Respect the STIM

In this podcast episode, host Jerry Turning interviews Angelina Lenz, a young woman from Spring, Texas, who is on the autism spectrum. The episode focuses on understanding the sensory challenges faced by individuals on the spectrum. Angelina shares her experiences and insights regarding sound and vision sensitivities. Angelina explains that she has a strong affinity for balloons, which provide her...

In this podcast interview, Jerry welcomes Stacey Vail, a paramedic from Massachusetts who has been working in the field for nine years. Stacey is also the mother of a 15-year-old son diagnosed with autism. The interview covers various topics related to autism and the challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families. Stacey emphasizes the importance of understanding how individuals wi...

In this episode of the Respect the Stim podcast, Captain Jerry Turning delves deeper into the sensory system and sensory processing challenges faced by individuals on the autism spectrum. Focusing specifically on vision, Jerry explores how vision sensitivities can directly impact behavior and pose challenges for first responders in gaining cooperation and compliance from individuals on the spectru...

During the podcast interview, Carrie Cariello, an author and mother of a son with autism, discusses the challenges faced by children with autism and the potential for them to be victimized. Carrie shares a personal story that occurred in April, where Jack was deceived by someone he met online. Two men convinced Jack to meet them, took him to an ATM to withdraw money, and then left him at a meeting...

In this episode of the Respect the Stim podcast, Captain Jerry Turning discusses the sensory system and sensory processing challenges commonly experienced by individuals on the autism spectrum. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how these challenges can directly impact behavior and influence every aspect of their lives. Captain Jerry aims to provide actionable insights to help listeners...

Today's interview features Dr. Temple Grandin, an iconic figure in the autism community. The host, Captain Jerry Turning, introduces Dr. Grandin's accomplishments, including her work as a professor, her influential books on animal behavior and autism, and her Emmy Award-winning movie about her life. The discussion focuses on the importance of police and first responders understanding autis...

In this engaging podcast interview, Captain Jerry Turning introduces his audience to Nicole, a special needs mom from Berea, Kentucky. Jerry shares his approach to podcasting, which involves educating and providing actionable information about autism to first responders and the community. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and empathy when encountering individuals with autism, especiall...

In today's episode, we have an extraordinary guest who is making a significant impact on police departments and changing the world one step at a time. His name is Alex Mann, and he is a young and dynamic individual diagnosed with autism. Jerry shares how he came across Alex through his interactions with various police departments on social media. Alex's name kept popping up as he visited a...

In this episode of the Respect the Stim podcast, host Jerry Turning starts by defining autism and discussing the diagnostic process. He emphasizes the stress and tension families face during the diagnosis procedure and highlights the need for empathy when interacting with them. Jerry explains that autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning it affects individuals in various ways. He acknowledges the ch...

In this podcast episode, host Jerry Turning opens up about his personal journey as a special needs parent and a police officer. He emphasizes the importance of building trust and understanding between law enforcement and the special needs community. Jerry discusses the growing perception problem that law enforcement faces, where families are becoming afraid to call 911 during legitimate emergencie...

Welcome to the Respect the Stim podcast, hosted by Captain Jerry Turning. In this deeply personal and engaging podcast, Jerry expresses his sincere gratitude for the listeners, emphasizing the significance of their presence. He promises to provide mind-blowing information that is both relevant and essential to their jobs. Jerry explains the process of creating a podcast and highlights the importan...

Welcome to the Respect the Stim podcast. I'm Captain Jerry Turning. Today's episode, brought to you by Blue Bridge Autism Training , is a game-changer for law enforcement officers like you and me. We've relied on our training, experience, and instincts throughout our careers to guide our actions and decisions. But when it comes to autism and individuals on the autism spectrum, we need...