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Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Discover what’s possible when a fresh start brings a new perspective.
This week’s episode is part 2 of our 2025 Highlights. Today we’ll continue to review some of our favorite moments from this year’s episodes, specifically from 230-240.
As we were reflecting on these past episodes from 2025, we were overcome with immense gratitude for our community. A huge thank you to our guests for sharing their stories, to you, our listeners, for your continued support, and to our team for all the work behind the scenes.
If you didn’t listen to part 1 of this year’s highlights, or are curious about what we were up to in previous years, you can find links to all of our highlight series below.
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.
Related episodes:
- Highlights of 2024 Part 2, with the Global Autism Community
- Highlights of 2024 Part 1, with the Global Autism Community
- Highlights of 2023: Part Two, with the Global Autism Community
- Highlights of 2023: Part One, with the Global Autism Community
- Highlights of 2022: Part One, with the Global Autism Community
- Highlights of 2022: Part Two, with the Global Autism Community
- Highlights of 2021: Part One, with the Global Autism Community
- Highlights of 2021: Part Two, with the Global Autism Community
- Highlights of 2020, with the Global Autism Community
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Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
What strategies do you have in place to deal with stressful situations?
The late David Sharif talks about managing conflicts and how he found a group of friends who supported him through tough times.
The following clip is from a roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community where Autistic self-advocates shared how they cope with stress and sensory overload.
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 18, 2021.
Would you like to hear more tips on how to manage stress? 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.
Coping with Stress and Sensory Overload, with the Global Autism Community
Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.
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Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Discover what’s possible when a fresh start brings new perspectives.
We’ve reached the end of 2025! To celebrate, we’ll be reviewing some of our favorite moments from this year. Part 1 will highlight episodes 216 through 228, and Part 2, episodes 230 through 240.
We want to thank you for your support and patience during the first half of the year, when we released throwbacks due to my maternity leave. This pause allowed me to both spend quality time with my family and plan ahead for the podcast. I was eager to jump back in last summer with our new Autism Tips and Tools segment, hoping that these bite-size episodes would bring you helpful strategies that you could implement right away.
In September, we re-launched Autism Knows No Borders with our regular weekly schedule of brand new episodes – and with them, new perspectives on more important topics related to autism.
If you’ve been with us for a while, this 2025 recap will bring you back to each of our guests’ heartfelt stories. And if you’re joining us for the first time, welcome! This should give you a good idea of what Autism Knows No Borders is all about.
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Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Why are autistic people given a censored version of sex education?
Michael John Carley shares his thoughts on this topic as well as the influence that culture has over attitudes towards sexuality. Michael John Carley is an Autistic Self-Advocate, author, and consultant. He was the Founder of GRASP — the largest organization in the world comprised of adults on the autism spectrum — and the Founding Executive Director of ASTEP, now called Integrate, whose mission is to help organizations identify, recruit, and retain professionals on the autism spectrum.
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 Michael John Carley was originally released on August 6, 2020.
Would you like to hear more about the struggle for authenticity directly from autistic voices? Follow the link in the show notes for the full conversation.
Rethinking Unemployment and Sex Education, with Michael John Carley
Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.
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Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Discover what’s possible when what you give makes a difference.
This time each year, our team at the Global Autism Project takes some time to reflect on what we’re grateful for. First of all, we’re grateful for you, our listeners, and your continued support. We’re also grateful for our podcast guests and their willingness to share their stories with us. And of course, we’re grateful for our growing Global Autism Community, whose members stay commited to our mission to transform how the world relates to autism.
We’re also grateful for the launch of our new International Mentorship Program. This valuable training, which used to be offered exclusively to our partners, is now available to a wider range of service providers looking to enhance and scale their programs. Our mentees have access to training across various pillars, from clinical and leadership skills to organizational development and outreach.
Programs like our International Mentorship are possible thanks to a larger community of generous donors. We are grateful to each and every one of the people who have ever made a donation. And if you’re thinking about supporting our programs and initiatives, enabling us to improve the lives of autistic individuals and their families around the world, stay with us for this episode, where our CEO Molly Ola Pinney explains how you can get involved as a monthly-giving Compass member.
