Discover what’s possible when people connected to autism inspire change and build community
Episodes
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Discover what’s possible when you listen to autistic voices.
Do you want to learn how you can better support your autistic friends, family members, or co-workers?
Terra Vance is 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. Kate Jones is an artist and visual designer at NeuroClastic.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why some autistic people are against ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)
- How to teach neurotypical children to interact with autistic peers
- Utilizing special interests to optimize learning
- Collectivism and interdependence as crucial for supporting autistic people
- Advice for non-autistics on how to be better allies to the autistic community
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This conversation with Terra Vance & Kate Jones was originally released on October 7, 2021.
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Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Has your child recently been diagnosed with autism? Are you feeling lost or overwhelmed with exploring what services are available?
Kathryn Peterson, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the Founder of 2 Steps Forward Consulting, a company offering early-intervention coaching to help parents navigate the system, shares what to look for in a service provider and how parents can collaborate in setting and prioritizing goals.
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 Kathryn Peterson was originally released on March 29, 2024.
Would you like to hear what the autism-diagnosis process typically looks like for parents, from recognizing early signs in their children to receiving services? 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.
Your Child Has Received an Autism Diagnosis, Now What? | Part 1 with Kathryn Petersen
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Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Discover what’s possible when communication breaks down both ways.
Do you ever feel misunderstood?
Terra Vance is 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. Kate Jones is an artist and visual designer at NeuroClastic.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Damien Milton’s theory, ‘The Double Empathy Problem’
- Why Terra and Kate don’t feel the need to uphold hierarchies and the status quo
- How autistic people show empathy differently from non-autistic people
- How abstract communication can be confusing and lead to misunderstandings
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This conversation with Terra Vance & Kate Jones was originally released on October 7, 2021.
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Monday Jul 14, 2025
Monday Jul 14, 2025
What’s your special interest?
Thomas Iland, an Autistic Self-Advocate and public speaker, talks about how his special interest in Batman helped him accept his autism diagnosis and overcome hardships.
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 roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community was originally released on December 29, 2023.
Would you like to hear the rest of the group talk about their special interests and the role they play in their lives? 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.
Special Interests, with the Global Autism Community
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Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Discover what’s possible when you love someone as they are.
Have you ever experienced burnout and anxiety? Do you feel exhausted from having to constantly mask in social situations.
Terra Vance is 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. Kate Jones is an artist and visual designer at NeuroClastic.
In this episode, we discuss:
- NeuroClastic’s mission
- Being diagnosed later in life and growing up without proper support
- Autistic burnout and anxiety
- Why saying someone is “high-functioning” or “low-functioning” doesn’t describe what’s really happening
- The medical vs social models of disability
- The consequences of masking
- A piece of art by Kate that describes the autistic experience when heavy demands are placed, and an alternative piece that displays permissions and positive affirmations
To learn more about Terra, Kate, and NeuroClastic, please visit neuroclastic.com.
This episode is part one of my conversation with Terra Vance & Kate Jones, which was originally released on October 7, 2021.
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Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
What’s your relationship with your siblings?
Ali Carbone, a Brooklyn-based writer and the oldest sibling to three autistic brothers, talks about how being the non-autistic sibling shaped her identity and what it means to be the glass child.
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!
The following clip is from our conversation with Ali Carbone, originally released on November 3, 2023.
Would you like to hear Ali talk about her breakthroughs in therapy and how she reconnected with her true identity? 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.
Finding My Own Identity, with Ali Carbone
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Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Discover what’s possible when A is for action.
What does autism support look like across the globe?
In part two of our conversation with Dr. Stephen Shore, he delves into how to move from autism awareness to autism acceptance.
We discuss:
- Autism awareness around the world
- Challenges in autism acceptance
- Practicing cultural humility
- The need for strength-based approaches and recognizing diverse abilities within the autistic community
- Meaningful inclusion strategies
- Disclosure and self-advocacy
To learn more about Dr. Stephen Shore, please visit: https://drstephenshore.com/.
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This conversation with Dr. Stephen Shore was originally released on August 19, 2021.
Dr. Stephen Shore has written several books, including College for Students with Disabilities, Understanding Autism for Dummies, Ask and Tell, and Beyond the Wall. Currently, Dr. Shore serves on the boards of Autism Speaks, the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association, the US Autism and Asperger Association, the Scientific Council of OAR, and other autism related organizations. He formerly headed the Asperger’s Association of New England and was on the board of the Autism Society of America.
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Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Want to prepare your child for an upcoming vacation?
Dawn Barclay, a travel writer, shares travel tips for families with autistic loved ones, some creative vacation ideas, and the importance of building itineraries that include your children’s special interests.
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!
The following clip is from our conversation with Dawn Barclay, originally released on March 23, 2023.
Would you like to hear Dawn talk about how to create a supportive travel environment for children with sensitivities? 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.
Traveling Different, with Dawn Barclay
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Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Discover what’s possible when A is for action.
Dr. Stephen Shore is an autistic professor of special education at Adelphi University. He has written several books, including College for Students with Disabilities, Understanding Autism for Dummies, Ask and Tell, and Beyond the Wall.
Currently, Dr. Shore serves on the boards of Autism Speaks, the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association, the US Autism and Asperger Association, the Scientific Council of OAR, and other autism-related organizations. He formerly headed the Asperger’s Association of New England and was on the board of the Autism Society of America.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- Stephen’s background and how his parents helped in his development
- How autism affects his everyday life
- His strengths related to autism
- Benefits of music for autistic people
- What Stephen describes as “The 4 A's of Autism”
- The controversies surrounding ABA therapy and Autism Speaks
- Awareness of autism around the world
- Meaningful inclusion strategies
- Disclosure and self-advocacy
For more information about Dr. Shore and his work, please visit drstephenshore.com.
This episode with Dr. Stephen Shore was originally released on August 19, 2021.
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Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Why do some autistic people struggle to find love?
Kaelynn Parlow, an Autistic Self-Advocate and participant on the second season of the Netflix reality series, Love on the Spectrum, shares her ideas on this topic. Kaelynn is also a Registered Behavior Technician, or RBT for short.
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!
The following clip is from our conversation with Kaelynn Parlow, originally released on January 12, 2023.
Would you like to hear Kaelynn talk about her work in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and how she teaches her clients impactful social skills? 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.
’Love on the Spectrum’ and Teaching Social Skills, with Kaelynn Partlow
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