Autism Knows No Borders

Discover what’s possible when you come to life.  Are you looking for ways to share your story and make a difference for others, but you get nervous speaking in front of a crowd? Or maybe you already have the confidence but don’t know where to start looking for paid speaking engagements? If so, you’ll really want to listen to today’s episode where our guest shares his tips on public speaking.  Tom...

Discover what’s possible when quality care is cultivated from within.  Have you ever looked for a service provider in a rural area, and had a hard time finding just one professional near you with a certification established by a board? How would you know if those other, non-credentialed service providers have completed proper, systematic training? In today’s episode, we address these topics and mu...

Discover what’s possible when you trust your gut.  Has anyone close to you needed support after receiving their child’s autism diagnosis? Or maybe you yourself are the parent of a child with autism? If so, you might have felt overwhelmed or isolated when trying to decide what’s best for their future.  Professionals like today’s guest, Kathryn Petersen, empower parents to recognize that they are th...

Discover what’s possible when someone holds your hand.  Have you ever tried to look for autism services and found the process long, stressful, or confusing? If you’re the parent of a child with autism, you’ve probably found that the path to available resources is often far from clear.  However, professionals like today’s guest, Kathryn Petersen, are committed to making this journey easier.  Kathry...

Discover what’s possible when accessibility goes beyond a checklist.  Have you ever come across a website that was difficult to navigate? Were you frustrated that you couldn’t accomplish what you wanted to do, whether it was pay a bill, schedule a doctor’s visit, or attend a zoom call?  Well, you’re definitely not alone. It’s not uncommon for neurodivergent people to feel left out of digital space...

Discover what’s possible when your work environment helps you flourish.  Have you ever been at work and felt like your colleagues just didn’t understand you, or maybe didn’t even try? Or have you ever worked up the courage to request accommodations, only to then have your needs minimized?  If you want to hear about a company with a work environment just the opposite of that, stay tuned for today’s...

Discover what’s possible when communication operates beyond words.  Have you ever heard anyone say that speech therapy is only for children who need to learn how to talk? Or that dyslexia only affects the ability to read and write? Or that an AAC device might hinder language development?  In today’s throwback episode, we revisit these common misconceptions and many, many more.  A certified teacher...

Discover what’s possible when autism representation in the media is accurate.  Have you ever been disappointed by the representation of autism in movies, TV shows, or other media? Or, on the other hand, have you ever resonated with some of the characters with autistic traits that you’ve seen on screen? Whether you’ve had one of these experiences or both, stick around, because today’s episode is a...

Discover what’s possible when you live label free.  Livia Sara is an Autistic Self-Advocate, eating disorder survivor, author, and the host of the podcast Liv Label Free. Livia is currently working on her fifth book, and her publications include a memoir, Rainbow Girl, and a cookbook titled Nourishing Neurodiversity. She is also a 1:1 coach for autistic people recovering from an eating disorder. ...

Discover what’s possible when passion drives purpose.  In today’s episode, we’re continuing to highlight our recent SkillCorps® trip to Rwanda. Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates, family members, and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with local stakeholders on outreach initiatives in their communities.  This carefully cur...

Discover what’s possible when awareness spreads.  These next two episodes will highlight takeaways from our SkillCorps® volunteer trip to Rwanda last October!  For the last 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers around the world seeking guidance. Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for s...

Discover what’s possible when a goal is set into action.  This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events!  The topic of this roundtable discussion was Setting Goals. Participating in this event were autism self-advocates Thomas Iland, Mary Johnston, Scott Edgar, Andrew Arboe, Jeff Snyder, David Sharif, and Sarah Bradford, as well as community members, Kar...

Discover what’s possible when you trust your interests.  Happy New Year!  I want to kick off 2022 with a fun episode about special interests. This week’s release is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events, featuring autism self-advocates Thomas Iland, Mary Johnston, Ryan Litchfield, Jeff Snyder and David Sharif, as well as community moderator Kia Burton.  In today’s conv...

