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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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00:34:36

Yeah, Sorry, It's a Marathon

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2021/05/01

No nice way to put it, advocating for your special needs kid is an endurance test. Ali & John tell tales of their seven (and counting) years of advocacy. And paperwork. So much paperwork. NOTES:Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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00:21:33

Too Many Zooms 3D - The Final Chapter?

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2021/04/01

Our daughter is back in physical school... yay? A ray of sunshine as John & Ali give an update on what grade school looks like in a pandemic, and how our autistic child is not only surviving, but thriving. NOTES:Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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01:06:57

Tips For Civilians

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2021/03/11

Got someone in your life that doesn't know the first thing about autism, and not sure how to explain it? Well, friend, let us shoulder your burden! Give them this episode to plug in they earholes, where we try and think of everything we can that might be helpful to them, and in turn, helpful to YOU! NOTES:Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook:

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00:59:16

Retail Therapy

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2021/02/01

This month, Ali & John list many of the items we've bought or received that have helped our autistic child. From tiny chewable pencil toppers to giant trampolines and everything in-between!(NOTE: Hopefully goes without saying, but none of this is stuff we're getting paid to pimp. We are our own masters! We do not bow to the almighty advertising dollar!... that's another way of saying we don't make a dime on this, like a couple of suckers.)For some good, dark jokes: @ComicJimBruce (big thanks to Jim

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00:31:50

Happy New Year! ... Now We Bum You Out

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2021/01/01

An unexpected family tragedy prompts a discussion about normalizing mental illness. 2020, man. NOTES:Finding Cooper's Voice - https://www.findingcoopersvoice.com 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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00:35:48

The Picture I Love, the Video I Hate

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2020/12/01

Storytime! As we wind down 2020, Ali & John have a tale to tell, about Paris, appearances vs. reality, and how good memories can give bad ones a good old-fashioned prison beatdown (or vice-versa).NOTES:The Louvre:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louvre_PyramidThe Raft of the Medusa:https://www.louvre.fr/en/oeuvre-notices/raft-medusaThe Young Martyr:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Young_MartyrLuncheon of the Boating Party:https://www.phillipscollection.org/collection/boating-party SOCIAL

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00:14:22

Why We Fight

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2020/10/27

Ali & John are proud to present a couple of Sensory Overload firsts -- our first very special guest on the show, and our first completely family-friendly episode! 100% no cussies! Join us as we give thanks in our own special way. NOTES:Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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00:18:11

World's Worst IEP

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2020/10/01

Ali & John just had the worst IEP ever! Celebrate with us, as we dance around the legalities and drink deep from the cup of frustration.NOTES:We talk about Hannah Gadsby's Netflix special, "Douglas"https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwim8bf_2cD0AhVgITQIHUTFALoQFnoECA0QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.netflix.com%2Ftitle%2F81054700&usg=AOvVaw31u8rYZQ77DJ_Mhbk8q-RB SOCIAL MEDIAS:Instagram:

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00:30:36

[REDACTED]

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2020/09/07

It's the 1st Anniversary of Sensory Overload! Yay! And Ali & John talk about [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] and also some distance learning stuff. NOTES:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2BAAYsqTww 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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01:02:18

Too Many Zooms II: Back to School

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2020/08/01

Fall is coming... that most dreaded of times is upon us: back to (virtual) school. Ugh. We've collated some tips, thoughts and suggestions from parents and providers about how to handle what is sure to be an extremely easy and problem-free return to distance learning.NOTES:Big episode this time around folks, big enough we gots us a table of contents, like.00:00 - What up.01:19 - Mailbag - how much ABA is enough, and when does your kid get to be a kid?24:43 - We talk Back to School.1:02:04 - The

