Episodes
Friday Dec 29, 2023
TBT | 92. RTD | Special Interests, with the Global Autism Community
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
*THROWBACK EPISODE*
This roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community was originally released on January 20, 2022. We're re-releasing it today to show the wide range of interests within our community!
What are some of your special interests? We’d love to hear from you over in our online Global Autism Community! Sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org. Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.
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Thursday Dec 21, 2023
160. Highlights of 2023: Part Two, with the Global Autism Community
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Discover what’s possible when we learn together.
This week’s episode is part 2 of our 2023 Highlights! Today we’ll continue to review some of our favorite moments from this year’s episodes, specifically from 145 to 158.
As we were reflecting on these past episodes from 2023, 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.
Special thanks to Anh Ngoc and Danielle Terrell for helping to manage guest communications and social media, and to all of our community moderators this year: Andrew Bennett, Cassidy Hooper, Stephan Guidon, Korey Taylor, and Christina Kasperson for monitoring posts and keeping our online space safe and respectful.
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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Saturday Dec 16, 2023
159. Highlights of 2023: Part One, with the Global Autism Community
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Discover what’s possible when we learn together.
We’ve reached the end of 2023! To celebrate, we'll be reviewing some of our favorite moments from this year’s episodes – there are so many that this will have to be a two-parter! Part 1 will highlight episodes 129 through 144, and next week 145 through 158.
Since we started working on this podcast almost four years ago (which is unbelievable to say out loud!), we’ve brought on a wide range of guests, including prominent self-advocates, such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Stephen Shore, Dr. Kerry Magro, Rachel Barcellona, and Anthony Ianni; parents like Tiffany Hammond and Bobby Rubio; some of our Global Autism Project partners, such as Sangeeta Jain from India and Evas Kyomugisha from Rwanda; and other professionals in the field, such as Michelle Garcia Winner from Social Thinking and Harald Neerland from Autism Europe.
If you’ve been listening to our podcast for a while, this 2023 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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TBT | 35. The Do Better Movement, with Dr. Megan DeLeon
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
*THROWBACK EPISODE*
This conversation with Dr. Megan DeLeon was originally released on November 12, 2020. We're re-releasing it today to bring awareness to the great work that Dr. DeLeon is doing with the DoBetter Collective.
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Thursday Nov 30, 2023
TBT | 3. Self-Advocacy and Parenting at The Autism Cafe, with Eileen Lamb
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
*THROWBACK EPISODE*
This conversation with Eileen Lamb was originally released on April 28, 2020. We're re-releasing it today to highlight some of Eileen’s recent accomplishments.
Eileen is currently the Director of Social Media at Autism Speaks. Her second book, Be The One, was released in March 2021. She also gave birth to her third child in 2022, a little girl named Billie.
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Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
158. Thanksgiving Special | Celebrating 20 Years, with the Global Autism Project Team
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Discover what’s possible when you attend to gratitude.
This episode is being released a day early in observance of Thanksgiving in the US.
Each year our team reflects on what they’re grateful for, both personally and professionally. This year we have many reasons to count our blessings, including one special milestone to celebrate: the Global Autism Project’s 20-year anniversary!
In this episode our CEO, Molly Ola Pinney, and our Head of University and Training Programs, Ann Beirne, discuss:
- The Global Autism Project’s origin
- How we evolved to be what we are today
- How autism awareness has increased around the world over the last 20 years
- How the field of ABA has embraced the neurodiversity movement
- Our motto “Do With Not For” as the foundation to our work
- Cultivating ownership vs buy-in with a team
- What Molly and Ann are grateful for during this special occasion
You’ll also hear a few special excerpts of our staff members sharing their personal gratitudes. We hope that this episode will inspire you to reflect on what you’re grateful for 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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Thursday Nov 16, 2023
157. RTD | Accessibility and Accommodations, with the Global Autism Community
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Discover what’s possible when you ask for help.
This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events! The topic of this roundtable was Accommodations and Accessibility at School and Work.
The participants were Autistic Self-Advocate Andrew Bennett, mothers Karen Shapiro and Neena Wagh, and community members Tj Larum and Brenda Canas, and the discussion was facilitated by community moderator Danielle Terrell.
We want to acknowledge Danielle for her commitment to our mission at the Global Autism Project. Soon after discovering our podcast, Danielle joined our online Global Autism Community, participated in our Virtual Leadership Academy course, became a member of our Affiliate program, traveled with us on a SkillCorps® trip to India, and most recently stepped into a role as community moderator. Danielle is also now managing our podcast Instagram and guest communications.
Thank you, Danielle, for all that you do. Your hard work and dedication are helping this podcast and our community grow!
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
- The importance of knowing your rights when it comes to accommodations
- How to determine what reasonable accommodations are
- How accommodations can vary across different cultures
- Advocacy skills and why they should be taught
- Empowering parents and students
- The freedom to disclose or not
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Thursday Nov 09, 2023
TBT | 49. Special Education and Disability Rights, with Michael Gilberg
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
*THROWBACK EPISODE*
This conversation with Michael Gilberg was originally released on February 25, 2021. We're re-releasing it today to bring awareness to student rights in the U.S. education system.
Michael is an active member in our Global Autism Community and has continuously contributed his unique and honest perspective in various roundtable discussions, hosted monthly in our online community.
Are you a self-advocate wanting to share your story and educate others? Or a family member hoping to support and empower your loved one? Or a professional seeking to improve your practice?
Whatever your role related to autism is, our Global Autism Community is a place for you to connect and collaborate with people from all over the world.
Sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org. Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism.
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Friday Nov 03, 2023
156. Finding My Own Identity, with Ali Carbone
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Discover what’s possible when the glass child heals.
Ali Carbone is a Brooklyn-based writer, and the oldest sibling to three autistic brothers. In her most recent book, What Are You Looking At?, she writes about her journey of finding herself and rewiring her own brain.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- Ali’s caretaker role from a young age
- Her relationship with her parents
- How being the non-autistic sibling affected her psyche
- The catalyst to understanding her lost identity
- Ali’s breakthroughs in therapy
- Her brothers’ transition into a group home
- Tips for other siblings
To learn more about Ali Carbone you can read her memoir or follow her on IG @aliicarbone.
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Thursday Oct 26, 2023
155. The Power of Social Stories, with Sivan Hong
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Discover what’s possible when stories shape behavior.
Sivan Hong is the author and illustrator of the best-selling children’s book series Super Fun Day Books, which celebrates the triumphs of neurodiverse children as they face challenges with determination and courage. Her titles include Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day, and Avery G. and the Scary End of School. Sivan is also the mother of two neurodiverse children, and she herself has ADHD.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- Sivan’s discovery of her neurodivergence at age 47
- How audiobooks opened her up to the world of reading
- Neurodivergent traits that help her writing
- The difference between social stories and traditional children’s books
- Why social stories are effective in teaching neurodiverse children to navigate challenging situations
- The benefits of social stories for every student in the classroom, including neurotypicals
- An excerpt from one of Sivan’s books about Halloween
- Why she focuses on strengths with her family
- Tips for other parents
To learn more about Sivan Hong, please visit her website at sivanhong.com.
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