works closely with our international partners to help spread autism awareness and acceptance in their communities. She also designs all of our organization’s branding to make sure our messaging is consistent across our programs. In

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TBT | 50. Behind the Music: ASD Band, with Rawan...

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2022/06/30

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This conversation with ASD Band was originally released on March 4, 2021. We are re-releasing it today to highlight that the band's story has been made into a feature-length documentary called OKAY! (The ASD Band Film). The film premiered at the Hot Docs International Festival last April, where it came in 2nd place for Rogers Audience Award for Best Canadian Documentary, and was also accepted and presented at Doc Edge Festival in New Zealand. Since then, ASD Band has been

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110. Support for Ukrainian Families, with Our CEO...

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2022/06/23

Discover what’s possible when you're given a hand to hold. Today we are joined by the CEO of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney, and Sensory Integration Therapist, Anna Tuzova. Anna is a Ukrainian refugee currently living in Poland. If you've been following our work closely, you'll know that a few weeks ago Molly visited Poland with a small team to learn how to best support Ukrainian families with autistic loved ones. Since then, we’ve been in direct communication with hundreds of

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109. Stop the Shock, with Anne Beirne and Brian...

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2022/06/16

Discover what’s possible when learning doesn’t hurt. Ann Beirne is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over two decades of experience working with children and families in a variety of settings. She is the co-author of Understanding Ethics in Applied Behavior Analysis: Practical Applications, now in its second edition. The book invites the perspectives of those within and outside the field of behavior analysis to offer commentary on topics including collective bargaining, moral philosophy,

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108. Ready, Set, Sleep! with Emily Varon

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2022/06/09

Discover what’s possible when wellness starts at bedtime. Emily Varon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from California who focuses on sleep-related behavior. With more than 20 years in the field, Emily offers families and clinicians a broader, long-view perspective of sleep, producing more sustainable results over time. In today’s conversation, we discuss: The correlation between autism and poor sleep Common sleep-related behaviors Myths about sleep struggles How a sleep-deprived child can

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107. Tech, Innovation, and Career Opportunities, with...

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2022/06/02

Discover what’s possible when innovation brings connection. Richard Schreiber is the father of a 16-year-old autistic girl, Katarina, and the Founder of the NYC Autism Community Group in Manhattan, which was created to help parents with children on the spectrum navigate their day-to-day challenges. With a background in tech, Richard’s passion is to bring innovation and career opportunities to autistic individuals so they can better themselves and live the lives they deserve. In today’s

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TBT | 8. Finding Strength in Adversity, with Russell...

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2022/05/26

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This conversation with Russell Lehmann was originally released on May 14, 2020. We are re-releasing it today in observance of Mental Health Awareness Month. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when walls are broken down with vulnerability. Russell Lehmann is a motivational speaker, poet, author, and autism self-advocate. In 2018, Russell was awarded Reno-Tahoe’s “Most Outstanding Young Professional Under 40.” He has already published two books. The first is called Inside Out:

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106. Tips for Autistic Drivers, with Andrew Arboe

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2022/05/19

Discover what’s possible when you’re the one behind the wheel. Andrew Arboe is an autistic self-advocate and the Founder of Driving with Autism, an educational program that helps autistic individuals and their families navigate the way towards becoming a driver. Andrew is also the Director of Community Outreach of Planning Across the Spectrum. You might remember episode 59 with their Founder, Andrew Komarow. In today’s conversation, we discuss: Andrew learning about his diagnosis Andrew’s autistic

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105. Celebrating Two Years, with the Global Autism...

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2022/05/12

Discover what’s possible when community becomes family. This week we are celebrating the 2-year anniversary of our podcast, as well as the 1-year anniversary of our online community! It’s been an eye-opening journey that continues to surprise, inspire, and move us. We’ve learned so much from self-advocates sharing their experiences, family members talking about accepting their children’s diagnoses, and professionals discussing best practices in the field of autism services. We’ve covered a wide

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104. Honoring the Memory of David Sharif, with the...

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2022/05/06

Discover what’s possible when you’re defined by your determination, dedication, and devotion. It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we release this episode. On April 23rd, we lost one of our most dedicated community members, David Sharif, to an epileptic seizure. David made a huge positive impact in this world, inspiring everyone around him. He was a dear colleague, genuine friend, and all-around great human. David had a heart of gold and went out of his way to check on others’ comfort

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103. Theater Acting, Playwriting, and Queer Identity,...

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2022/04/21

Discover what’s possible when you act yourself. Our guest today is Grace Everett. An autistic self-advocate, Grace is also a second-year college student, a theater artist, and an award-winning playwright. Her work in musical theater includes playing the title role in Carrie and Jo March in Little Women. The first play she wrote, The Last Sunrise of August 1973, won Texas Thespian Playworks in 2019, and several of her other plays have been performed across the US by various youth theaters and

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102. RTD | Representation in the Media, with the...

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2022/04/14

Discover what’s possible when representation is nuanced. This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events! The topic of this round table discussion was Autism in the Media. Participating in this event were autism self-advocates Thomas Iland, Mary Johnston, Robert Schmus, Corben Havener, Andrew Arboe, and David Sharif, as well as community members Danielle Terrell, Ben Sharif, and Kia Burton. In today’s conversation, we discuss: Movies, TV shows, and books

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101. SkillCorps Journey, with Team Saudi Arabia: Part...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2022/04/07

Discover what’s possible when caring is enough to make a difference. Today’s episode is part two of Team Saudi Arabia’s SkillCorps® journey. If you haven’t yet listened to part one, I encourage you to go back to episode 100 so that you can hear about the first half of the team’s trip. If you have any personal or professional connection with autism — that is, if you’re a self-advocate, teacher, therapist, or another type of service provider — these two special episodes are meant for you. Today,

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100. SkillCorps Journey, with Team Saudi Arabia: Part...

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2022/04/01

Discover what’s possible when caring is enough to make a difference. We’ve made it to episode 100! To celebrate this huge milestone, we’ve put together this special episode taking you on a journey with our SkillCorps® Saudi Arabia team. For almost 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 and

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99. RTD | Dating & Relationships, with the Global...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2022/03/17

Discover what’s possible when love begins with acceptance. This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events! The topic of this roundtable discussion was Dating and Relationships. Participating in this event were autism self-advocates Olivia Hops, Thomas Iland, Mary Johnston, Scott Edgar, and David Sharif, as well as community members Danielle Terrell, Ben Sharif, and Kia Burton. In today’s conversation, we discuss: Different ways to meet people How to

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