Discover what’s possible when people connected to autism inspire change and build community
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
How does the experience of Black families with autistic loved ones differ from that of other cultures?
Maria Davis-Pierre shares how to develop culturally-responsive treatment plans, as well as how stress and burnout might impact Black families differently.
Maria is the mother of an autistic young girl, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and the Founder and CEO of Autism in Black Inc., a Florida-based organization dedicated to raising autism awareness and reducing the stigma within the Black community.
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 Maria Davis-Pierre was originally released on September 4, 2021.
Would you like to hear about how religion, misunderstanding autism, and distrust of the health care system contribute to misdiagnosis in Black American children? 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.
Autism in the Black American Community, with Maria Davis-Pierre | TBT
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Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Discover what’s possible when you transform others with kindness.
Have you ever been mistreated at work for being autistic? Or do you have autistic coworkers whom you’d like to help feel included?
If either applies to you or anyone you know, you’ll want to listen to this conversation with Jim Hogan, an autistic computer scientist who has helped Google be more neuroinclusive.
Among other things, we discuss:
- Jim losing his brother at a young age
- Being bullied both as a child and as an adult
- How autism affects Jim’s everyday life
- Traumatic experiences working in a hostile environment
- Finding a place to belong at Google
- Fostering psychological safety in the workplace
- The key to innovation in tech
- Examples of accessible technology
- Disclosing your autism and asking for accommodations at the workplace
- Advice for people who want to be better allies of autistic people
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This conversation with Jim Hogan was originally released on August 4, 2022.
Jim is both the Principal Innovation Strategist at Google Cloud and the VP of Accessibility in Technology for Google’s Disability Alliance.
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Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
What are the benefits of music therapy for autistic people?
Listen to Registered Music Therapist Pamela Fisher demonstrate different goals she may work on in a session.
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 Pamela Fisher was originally released on August 13, 2020.
Would you like to hear Pamela Fisher talk about a musical kit she’s created to target the different sensory needs a child may have? 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.
Music Therapy and Autism in Australia, with Pamela Fisher | TBT
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Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Discover what’s possible when you mix your own batter.
Do you know any recently-diagnosed autistic women trying to figure out what support they need?
This episode is part two of my conversation with Olivia Hops, a late-diagnosed Autistic Self-Advocate and YouTuber from California. She talks about how she’s learned to manage anxiety and meltdowns since receiving her autism diagnosis.
Among other things, we discuss:
- Selective mutism during meltdowns
- The importance of coping mechanisms and support systems
- Olivia’s autistic strengths
- Resources for other autistic business owners
- Tips for newly diagnosed autistic females
To learn more about Olivia Hops and her work, please visit https://oliviahops.org/.
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This episode is part one of our conversation with Olivia Hops, which was originally released on March 3, 2022.
Olivia is the owner of Unbaked Bar, an online edible cookie dough shop, and her mission is to help autistic adults become successful business owners. She also uses her YouTube channel to spread awareness of how autism presents differently for females.
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Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
How can professionals in the school setting work together to improve student outcomes?
Sasha Long has a unique perspective, given her experience on both sides of collaborative efforts. Listen to her ideas on how to improve collaboration between teachers and specialists.
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 Sasha Long was originally released on October 8, 2020.
Would you like to hear Sasha Long talk about common challenges teachers face and ways to empower paraprofessionals in the classroom? 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.
Classroom Tips and Strategies from The Autism Helper, with Sasha Long | TBT
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Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Discover what’s possible when you mix your own batter.
Why are so many autistic females late-diagnosed?
If you’ve ever asked this question yourself, listen to Olivia Hops, a late-diagnosed Autistic Self-Advocate and YouTuber from California, explain some of the possible reasons.
Among other things, we discuss:
- Olivia’s journey of being diagnosed with autism at age 24
- The underdiagnosis of females on the spectrum
- Some ways in which Olivia masked while growing up
- How autism affects her daily life
- Building a business as an autistic adult
To learn more about Olivia Hops and her work, please visit https://oliviahops.org/.
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This episode is part one of our conversation with Olivia Hops, which was originally released on March 3, 2022.
Olivia is the owner of Unbaked Bar, an online edible cookie dough shop, and her mission is to help autistic adults become successful business owners. She also uses her YouTube channel to spread awareness of how autism presents differently for females.
Read the rest of this entry »
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Do social interactions sometimes feel like they come with an unwritten rulebook you never received?
Listen to these tips from Eren Niederhoffer, an Autistic Self-Advocate, community networker, and public speaker.
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 Eren Niederhoffer was originally released on June 27, 2024.
Would you like to hear Eren talk about how to establish safe social environments? 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.
Networking and Friendship Circles | Part 2 with Eren Niederhoffer
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Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Discover what’s possible when you dare to be self-aware.
Do you find it difficult to develop authentic relationships?
This episode is part two of my conversation with Paul Micallef. He talks about the importance of listening and self-awareness when managing relationships.
Among other things, we discuss:
- Why it’s important to teach emotional intelligence
- Navigating neurodivergent relationships
- Disclosing your autism vs. keeping it private
- The need to change people’s perceptions about autism
- Misconceptions about autism
- The Double Empathy Problem
- Tips for autistic people who are struggling to build relationships
To learn more about Paul Micallef and his work, please visit autismfromtheinside.com.au.
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This conversation with Paul Micallef was originally released on September 15, 2022.
A former aerospace engineer with a passion for teaching, Paul Micallef publishes videos about autism on his YouTube channel Autism From The Inside. He also offers an autism-friendly online course on emotional intelligence, as well as relationship coaching for autistic people and their loved ones.
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Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Do you want to help your autistic teen transition into adulthood?
Listen to these tips from Robert Schmus, an Autistic Self-Advocate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and blogger for The Mighty. As a therapist, he provides individual and group sessions at a residential home for adolescents with autism and other co-occurring diagnoses.
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 Robert Schmus was originally released on July 22, 2021.
Would you like to hear Robert talk about how to help autistic people find jobs? 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.
Transitioning into Adulthood, with Robert Schmus
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Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Discover what’s possible when you dare to be self-aware.
Do you struggle with regulating your emotions?
Stick around and listen to Paul Micallef, an Autistic Self-Advocate and YouTuber from Australia, share how he learned emotional intelligence and understood himself, and others, better.
Among other things, we discuss:
- Paul discovering his autism
- Ways in which he feels misunderstood
- What made Paul decide drastically change his appearance
- Masking and burnout
- Misconceptions about autism
- How to read subtle social cues and understand mixed messages
- The importance of developing self-awareness and regulating emotions
- How to manage relationships
To learn more about Paul Micallef and his work, please visit autismfromtheinside.com.au.
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This conversation with Paul Micallef was originally released on September 15, 2022.
A former aerospace engineer with a passion for teaching, Paul Micallef publishes videos about autism on his YouTube channel Autism From The Inside. He also offers an autism-friendly online course on emotional intelligence, as well as relationship coaching for autistic people and their loved ones.
Read the rest of this entry »