Kate Panfile

Redefining Autism

Kids EN ↓ 4 episodes

If you’ve ever cried in a school parking lot, stayed up too late Googling answers, or wondered if you’re the only one falling apart, this podcast is for you. You are not alone in this. Redefining Autism is a safe space for parents of neurodivergent, and specifically, autistic children; a community built on truth, compassion, and connection. Hosted by Kate Panfile, an autism educator and family support coach, it's where you find support for the supporters; bridging the gap between diagnosis and daily life to create neurodiversity-affirming support for our children who learn and experience the w...

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Kate Panfile

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EP 003 | Autistic Communication Isn’t Broken ... It’s Misunderstood 02.01.2026 22:02

🎙️ EP 003 | Autistic Communication Isn’t Broken ... It’s Misunderstood If you’ve ever worried that your child “can’t communicate,” relies on scripts, repeats phrases, avoids eye contact, or doesn’t communicate the way the world expects — this episode will change how you see everything. In Episode 3 of The Redefining Autism Podcast , we unpack autistic communication as a culture , not a deficit....

EP 002 | Understanding Sensory Processing Changes Autism Support 02.01.2026 25:09

If your child’s reactions feel intense, unpredictable, or hard to understand, this episode will help things finally make sense. In Episode 2 of The Redefining Autism Podcast , we go deeper into one of the most misunderstood parts of autistic culture: sensory processing. Not as a side note or a trigger to manage—but as the first language autistic and neurodivergent people learn long before words. T...

EP 001 | Redefining Autism: A Culture, Not a Puzzle 02.01.2026 17:59

🎙️ EP 001 | Redefining Autism: A Culture, Not a Puzzle EPISODE DESCRIPTION If you’re parenting an autistic child and feel confused, overwhelmed, or like nothing you’ve tried is working, this episode is for you. In Episode 1 of The Redefining Autism Podcast, I explain autism not as a behavior problem or a puzzle to solve; but as a brain style and a culture. A way of communicating, sensing, and expe...

Podcast Trailer | Redefining Autism: The Podcast I Needed When Everything Felt Hard 10.11.2025 1:56

Podcast Trailer | Redefining Autism: The Podcast I Needed When Everything Felt Hard Show Notes: In this heartfelt trailer episode, host Kate Panfile, autism educator, parent, and family support strategist, announces The Redefining Autism Podcast. This isn’t another “how-to” podcast. It’s a safe, affirming space for parents who love fiercely, feel deeply, and are ready to understand their child’s...