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Sensory Overload

Welcome to the semi-irreverent adventures of parenting a precocious, hilarious, autistic child! We salute you. And you.

kids & family parenting

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00:38:31

The "I" in DEI

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2025/06/01

THIS IS IT! THE ONE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Ali & John hit you with a rant about the government's latest nonsense about vaccines and autism. THAT'S RIGHT Y'ALL'S, WE'RE GOIN' WOKE.(Podcast is free, so we can't go broke. Nyah-nyah.)RESOURCE LINKS:So many details about this campaign to maintain Medicaid and how to contact your Senators and Representatives, what you could say, how to learn more, etc. A treasure trove:https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/05/tell-your-legislators-protect-medicaid-2/Weekly

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00:50:30

The Autism Voyage [w/Michael Pereira]

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2025/03/05

Ali & John welcome special guest Michael Pereira, creator of The Autism Voyage blog, to discuss financial planning for parents of Special Needs.The Autism VoyageSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

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00:48:08

Welcome, Fire

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2025/02/18

Ali & John return to the mics for 2025 and our very special guest... fire. Lots of fire. And also, we talk about the trash fire that is Special Education. So it's like a themed episode, dig?L.A.'s new favorite app, Watch Duty:Watch DutyGoFundMes of peoples we know who lost homes in the fires:Help the Apodaca and Fenard FamiliesThe Soul Points FundEaton Fire Community ReliefDisplaced Black Families GoFundMe ReliefThe Collaboration LA Fire ResponseSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload

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00:36:47

Bethany Nelson Graduates

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2024/12/06

Ali & John celebrate their daughter's imminent graduation from ABA.Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

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00:23:18

And the Script Goes On...

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2024/11/01

Ali & John talk about perseverating behavior, and the upcoming election.Your Rights as a Voter With a Disability (CA)Voting With a DisabilitySensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

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00:18:29

This is Halloween [w/Bethany]

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2024/10/08

Bethany returns to the show to talk Halloween and playing soccer inside the house.Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

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00:50:59

Dreaming Together

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2024/09/03

Ali & John talk about the business of family meetings.Colin Farrell Interview - Colin Farrell FoundationColin Farrell FoundationThe Fair Play BookSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

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00:34:20

Small, Measurable, Attainable… I Forget the Rest

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2024/06/01

Tiny steps become bigger progressions.Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

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00:40:10

Wonders Never Cease

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2024/05/01

Ali was recently a panelist at WonderCon, and our daughter was able to sit in attendance! We discuss this and how church camps are the best place to discover D&D.Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

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00:38:32

Upsetting the Normies

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2024/04/25

Theme parks are once AGAIN changing their disability pass guidelines. Ali & John have thoughts.Washington Post: "Some Disney Fans Abused Disability Access to Skip Lines. Now Rules Are Changing."IBCCES Accessibility CardSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

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00:48:58

Piece By (Lego) Piece

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2024/03/05

The value of surprises and Legos.Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

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00:28:47

Stealing Her Stims

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2024/02/01

Ali & John celebrate 50 episodes (!) with stories about traveling to Antioch, and the fine art of Redirection.Zachary's Pizza - the yummy Oakland pizza we hadOpen Mind Music - the delightful Oakland shop we purchased rekkids fromSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

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01:03:42

Let a Strummer Be a Strummer [w/Rebekah McKendry]

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2023/12/04

We welcome special guest Dr. Rebekah McKendry, director of the movie "Glorious," award-winning podcaster, and parent of Strummer, an autistic six-year-old bug enthusiast!Autism! The MusicalWatch Ali's Christmas (horror) movie!iTunesAMC+ShudderHear John's podcasts!The Book of JohnThe Hold UpSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

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00:34:17

Forced Choices

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2023/11/01

Ali & John talk about giving Bethany options... by severely limiting her options.Watch Ali's movie!iTunesAMC+ShudderHear John's podcasts!The Book of JohnThe Hold UpSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload TwitterSensory Overload Facebook

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00:37:55

Vigilante S***

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2023/10/01

Ali & John are raising an independent little Swiftie.Watch Ali's movie!iTunesAMC+ShudderHear John's podcasts!The Book of JohnThe Hold UpSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload TwitterSensory Overload Facebook

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00:39:33

The Ballad of General Kickass

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2023/08/03

Ali & John talk about their long road to parenthood, including fertility problems, and a miscarriage.Our guest appearance on Parenting Understood PodcastWatch Ali's movie!iTunesAMC+ShudderHear John's new podcast!The Book of JohnHear John's old podcast!The Hold UpSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload TwitterSensory Overload Facebook

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00:37:19

PT, OT, OMG [w/Jessica Rodriguez & Brittany Benson]

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2023/07/05

We're very excited to be joined by special guests Jessica Rodriguez (Pediatric Physical Therapist) & Brittany Benson (Pediatric Occupational Therapist]! We talk PT, OT, how the two overlap, how they differ, and everything in-between. [Also, guest-starring Jessica's son, who chatters and plays with toys in the background, so it's a little louder than usual, but he's very cute]Jessica's Swim Therapy:SNAP: Special Needs Aquatic Physical TherapyJessica & Brittany's recommended sites:The OT ToolboxThe

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00:30:58

Work In Progress

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2023/06/01

Ali & John lay bare their latest marital disputes for you to enjoy and laugh at.Watch Ali's movie!iTunesAMC+ShudderHear John's new podcast!The Book of JohnHear John's old podcast!The Hold UpSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload TwitterSensory Overload Facebook

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00:42:10

Parenting Understood (Finally!) [w/Michelle Tangeman]

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2023/05/05

We welcome special guest Michelle Tangeman, BCBA, LMFT, and co-host of the podcast "Parenting Understood!"Links from the show:Parenting UnderstoodMichelle Tangeman's therapy websiteThriving ToddlerAssociation For Science In Autism TreatmentThe California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse For Child WelfareWatch Ali's movie!iTunesAMC+ShudderHear John's new podcast!The Book of JohnSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload TwitterSensory Overload Facebook

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00:55:30

Regional Centers & Reading Rainbows [w/Mark Wolfe,...

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2023/03/13

We're excited and honored to welcome special guest Mark Wolfe, President of the Board of Directors of the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) - Mark discusses his own experiences as the parent of a grown autistic child, working with the various Regional Centers of California, and his previous career producing movies, and the new generation of Reading Rainbow![NOTE: This interview was conducted over Zoom, so you will hear occasional dropouts and

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