Sensory Overload

The Bairn has begun Middle School. Alea iata est. Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

We put the spotlight on our fourth family member: Conan, our 16-year-old Norwegian Forest Cat, his long, slow coming to terms with having a child in the house, and how being cat parents prepared us for being human parents. We also tell you about Ali's bum ankle, and bring the hammer down on Neurotypical Goodbyes. Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Tw...

In a desperate attempt to get their daughter reading this summer, Ali & John have resorted to bribery. We also discuss the term "Asperger's," and how John could be watching "The Deer Hunter" instead. Bethany's fav YouTuber: Cookie Swirl C LOL Surprise! dolls The golden calf: The Barbie Care Clinic Playset Asperger Syndrome The Deer Hunter Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/se...

Our angel has culminated! Elementary school is in the rearview mirror, and yet, Ali & John STILL manage to squeeze in another disappointing IEP. But all is not lost, as our child also got to go to her first rock/roll show! "This is the best concert EVER!"                          - Bethany's review Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloa...

Ali's back from making movies, here to tell you how easy and effortless following your dreams is. We also discuss our impromptu family trip to Boston, and the newest adventure with our tween - braces! Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

Bethany returns to the show to talk about Pinkalicious, her current favorite book series, and how many Babybel cheeses she can eat in one sitting. Pinkalicious's tv show: https://pbskids.org/pinkalicious Bethany's favorite cheese: https://www.babybel.com/en-us/products Bethany's favorite YouTube series: https://www.youtube.com/c/ComePlayWithMe

Years before our daughter was diagnosed with autism, we had a totally different neurological adventure - join Ali & John as they talk about Baby's First Skull Surgery™! We also briefly talk about Autcraft, a Minecraft server specifically for autistic players. Ted Hour - Autcraft segment begins at 33:05 https://overcast.fm/+HuQLAtd9w Autcraft - https://www.autcraft.com

As a grown-ass man, John has discovered that anxiety and panic attacks can deeply suck. So imagine if your mostly non-verbal toddler is having them too, and can't tell you about them! We offer up thoughts and experiences about anxiety and some things you can try if your child is struggling with it.  (Reminder, we are in no way medical experts, so don't be thinkin' this be like doctor's orders 'r n...

Ali & John talk about the holidays, and think about the future.

Ali & John talk about the big feelings of being a parent of an autistic child, sort through another parent's despair, and finally, court controversy by gleefully talking about the family trip to get the kid vaxxed. (I mean, she's already autistic, am I right y'all's?!?! Up top!)   NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https:...

Ali & John talk DOLLAHS, y'all's!! How insurance, therapies and other expenses can wipe a bank account so clean you could eat off it, and how you can maybe save a couple bucks here and there.    NOTES: A real estate agent who understands the meaning of "sudden life change" -- https://www.realestatebook.com/agent/851076/meadow-goddard   SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.inst...

We often talk about the obstacles and setbacks, so let's get some positivity up in this mother! Ali & John totally brag on their daughter and the strides she's made lately, because she's awesome.   NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverload...

Ali & John talk about being the "complicated friends"... the families who always seem to need extra patience, extra help, or extra understanding.   NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

We welcome special guest Christina, an actual autistic person! NOTES: [Apologies for the occasional audio issues, we were sharing microphones] Instagram recs by Christina: @autisticats @omgimatuisticaf @autienelle   SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.fa...

Summertime, and the livin' is... well, busy. Ali & John wax rhapsodic about day camp, and how they're letting their precious little nubbin go completely feral in the off hours. Plus a delightful listener email! NOTES: We learned a little bit about Williams Syndrome this month, thanks to listener Devra -- https://williams-syndrome.org   SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.inst...

Our baby is growing up fast, soon to be a tween, with all that entails. Ali & John jaw about how they're preparing for the onslaught of puberty (they hope), and how they're dealing with Ali about to return to the workplace after ten years of stay-at-home momming. NOTES: We guested on another podcast! Check us out chewin' the parental fat with Shanna & Laura over at "Big Fat Positive!" https://bigf...

No nice way to put it, advocating for your special needs kid is an endurance test. Ali & John tell tales of their seven (and counting) years of advocacy. And paperwork. So much paperwork.   NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

Our daughter is back in physical school... yay? A ray of sunshine as John & Ali give an update on what grade school looks like in a pandemic, and how our autistic child is not only surviving, but thriving.   NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senso...

Got someone in your life that doesn't know the first thing about autism, and not sure how to explain it? Well, friend, let us shoulder your burden! Give them this episode to plug in they earholes, where we try and think of everything we can that might be helpful to them, and in turn, helpful to YOU!   NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter...

This month, Ali & John list many of the items we've bought or received that have helped our autistic child. From tiny chewable pencil toppers to giant trampolines and everything in-between! (NOTE: Hopefully goes without saying, but none of this is stuff we're getting paid to pimp. We are our own masters! We do not bow to the almighty advertising dollar! ... that's another way of saying we don't ma...

An unexpected family tragedy prompts a discussion about normalizing mental illness. 2020, man.   NOTES: Finding Cooper's Voice -  https://www.findingcoopersvoice.com   SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

Storytime! As we wind down 2020, Ali & John have a tale to tell, about Paris, appearances vs. reality, and how good memories can give bad ones a good old-fashioned prison beatdown (or vice-versa). NOTES: The Louvre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louvre_Pyramid The Raft of the Medusa: https://www.louvre.fr/en/oeuvre-notices/raft-medusa The Young Martyr: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Young_Marty...

Ali & John are proud to present a couple of Sensory Overload firsts -- our first very special guest on the show, and our first completely family-friendly episode! 100% no cussies! Join us as we give thanks in our own special way.   NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https:...

Ali & John just had the worst IEP ever! Celebrate with us, as we dance around the legalities and drink deep from the cup of frustration. NOTES: We talk about Hannah Gadsby's Netflix special, "Douglas" https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwim8bf_2cD0AhVgITQIHUTFALoQFnoECA0QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.netflix.com%2Ftitle%2F81054700&usg=AOvVaw31u8rYZQ77...

It's the 1st Anniversary of Sensory Overload! Yay! And Ali & John talk about [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] and also some distance learning stuff.   NOTES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2BAAYsqTww    SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensory...