Discover what’s possible when people connected to autism inspire change and build community
Episodes
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Discover what’s possible when experience informs best practice.
Martin Slyngstad is an autistic behavior specialist from California and the co-author of Chatter Box: My Life with Autism, A Mother and Son’s Perspective.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- Martin co-writing his autobiography with his mother
- Coping with anxiety
- Music, snowboarding, and other special interests
- Martin’s work as a behavior specialist
- Ideas to improve the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Stimming in the classroom
- Advice for other practitioners working with autistic children
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Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Discover what’s possible when travel is for everyone.
Dina Farmer is a Certified Autism Travel Professional, the Founder of Lily & Magnolia Travel, and the mother of a 10-year-old autistic boy. Her goal is to help parents plan autism-friendly family vacations while avoiding stress and overwhelm.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- Dina’s passion for traveling
- How traveling with an autistic loved one benefits the world
- Overcoming challenges on a trip
- What it means for an establishment to be an Autism Certified Center
- Requesting accommodations while away from home
- Common questions families ask when thinking about a vacation
- How to make kids feel more included in the planning process
To learn more about Dina and her work, please visit lilyandmagnoliatravel.com.
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Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Discover what’s possible when community inspires change.
This week’s episode is part 2 of our 2021 Highlights. Today we’ll be covering some of my favorite moments from episodes 72 to 89. To listen to the highlights from episodes 42 to 71, you can check out part 1 of this special highlights series. And if you’re curious about episodes 1 to 40, you can also listen to our 2020 Highlights episode from last year.
As I was reflecting on these past episodes from 2021, I was overcome with immense gratitude for our community. A huge thank you to our guests for sharing their stories, to our listeners for your continued support, and to our team for putting it all together.
Special thanks to our Global Autism Community moderators, Kia Burton, Jeff Snyder, and David Sharif for monitoring posts daily and keeping our online space safe and respectful.
We’re taking an extended pause of releasing episodes to set goals and intentions for the upcoming year. We’ll be back on our regular release schedule on January 20th in 2022. This will give you some time to catch up on any episodes you might’ve missed or that have caught your interest from listening to our highlights.
From all of us at the Global Autism Project, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season and hope you can spend some quality time with your loved ones!
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Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Discover what’s possible when change inspires community.
We made it to the end of 2021! To celebrate, we’ll be reviewing some of my favorite moments from this year’s episodes. This will be a two-parter due to the volume of content. Part 1 will highlight episodes 42 to 71, and next week we’ll review from 72 to 89.
Since we started working on this podcast almost two years ago, we’ve brought on a wide range of guests, including prominent self-advocates, such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Stephen Shore, Dr. Kerry Magro, Dani Bowman, and Anthony Ianni; parents like Tiffany Hammond and Bobby Rubio; some of our Global Autism Project partners, such as Yaser Aljaaidi from Saudi Arabia and Pooja Panesar from Kenya; and other professionals in the field, such as Dr. Megan Miller from the DoBetter Movement and Camille Proctor from The Color of Autism.
If you’ve been listening to our podcast for a while, this 2021 recap will bring you back to the heartfelt stories we’ve been hearing from our guests. And if you’re joining us for the first time, welcome! This episode will give you a good idea of what Autism Knows No Borders is all about.
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Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Discover what’s possible when you’re true to yourself.
This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events.
The topic of this roundtable discussion was Masking and Authenticity. Participating in this event were autism self-advocates Thomas Iland, Michael Gilberg, Terra Vance, Kate Jones, Jeff Snyder, and David Sharif, as well as community members Colleen Dorsey, Danielle Terrell, and Kia Burton.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- What masking means to different people and its potential dangers
- Situations in which people might feel the need to mask
- Autistic values
- Being authentic
To learn more about the participants in this discussion, please visit:
Thomas Iland - thomasiland.com
Michael Gilberg - michaelgilbergesq.com
Terra Vance - neuroclastic.com
Kate Jones - neuroclastic.com
Jeff Snyder - Going the Distance Blog
David Sharif - IG @david_thetraveler
Roundtable discussions like the one you’ll hear today are open exclusively for members of our online Global Autism Community. We select a different theme each month, and our moderators monitor posts daily to ensure that our online space remains safe and respectful. If you’d like to attend and participate in any of our future events, you can sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org.
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Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Discover what’s possible when information fuels advocacy.
