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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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01:10:17

Overcoming Obstacles, with the Global Autism...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2025/05/15

Discover what’s possible when obstacles become opportunities. This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events! The topic of this roundtable discussion was Overcoming Obstacles. Participating in this event were autism self-advocates Stephanie De Kremer, Cassidy Hooper, Jeff Snyder, and David Sharif, as well as community members Kia Burton and Karen Shapiro. As with previous live event recordings, the sound quality is a bit inconsistent because we hadn’t

49:52

A Path to a Quality Autistic Life, with Becca Lory...

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2025/05/08

Discover what’s possible when you live a life you don’t need a vacation from. Diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult, Becca Lory Hector is an active autism and neurodiversity advocate, consultant, public speaker, and author. She offers a 3-unit personal development course for autistic adults called Self-Defined Living: A Path to a Quality Autistic Life. Becca also posts weekly live streams on her YouTube channel to encourage others to share both their challenges and what they’re grateful

40:30

Parenting Made Special in Singapore, with Ayu...

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2025/05/01

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This episode with Ayu Suparman was originally released February 18, 2021.----more---- Discover what’s possible when safety invites honesty. Ayu Suparman is a mother to two young boys, the eldest being on the autism spectrum. Living in Singapore, she and her husband host a podcast called Parents Made Special, in which they share information and resources for families in their community. In today’s conversation, Ayu talks about the different levels of autism awareness across

19:52

Celebrating Five Years, with Global Autism Community

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2025/04/24

Discover what’s possible when what you have to say matters.Would you like to share your experiences with like-minded people who can relate to the same struggles? Are you looking for an easy way to form friendships and not feel isolated? If so, you’ll want to listen to this episode, where members of our Global Autism Community talk about how being part of our online space has helped them feel support, connection, and a sense of belonging. This week we are celebrating the 5-year anniversary of this

29:39

Stress Management, with the Global Autism Community

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2025/04/18

Discover what’s possible when you put out the fire before burning out.Are you looking for tips on how to alleviate stress? Stick around, because today’s episode is a Global Autism Community roundtable about Stress Management, featuring Autistic Self-Advocates Hattie-Angelys Fox, Adrian Sanchez, Mary Johnston, and Corben Havener. The CEO of the Global Autism Project, Molly Pinney, also joined us at the end. Among other things, we discuss: Various stress triggers, including personal

48:34

Defining Love with the Global Autism Community

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2025/04/10

Discover what’s possible when you love yourself first.Do you struggle with expressing love for others, whether in friendships or romantic relationships? Do you ever feel pressure to live up to unrealistic ideas of love as represented in the media? How would you describe your own relationship with yourself? If you’d like to hear about the many facets of love, particularly in the context of autism and neurodiversity, stick around for today’s episode. The following roundtable about Defining Love was

27:34

Encouraging Acceptance in Saudi Arabia, with Nora...

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2025/04/03

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This episode with Nora Alharbi was originally released on May 20, 2021. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when a mother learns her child’s language. Nora Alharbi is a teacher and a mother to four children in Saudi Arabia. Her second child, Fares, is autistic. Fares receives services at Namaee Center, our partner site in Riyadh. In this conversation, we discuss: The level of autism awareness in Saudi Arabia and what services are available for families there How Nora came

35:32

Neurodiversity in Popular Cartoon Characters, with...

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2025/03/27

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This episode with Jeff Snyder was originally released on February 11, 2021. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when fiction comes to life. Jeff Snyder is an autism self-advocate from Massachusetts. As a public speaker, he is passionate about bringing awareness to special education and employment support. In 2020, Jeff contributed to This is Autism, a book by Jessica Leictweisz and Aidan Allman Cooper in which he gave his account of growing up with autism. Jeff is also a

46:57

Sibling Support and Physical Therapy, with Vanessa...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2025/03/20

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This episode with Vanessa Lista was originally released on June 10, 2021. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when relationships are strengthened by listening. Vanessa Lista's autistic older brother, Billy, has been her inspiration her whole life. Currently studying kinesiology and psychology in college, Vanessa’s goal is to become a pediatric physical therapist. In this conversation, we discuss: How Vanessa’s relationship with her brother has evolved over the years Why she

27:27

New Year, New Routines, with the Global Autism Community

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2025/03/13

Discover what’s possible when you stick to healthy habits.The start of a new year usually motivates people to realign priorities and establish new routines. Some even pick a guiding word for the year to provide focus. What intentions did you set at the beginning of 2025? Are you staying on track to reach your goals? If you’d like to learn about creating and maintaining habits, stick around for today’s episode. The following roundtable was facilitated by Global Autism Community moderator Danielle

44:43

Therapeutic Tennis at Love Serving Autism, with Lisa...

