Autism Knows No Borders

Discover what’s possible when you leverage your strengths. What’s the difference between being an introvert, an ambivert, or an omnivert—and how might these identities show up in autistic individuals? Grant Harris, an Autistic Self-Advocate, consultant, speaker, and author, shares his personal autism journey with us. He helps companies achieve organizational excellence through neurodivergent pract...

How is a sibling relationship influenced when one is autistic?  In this episode, Alexis Sevieri talks about how her brother Anthony’s autism influenced their family dynamic growing up, and Anthony describes his journey of self-awareness and acceptance. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’r...

Discover what’s possible when love begins with acceptance. This episode is part 2 of our Global Autism Community roundtable discussion about Dating and Relationships, originally released on March 17, 2022. Among other things, we discuss: Memorable dates our community members have been on Common challenges autistic people face when it comes to dating The importance of clear and direct communication...

Leadership training has always been at the foreground of support provided by the Global Autism Project. We believe that everyone has the potential to be a leader in their own lives, and we foster this mindset with our international partners to ensure that they continue to lead the movement of autism awareness and acceptance in their own communities. In this episode, the CEO of the Global Autism Pr...

Discover what’s possible when love begins with acceptance. What challenges do autistic people face when it comes to dating?  If you’re interested in hearing the autistic perspective on dating and relationships, you’ll want to listen to this roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community, which was originally released on March 17, 2022. Participating in this event were autism self-advocates...

How can families encourage the use of Alternative Augmentative Communication devices with their autistic loved ones? Lenora Edwards, a Speech Language Pathologist with over 10 years of experience helping children and adults, shares her ideas in this episode. Lenora is the Chief Knowledge Officer at Better Speech, a US-based, online service provider with 150 speech therapists working with individua...

Discover what’s possible when self-esteem saves lives. Are you looking for tools and to help your neurodivergent teen feel supported in this important phase in life? Whether that’s your case or you’re curious about behavioral parenting strategies, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Jheri South.  Jheri South is a behavioral coach and the mother of seven neurodivergent children, five being o...

What’s the best way to educate police officers about autism? Camille Proctor, the mother of an adolescent autistic boy, shares how she teaches her son to interact with police officers, and vice versa, how she trains police officers to interact with autistic people. Camille Proctor is the founder of The Color of Autism, a non-profit organization committed to educating and assisting African American...

Discover what’s possible when understanding leads to acceptance. Have you ever wondered how ADHD and autism can affect family dynamics? Whether you’re part of a neurodiverse family or know someone who is, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Jheri South.  Jheri South is a behavioral coach and the mother of seven neurodivergent children, five being on the autism spectrum. Diagnosed with ADHD...

How can autistic people limit sensory overload and manage fatigue while driving? Andrew Arboe, Autistic Self-Advocate and Founder of Driving with Autism, shares his ideas on these topics. Driving with Autism is an educational program that guides autistic individuals and their families on their way from the passenger’s seat to becoming drivers. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight...

Discover what’s possible when all minds are put to use.    This episode is part two of our conversation with pioneering autism advocate and internationally recognized leader in animal handling innovations, Dr. Temple Grandin, which was originally released on December 15, 2022.    In this episode, we discuss:   How parents can encourage the development of skills in visual thinkers Life skills and e...

How can autism affect eating disorders? Livia Sara, Autistic Self-Advocate and eating disorder survivor, talks about how to reframe eating disorders when they’re intertwined with autism. Livia is an author and the host of the podcast Liv Label Free. Her publications include Rainbow Girl, a memoir, and a cookbook titled Nourishing Neurodiversity. She is also a 1:1 coach for autistic people recoveri...

Discover what’s possible when all minds are put to use.  What’s the difference between object visualizers and visual-spatial thinkers? And how can these two kinds of brains work together? In this episode, Dr. Temple Grandin discusses these and other topics featured in her book Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions.  This episode is part one o...

How can a student who was once abused in classrooms learn to become comfortable in them? Maharani Putri Kusuma, Rani for short, shares this success story about one of her students. Rani is the owner and co-founder of Rumah Tiara, an autism center in Jakarta, Indonesia. A former Global Autism Project Partner, Rani had been receiving training from us since 2013. Over the years, we have sent 13 Skill...

Discover what’s possible when challenges are weaved with joys. How do you find balance in caregiving? Whether you know from personal experience or through someone else in your life, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Kelley Coleman.  Kelley Coleman is the mother of two boys, one of whom has multiple disabilities (including a yet-undiagnosed genetic syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, CVI, ep...

What are some autistic characteristics that can be strengths in photography? Alfie Bowen, an Autistic Self-Advocate, wildlife photographer, author and activist, talks about how to capture the perfect shot and how nature has positively impacted his mental health. Alfie uses art to highlight animal emotion and help people to connect with the natural world. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where w...

Discover what’s possible when challenges are woven with joys. Have you found it challenging to navigate all the paperwork to get the support your autistic child needs? Whether you know from personal experience or through someone else in your life, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Kelley Coleman.  Kelley Coleman is the mother of two boys, one of whom has multiple disabilities (including a...

Are you a late-diagnosed autistic, or are you considering getting an evaluation? Autistic Self-Advocate and podcast host Sara Bradford talks about why she decided to seek an autism diagnosis as one of her new year’s goals. The following clip is from a roundtable discussion with our Global Autism Community where community members shared their personal and professional goals for the new year. Welcom...

Discover what’s possible when a great day starts at bedtime. Have you ever struggled with poor sleep? Or do you know of anyone who does? Whether you’re autistic or not, this episode with sleep specialist Emily Varon can help you sleep better, starting tonight. Emily Varon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from California who focuses on sleep-related behavior. With more than 20 years in the fie...

Have you had to learn to accept your child’s autism? What was that journey like for you? Bobby Rubio talks about how accepting his son’s autism led to the inspiration for his award-winning Pixar SparkShort film, Float.  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 membe...

Discover what’s possible when communication is properly aided. Are you the parent of an autistic child with an Augmentative and Alternative Communication device? Or maybe you’re just curious about how AAC devices can help? If either applies to you, you’ll want to listen to this conversation with Vidya Banerjee, an autism mother and the creator of the Autism Family Story blog and podcast. Today’s c...

How can children on the spectrum benefit from practicing yoga? Cheryl Albright, an occupational therapist, certified yoga instructor, and autism sibling, shares how she uses yoga to help her autistic clients learn new skills.  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 famil...

What are some autistic traits that can be underlying causes of crime among people on the spectrum? Tom Oliver, an autism self-advocate, TEDx Speaker, and aspiring lawyer from Australia, shares his ideas on this topic. Tom has dedicated his career to helping autistic individuals who got caught up in the justice system. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidan...

Do you struggle with managing your finances? Listen to how Andrew Komarow helps his autistic clients with budgeting, encouraging them to acknowledge their present financial capabilities and maintain a positive attitude.  Andrew Komarow is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Neurodiversity Professional. He’s also the Founder of Planning Across the Spectrum, a company that specializes in hel...

Discover what’s possible when a fresh start brings a new perspective. This week’s episode is part 2 of our 2025 Highlights. Today we’ll continue to review some of our favorite moments from this year’s episodes, specifically from 230-240.  As we were reflecting on these past episodes from 2025, we were overcome with immense gratitude for our community. A huge thank you to our guests for sharing the...