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Autistic: Beyond the Label

Dana Colarusso, Ph.D., Mom

Hey, have you made an autistic child smile today? Let"s talk about what we are learning as we parent, teach and provide fundamental services to autistic children and youth. If you are reading this, you probably already know about Temple Grandin, one of the world"s foremost autism advocates. Check out mr recent two-part interview with Dr. Grandin. Come back for a new interview and book review each month!

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00:28:20

Insights on Occupational Therapy: An Interview with...

Autistic: Beyond the Label ·

2025/11/07

Cathy Vey is a Canadian Occupational Therapist registered with the ⁠College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.⁠ She isa member of the ⁠Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists⁠. Cathy has over 20 years of experienceproviding occupational therapy services for infants, children, and adolescents with a wide range of needs and abilities. She has also worked with other groups such as Veterans. In this episode of Autistic Beyond the Label, podcasthost Dr. Dana Colarusso interviews Cathy Vey about

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00:13:29

A Spooky Autistic Tale called The Framed Women of...

Autistic: Beyond the Label ·

2025/11/01

Scary tales with autistic heroines? In this review of The Framed Women of Ardemore House Dr. Dana Colarusso explores relatively new literary phenomenon of the autistic heroine. In this case, the female protagonist Jo Jones is victim, suspect, and investigator, all three. Yet as an autistic character she lends a new perspective on the roles neurodivergent individuals can play in both life and art. The mix of strengths and weaknesses, sensory, neurological, and social, in the atypical heroine make for

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00:09:40

Higashida's Alphabet Grid

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2025/10/26

The Alphabet Grid is a key to understanding Naoki Higashida's sequel to The Reason I Jump, titled Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8. In this introduction to the upcoming review of his sequel, guest Beth McBarnett helps us describe the importance of the alphabet grid for appreciating the significance of Higashida's work. As David Mitchell explains in his introduction to the sequel, unlocking communication in nonverbal autistic individuals can help us question possible assumptions about the link

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00:17:09

Two Surprising Books by Young Autistic Authors

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2025/09/01

Have you ever wondered what is going on inside the minds of autistic kids? Is there a way we can find clues to the reasons behind their actions? More and more, autism researchers are turning to the first hand accounts of autistic children themselves. Two early harbingers of this trend are Daniel Safanski's How to Talk to An Autistic Kid and Naoki Hagoshida's The Reason I Jump. Taking a sidetrip from science and psychology to explore anecdotal accounts of autistic individuals themselves can

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00:48:39

Hum Breathe Sing: Discovering Music Therapy with...

Autistic: Beyond the Label ·

2025/07/29

What is music therapy? Can it help kids with autism? In this episode, I interview Roxanne Christian, an international board certified music therapist, who shares her journey into music therapy and the profound impact it can have on emotional well-being, particularly for children on the autism spectrum. Roxanne discusses the applications and modalities of music therapy, its tailored approach to individual needs, and the therapeutic power of music beyond just listening. She emphasizes the importance

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00:31:05

Atypical Characters and Their Helper Guides

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2025/07/03

In this episode, we will look at changes in how the mediaportray atypical characters and their helper guides in books, films and tvshows. Among some famous neurodivergent characters, like Sheldon Cooper, in BigBang Theory, there is no mention of a diagnosis. Nevertheless, there is anunmistakeable pattern of traits and behaviours consistent with Asperger’s. Thecomedy we find in modern day characterizations of people on the spectrum, orhaving similar sensory issues, (Monk, Geek Girl, Young Sheldon,

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00:29:27

Part 2 Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin

Autistic: Beyond the Label ·

2025/06/28

Welcome to Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Temple Grandin. Based initially on a discussion of her recent book Autism and Adolescence, in this second half of our conversation, we discuss issues that branch across many of her works, including Visual Thinking, The Loving Push, and The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships. Along the way we explore questions such as overcoming barriers to communication and cognitive tasks for non verbal autistics, the balance of medication, meditation and other

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00:22:07

7 Keys to Unlock Autism: Making Miracles in the...

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2025/06/01

Book review with host Dana Colarusso and guest narrator Beth McBarnett.In this book review episode, we will explore the 7 Keys to Unlock Autism by Elaine Hall and Diane Isaacs. We start by looking at the story behind the story, how the authors' experience in media arts and shared experience raising autistic children led to The Miracle Project and Autism: the Musical. We then consider how parenting, therapeutic and creative insights inform the seven keys methodology, as focused on our own inward

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00:28:54

Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin Part One

Autistic: Beyond the Label ·

2025/05/30

In this conversation, Dr. Grandin tells us about her unique journey as an autistic person who has made significant contributions to both the cattle industry and autism advocacy. She emphasizes the importance of teaching life skills to teens on the spectrum, and shares insights on social skills, communication challenges, mental health, and the significance of personal interests in career development. Grandin also addresses sensory sensitivities and offers strategies for supporting non-verbal autistic

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00:31:05

My Big Autism Reading Adventure and 3 Mini Reviews

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2025/05/01

Keywords: autism, parenting, book reviews, sensory processing, communication, neurodiversity, autism diagnosis, autism resources, autism literature, autism understandingSummaryIn this episode of Autistic Beyond the Label, host Dana Colarusso shares her personal journey through autism literature, discussing key insights from various books that have shaped her understanding of autism. She emphasizes the importance of communication, sensory processing, and the unique experiences of autistic

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00:21:19

Discovering and Shaping the Care Community: An...

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2025/04/28

Beth McBarnett, Ambassador at Grandview Kids and a parent support worker at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, describes her journey from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to life after an Autism Diagnosis for her son. Keywords: autism, parenting, support, diagnosis, family, resilience, community, milestones, patience, advocacySummary: In this conversation, Beth McBarnett shares her journey as a mother of an autistic child, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced after her son Aaron's

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00:06:30

Introducing Autistic: Beyond the Label

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2025/04/06

Keywords:autism, empathy, learning community, support, diagnosis, parenting, resources, understanding, awareness, transformationSummary: In this introductory episode of 'Autistic Beyond the Label', Dana Colarusso shares her insights and experiences as a parent of an autistic child and a teacher. She emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding in navigating the complexities of autism. The episode highlights the need for a supportive learning community that connects parents,

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