Disorderly Blondes Autism PODCAST

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Disorderly Blondes Podcast , we step into a plastic world—where everything looks polished, curated, and camera-ready—but reality tells a very different story. We discuss the release of Mattel’s Autistic Barbie and what autism representation means in real life versus manufactured narratives. While the doll has been celebrated for visibility, many families of...

Send us Fan Mail "Are we recording?"  In this hilariously unfiltered episode of The Disorderly Blondes , Kristi and Brenda hit record with no script, no sleep, and absolutely no plan. And that’s exactly the point. From eye patches, mouth tape, and menopause-adjacent chaos to parenting adult kids, autism, college drop-offs, AI rants, and accidental therapy sessions, the conversation zigza...

Send us Fan Mail These autism moms have been nominated as “most likely to run away from home,” and they’re here to weigh in on the issues their constituents (aka their kids) care about most. From hot debates over the best paper towel sizes to the campaign for autism job market improvements and even a motion to impeach a Real Housewives cast member, no topic is off the ballot! So grab your voting s...

Send us Fan Mail Real Housewives of Miami? More like RHOASD . We South Florida moms are back with plenty of updates, laughs, and endless banter. Pero también some clever use of mouth tape. Que? Listen at the link above and on all major platforms: Apple Spotify iHeartradio Audible Visit the rubias on their other media: Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok Facebook Have something to say?  Want to advert...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the Blondes drop more F-bombs than turds in a Disney Cruise Line pool. "Seize" the day and join Brenda and Kristi as they navigate boatloads of autism parenting fun. Listen at the link above and on all major platforms: Apple Spotify iHeartradio Audible Visit the rubias on their other media: Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok Facebook Have something to say?...

Send us Fan Mail We, autism moms, have had quite a year of ups and downs. Listen in as we reunite on this tell-all update episode. Fear not, the squirrels and laughter are back for an all-around rockin' good time...as usual. Follow us on all the things: WEBSITE Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Want to sponsor an episode or two? Let's chat: disorderlyblondes@gmail.com  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The Papis are baaaaaaack and hosting our 50th episode! For the 3rd year in a row the disorderly autism dads 🤒POSITIVELY🥴 let us know what’s on their 🤬BLEEP🤬 ing minds. Whether it be the 🤬BLEEP🤬ing pandemic 😷, 🤬BLEEP🤬ing therapies, or their🤬BLEEP🤬ing wives, the blondes take zero 🙅🏼‍♀️🙅🏼‍♀️responsibility for these special needs dads’ words (even IF the #PAPISseries is...

Send us Fan Mail Join the hosts of the Disorderly Blondes as they dish on some of the memorable blonde moments of their SUPER popular autism parent podcast. They laugh; they cry (from laughing). Brenda & Kristi toast their favorite guests of the past four seasons and roast their own podcasting (and autism parenting) skills alike. Want more inside scoop and early release on all episodes?  Then...

Send us Fan Mail Piano lessons as autism therapy is sheet music to Board Certified Behavior Analyst Mary-Debra Pawloski ’s ears. Her techniques strike a chord in her students as a symphony of results play up positive behaviors. B sharp and tune in as Miss Mary explains the key reasons piano evokes a concert of skills.   She is a (blonde) natural. For the ultimate VIP Disorderly Blondes podcast exp...

Send us Fan Mail Professional listeners they are not, but listen in as autism moms Brenda and Kristi presume they are competent to dish on their sons’ latest adventures. Whether it’s graduating, partying, modeling, sporting, or equation solving, the blondes know who is doing all the pant-wearing: dem boyz.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Autism advocate and comic lover Thomas A. McKean does not consider autism a superpower. Still, armed with his brilliant, open mind he pens a voice of reason amongst a universe of controversy. Thomas is “puzzled” by the epic autism battles other “advocates” choose. His story is a rare edition and his page-turning adventures prove the good advocates always win.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jill Escher is the president of the National Council on Severe Autism and has prepared a strong message for the world: every autism parent is in a state of panic, and the “unaffected,” should be too. Yes, could this mean you.  “Severe” or “not-so-pretty” autism voices demand a place at the table, and no noisy, lame attempt to shame the advocates over semantics will “cancel” the gr...

