Teaching self-advocacy to autistic kids can feel impossible—but it doesn’t have to be! We’re breaking down why it’s so hard and sharing practical tips to help your child express their needs, no matter how they communicate. You don’t want to miss this! Support our mission and unlock exclusive perks, Become Read more…
What if you had a secret weapon to protect your autistic child—both online and in the real world? This cutting-edge device is helping families stop wandering, detect online threats, and provide real-time safety like never before. In this exclusive early-access episode of Embracing Autism IRL, I sit down with Katey McPherson from Bark Read more…
In today’s episode, we’re exploring a game-changing topic—Artificial Intelligence. Could AI be the next big breakthrough for the autism community, or does it come with hidden risks? We’re diving into how AI could revolutionize communication, learning, and daily living, while also uncovering potential concerns about privacy, bias, and dependency. You Read more…
What if virtual reality (VR) could help neurodivergent individuals build real-world social skills? In this episode of Embracing Autism IRL, I sit down with Jenifer Shahin, a behavioral therapist and former film producer who has spent over 20 years helping neurodivergent individuals thrive. Having overcome her own learning differences, Jenifer Read more…
We’re thrilled to have Jerry Kolber join us today. Jerry is the Emmy-nominated co-creator of Brain Games on National Geographic, co-creator of Netflix’s Brainchild with Pharrell Williams, and host of the hit kids’ podcast Who Smarted with over 15 million downloads. In this episode, we’ll explore how Jerry’s innovative approach Read more…
On today’s episode we’re diving into how autism is portrayed in media and how these representations influence public understanding. We’ll explore different storytelling approaches, from metaphorical to direct portrayals, and discuss their strengths and limitations. Support our mission, unlock members only perks, Become A Member today: patreon.com/autismwish
Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Kaelynn Partlow, an autistic therapist, author, advocate, and speaker who’s passionate about educating others and breaking down barriers for the autistic community. You may recognize Kaelynn from Love on the Spectrum, where she shared her journey with authenticity. In addition to her advocacy work, Kaelynn Read more…
In this episode we dive into our personal experiences as neurodivergent parents of newly diagnosed ADHD children. We explore the similarities and differences between ADHD and autism, shedding light on how they often overlap in our family but are distinctly different in their challenges and needs.
Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Matt Sloan, a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a unique and impactful approach to helping individuals with sensory challenges. Matt is the founder of Sensory Fitness, where he blends sensory integration therapy with integrative fitness principles to support those with sensory processing difficulties, autism, ADHD, Read more…
In today’s episode, we explore how society continues to marginalize the disability community through harmful perceptions and practices. Support our mission, become a member today: patreon.com/autismwish