Discover what’s possible when we learn together.  This week’s episode is part 2 of our 2023 Highlights! Today we’ll continue to review some of our favorite moments from this year’s episodes, specifically from 145 to 158. As we were reflecting on these past episodes from 2023, we were overcome with immense gratitude for our community. A huge thank you to our guests for sharing their stories, to you...

Discover what’s possible when we learn together.  We’ve reached the end of 2023! To celebrate, we'll be reviewing some of our favorite moments from this year’s episodes – there are so many that this will have to be a two-parter! Part 1 will highlight episodes 129 through 144, and next week 145 through 158.  Since we started working on this podcast almost four years ago (which is unbelievable to sa...

Discover what’s possible when you welcome different perspectives.  Dr. Megan Miller is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst based in Florida. She is the founder of the Do Better Movement, a professional development initiative for behavior analysts aimed at creating humane, culturally-informed, and compassionate interventions. Megan also co-wrote the book The Seven Steps to Earning Instructional Cont...

Discover what’s possible when an Autistic Self-Advocate courageously shares her stories online. Eileen Lamb is an Autistic Self-Advocate whose two sons are also on the spectrum. Eileen hosts a blog called The Autism Cafe , where she posts articles and resources for parents. She published her first book in August 2019, called All Across the Spectrum . You can also find her photographs on Instagram...

Discover what’s possible when you attend to gratitude.  This episode is being released a day early in observance of Thanksgiving in the US.  Each year our team reflects on what they’re grateful for, both personally and professionally. This year we have many reasons to count our blessings, including one special milestone to celebrate: the Global Autism Project’s 20-year anniversary!  In this episod...

Discover what’s possible when you ask for help.  This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events! The topic of this roundtable was Accommodations and Accessibility at School and Work.  The participants were Autistic Self-Advocate Andrew Bennett, mothers Karen Shapiro and Neena Wagh, and community members Tj Larum and Brenda Canas, and the discussion was fa...

Discover what’s possible when education is measured beyond grades.  Michael Gilberg is an autistic special education and disability rights attorney based in New York and Connecticut. Growing up with undiagnosed Asperger’s Syndrome, he offers his clients a level of insight and empathy that is unique to his personal experience.  In today’s conversation, we discuss: Michael’s lack of educational serv...

Discover what’s possible when the glass child heals.  Ali Carbone is a Brooklyn-based writer, and the oldest sibling to three autistic brothers. In her most recent book, What Are You Looking At? , she writes about her journey of finding herself and rewiring her own brain. In this conversation, we discuss: Ali’s caretaker role from a young age Her relationship with her parents How being the non-aut...

Discover what’s possible when stories shape behavior.  Sivan Hong is the author and illustrator of the best-selling children’s book series  Super Fun Day Books , which celebrates the triumphs of neurodiverse children as they face challenges with determination and courage. Her titles include Benny J. and the Horrible Halloween, George J. and the Miserable Monday, Emily D. and the Fearful First Day,...

Discover what’s possible when you step outside of your comfort zone and embrace the unknown.  Andrew Bennett, Brittney Paye, and Jessie Sheahan have all traveled with the Global Autism Project over the years on SkillCorps® volunteer trips to our various partner sites, including ABA Centrum in the Czech Republic and SOREM in India.  As our CEO Molly mentioned in episode 2, SkillCorps® is an opportu...

Discover what’s possible when the person is at the center.  This week’s episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events! This roundtable was facilitated by community moderator Korey Taylor, and its topic of discussion was Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices.  The participants were Autistic Self-Advocates Thomas Iland, Brian Middleton, Andrew Bennett, Corben Havener, an...

Discover what’s possible when bonds are rebuilt.  Anthony Sevieri is autistic and Alexis, his older sister, is neurotypical. Some of Anthony’s special interests include music and roller coasters.  Alexis is a member of our SkillCorps Alumni community, having traveled with the Global Autism Project to India and Kenya. To learn more about our SkillCorps program, check out episodes 150 & 151 .  I...