Autism Explained: The Way We See It

Is there an “autism gene”? Can genetic testing explain why someone is autistic? And could autism ever be detected before birth? In this episode of Autism Explained , geneticist Dr. Wendy Chung joins the conversation to unpack what decades of autism genetics research have actually taught us—and why the answers are much more complicated than the idea of finding one gene responsible for autism. Dr. C...

What can movement do for a neurodivergent child beyond simply helping them “burn off energy”? In this episode of Autism Explained , Zoë Whittaker , a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and 5th Degree Black Belt, joins the conversation to explore how movement, martial arts, occupational therapy, and inclusive physical activities can help children build confidence, coordination, body awareness...

What does support for an autistic student actually look like inside the classroom? In this episode of Autism Awareness , paraprofessional Jaya Shelton takes listeners inside her day-to-day work supporting students with autism and other disabilities in the school system. Jaya explains that the ultimate goal of a paraprofessional is not to remain beside a student forever—it is to help that student b...

In this episode of Autism Explained , the host welcomes Greer McGuiness , a registered dietitian with nearly 20 years of experience, published researcher, autism practitioner, and mother of a 12-year-old son with autism and ARFID. Greer discusses why autism cannot always be understood through genetics or behavior alone. Because every autistic child presents differently, she believes families and p...

In this episode of Autism Explained , professional magician and disability advocate Cody Clark shares how an early autism diagnosis, an extremely limited prognosis, and one unforgettable moment onstage helped shape his life and career. Cody’s parents first noticed changes in his responsiveness when he was approximately 15 months old. After his autism diagnosis, a pediatrician predicted that Cody w...

In this episode of Autism Explained , pediatric speech and language pathologist Jessica Yamoah , founder of Tech Talk SLP Services , shares guidance for families supporting autistic children through communication, connection, and understanding. Jessica specializes in helping autistic children and their families build meaningful communication through spoken language, Augmentative and Alternative Co...

In this episode of Autism Explained , host Dacia Williams sits down with Iris Pendleton , founder and owner of Camp Summer Garden , for a heartfelt conversation about autism, inclusion, summer camp, after-school support, and creating spaces where neurodivergent children can feel safe, understood, and free to be themselves. Iris shares the story behind Camp Summer Garden, which she founded in 2019...

In this episode of Autism Explained, host Juming Delmas welcomes Kea Herron and her therapy dog, Charlie Chaplin, for a thoughtful conversation about dyslexia, autism, literacy, and how families can better support neurodivergent learners. Kea breaks down dyslexia in a clear and approachable way, explaining that it affects reading, writing, and spelling, but has nothing to do with intelligence. The...

In this episode of the Infinite Spectrum Podcast , Cynthia Covington brings a rare and deeply informed perspective to the conversation around autism, education, and neurodivergent support. With three decades of nursing experience, a background in neurology, work as an Exceptional Student Education teacher, and her own journey as a homeschooling parent, Cynthia speaks from the intersection of medic...

  In this episode of Infinite Spectrum , we sit down with Dr. Matthew Zaideman , also known as Dr. Z , to talk about the powerful connection between the brain, body, nutrition, and family wellness.  Dr. Zaideman is a chiropractic physician, functional medicine practitioner, clinic owner, and host of Neurotrition , where he helps families better understand the links between neurological health, nut...

In this episode of the Infinite Spectrum Foundation podcast, Betty Proctor shares a deeply personal and practical conversation about autism, parenting, education, employment, and the importance of helping neurodivergent young people build confidence through real-world exposure. As the co-owner of Obsessions Gifts and a leader in the nonprofit IMPACT, Betty brings both lived experience and hands-on...