Send us Fan Mail Autism dad, author, and activist J.B. Handley gets RAW as he raps with us about his new book Underestimated, An Autism Miracle. His lyrical journey into unlocking his non-speaker son Jamie’s voice using Spelling to Communicate (S2C) has we homies channeling Tupac.  East Coast-West Coast rivalries aside, listen in and get inspired by Changes . “Things will never be the same” for hi...

Send us Fan Mail Fresh off an out-of-this-world vacay that had our heads in the clouds, we South Florida autism moms live to tell the tale of two close encounters that had us running for the (Texas) hillside. Unfortunately, rejected by the Mothership, it's back to our special needs reality featuring cases of senioritis, sucky sports, swimming and splashing, and of course, (a SUPER spreader am...

Send us Fan Mail Yes, you read right! The blondes hosted a live podcast and invited some of their parent listeners to experience the recording process and try to get a word in! Challenging! Tune in to catch up with the blondes' latest escapades, and their guest "co-hosts" musings on autism. The result? A beautiful night of sharing and bonding like only ASD families can. Everyone tog...

Send us Fan Mail The South Florida Blondes will never admit 2021 means 2020 "won," for they closed the deal on autism guardianship and "seized" the day with CBD treatments. Two fab magazine features have them hoping '21 may just bring back the fun, just ask Rick Desantis. Listen and read along! Visit us, we want to hear from you! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Julie Hornok wears many capes: she is an autism mom, author, speaker, advocate, cheerleader, and the strongest ally any mom of a newly diagnosed special needs child could ever ask for. She used her superpowers to mightily pen United in autism, Finding Strength Inside the Spectrum , and is now saving the planet one autism mom at a time with Labeled and Loved - an arsenal of lifelin...

Send us Fan Mail Board Certified Pediatrician Dr. Berger treats autism, ADD, ADHD, and immune disregulation disorders at his Tampa, Florida based Wholistic Pediatrics and Family Care . Learn how he approaches each patient's plan of holistic primary care from the inside out, utilizing nutritional and detoxification therapies and the prescribing of CBD and medical marijuana. Ready to tackle you...

Send us Fan Mail They're baaaaack! The Disorderly autism dads commiserate over their most trying case of 2020 (the crummy, complicated Covid-19), while clutching cups of coquito.   Catch their colorful commentary concerning their boys' conditions, the courts, camps, college, companions, and the challenges many special needs dads confront (complete with cursing, coño!). Want more Disorder...

Send us Fan Mail The blondes discuss how they are able to place a (Spanish) accent on "lo positivo" in light of the fact that #2020problems, on top of #autismproblems feel SUPER heavy.  Listen as they sip and share their thoughts on some tough autism parenting topics, and toast to coming out on the other side. Everyone is hurting right now. www.disorderlyblondes.com Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The Disorderly Blondes bring order to center court (and tone down their normal "racket") to interview founder of adaptive tennis program Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix. There is no match for the "A" game her program, Love Serving Autism , brings to special needs individuals. This tennis pro turned SLP champions local families who would feel sidelined without her love of...

Send us Fan Mail We, autism moms , are completely punch drunk over school stresses, seizures, shade, scrubbing, sanitizing, sports bras, and seltzer.  Cheers to all the special needs parents who have the stomach for education on Covid. For those who do not, we have a drink for that too! Back to school , here we go!  www.disorderlyblondes.com  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Join a blonde threesome as we interview autism mom, author, and fellow podcaster Laurie Hellmann . She just launched her first book: Welcome to My Life, A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism. Laurie’s memoir is a raw, real, heart-wrenching glimpse into the day-to-day struggles caregivers of severely autistic individuals face. She champions her special needs teenager Skyler a...

Send us Fan Mail Join the South Florida blondes for another unscripted, uproariously funny update to which only super autism moms (and masochists) can relate. Quarantine life may have cramped special needs schooling, birthdays, graduations, and vacays, but certainly not their style! A few spectrum squirrels also sound off, but in the words of the fabulous Walter Mercado, "I never rehearse to...

Send us Fan Mail South Florida moms, Kristi and Brenda, candidly discuss MOTHERHOOD & AUTISM while balancing heels and cocktails on this podcast. Never a dull moment.  Support the show