Autism Knows No Borders

Did you go through a process to accept your autism diagnosis? What was it like to understand that autism is a part of who you are? Autistic Self-Advocate Mary Johnston shares a very moving poem she wrote, titled “A Letter to My Autism” that describes her experience. In Autism Tips & Tools, we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’r...

Discover what’s possible when you speak your truth. How do autism and ADHD interact in everyday life? Whether you know from personal experience, or you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live with both diagnoses, you’ll want to listen to this episode with BCBA Dr. Shelby Dorsey, a late-diagnosed autistic ADHDer and mother of two neurodivergent children. This episode is part one of our conversation...

Are you or anyone you know a woman entrepreneur, or a Black-American business owner? Have you or they ever felt like you’ve had to prove yourself in your field? Crystal Thompson and Brandy Collins talk about their experiences as female, Black-American business owners in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.  Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from...

Discover what’s possible when art becomes your voice. Whether through visual arts, music, dance, or theatre, art can foster community, self-expression, and personal growth. In today’s roundtable discussion, Global Autism Community members share their experiences with art. This roundtable was facilitated by community moderator Adrian Sanchez, and features Autistic Self-Advocates Robert Schmus and S...

What does it mean to do with and not for? The CEO of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney, talks about how creating sustainable change begins with listening – from building local capacity of autism services with our international partners to understanding the needs of the Autistic community.  Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous ep...

Discover what’s possible when you flex your mind.  How can we stay in the present moment and open our mind to difficult thoughts and feelings? If you want to know how to enhance your emotional and cognitive flexibility, stay with us for this episode with Dr. Steven C. Hayes. Steven Hayes is a clinical psychologist, a researcher, the originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Relatio...

How might autism change team dynamics in sports? Anthony Ianni talks about how being autistic affected his relationship with his teammates. Anthony Ianni is an Autistic Self-Advocate, motivational speaker, and former basketball star. Anthony was the first ever NCAA Division I college basketball player with autism, playing for Michigan State University. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we...

Discover what’s possible when you flex your mind.  How can we navigate life’s inevitable challenges more effectively? If you’d like to know how to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances, instead of rigidly resisting them, stick around for this episode with Dr. Steven C. Hayes.  Steven Hayes is a clinical psychologist, a researcher, the originator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)...

Our Global Autism Community members talk about what affirming means to them, and how masking affects autistic individuals. 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 member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you! This roundtable discussion was original...

Discover what’s possible when you acknowledge those who can’t speak for themselves. Does the social model of disability work for people with profound autism? Stay with us if you’d like to hear Eileen Lamb, an Autistic Self-Advocate and the mother of a boy with profound autism, share her ideas on this topic. This episode is part 2 of my conversation with Eileen, and we also discuss: Her role as the...

What does autism awareness look like in Ecuador? Our Global Autism Project partner from Ecuador, Mafer Chang, talks about how World Autism Awareness Day events in Ecuador have evolved to include more community participation and how she and her team keep parents engaged in services at Centro Enigma.  Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous ep...

Discover what’s possible when you acknowledge those who can’t speak for themselves. How does having a son with profound autism shape family dynamics? Eileen Lamb, an Autistic Self-Advocate and the mother of three children including a boy with profound autism, is back on the show to share some updates about her family and advocacy work. Eileen is also a writer, photographer, podcast host, and the f...

How does the experience of Black families with autistic loved ones differ from that of other cultures? Maria Davis-Pierre shares how to develop culturally-responsive treatment plans, as well as how stress and burnout might impact Black families differently. Maria is the mother of an autistic young girl, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and the Founder and CEO of Autism in Black Inc., a Florida-...

Discover what’s possible when you transform others with kindness.  Have you ever been mistreated at work for being autistic? Or do you have autistic coworkers whom you’d like to help feel included? If either applies to you or anyone you know, you’ll want to listen to this conversation with Jim Hogan, an autistic computer scientist who has helped Google be more neuroinclusive. Among other things, w...

What are the benefits of music therapy for autistic people? Listen to Registered Music Therapist Pamela Fisher demonstrate different goals she may work on in a session.  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 member, or a service provider, there’s something here f...

Discover what’s possible when you mix your own batter.  Do you know any recently-diagnosed autistic women trying to figure out what support they need? This episode is part two of my conversation with Olivia Hops, a late-diagnosed Autistic Self-Advocate and YouTuber from California. She talks about how she’s learned to manage anxiety and meltdowns since receiving her autism diagnosis. Among other t...

How can professionals in the school setting work together to improve student outcomes? Sasha Long has a unique perspective, given her experience on both sides of collaborative efforts. Listen to her ideas on how to improve collaboration between teachers and specialists. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Bord...

Discover what’s possible when you mix your own batter.  Why are so many autistic females late-diagnosed? If you’ve ever asked this question yourself, listen to Olivia Hops, a late-diagnosed Autistic Self-Advocate and YouTuber from California, explain some of the possible reasons. Among other things, we discuss: Olivia’s journey of being diagnosed with autism at age 24 The underdiagnosis of females...

Do social interactions sometimes feel like they come with an unwritten rulebook you never received? Listen to these tips from Eren Niederhoffer, an Autistic Self-Advocate, community networker, and public speaker.  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 member, or...

Discover what’s possible when you dare to be self-aware. Do you find it difficult to develop authentic relationships? This episode is part two of my conversation with Paul Micallef. He talks about the importance of listening and self-awareness when managing relationships. Among other things, we discuss: Why it’s important to teach emotional intelligence Navigating neurodivergent relationships Disc...

Do you want to help your autistic teen transition into adulthood? Listen to these tips from Robert Schmus, an Autistic Self-Advocate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and blogger for The Mighty. As a therapist, he provides individual and group sessions at a residential home for adolescents with autism and other co-occurring diagnoses.  Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the bes...

Discover what’s possible when you dare to be self-aware. Do you struggle with regulating your emotions?  Stick around and listen to Paul Micallef, an Autistic Self-Advocate and YouTuber from Australia, share how he learned emotional intelligence and understood himself, and others, better.  Among other things, we discuss: Paul discovering his autism Ways in which he feels misunderstood What made Pa...

Are you a clinician looking to improve your practice? Dr. Megan DeLeon, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the founder of the Do Better Movement, a professional development initiative for behavior analysts aimed at developing humane, culturally-informed, and compassionate interventions, talks about how behavior analysts can do better in the areas of early intervention and addressing challengin...

Discover what’s possible when you listen to autistic voices. Do you want to learn how you can better support your autistic friends, family members, or co-workers? Terra Vance is the founder of NeuroClastic, an autistic-led non-profit organization that publishes articles by autistic writers and professionals advocating for autistic representation and human rights. Kate Jones is an artist and visual...

Has your child recently been diagnosed with autism? Are you feeling lost or overwhelmed with exploring what services are available? Kathryn Peterson, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the Founder of 2 Steps Forward Consulting, a company offering early-intervention coaching to help parents navigate the system, shares what to look for in a service provider and how parents can collaborate in set...