Autism Knows No Borders

Discover what’s possible when you foster inclusion.

How can companies create a neurodiverse-friendly working environment? What should autistic employees look for in a job? Whether you’re an employer or a job seeker, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Grant Harris. 

Grant Harris is an Autistic Self-Advocate, consultant, speaker, and author. He helps organizations achieve organizational excellence through neurodivergent practices.

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

• Common mistakes employers make when trying to be neuroinclusive
• Practical accommodations for neurodivergent employees
• The positive impact of neurodiversity on workplace culture
• Business gains from neurodiverse workforces
• First steps for companies wanting to become neuroinclusive
• Tips for neurodivergent job seekers

To learn more about Grant Harris and his work, please visit: compliancetocommunity.com

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How can someone control a computer with their mind? 

In this episode, Austin Lubetkin talks about his patent for the first interface that would allow a fully paralyzed individual to type and control a computer with their brain. 

Austin is an Autistic artist, aerospace-software engineer, and inventor. He has synesthesia, a phenomenon in which stimuli that would typically activate one sense can stimulate other senses at the same time. This has allowed him to create unique and accessible art experiences, some meant to make people even touch and hear colors. Austin uses his art to spread awareness of various mental conditions. 

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 Alexis and Austin Lubetkin was originally released on November 10, 2022.

Would you like to hear more about accessible technology? 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. 

Art, Synesthesia, and Software Engineering, with Austin Lubetkin

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

Discover what’s possible when you leverage your strengths.

What’s the difference between being an introvert, an ambivert, or an omnivert—and how might these identities show up in autistic individuals?

Grant Harris, an Autistic Self-Advocate, consultant, speaker, and author, shares his personal autism journey with us. He helps companies achieve organizational excellence through neurodivergent practices.

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

• Grant receiving his autism diagnosis as an adult, and his family’s reaction
• The stigma of autism in the Black American community
• Navigating a neurodivergent relationship with his wife, who has ADHD
• How Grant’s autistic traits have contributed to his success
• The difference between being an introvert and being antisocial

To learn more about Grant Harris and his work, please visit: https://tr.ee/8IniXywirG

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How is a sibling relationship influenced when one is autistic? 

In this episode, Alexis Sevieri talks about how her brother Anthony’s autism influenced their family dynamic growing up, and Anthony describes his journey of self-awareness and acceptance.

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 Alexis and Anthony Sevieri was originally released on September 28, 2023.

Would you like to hear more about Alexis and Anthony’s family dynamics and how communities can provide better support for autistic 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. 

A Strong Sibling Bond, with Anthony and Alexis Sevieri

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

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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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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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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 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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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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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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