Autism Knows No Borders

Discover what’s possible when you break the silence. What is the understanding of autism in Afghanistan? And the availability of services in Canada? If you’re curious about autism support and awareness around the world, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Hilai Nasib. Originally from Afghanistan and currently living in Canada, Hilai Nasib is the mother of a 10 year old son with autism. She...

What are some strategies to improve executive functioning skills? In this clip, Sarah Glass and Eliza Cagle talk about strategies that have worked for them and how thinking out of the box and being able to hyper-focus has helped their careers. Although they’ve never met in person, Sarah and Eliza have several things in common. They’re both mothers to children on the spectrum, Board Certified Behav...

Discover what’s possible when you break the silence. What is the understanding of autism in Afghanistan? And the availability of services in Canada? If you’re curious about autism support and awareness around the world, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Hilai Nasib. Originally from Afghanistan and currently living in Canada, Hilai Nasib is the mother of a 10 year old son with autism. She...

How can you make autism-friendly accommodations while traveling? In this clip, Dina Farmer shares her ideas on this topic as well as how to help kids feel more included in the trip planning process. Dina is a Certified Autism-Travel Professional, the Founder of Lily & Magnolia Travel, and the mother of an autistic boy. Her goal is to help parents plan autism-friendly family vacations while avo...

Discover what’s possible when autism is not a broken version of normal. What is neurodiversity and why do so many autistic people embrace it? Stick around for this episode, which is part two of my conversation with Jude Morrow, originally released on June 17, 2021. Jude Morrow is an autism self-advocate, TEDx speaker, author, and the founder of Neurodiversity Training International, an autism ment...

How does a father change his attitude about his son’s autism diagnosis? In this clip, Jamiel Owens talks about what it was like to learn about his son’s autism and how he shifted his perspective from grief to acceptance. Jamiel Owens is the host and creator of The Ausome Show, a co-host of The Ben & Jay Show, and a self-described all-around public server. As the father of a young adolescent bo...

Discover what’s possible when you nurture passions and talents first. How can shifting the focus from deficits to strengths impact the way that autistic children view themselves? If you’re the parent of an autistic child, or you work with children on the spectrum, you’ll want to listen to this throwback episode with Jude Morrow, where he talks about the importance of nurturing strengths. This epis...

Want to learn about meaningful support across the lifespan for autistic individuals in Canada? In this clip, David Bodanis talks about the support they offer at Jake’s House, a charitable organization based in Canada.  David Bodanis is the father of three young men, two of which are on the autism spectrum. Cofounded with his wife Irene, Jake’s House offers four core initiatives: annual holiday par...

Discover what’s possible when every note carries hope. What if the world could see an autistic daughter through her father’s eyes? This episode is part two of my conversation with Russell Allen, where we talk about the creative process behind his recently released acoustic song titled “Love Her Like I Do”, about his autistic daughter Ava. Russell is an American singer best known as the vocalist of...

How do intersectionality and neurodiversity overlap? In this clip, Tiffany Hammond talks about how the two frameworks can be analyzed together. Tiffany Hammond is an Autistic Self-Advocate, the mother of two boys on the spectrum, and the voice behind the blog Fidgets and Fries. As a Black and autistic woman, Tiffany aims to educate others about autism and intersectional advocacy. Her book A Day Wi...

Discover what’s possible when you see the glass half full. What is it like to raise a daughter who is on the autism spectrum? If you’re curious about the experience from a father’s perspective, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Russell Allen. Russell is an American singer best known as the vocalist of Symphony X , a band which is universally considered one of the top-tier progressive meta...

What’s the best way to foster motivation for learning in children? In this clip, Robert Schramm explains how parents and professionals can build trust with children, creating a foundation where they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Robert Schramm is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, former special-education instructor, and published author. His book The 7 Steps to Earning Instructional...

Discover what’s possible when you connect peer to peer.  Why is it important for peer support groups to be led by autistic individuals? Autistic Self-Advocate Stephane Guidon shares what has worked for his peer groups at the National Autistic Society, the largest autism charity in the UK, dedicated to creating a society that works for autistic people. This episode is part 2 of our conversation, or...

How does supported decision-making compare to guardianship? In this clip, Autistic Self-Advocate Jonathan Gardner talks about how supported decision-making helped him get through his cancer treatment. Jonathan a motivational speaker, cancer survivor, and supported decision-maker.  Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Kn...

Discover what’s possible when you connect peer to peer.  What makes a peer support group effective, and what should autistic individuals consider when looking for one? Autistic Self-Advocate Stephane Guidon shares what has worked for his peer groups at the National Autistic Society, the largest autism charity in the UK, dedicated to creating a society that works for autistic people. Originally fro...

How can an autistic individual with limited access to high-tech devices still be able to express themselves using AAC? Chris McDonald, the Founder and CEO of PicSeePal, talks about the benefits of a light-tech communication tool for all ages, abilities, and settings. Chris is an educator, designer, and social entrepreneur from Sydney, Australia.  Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highli...

Discover what’s possible when you shift the narrative. What if autism were not a set of deficits but a different way of being human?  Whether you’re autistic yourself, care for someone who is, or serve autistic individuals as your profession, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Dr. Barry Prizant. Dr. Barry Prizant is a Speech-Language Pathologist, clinical scholar, consultant, and researche...

How can a job coach support and empower an autistic employee? In this clip, Autistic Self-Advocate Stephanie De Kremer and her job coach Russell Botting share their ideas on this topic. At the time of this recording, Stephanie and Russell were employees at Auticon, a company that employs over 200 adults on the autism spectrum as IT consultants.  Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlig...

Discover what’s possible when you learn to regulate – and you regulate to learn. How do you regulate your emotions? Whether you’re autistic or not, if you’re curious about practical strategies for emotional regulation, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Dr. Barry Prizant. Dr. Barry Prizant is a Speech-Language Pathologist, clinical scholar, consultant, and researcher. He co-developed the S...

What are different types of community engagement and social learning that can come out of homeschooling? In this clip, Autistic Self-Advocate Hattie-Angelys Fox shares her ideas on this topic. Angelys is a certified teacher, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and the mother of two neurodivergent children.  Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from pre...

Discover what’s possible when your responses are truly aligned with your intentions. What is the key to understanding and connecting with your child? If you’re the parent of a neurodivergent child, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Lafaya Mitchell. Lafaya is the mother of three children, two of whom are autistic. In this conversation, we discuss: The...

How might autism affect someone’s musical strengths? Rawan Tuffaha and Spenser Murray from The ASD Band share their personal experiences as well as tips for other autistic people who may be interested in joining a band.  The ASD Band is comprised of musicians on the autism spectrum who use their talents to raise awareness and break stereotypes.  Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlig...

Discover what’s possible when your responses are truly aligned with your intentions. How can understanding family dynamics transform parent-child relationships? If you’re the parent of a neurodivergent child, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Lafaya Mitchell, where she shares her innovative relational approach to supporting neurodiverse children and...

What are some strategies to stay motivated when trying to reach your goals? In this clip, Global Autism Community members share their ideas on this topic. This roundtable discussion about Self-Development and Accountability was hosted by community moderator Michelle Vinokurov, and participants included Christina Kaspersen, Robert Schmus, Danielle Terrell, Andrew Bennett, and Corben Havener.  Welco...

Discover what’s possible when you support from the start. What factors make the biggest difference in the quality of life of autistic individuals? Whether you’re autistic yourself, or care for an autistic loved one, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Dr. Catherine Lord. She shares some of the findings from her own groundbreaking longitudinal study, which began in 1990 and continues to foll...