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2025/03/06

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This episode with Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix was originally released on August 12, 2021. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when skills are transferred off the court. Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix is a Speech-Language Pathologist, a former collegiate tennis player, and the Founder and CEO of Love Serving Autism, a non-profit organization that provides specialized therapeutic tennis instruction for individuals with autism. Love Serving Autism’s mission is to expand life skills, increase

01:28:20

Extending the Reach of Services in the Netherlands,...

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2025/02/27

THROWBACK EPISODE* This episode with Catherine, Enesa and Moji was originally released on October 10, 2020. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when the world says no, but mothers say yes. Our guests today are Catherine Verhoeff Shauf, Enesa Muratovic, and Moji Swartjes. These three strong and determined women are mothers of children on the autism spectrum. Another thing they all have in common is that they are ex-pats living in the Netherlands. Catherine is from the US, Enesa is from Bosnia

42:34

The Diverse Butterfly, with Cassidy Hooper | TBT

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2025/02/20

THROWBACK EPISODE* This episode with Cassidy Hooper was originally released on May 27, 2021. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when a butterfly spreads her wings. Cassidy Hooper is a 27-year-old autistic self-advocate from Mississippi who also has a rare genetic condition called Turner Syndrome. As the President of The Arc of Northeast Mississippi Autism Now Division, she mentors other autistic people and connects them with resources in their area. Some of her other advocacy work includes

47:44

The Impact of Seasonal Changes on Mental Health, with...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2025/02/14

Discover what’s possible when every change brings a new opportunity.Do you struggle with social engagements during the holiday season? What boundaries do you set in order to preserve your mental well-being? If you’d like to learn how to navigate the challenges of seasonal shifts, stick around for today’s episode. The following roundtable was facilitated by Global Autism Community moderator Hattie Angelys Fox, and it features Autistic Self-Advocates and new community moderators Bob Schmus and Adrian

59:28

Support Across the Lifespan at Jake's House in...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2025/02/06

THROWBACK EPISODE* This episode with David Bodanis was originally released on January 21, 2021. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when everyone has a place they belong. David Bodanis is a father to three young men, two of which are on the autism spectrum. David and his wife Irene are the founders of Jake’s House, a charitable organization based in Canada whose mission is to support individuals on the spectrum throughout their lifespans. They offer four core initiatives: annual holiday

28:48

Animation for All Abilities, with Dani Bowman | TBT

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2025/01/30

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This episode with Dani Bowman was originally released on July 15, 2021. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when inclusion is animated. Dani Bowman is an autism self-advocate, animator, illustrator, teacher, and public speaker from California. Dani founded her company, DaniMation Entertainment LLC, at age 11, and has worked professionally in the animation industry since age 14. Her company has produced nine award-winning animated shorts, a PSA for Autism Society of America,

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Isolation vs Community with The Global Autism Community

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2025/01/16

Discover what’s possible when social engagement and self-care are balanced.Do you find it challenging to be surrounded by too many people? What do you prefer: spending time alone or with others? Or do you just struggle to make deeper connections? If any of this resonates with you or anyone you know, stick around for today’s episode. The following roundtable is about Isolation vs Community. It was facilitated by Autistic Self-Advocate and Global Autism Community moderator Hattie-Angelys Fox, and it

45:43

Technology and Applied Behavior Analysis in China,...

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2025/01/09

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This episode with Michael Huang was originally released on April 28, 2020. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when innovative technology empowers parents to interact with their children in new, creative ways. Michael Huang is the president and co-founder of UPlus Academy, an autism center in Nanjing, China. With a background in IT, Michael describes the moment when he discovered he could utilize his multi-media technologies to help children with autism. It was fascinating

36:12

Do With Not For, with Our CEO Molly Ola Pinney | TBT

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2025/01/02

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This episode with Molly Ola Pinney was originally released on April 15, 2021. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when instead of teaching someone to fish, you ask them what they like to eat. The CEO and Founder of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney, is back on the show to talk about the motto that drives our work: #DoWithNotFor. For almost 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism

54:42

Self-Care for Parents, with Maggie Nunez | TBT

Autism Knows No Borders ·

2024/12/26

*THROWBACK EPISODE* This episode with Maggie Nunez was originally released on July 8, 2021. ----more---- Discover what’s possible when taking care of yourself lets you take care of others. This week's guest is Maggie Nunez. Originally from Dominican Republic and currently living in New Jersey, Maggie is a mother of three, two of whom are autistic. Her sons Dariel and Alvin are 16 and 13 years old. As a cancer survivor, Maggie hopes to encourage other parents to prioritize their own health in

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