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00:39:35

The Autism Closet

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2020/07/02

Ali & John tackle some tough questions -- when do I tell the world my child is autistic? When do I tell the child? Will I regret telling them? Will I regret not telling them? Join us while we stumble around in the dark!NOTES:An unrelated (to us) article of one parent's struggle with telling the world:https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2017/05/03/i-hesitated-to-tell-people-my-son-has-autism-but-heres-why-i-changed-my-mind/ SOCIAL MEDIAS:Instagram:

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00:35:57

Social Stories Confidential

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2020/06/01

Ali & John deep dive into social stories - what they are, how to make your own, some ideas for content, the whole enchilada.NOTES:Lotsa notes this time around --An example of a very simple social story:https://www.sensationalkids.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Handwashing-Social-Story.pdfThe "nighttime routine change" social story we reference in-episode:https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mc1zEONWqhFiSi86CuNssq_TM3nzqqmVThe "We're Going to Disneyland!" social story we

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00:26:39

Quarantine Tales: Too Many Zooms

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2020/05/01

Lockdown continues in the Covid-19 world, as Ali & John contend with the new normal - lots of school Zoom meetings. Like, a LOT of Zoom meetings. NOTES:Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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00:59:42

The Year of No Sleep: An Ali & John Mystery™

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2020/03/31

And lo, there came a day unlike any other... when our daughter realized, "Hey! There's absolutely nothing constraining me physically to my bed at night! PARTY TIME!!" Thus began The Year of No Sleep, a tale still told in hushed whispers behind closed doors. Can Ali & John unravel the mystery of how to get their daughter to freakin' go to sleep at night? The answer may astound you!... but probably not.NOTE: This episode was recorded weeks ago, before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, which is why it sounds

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00:24:09

SPECIAL 01 - (Locked) Down With(out) the Sickness

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2020/03/31

From the midst of the corona-infected wasteland, Ali & John broadcast to you in quarantine! The world has changed, which makes getting your kid the help they need an even rougher experience. We tell you all the successes and (many) failures we've had getting through these initial days.NOTES:Your new bestie:https://zoom.usFree stories for kids:https://stories.audible.com/start-listenPatrick Stewart reads Shakespeare sonnets:https://www.facebook.com/patrickstewart/Mo Willems Lunchtime

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00:52:36

It's Not Me, It's You

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2020/03/01

What if one day you wake up and realize, "Maybe my kid's provider just isn't the right fit"? How do you break up with them? Ali & John run down their experiences with therapists & providers, including when it might be time to cut them loose.NOTES:UCLA Early Childhood Partial Hospitalization Program (ECPHP) - https://www.semel.ucla.edu/cap/service/general/early-childhood-partial-hospitalization-program-ecphpSOCIAL MEDIAS:Instagram:

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00:53:17

Gettin’ Schooled

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2020/02/01

Ali & John finally tackle the monster in the closet - education! Primary school, the joys of IEPs, your fears for your kid's future... we shoot the works in a beast-sized episode! Also, we give a few shout-outs to some positive media portrayals of Special Needs! Join us!... please.NOTES:Some IEP resources:https://www.parentcenterhub.org/iep-overview/https://www.autism-society.org/living-with-autism/academic-success/individualized-education-plan-iep/And here's some throws you probably never expected

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00:35:53

Get Yer Own

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2020/01/01

So, you've gotten all the therapies your kid needs, now it's your turn! Ali & John talk about their own walks down Therapy Lane, and beseech you to get therapists of your own, before the house burns to the ground. Happy New Year! NOTES:Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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00:37:25

Seasons Beatings

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2019/12/01

Ali & John's Special Holiday Extravaganza! Thrill to the tales of Christmases (and Halloweens, and Thanksgivings) past, present and future, told to ye as was writ in the scrolls! Also, we read some Facebook posts. NOTES:Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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00:31:53

The Da Vinci Code of Autism

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2019/11/01

Ali & John give you the fastest possible breakdown of the four pillars of autism therapies - ABA, OT, PT & Speech - and make a trip to Galaxy's Edge! NOTES:Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=arFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

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