Camille Proctor is the mother of a 15-year-old autistic boy and the founder of The Color of Autism, a non-profit organization committed to educating and assisting African American families with autistic children.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- Camille’s son and his interests
- Her ideas to reduce the stigma of autism in the Black community
- Religion’s role in denying autism
- The difficulty of getting a diagnosis
- How to overcome distrust in the healthcare system
- Harmful stereotypes of autistic black people
- What made Camille decide to start the Color of Autism and the different programs they offer
- Experiences specific to Black families
- Ideas to include more Black people in autism research
- How to successfully teach police officers about autism
- Advice for parents who want to be better allies to their autistic children
To learn more about Camille Proctor and her work, please visit thecolorofautism.org.
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Friday Nov 26, 2021
Friday Nov 26, 2021
Discover what’s possible when you become a better leader.
If you’re a professional in the field of autism services, or interested in leadership in general, this bonus episode is for you.
The Global Autism Project is committed to up-leveling the leadership capacity of those in this field. This is the only way we’re going to make the difference we want to see in the world: all children with autism having access to quality services.
Now, for the first time ever, our training is available completely online in our Leadership Series!
In this episode, you'll hear directly from other graduates how this training has transformed their lives.
Even if you’re still not sure these courses are for you, you can download the FREE Failproof Feedback Checklist so that you never have to fear feedback again.
Are you ready to take bold action to improve the way you lead? Are you ready to take charge of your life?
Grab your Leadership Series course today at leadership.globalautismproject.org!
As a valued podcast listener, take advantage of the promo code autismpodcast for an extra 10% off!
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Discover what’s possible when you break the overwhelm cycle.
Today we’re bringing back three special guests: the CEO of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney; our partner from Saudi Arabia, Yaser Aljaaidi; and the founder of the DoBetter Movement, Dr. Megan Miller.
For almost 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers around the world seeking guidance.
Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with their local teachers and therapists.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- 2019’s Global Summit in Bali, Indonesia
- Yaser and Megan’s takeaways from that experience
- Burnout and overwhelm in the field of autism services
- Changing what’s not working in your life
- The evolution of Leadership Academy, a leadership training program created by the Global Autism Project
To learn more about the Global Autism Project’s history and mission, please listen to my conversation with Molly Ola Pinney in episode 2.
To hear more about Yaser Aljaaidiand his work in Saudi Arabia, listen to episode 25.
For more information about Dr. Megan Miller and the DoBetter Movement, check out episode 35.
This week we will be offering Black Friday deals for the Global Autism Leadership Series! These unique courses will never be sold at this low price again! Be sure to visit leadership.globalautismproject.org to grab your course today!
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Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Discover what’s possible when the right tools are in your box.
This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events! The topic of this roundtable discussion was Coping with Stress and Sensory Overload.
Participating in this event were autism self-advocates Thomas Iland, Robert Schmus, Mary Johnston, and David Sharif, as well as community members Colleen Dorsey, Danielle Terrell, and Kia Burton.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- Triggers in public spaces
- Making stores more neurodiverse-friendly
- Halloween for children with disabilities
- Workplace stressors
- Requesting accommodations
- Conflicts with other people
- The Spoon Theory
- Tips for travelers
Roundtable discussions like the one you’ll hear today are open exclusively for members of our online Global Autism Community. We select a different theme each month, and our moderators monitor posts daily to ensure that our online space remains safe and respectful. If you’d like to attend and participate in any of our future events, you can sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org.
To learn more about the panelists in this discussion, please visit:
Thomas Iland - thomasiland.com
Robert Schmus - schmus898@gmail.com
Mary Johnston - IG @autisticrainbow15
David Sharif - IG @david_thetraveler
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Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Discover what’s possible when you redesign the approach.
Originally from Australia and currently living in the US, Lois Letchford is the mother of three young men, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. She has also personally struggled with dyslexia her entire life; however, she now uses it to her advantage as a literary spokesperson for learners who have fallen behind in the traditional classroom.
In her book Reversed: A Memoir, Lois tells the story of her son’s journey of learning to read. Through coaching and workshops at international conferences, TV appearances, and radio stations, she teaches educators and parents how to create flexible learning environments using comprehensive and innovative teaching methods.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- What dyslexia is and how it affects Lois’ life
- Her sons’ autism and their interests
- How a teacher’s negative comment pushed her to become a reading specialist
- Some of the biggest mistakes educators make when teaching kids how to read
- The Deficit Theory
- Her teaching philosophy: MAPS
- Thinking outside of the box to teach autistic children how to read
- Tips to identify trauma in the learning environment
To learn more about Lois Letchford, please visit loisletchford.com.
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