Discover what’s possible when people connected to autism inspire change and build community
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5 hours ago
Discover what’s possible when you learn to regulate – and you regulate to learn.
How do you regulate your emotions?
Whether you’re autistic or not, if you’re curious about practical strategies for emotional regulation, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Dr. Barry Prizant.
Dr. Barry Prizant is a Speech-Language Pathologist, clinical scholar, consultant, and researcher. He co-developed the SCERTS Model, SCERTS standing for Social Communication-Emotional Regulation-and Transactional Support. This framework is designed to support individuals of all ages who experience or are at-risk for social-communicative and emotional regulatory difficulties. Dr. Prizant’s book, Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism, has been the best selling book on autism since 2015. Barry also co-hosts Uniquely Human: The Podcast.
This episode is part one of our conversation, and we discuss:
- Historical misconceptions about autism
- The impact of social media on the neurodiversity movement
- Gestalt language processing and echolalia, which is the involuntary repetition of words and sounds spoken by another person
- Why emotional regulation is central to development
- How the SCERTS Model is different from more traditional intervention approaches
- Practical emotional regulation techniques that you can apply today
To learn more about Dr. Barry Prizant and his work, please visit: Dr. Barry Prizant
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4 days ago
4 days ago
What are different types of community engagement and social learning that can come out of homeschooling?
In this clip, Autistic Self-Advocate Hattie-Angelys Fox shares her ideas on this topic. Angelys is a certified teacher, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and the mother of two neurodivergent 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 Hattie-Angelys Fox was originally released on August 8, 2024.
Would you like to hear tips on how to embrace a growth mindset? 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.
Self-Development & Accountability, with the Global Autism Community
Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.
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Thursday Apr 30, 2026
Thursday Apr 30, 2026
Discover what’s possible when your responses are truly aligned with your intentions.
What is the key to understanding and connecting with your child?
If you’re the parent of a neurodivergent child, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Lafaya Mitchell. Lafaya is the mother of three children, two of whom are autistic.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- The different levels of autism acceptance and how they are tied to a parent’s personal growth
- Common struggles of parents trying to understand their child’s needs
- Hidden effects of family dynamics
- Why the expression “problem child” is itself problematic
- Cultural sensitivity and how the Black American community responds to Lafaya’s program
- One of the most rewarding experiences she’s ever had while working with children on the spectrum
To learn more about Lafaya Mitchell, please visit lafayaway.com.
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Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
How might autism affect someone’s musical strengths?
Rawan Tuffaha and Spenser Murray from The ASD Band share their personal experiences as well as tips for other autistic people who may be interested in joining a band.
The ASD Band is comprised of musicians on the autism spectrum who use their talents to raise awareness and break stereotypes.
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 Rawan Tuffaha and Spenser Murray was originally released on March 4, 2021.
Would you like to hear the story of how the ASD Band came together? 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.
Behind the Music: ASD Band, with Rawan Tuffaha, Spenser Murray, and Andrew Simon
Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.
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Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Discover what’s possible when your responses are truly aligned with your intentions.
How can understanding family dynamics transform parent-child relationships?
If you’re the parent of a neurodivergent child, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Lafaya Mitchell, where she shares her innovative relational approach to supporting neurodiverse children and their families. Lafaya is also the mother of three children, two of whom are autistic.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- The four core strategies of The Lafaya Way
- What she calls the “emotion soaking phenomenon”
- How a parent’s experiences from the past can affect their decision-making now
- How to set boundaries with kids
- Navigating parental expectations
To learn more about Lafaya Mitchell, please visit lafayaway.com.
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Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
What are some strategies to stay motivated when trying to reach your goals?
In this clip, Global Autism Community members share their ideas on this topic. This roundtable discussion about Self-Development and Accountability was hosted by community moderator Michelle Vinokurov, and participants included Christina Kaspersen, Robert Schmus, Danielle Terrell, Andrew Bennett, and Corben Havener.
