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

Autism Knows No Borders ·

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

01:21:08

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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98. Voice Acting and Special Olympics, with Scott Edgar

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2022/03/10

Discover what’s possible when winning comes second. Scott Edgar is an autistic voice actor in Orlando, Florida, who has been recently featured in London’s Autism’s Got Talent. He has also participated in the Special Olympics, competing in basketball, bowling, and powerlifting. In today’s conversation, we discuss: How Scott found out about his diagnosis How autism affects his life Transitioning into independent living Voice acting and where he gets his inspiration Differences of autism awareness

01:01:13

97. Autism in Females, with Olivia Hops

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2022/03/03

Discover what’s possible when you mix your own batter. Olivia Hops is the owner of Unbaked Bar, an online edible cookie dough shop. An autistic self-advocate from California, Olivia hopes to help autistic adults become successful business owners. She also uses her YouTube channel to spread awareness of how autism presents differently for females. In today’s conversation, we discuss: Olivia finding out about her autism at age 24 Possible reasons why many young females go undiagnosed Some ways in

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95. Communication with My Son Using AAC, with Vidya...

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2022/02/10

Discover what’s possible when communication is properly aided. Vidya Banerjee hosts the podcast and blog Autism Family Story. Her 16-year-old autistic son Aarian is non-speaking and communicates with an Augmentative and Alternative Communication device, or AAC for short. In today’s conversation, we discuss: Do’s, don’ts, and common misconceptions about AAC Aarian’s rare seizure disorder, called Landau Kleffner syndrome Vidya’s hopes for her son Her mission as a blogger and podcaster Tips for

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94. Tips from an Autistic Behavior Specialist, with...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2022/02/03

Discover what’s possible when experience informs best practice. Martin Slyngstad is an autistic behavior specialist from California and the co-author of Chatter Box: My Life with Autism, A Mother and Son’s Perspective. In today’s conversation, we discuss: Martin co-writing his autobiography with his mother Coping with anxiety Music, snowboarding, and other special interests Martin’s work as a behavior specialist Ideas to improve the field of Applied Behavior Analysis Stimming in the

01:03:52

93. Autism-Friendly Travel, with Dina Farmer

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2022/01/27

Discover what’s possible when travel is for everyone. Dina Farmer is a Certified Autism Travel Professional, the Founder of Lily & Magnolia Travel, and the mother of a 10-year-old autistic boy. Her goal is to help parents plan autism-friendly family vacations while avoiding stress and overwhelm. In today’s conversation, we discuss: Dina’s passion for traveling How traveling with an autistic loved one benefits the world Overcoming challenges on a trip What it means for an establishment to be an

01:18:48

91. Highlights of 2021: Part Two, with the Global...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2021/12/23

Discover what’s possible when community inspires change. This week’s episode is part 2 of our 2021 Highlights. Today we’ll be covering some of my favorite moments from episodes 72 to 89. To listen to the highlights from episodes 42 to 71, you can check out part 1 of this special highlights series. And if you’re curious about episodes 1 to 40, you can also listen to our 2020 Highlights episode from last year. As I was reflecting on these past episodes from 2021, I was overcome with immense

01:17:14

90. Highlights of 2021: Part One, with the Global...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2021/12/16

Discover what’s possible when change inspires community. We made it to the end of 2021! To celebrate, we’ll be reviewing some of my favorite moments from this year’s episodes. This will be a two-parter due to the volume of content. Part 1 will highlight episodes 42 to 71, and next week we’ll review from 72 to 89. Since we started working on this podcast almost two years ago, we’ve brought on a wide range of guests, including prominent self-advocates, such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Stephen Shore,

01:19:08

89. RTD | Masking and Authenticity, with the Global...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2021/12/09

Discover what’s possible when you’re true to yourself. This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events. The topic of this roundtable discussion was Masking and Authenticity. Participating in this event were autism self-advocates Thomas Iland, Michael Gilberg, Terra Vance, Kate Jones, Jeff Snyder, and David Sharif, as well as community members Colleen Dorsey, Danielle Terrell, and Kia Burton. In today’s conversation, we discuss: What masking means to

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88. Building Efficacy in the African American...

