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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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Thanksgiving Special 2025, with the Global Autism...

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2025/11/27

Discover what’s possible when what you give makes a difference.This time each year, our team at the Global Autism Project takes some time to reflect on what we’re grateful for. First of all, we’re grateful for you, our listeners, and your continued support. We’re also grateful for our podcast guests and their willingness to share their stories with us. And of course, we’re grateful for our growing Global Autism Community, whose members stay commited to our mission to transform how the world relates

6:33

Turning My Passion forof Animation into a Career,...

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2025/11/24

How can you turn your passion into a career?Dani Bowman, an Autistic Self-Advocate, animator, illustrator, teacher, and public speaker, talks about how she empowers her autistic students to turn their passion for animation into a career. The following clip is from a roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community where Autistic self-advocates shared their ideas on how to prepare autistic youth for adulthood. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance

38:40

Black Men in Behavior Analysis, with Jeron Trotman,...

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2025/11/20

Discover what’s possible when representation opens the door.What are the biggest factors influencing why Black men are underrepresented in the field of applied behavior analysis and what can be done to increase that? Stick around for this episode and listen to Jeron Trotman share his ideas. Jeron Trotman is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the Founder and President of Black Men in Behavior Analysis (BMBA), and the host of the Beyond the Science podcast. Last September, the Global

5:41

Autistic Masking and Identity, with Terra Vance |...

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2025/11/18

How does masking affect autistic mental health and well-being?Terra Vance shares her ideas about autistic masking and identity. Terra is an Autistic Self-Advocate and 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. The following clip is from a roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community where Autistic self-advocates shared their experiences with

24:41

How to Be a Grounding Presence for Your Autistic...

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2025/11/13

Discover what’s possible when your calm becomes their anchor.Does your autistic child struggle with regulating themselves? If you’d like to learn how to stay calm in order to help your child in stressful situations, stick around for part two of my conversation with autism-mom coach Lisa Candera, where she talks about what it means to be a solid object for your child. Among other things, we discuss: Techniques for staying calm and grounded when your child is stressed Common struggles and invisible

10:23

Being Autistic and Societal Expectations, with...

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2025/11/10

Do you struggle dealing with the pressure of societal expectations? Russell Lehmann, an Autistic Self-Advocate, motivational speaker, author, and poet, talks about how being autistic makes this pressure uniquely challenging. Russell is an Autistic Self-Advocate, motivational speaker, author, and poet. He travels the world spreading hope, awareness, and compassion, while striving to erase the stigma and stereotypes associated with having a disability. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we

31:32

Blaming Mothers for Autism is Wrong, with Lisa Candera

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2025/11/06

Discover what’s possible when you shift from blame to resilience.Although many myths about the causes of autism have been thoroughly debunked, misinformation continues to take a toll on mothers. Whether you know from personal experience or through an autism mom in your life, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Lisa Candera. Lisa Candera is a single mom, attorney, ADHD-er, autism-mom coach, and the host of The Autism Mom Podcast. She helps parents of autistic children regulate themselves

11:16

How to Cultivate a Meaningful Life, with Gwen Palafox...

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2025/11/03

How can autistic individuals cultivate a meaningful life? Gwen Palafaox, a licensed psychologist, talks about how autistic individuals can find a sense of belonging and cultivate a meaningful life across employment and relationships. With a focus on helping teens and young adults find their most fulfilled and joyful lives, Gwen has been supporting disabled and neurodivergent individuals for over two decades. She also hosts the podcast Dr. Gwen Empowered. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where

30:12

How to Better Understand Your Autistic Loved One with...

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2025/10/30

Discover what’s possible when you really put yourself in someone else’s shoes.Are you the parent of an autistic child? Or are you in a relationship with an autistic partner? If you’d like to learn about how to better understand and support them, stick around for part two of my conversation with licensed professional counselor Meghan Ashley, where she talks about taking the autistic perspective. Among other things, we discuss: The consequences of disclosing her and her two sons’ autism to their

6:38

How to Build an Inclusive World, with Sangeeta Jain |...

