Autism Stories

There are many Autistic people who are talented artists, but finding employment with  art can be challenging.  On this episode of Autism Stories we talk with Dane Capo and his mother Krista about how they have been able to develop his art into a viable source of income. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping Autistic adults and teens become more independent and s...

Open office spaces can be stressful for just about any employee and a challenge to do your work succesfully, but especially when you are Autistic.  On this episode of Autism Stories we talk  with Mikhaela Ackerman, author of Edge of the Playground, about what strategies Autistic and neurodiverse employees can employ to make these spaces less challenging. Autism Stories connects you...

Medical appointments can be stressful for just about anyone, but even more so to Autistic patients. On this episode of Autism Stories we talk with Dr. Sarah Zate about why  these appointments are so anxiety producing and what strategies medical practices can employ  to make them less overwhelming. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping Autistic teens and adults b...

Research on the experiences of fathers whose children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder is limited, but especially for African-American fathers.  On this episode we discuss this with Dr. Michael Hannon who wrote his dissertation "Love him and everything will fall into place" on this very important topic. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping Autistic teens...

It is ongoing challenge to make businesses and events in the community more inclusive to all people. In this episode of Autism Stories we talk with Kelly Bron Jonson, the founder of Completely Inclusive, on how her organization is helping to make this more of a reality. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping Autistic teens and adults become more independent and successful....

Next year there will be much interest in watching gymnastics at the Olympics, but it can be a great sport to participate in with so many positive benefits.  On this episode of Autism Stories we talk with Karissa Johnson of Spectra Gymnastics. Karissa tells us how she and Spectra make gymnastics a sport that is inclusive for all people so they can receive the positive benefits this sport provi...

Figuring out who we are and what we want is a  lifelong quest. On this episode of Autism Stories we talk with Sara Earhart about how being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder led her  to start a blog, Seeking Sara, and helped to give her a much better understanding of who she is.  Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping Autistic teens and adults become mo...

Peer mentorship can have a profoundly positive affect on the lives of its participants . On this episode of Autism Stories we talk with Alec Frazier who shares with us how this type has been beneficial to him and can be to other Autistic people in helping them reaching their goals and improving their mental health. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping Autistic teens and...

What is it like to be an openly Autistic political candidate? We discuss this with Dylan Dailor, who is running for state assembly,  and how he wants to make New York a better place if elected. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helpingAutistic teens and adults become more independent and successful. To learn more about  Dylan's campaign please visit https://www.dail...

Vacation can be one of the great pleasures of this world, but for many Autistic people getting to these destinations can be extremely stressful due to navigating an airport. On this episode of Autism Stories we talk with Nicole Ryan and Virgina Smedley of Melbourne Airport how they make this a less stressful experience through the Hidden Disability Program. Autism Stories connects you with am...

Can your social media use be looked at to deny you disabilities benefits?  Andrew November returns to Autism Stories to talk about how social security may be looking at your social media accounts in the future to determine your eligibility for disability benefits. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helpingAutistic teens and adults become more independent and successful. M...

What does successful entreprenership  for Autistic people look like?  In this episode of Autism Stories hear from Mark Fremmerlid how he helped his son Brad start his own business, Made by Brad.   Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helpingAutistic teens and adults become more independent and successful. Music for this podcast was written and recorded by Megan Me...

Who are the true experts about the Autistic experience and how can they change the world?  In this episode we have a discussion about this subject with Jillian Nelson, the Community Resource and Policy Advocate for the Autism Society of Minnesota. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping  Autistic teens and adults become more independent and successful. Music for t...

Many Autistic people have places they would like to visit, but it can be very overwhelming and as a result decide to travel . On today’s episode we talk with Katie Oswald, founder of The Autistic Travel Coach, about how Autistic adults can overcome these obstacles and find great personal growth through travel. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping  Autistic teens and...

 Autistic characters in modern media  are important because they can educate neurotypical people about the experiences of Autistic people,  if it is a well thought out character. In this episode we discuss this and much more with Dr. Jen Malia,  english professor at Norfolk State University. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping  Autistic teens an...

Too often Autistic African-Americans don't get the support they need from organizations that provide supports to those with Autism. On today's epsiode we talk with April Stephens, the founder of Autism from Another Spectrum, about why this happens and what can be done to change that. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping  Autistic teens and adults become more indepen...

 Many Autistic people are very talented writers, but why is that and what can be learned from the writing experience? We tackle these questions on today’s episode with Chris Bonnello of “Autistic Not Weird”. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping  Autistic teens and adults become more independent and successful. Music for this podcast was written and recorded by...

If you are a fan of America's Got Talent than this episode of Autism Stories is for you! We will talk with   Sal Spinelli who is the vocal coach of the first golden buzzer winner of the season , the phenomonal Kodi Lee. In this episode Sal will discuss how he has supported  Kodi on his path to AGT. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping Autistic teens and ad...

On this episode we continue our discussion about running with occupational therapist David Weiss. David talks about how he has helped Autistic people get involved in running and the life changing results he has witnessed . Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping Autistic teens and adults become more independent and successful. Music for this podcast was written and rec...

 On this episode we talk with Tracey Cohen about how running can have a profoundly positive impact on the lives of Autistic people in so many different ways. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping Autistic teens and adults become more independent and successful. Music for this podcast was written and recorded by Megan Metzelaar. Megan is a 27 yr old part time stu...

Sports is a passion for many Autistic people, but going to these sporting events can be very overwhelming. In this episode we talk with our first guest from England,  Alex Manners. Alex discusses with us his campaign "Autism and Football" which is to make football matches in the United Kingdom more accessible to Autistic people. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping...

Many Autistic people are interested in science, technology, engineering, and math. However, finding employment in these areas  can be challenging. On this episode we talk with Jason Gepperth,  a Disability and STEM Resource Specialist at Wright State University, about how they help their talented students find success in these fields. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people...

Healthy Relationships are vital to the existence of all of us,  but can be challenging to find and nuture.. In this episode, Anne Tapia, of the Regional Autism Advisory Council, returns to Autism Stories to preview The Spectrum of Healthy Relationships and Sexuality in Autism Conference coming June 24-26 to Cincinnati, Ohio. In this episode we talk with Anne about ten sessions you don't want...

In this episode of Autism Stories will be talk about a great educational opportunity coming up on June 11th and 12th which is  the Milestones National Autism Conference. We will preview ten sessions at the conference we are really excited about with Haley Dunn, the teen and adult manager for Milestones Autism Resources. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are helping teens and...

On this episode of Autism Stories we have an important discussion about the intersection of Autism and the LGBT community with Nathan Morgan of Milestones Autism Resources.  Nathan is a self-advocate who has shared his experiences on panels, at events, and on the local news. He is passionate about teaching and Autism related research. Autism Stories connects you with amazing people who are he...