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2021/12/02

Discover what’s possible when information fuels advocacy. Camille Proctor is the mother of a 15-year-old autistic boy and the founder of The Color of Autism, a non-profit organization committed to educating and assisting African American families with autistic children. In this conversation, we discuss: Camille’s son and his interests Her ideas to reduce the stigma of autism in the Black community Religion’s role in denying autism The difficulty of getting a diagnosis How to overcome distrust in

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BONUS: How to Make an Impact in the Field of Autism...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2021/11/26

Discover what’s possible when you become a better leader. If you’re a professional in the field of autism services, or interested in leadership in general, this bonus episode is for you. The Global Autism Project is committed to up-leveling the leadership capacity of those in this field. This is the only way we’re going to make the difference we want to see in the world: all children with autism having access to quality services. Now, for the first time ever, our training is available completely

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87. Global Autism Leadership Series, with Our CEO...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2021/11/24

Discover what’s possible when you break the overwhelm cycle. Today we’re bringing back three special guests: the CEO of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney; our partner from Saudi Arabia, Yaser Aljaaidi; and the founder of the DoBetter Movement, Dr. Megan Miller. 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

01:10:40

86. RTD | Coping with Stress and Sensory Overload,...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2021/11/18

Discover what’s possible when the right tools are in your box. This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events! The topic of this roundtable discussion was Coping with Stress and Sensory Overload. Participating in this event were autism self-advocates Thomas Iland, Robert Schmus, Mary Johnston, and David Sharif, as well as community members Colleen Dorsey, Danielle Terrell, and Kia Burton. In today’s conversation, we discuss: Triggers in public

01:05:11

85. How to Teach Autistic Children to Read, with Lois...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2021/11/11

Discover what’s possible when you redesign the approach. Originally from Australia and currently living in the US, Lois Letchford is the mother of three young men, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. She has also personally struggled with dyslexia her entire life; however, she now uses it to her advantage as a literary spokesperson for learners who have fallen behind in the traditional classroom. In her book Reversed: A Memoir, Lois tells the story of her son’s journey of learning to read

01:13:49

83. Building Healthy Parent-Child Relationships, with...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2021/10/28

Discover what’s possible when your response is in line with your truest intentions. With over 20 years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals, Lafaya Mitchell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the creator of The Lafaya Way, a relational approach that helps to build bridges for effective interactions in difficult relationships and social situations. She is also the mother of three children, two of whom are autistic. In this conversation, we discuss: The types of families

01:09:12

82. RTD | Preparing for Adulthood, with Dani Bowman,...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2021/10/21

Discover what’s possible when we expand the meaning of independence. We’ve received great feedback about our previous Global Autism Community episodes, so we’ve decided to release another one! The topic of this roundtable discussion was Preparing for Adulthood, and its diverse panel included Dani Bowman, Robert Schmus, Cheryl Albright, and Cammie McGovern. Dani is an autism self-advocate, animator, illustrator, teacher, and public speaker; Robert is an autism self-advocate, Licensed Clinical

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81. Autistic Traits vs. Criminal Law, with Tom Oliver

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2021/10/14

Discover what’s possible when rehabilitation fits the crime. Tom Oliver is an autism self-advocate, a TEDx Speaker, and an aspiring lawyer from Australia who has dedicated his career to helping autistic individuals caught up in the justice system. In this conversation, we discuss: Autism acceptance in Australia Tom’s finding out about his diagnosis How autism affects his everyday life How Tom became interested in the law Three characteristics that are underlying causes of crimes among autistic

01:41:27

80. Autistic Empathy, with Terra Vance and Kate Jones

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2021/10/07

Discover what’s possible when communication breaks down both ways. Our guests this week are Terra Vance and Kate Jones. Terra is the founder of NeuroClastic, an autistic-led non-profit organization that publishes articles by autistic writers and professionals advocating for autistic representation and human rights. Kate is an artist and visual designer at NeuroClastic. In this conversation, we discuss: Being diagnosed later in life and growing up without proper support Anxiety and autistic

01:02:29

79. RTD | Navigating Social Situations, with Anthony...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2021/09/30

Discover what’s possible when everyone gets a chance. This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events. The topic of this roundtable discussion was Navigating Social Situations, and its diverse panel included Anthony Ianni, Sangeeta Jain, and Vanessa Lista. Anthony is an autism self-advocate, a former NCAA Division 1 basketball player, and a motivational speaker; Sangeeta is the mother of an autistic young man and she is also our Global Autism Project

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