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Ali & John return from the void to reveal their daughter's Christmas gifts, based on her current micro-interests. RESOURCE LINKS: This Ain't Holland - Autism Moms - Ali and Natasha's new TikTok/Insta site about being Autism Moms! Paper Stilettos - the site we purchased frowning Elsa and Anna dolls Barbie Helen Keller doll Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

THIS IS IT! THE ONE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Ali & John hit you with a rant about the government's latest nonsense about vaccines and autism. THAT'S RIGHT Y'ALL'S, WE'RE GOIN' WOKE. (Podcast is free, so we can't go broke. Nyah-nyah.) RESOURCE LINKS: So many details about this campaign to maintain Medicaid and how to contact your Senators and Representatives, what you could say, how to learn more,...

Ali & John welcome special guest Michael Pereira, creator of The Autism Voyage blog, to discuss financial planning for parents of Special Needs. The Autism Voyage Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

Ali & John return to the mics for 2025 and our very special guest... fire. Lots of fire. And also, we talk about the trash fire that is Special Education. So it's like a themed episode, dig? L.A.'s new favorite app, Watch Duty: Watch Duty GoFundMes of peoples we know who lost homes in the fires: Help the Apodaca and Fenard Families The Soul Points Fund Eaton Fire Community Relief Displaced Black F...

Ali & John celebrate their daughter's imminent graduation from ABA. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

Ali & John talk about perseverating behavior, and the upcoming election. Your Rights as a Voter With a Disability (CA) Voting With a Disability Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

Bethany returns to the show to talk Halloween and playing soccer inside the house. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

Ali & John talk about the business of family meetings. Colin Farrell Interview - Colin Farrell Foundation Colin Farrell Foundation The Fair Play Book Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook  

Tiny steps become bigger progressions. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook  

Ali was recently a panelist at WonderCon, and our daughter was able to sit in attendance! We discuss this and how church camps are the best place to discover D&D. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook  

Theme parks are once AGAIN changing their disability pass guidelines. Ali & John have thoughts. Washington Post: "Some Disney Fans Abused Disability Access to Skip Lines. Now Rules Are Changing." IBCCES Accessibility Card Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook  

The value of surprises and Legos. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook  

Ali & John celebrate 50 episodes (!) with stories about traveling to Antioch, and the fine art of Redirection. Zachary's Pizza - the yummy Oakland pizza we had Open Mind Music - the delightful Oakland shop we purchased rekkids from Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook  

We welcome special guest Dr. Rebekah McKendry, director of the movie " Glorious ," award-winning podcaster , and parent of Strummer, an autistic six-year-old bug enthusiast! Autism! The Musical Watch Ali's Christmas (horror) movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's podcasts! The Book of John The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook  

Ali & John talk about giving Bethany options... by severely limiting her options. Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's podcasts! The Book of John The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook  

Ali & John are raising an independent little  Swiftie. Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's podcasts! The Book of John The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook  

Ali & John talk about their long road to parenthood, including fertility problems, and a miscarriage. Our guest appearance on Parenting Understood Podcast Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's new podcast! The Book of John Hear John's old podcast! The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook  

We're very excited to be joined by special guests Jessica Rodriguez (Pediatric Physical Therapist) & Brittany Benson (Pediatric Occupational Therapist]! We talk PT, OT, how the two overlap, how they differ, and everything in-between.  [Also, guest-starring Jessica's son, who chatters and plays with toys in the background, so it's a little louder than usual, but he's very cute] Jessica's Swim Thera...

Ali & John lay bare their latest marital disputes for you to enjoy and laugh at. Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's new podcast! The Book of John Hear John's old podcast! The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook  

We welcome special guest Michelle Tangeman, BCBA, LMFT, and co-host of the podcast "Parenting Understood!" Links from the show: Parenting Understood Michelle Tangeman's therapy website Thriving Toddler Association For Science In Autism Treatment The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse For Child Welfare Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's new podcast! The Book of John Sensory Ove...

We're excited and honored to welcome special guest Mark Wolfe, President of the Board of Directors of the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) - Mark discusses his own experiences as the parent of a grown autistic child, working with the various Regional Centers of California, and his previous career producing movies, and the new generation of Reading Rainbow! [NOTE: This interview was c...

Ali & John download the last couple of months - Ali's movie premiere, Christmas, the first trip to Disneyland in over three years... and the whole family catching Covid. Disneyland's Disability Access Pass FAQ Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder See some of Ali's media tour! Dread Central Women and Hollywood Making Movies Is Hard The Freshman 15 Positive depictions of autism in media - Shout-ou...

Ali & John are joined by special guest, ABA Program Director Erin! We discuss the goals, mechanics, and controversies of ABA therapy. Ali's movie "The Apology" premieres Dec. 16th in theaters in LA/NY, and on Shudder and AMC+! Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTA1-3z1M4 Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod http...

Ali & John talk about making your own community, when to hold in the anger and when to let it fly. Ali's movie "The Apology" premieres Dec. 16th in theaters in LA/NY, and on Shudder and AMC+! Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTA1-3z1M4 Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar...

Ali went off and made a movie! "The Apology," a psychological thriller, written and directed by Alison Star Locke herownself, coming to theaters, Shudder and AMC+ on December 16th, produced by Company X ! We tell you all about it, and how being a parent of a special needs child inspired it! Ali also joins us on The Hold Up podcast, where we talk about the movie "Alison's Birthday!" http://holduppo...