You’ll also hear from members of our International Mentorship Program and SkillCorps volunteers, who will be providing in-person training to our partners in 2026.
Lastly, we hope that this Thanksgiving special will inspire you to reflect on what you’re grateful for during this holiday season. From all of us at the Global Autism Project, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, and hope you can spend some time with your loved ones this weekend.
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Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
How can you turn your passion into a career?
Dani Bowman, an Autistic Self-Advocate, animator, illustrator, teacher, and public speaker, talks about how she empowers her autistic students to turn their passion for animation into a career.
The following clip is from a roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community where Autistic self-advocates shared their ideas on how to prepare autistic youth for adulthood.
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 October 21, 2021.
Would you like to hear more ideas about successfully transitioning into adulthood? Follow the link in the show notes for the full conversation.
Preparing for Adulthood, with Dani Bowman, Robert Schmus, Cammie McGovern, and Cheryl Albright
Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.
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Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Discover what’s possible when representation opens the door.
What are the biggest factors influencing why Black men are underrepresented in the field of applied behavior analysis and what can be done to increase that?
Stick around for this episode and listen to Jeron Trotman share his ideas.
Jeron Trotman is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the Founder and President of Black Men in Behavior Analysis (BMBA), and the host of the Beyond the Science podcast.
Last September, the Global Autism Project was the title sponsor at the BMBA summit in Atlanta, Georgia. BMBA is a professional organization dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and leadership in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
In this episode, among other things, Jeron and I discuss:
- Why Black men are under-represented in the field of behavior analysis
- The role of race and cultural identity in the practice of behavior analysis
- What organizations can do to be more inclusive and welcoming towards professionals of color
- Challenges and misconceptions of autism within the Black American community
- Systemic changes needed in the field of ABA
- Tips for young Black men interested in entering the field of behavior analysis
Additionally, you’ll hear clips from a few participants at the BMBA summit (Andre Anderson, Kelly Baird, and Marquii Jacobs) sharing their hopes for the field of ABA and the Black autistic community.
To learn more about BMBA, please visit: bmbanetwork.org
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Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
How does masking affect autistic mental health and well-being?
Terra Vance shares her ideas about autistic masking and identity. Terra is an Autistic Self-Advocate and the Founder of NeuroClastic, an autistic-led non-profit organization that publishes articles by autistic writers and professionals advocating for autistic representation and human rights.
The following clip is from a roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community where Autistic self-advocates shared their experiences with masking, the emotional toll it takes, and the journey towards authenticity.
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 December 9, 2021.
Would you like to hear more about the struggle for authenticity directly from autistic voices? Follow the link in the show notes for the full conversation.
Masking and Authenticity, with the Global Autism Community
Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.
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Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Discover what’s possible when your calm becomes their anchor.
Does your autistic child struggle with regulating themselves?
If you’d like to learn how to stay calm in order to help your child in stressful situations, stick around for part two of my conversation with autism-mom coach Lisa Candera, where she talks about what it means to be a solid object for your child.
Among other things, we discuss:
- Techniques for staying calm and grounded when your child is stressed
- Common struggles and invisible challenges faced by autism parents
- How therapists, friends, and extended family members can support autism parents
- How to filter out unsolicited parenting advice
- Tips for mothers who might be feeling overwhelmed or alone
To learn more about Lisa Candera and her work, please visit: The Autism Mom Coach
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Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Do you struggle dealing with the pressure of societal expectations?
Russell Lehmann, an Autistic Self-Advocate, motivational speaker, author, and poet, talks about how being autistic makes this pressure uniquely challenging.
Russell is an Autistic Self-Advocate, motivational speaker, author, and poet. He travels the world spreading hope, awareness, and compassion, while striving to erase the stigma and stereotypes associated with having a disability.
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 Russell Lehmann was originally released on May 14, 2020.
Would you like to hear Russell talk about how public speaking has helped him grow? Follow the link in the show notes for the full conversation.
Finding Strength in Adversity, with Russell Lehmann
Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.
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