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 our Global Autism Community was originally released on November 3, 2022.
Would you like to hear tips on how to embrace a growth mindset? 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.
Self-Development & Accountability, with the Global Autism Community
Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.
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Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Discover what’s possible when you support from the start.
What factors make the biggest difference in the quality of life of autistic individuals? Whether you’re autistic yourself, or care for an autistic loved one, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Dr. Catherine Lord. She shares some of the findings from her own groundbreaking longitudinal study, which began in 1990 and continues to follow a community sample of over 200 autistic individuals. This is one of the largest and longest-running studies of autism ever conducted
Dr. Lord is an American psychologist and researcher credited for co-developing the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R).
This episode is part two of our conversation, and we discuss:
- Dr. Lord’s research tracking autistic individuals over decades
- Factors which predict positive outcomes in autism
- Autism across the lifespan when it comes to employment, relationships, and independence
- The importance of community support
- What’s next for autism research and what areas need more attention
- Tips for clinicians working with autistic children
To learn more about Dr. Catherine Lord and her work, please visit: Dr. Catherine Lord UCLA Profile
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Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
What are some misconceptions about AAC and speech development?
AAC user Tiffany Joseph shares her ideas on this topic and discusses how to empower non-speaking autistic individuals.
Tiffany Joseph is the digital creator behind the IG account Nigh Functioning Autism. She uses her platform to promote the changes she wants to see in the world regarding disability and intersectionality. The voice you’ll hear in this clip comes mostly from Tiffany’s Alternative Augmentative Communication device, or AAC for short. And, in instances when she wanted to add more to her response or answer a follow-up question, you’ll hear her actual voice.
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 Tiffany Joseph was originally released on October 13, 2022.
Would you like to hear Tiffany discussing what communication apps are most useful depending on each situation? 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.
My AAC Journey, with Tiffany Joseph
Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.
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Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Discover what’s possible when diagnosis opens doors.
What are considered the “gold standard” tools for diagnosing autism?
If you’re curious about the history of autism diagnoses and observational assessments, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Dr. Catherine Lord.
Dr. Lord is an American psychologist and researcher. She currently serves as a member of the International Advisory Board for The Lance Psychiatry, co-chair of the Scientific Research Council of the Child Mind Institute, and the George Tarjan Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Education at UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.
Credited for co-developing the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R), Dr. Lord is also known for leading one of the largest and longest-running longitudinal studies of autism in modern research, which began in 1990 and continues to follow a community sample of over 200 individuals.
Dr. Lord has authored numerous books about autism and hundreds of peer-reviewed journal articles, as well as received a considerable number of awards and professional recognitions.
This episode is part one of our conversation, and we discuss:
- Shortcomings of early autism diagnosis
- Why autism was so hard to diagnose consistently
- How the ADOS assessment tool was developed
- What it actually does and does not measure
- Common misunderstandings of the ADOS
- Why a diagnosis involves more than a single test
- Training and cultural considerations for professionals who administer the ADOS
- The evolution of autism categories in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) and why these changes matter
- How families can explain an autism diagnosis to their child
- Early detection in infants
- Misconceptions about regressive autism
- Self-diagnosis and access to autism assessments
To learn more about Dr. Catherine Lord and her work, please visit: Dr. Catherine Lord UCLA Profile
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Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
What’s the understanding and level of awareness of autism in Rwanda?
Evas Kyomugisha, our Global Autism Project Partner from Rwanda, talks about the stigma around autism in Rwanda, the different levels of autism acceptance among parents at her center, and how she tries to inspire hope for their children’s futures.
Evas is the founder and owner of Silver Bells, an autism center in Kigali. Silver Bells offers comprehensive services for families, including Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Music Therapy.
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 Evas Kyomugisha was originally released on July 21, 2022.
Would you like to hear Evas talk about how the Rwandan government has helped provide services for families? 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.
Inspiring Hope for Parents in Rwanda, with Evas Kyomugisha
Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.
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