Autism Knows No Borders

Dating & Relationships, Part 2 with the Global Autism Community

Discover what’s possible when love begins with acceptance.

This episode is part 2 of our Global Autism Community roundtable discussion about Dating and Relationships, originally released on March 17, 2022.

Among other things, we discuss:

• Memorable dates our community members have been on
• Common challenges autistic people face when it comes to dating
• The importance of clear and direct communication
• Dealing with breakups and moving on

Round-table discussions like the one you’ll hear today are open exclusively for members of our online Global Autism Community. If you’d like to attend and participate in any of our future events, sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org.

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What Makes a Strong Leader? with Molly Ola Pinney | Autism Tips & Tools

Leadership training has always been at the foreground of support provided by the Global Autism Project. We believe that everyone has the potential to be a leader in their own lives, and we foster this mindset with our international partners to ensure that they continue to lead the movement of autism awareness and acceptance in their own communities.

In this episode, the CEO of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney, defines what strong leadership is and what values are important to her as a leader. 

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 Molly Pinney was originally released on November 25, 2020.

Would you like to hear how Molly stopped being afraid of becoming a leader and what she’s learned about leadership over the years? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community. 

Leadership Lessons Learned, with our CEO Molly Ola Pinney

Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.

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Dating & Relationships, Part 1 with the Global Autism Community

Discover what’s possible when love begins with acceptance.

What challenges do autistic people face when it comes to dating? 

If you’re interested in hearing the autistic perspective on dating and relationships, you’ll want to listen to this roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community, which was originally released on March 17, 2022.

Participating in this event were autism self-advocates Olivia Hops, Thomas Iland, Mary Johnston, Scott Edgar, Taylor Duncan, and David Sharif, as well as community members Danielle Terrell, Ben Sharif, and Kia Burton.

In part 1 of this conversation, we discuss:

• Different ways to meet people
• Transitioning from friendship to romance
• How to have a healthy relationship when one person is neurotypical and the other is neurodivergent
• Long-distance relationships

Round-table discussions like the one you’ll hear today are open exclusively for members of our online Global Autism Community. If you’d like to attend and participate in any of our future events, sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org.

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How to Improve Your Child’s Language Skills, with Lenora Edwards | Autism Tips & Tools

How can families encourage the use of Alternative Augmentative Communication devices with their autistic loved ones?

Lenora Edwards, a Speech Language Pathologist with over 10 years of experience helping children and adults, shares her ideas in this episode.

Lenora is the Chief Knowledge Officer at Better Speech, a US-based, online service provider with 150 speech therapists working with individuals of all ages.

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 Lenora Edwards was originally released on April 6, 2023.

Would you like to know how speech therapy can benefit autistic individuals? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community. 

Facilitating Better Speech, with Lenora Edwards

Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.

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Parenting Strategies for Neurodivergent Teens, Part 2 with Jheri South

Discover what’s possible when self-esteem saves lives.

Are you looking for tools and to help your neurodivergent teen feel supported in this important phase in life? Whether that’s your case or you’re curious about behavioral parenting strategies, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Jheri South. 

Jheri South is a behavioral coach and the mother of seven neurodivergent children, five being on the autism spectrum. Diagnosed with ADHD herself at age 40, Jheri specializes in coaching teens and parents to navigate ADHD, autism, anxiety, and parenting with mindset, strategy, and community.

This episode is part two of our conversation, and we discuss:

• Common struggles for parents of neurodivergent teens
• The importance of being consistent as parents
• How to help autistic teens build confidence and self-esteem
• How Jheri successfully helped an autistic teen to stop cutting herself
• Tips to set realistic expectations for autistic adolescents

To learn more about Jheri South and her work, please visit: IG @msjherisouth

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Training the Police to Interact with Autistic People, with Camille Proctor | Autism Tips & Tools

What’s the best way to educate police officers about autism?

Camille Proctor, the mother of an adolescent autistic boy, shares how she teaches her son to interact with police officers, and vice versa, how she trains police officers to interact with autistic people.

Camille Proctor is the founder of The Color of Autism, a non-profit organization committed to educating and assisting African American families with autistic children.

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 Camille Proctor was originally released on December 2, 2021.

Would you like to hear Camille’s ideas about how to include Black families in research studies? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community. 

Building Efficacy in the African American Community, with Camille Proctor

Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.

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How Multiple Diagnoses Impact Family Dynamics, Part 1 with Jheri South

Discover what’s possible when understanding leads to acceptance.

Have you ever wondered how ADHD and autism can affect family dynamics? Whether you’re part of a neurodiverse family or know someone who is, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Jheri South. 

Jheri South is a behavioral coach and the mother of seven neurodivergent children, five being on the autism spectrum. Diagnosed with ADHD at age 40, Jheri specializes in coaching teens and parents to navigate ADHD, autism, parenting, and anxiety with mindset, strategy, and community.

This episode is part one of our conversation, and we discuss:

• Jheri’s journey of understanding her ADHD
• How her experience with her own neurodivergent children  shapes her coaching approach
• The importance of education and awareness in fighting the stigma surrounding autism and ADHD
• How societal misconceptions can make it hard for parents to accept their children’s diagnoses
• Overlapping characteristics of ADHD and autism
• Why ADHD and Autism are underdiagnosed in females
• Mental health and suicidal ideation among neurodivergent adolescents

To learn more about Jheri South and her work, please visit: IG @msjherisouth

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Driving with Autism, with Andrew Arboe | Autism Tips & Tools

How can autistic people limit sensory overload and manage fatigue while driving?

Andrew Arboe, Autistic Self-Advocate and Founder of Driving with Autism, shares his ideas on these topics. Driving with Autism is an educational program that guides autistic individuals and their families on their way from the passenger’s seat to becoming drivers.

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 Andrew Arboe was originally released on May 19, 2022.

Would you like to hear Andrew’s tips on what to do when you get pulled over? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community. 

Tips for Autistic Drivers, with Andrew Arboe

Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.

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Visual Thinking and Problem Solving, Part 2 with Dr. Temple Grandin | TBT

Discover what’s possible when all minds are put to use. 

 

This episode is part two of our conversation with pioneering autism advocate and internationally recognized leader in animal handling innovations, Dr. Temple Grandin, which was originally released on December 15, 2022. 

 

In this episode, we discuss:

 

• How parents can encourage the development of skills in visual thinkers
• Life skills and executive functioning
• Graphic novels
• How to solve the world’s biggest problems
• Dr. Grandin’s advice for other visual thinkers

For more information about Dr. Grandin and her work, please visit: 

https://www.templegrandin.com/  

https://www.grandin.com/

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Eating Disorders and Autism, with Livia Sara | Autism Tips & Tools

How can autism affect eating disorders?

Livia Sara, Autistic Self-Advocate and eating disorder survivor, talks about how to reframe eating disorders when they’re intertwined with autism.

Livia is an author and the host of the podcast Liv Label Free. Her publications include Rainbow Girl, a memoir, and a cookbook titled Nourishing Neurodiversity. She is also a 1:1 coach for autistic people recovering from an eating disorder.

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 Livia Sara was originally released on January 25, 2024.

Would you like to know what eating disorders can be linked to autism, and hear Livia’s tips for autistic people recovering them? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community. 

Eating Disorder Recovery, with Livia Sara

Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.

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