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2025/10/27

What are some action steps towards true inclusion? Sangeeta Jain, an autism mother from India and one of our partners at the Global Autism Project, shares her thoughts on this topic. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you! The following clip is from a roundtable discussion with our Global Autism

29:40

Breaking the Stigma Around Autism with Meghan Ashley

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2025/10/23

Discover what’s possible when dialogue opens the door.Unfortunately, cultural stigma around autism still exists. Whether you know from personal experience, or through someone who has been impacted by it, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Meghan Ashley. Meghan is a licensed professional counselor who has her own private practice, MPerfect Consulting, where she provides support to women, people of color, autistic individuals, and clients with intersectional identities. This episode is part

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Reading Strategies for Autistic Children, with Lois...

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2025/10/20

What are some changes educators need to make when teaching autistic kids how to read? Reading specialist Lois Letchford talks about her teaching philosophy: MAPS, which stands for Mindset, Active learning, Play, and Student success. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you! This conversation with Lois

39:44

Safe and Person-Centered Applied Behavior Analysis...

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2025/10/16

Discover what’s possible when you give room to grow.Can Applied Behavior Analysis ever be done safely? Dr. Shelby Dorsey –a BCBA, late-diagnosed autistic ADHDer and mother of two neurodivergent children– believes so. If you’d like to learn about a safe and personalized approach to autism services, stick around for part two of my conversation with Shelby. Among other things, we discuss: The harm that can arise from traditional ABA practices What it means to be happy, relaxed and engaged when

5:21

A Letter to My Autism, with Mary Johnston | Autism...

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2025/10/13

Did you go through a process to accept your autism diagnosis? What was it like to understand that autism is a part of who you are?Autistic Self-Advocate Mary Johnston shares a very moving poem she wrote, titled “A Letter to My Autism” that describes her experience. In Autism Tips & Tools, we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you! This

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Navigating Neurodivergence, Part 1 with Dr. Shelby...

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2025/10/09

Discover what’s possible when you speak your truth.How do autism and ADHD interact in everyday life? Whether you know from personal experience, or you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live with both diagnoses, you’ll want to listen to this episode with BCBA Dr. Shelby Dorsey, a late-diagnosed autistic ADHDer and mother of two neurodivergent children. This episode is part one of our conversation with Shelby Dorsey, and we discuss: What it was like for Shelby to receive her diagnoses later in

11:42

Black Women in ABA, with Crystal Thompson and Brandy...

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2025/10/06

Are you or anyone you know a woman entrepreneur, or a Black-American business owner? Have you or they ever felt like you’ve had to prove yourself in your field? Crystal Thompson and Brandy Collins talk about their experiences as female, Black-American business owners in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a

35:41

Autism in the Arts, with the Global Autism Community

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2025/10/02

Discover what’s possible when art becomes your voice.Whether through visual arts, music, dance, or theatre, art can foster community, self-expression, and personal growth. In today’s roundtable discussion, Global Autism Community members share their experiences with art. This roundtable was facilitated by community moderator Adrian Sanchez, and features Autistic Self-Advocates Robert Schmus and Sara van Koningsveld. Among other things, we discuss: Art as a vital outlet for self-expression How

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Why Do With Not For, with Molly Ola Pinney | Autism...

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2025/09/29

What does it mean to do with and not for? The CEO of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney, talks about how creating sustainable change begins with listening – from building local capacity of autism services with our international partners to understanding the needs of the Autistic community. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service

37:12

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Part 2 with...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2025/09/25

Discover what’s possible when you flex your mind. How can we stay in the present moment and open our mind to difficult thoughts and feelings? If you want to know how to enhance your emotional and cognitive flexibility, stay with us for this episode with Dr. Steven C. Hayes. Steven Hayes is a clinical psychologist, a researcher, the originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Relational Frame Theory, and a co-developer of Process-Based Therapy. He has spent the past four decades

11:19

Autism in the Basketball Weight Room, with Anthony...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2025/09/22

How might autism change team dynamics in sports? Anthony Ianni talks about how being autistic affected his relationship with his teammates. Anthony Ianni is an Autistic Self-Advocate, motivational speaker, and former basketball star. Anthony was the first ever NCAA Division I college basketball player with autism, playing for Michigan State University. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re

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