Autism Knows No Borders

Discover what’s possible when communication breaks down both ways. Do you ever feel misunderstood? 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 designer at NeuroClastic. In this episode, we discuss: Damien...

What’s your special interest? Thomas Iland, an Autistic Self-Advocate and public speaker, talks about how his special interest in Batman helped him accept his autism diagnosis and overcome hardships.  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 pro...

Discover what’s possible when you love someone as they are. Have you ever experienced burnout and anxiety? Do you feel exhausted from having to constantly mask in social situations. 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...

What’s your relationship with your siblings? Ali Carbone, a Brooklyn-based writer and the oldest sibling to three autistic brothers, talks about how being the non-autistic sibling shaped her identity and what it means to be the glass child. 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-adv...

Discover what’s possible when A is for action.  What does autism support look like across the globe? In part two of our conversation with Dr. Stephen Shore, he delves into how to move from autism awareness to autism acceptance.  We discuss: Autism awareness around the world Challenges in autism acceptance Practicing cultural humility The need for strength-based approaches and recognizing diverse a...

Want to prepare your child for an upcoming vacation? Dawn Barclay, a travel writer, shares travel tips for families with autistic loved ones, some creative vacation ideas, and the importance of building itineraries that include your children’s special interests. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whe...

Discover what’s possible when A is for action.  Dr. Stephen Shore is an autistic professor of special education at Adelphi University. He has written several books, including College for Students with Disabilities, Understanding Autism for Dummies, Ask and Tell, and Beyond the Wall.  Currently, Dr. Shore serves on the boards of Autism Speaks, the Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Assoc...

Why do some autistic people struggle to find love?  Kaelynn Parlow, an Autistic Self-Advocate and participant on the second season of the Netflix reality series, Love on the Spectrum, shares her ideas on this topic. Kaelynn is also a Registered Behavior Technician, or RBT for short. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism...

Discover what’s possible when we relate through emotions.  A globally recognized thought leader, author, speaker, and social-cognitive therapist, Michelle Garcia Winner is the Founder and CEO of Social Thinking, a company devoted to helping individuals gain stronger social awareness and social functioning skills through the Social Thinking Methodology.  Across her 30-year career, Michelle has crea...

What are commonly requested accommodations in the workplace? How can employers successfully hire and train neurodiverse staff? Maxwell Huffman and Jen Goubeaud of Aspiritech, Aspiritech, a quality-assurance company with over 90% of autistic employees, share their insights on these topics. Maxwell is Autistic himself and oversees operations across Aspiritech’s program lines, including software qual...

Discover what’s possible when different brains come together.  Dr. Temple Grandin is well known for both her pioneer work as an autism advocate and her lifelong dedication to animal welfare. Through groundbreaking research aimed at understanding her own autistic mind, Dr. Grandin propelled the awareness of autism during a time when very little was known of it. She is an incredible source of hope f...

What are special challenges that older autistic adults face? Ryan Litchfield, an Autism and Disability Self-Advocate, job developer, and grant and administrator writer, shares his ideas on this topic. 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 pro...

Discover what’s possible when different brains come together.  Dr. Temple Grandin is well known for both her pioneer work as an autism advocate and her lifelong dedication to animal welfare. Through groundbreaking research aimed at understanding her own autistic mind, Dr. Grandin propelled the awareness of autism during a time when very little was known of it. She is an incredible source of hope f...

What is the #ActuallyAutistic Movement? How can labels change our perspectives about people? Rachel Barcellona, an Autistic Self-Advocate, model, author, and pageant winner, shares her ideas on these topics, as well as the puzzle piece symbol, person-first or identity-first language, and autism representation in the media.  Welcome to Autism Tips &Tools, where we highlight the best practical g...

Discover what’s possible when you acknowledge your mistakes. Brian Middleton is an Autistic Self-Advocate, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and the creator of the  Bearded Behaviorist , an initiative dedicated to the dissemination of behavior science and the inclusion of trauma-informed care standards in applied behavior analysis and other human services.  In this episode, we talk about: Receiv...

What is ableism? How can someone who means well actually end up harming people with disabilities?  Haley Moss, an autistic attorney, author, and artist, shares her ideas on these topics. 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...

Discover what’s possible when you beard the lion in his den.  Brian Middleton is an Autistic Self-Advocate, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and the creator of the Bearded Behaviorist , an initiative dedicated to the dissemination of behavior science and the inclusion of trauma-informed care standards in applied behavior analysis and other human services.  In this episode, we talk about: What i...

Discover what’s possible when obstacles become opportunities.  This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events!  The topic of this roundtable discussion was Overcoming Obstacles. Participating in this event were autism self-advocates Stephanie De Kremer, Cassidy Hooper, Jeff Snyder, and David Sharif, as well as community members Kia Burton and Karen Shapir...

Discover what’s possible when you live a life you don’t need a vacation from.  Diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult, Becca Lory Hector is an active autism and neurodiversity advocate, consultant, public speaker, and author. She offers a 3-unit personal development course for autistic adults called Self-Defined Living: A Path to a Quality Autistic Life. Becca also posts weekly live streams...

Discover what’s possible when safety invites honesty.  Ayu Suparman is a mother to two young boys, the eldest being on the autism spectrum. Living in Singapore, she and her husband host a podcast called Parents Made Special, in which they share information and resources for families in their community.  In today’s conversation, Ayu talks about the different levels of autism awareness across Singap...

Discover what’s possible when what you have to say matters. Would you like to share your experiences with like-minded people who can relate to the same struggles? Are you looking for an easy way to form friendships and not feel isolated? If so, you’ll want to listen to this episode, where members of our Global Autism Community talk about how being part of our online space has helped them feel supp...

Discover what’s possible when you put out the fire before burning out. Are you looking for tips on how to alleviate stress? Stick around, because today’s episode is a Global Autism Community roundtable about Stress Management, featuring Autistic Self-Advocates Hattie-Angelys Fox, Adrian Sanchez, Mary Johnston, and Corben Havener. The CEO of the Global Autism Project, Molly Pinney, also joined us a...

Discover what’s possible when you love yourself first. Do you struggle with expressing love for others, whether in friendships or romantic relationships? Do you ever feel pressure to live up to unrealistic ideas of love as represented in the media? How would you describe your own relationship with yourself? If you’d like to hear about the many facets of love, particularly in the context of autism...

Discover what’s possible when a mother learns her child’s language.  Nora Alharbi is a teacher and a mother to four children in Saudi Arabia. Her second child, Fares, is autistic. Fares receives services at Namaee Center, our partner site in Riyadh.  In this conversation, we discuss:  The level of autism awareness in Saudi Arabia and what services are available for families there How Nora came to...

Discover what’s possible when fiction comes to life.  Jeff Snyder is an autism self-advocate from Massachusetts. As a public speaker, he is passionate about bringing awareness to special education and employment support. In 2020, Jeff contributed to This is Autism , a book by Jessica Leictweisz and Aidan Allman Cooper in which he gave his account of growing up with autism. Jeff is also a moderator...