SOS Sides of the Spectrum

In this very special episode, our very own Ms. Judith decides to flip the script and take over the mic for a fun "reverse episode!" She shines the spotlight on Aiden and his brand new published book, Oops My Brain Wrote Poetry — a gorgeous collection of poems and hand-painted artwork that comes straight from his heart. Aiden opens up about what inspired him to write it, how painting and...

Hey everyone and welcome to SOS. Sides of the Spectrum. I am your host Aiden Lee and this is a podcast about real stories, real people, and real life on the spectrum. Autism Awareness Day is April 2 and I wanted to jump start the celebrations the only way I know how. With art. I know what you are thinking. Aiden and art. Here we go again. And yes. Here we go again. Because for those of you who kno...

In this episode of SOS Sides of the Spectrum , I get to hang out with Reverend Sue Ann Ward from the Church of the Incarnation in Oakville. Sue Ann is awesome, funny, kind, and full of heart. She opens up about her path into ministry, the little daily practices that keep her grounded, and how much she loves creating spaces where everyone feels welcome. We dive into some big stuff too, like what it...

Exploring Neurodiversity: A Conversation with Vocal Empowerment Coach Jam Gamble In this episode of SOS Sides of the Spectrum, Aiden has a deeply engaging conversation with Jam Gamble, a vocal empowerment coach, founder of Slay the Mic, and advocate for neurodiversity and inclusion. The two discuss Jam's journey to discovering the power of her voice, her mission to amplify others' voices,...

Today, on this SOS - Sides of the Spectrum podcast episode we talk to another amazing human in our community. Mr. Ken Fleming from the Knights of Columbus Burlington, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Council #15920. Ken is a Past Grand Knight and a lifelong advocate for the Special Olympics, he has dedicated much of his life to making a meaningful impact in the Burlington community and this is how...

Kicking off the new year, I’m thrilled to feature someone I deeply respect and admire: Bruce Petherick. Bruce is not just a talented musician, composer, podcaster, and creator—he’s also a wonderful friend. Many of you will recognize Bruce for his unwavering support of our community and his dedication as a mentor. His kindness, talent, and insight have made a lasting impact, and I’m excited to shar...

Hello everyone and welcome to SOS. Sides of the spectrum. Where we talk about everyone and everything in our neurodiverse universe. Sports are so important, especially now while as a world we are celebrating the Paris 2024 Olympic games. So I thought hey let’s chat to a really famous human. How famous you ask? Well just to mention a few. His accomplishments. •⁠ ⁠Gold Medal With Team Canada U18 200...

Welcome to SOS - Sides of the Spectrum, where we dive into the inspiring stories and journeys of individuals who are making waves in the world. Today, I have an incredible guest joining me on SOS, someone who embodies the true spirit of sportsmanship and teamwork. Meet BJ, a Special Olympics athlete who has not only competed at provincial and national levels but has also excelled in various sports...

Hello everyone and welcome to SOS. Sides of the spectrum. Where we talk about everyone and everything in our neurodiverse universe. It’s February 2024 and I have another amazing human joining us today! Scott Godfrey, he is the founder of the innovative program called Lacrossing Barriers. Yep, you guessed it. It’s a sport program that encourages people of all abilities to join on the field and play...

Hello SOS listeners! Today on the show we have another amazing human, Ms Rachel O'Hagan. First she is a mom who loves - loves her sons. She is an Author, Educator, Public Speaker and a passionate Advocate. She was also an elementary school teacher who specialized in Special Education services, she ran a tutoring company, and she is a yoga instructor. The key to Ms Rachel is that she believes t...

Hold up. Wait a minute. This is a sibling podcast? The excitement for this NEW episode is wild. It’s a sibling episode, filled with zinging fun. I am going to interview my sister Jenna who has always been a stalwart supporter of me growing up I felt there's no better way to kick off the Fall season than with my first interview of the season. Whether you have siblings of your own or always wish...

Okay, guys. Today I have invited a really important guest to our show, one that just loves animals. He performs various grooming duties that are necessary to improve pets' hygiene and enhance their physical appearance. He bathes, brushes, dries, cleans their teeth and ears, as well as trims their nails and hair/fur. You guessed it. Today on our show we have an amazing dog groomer named John fr...

So what’s the conversation about today? Your clue is… our Health care system and our all abilities community. Okay, guys. I have invited a really cool guest. Ilanna Mandel. She is the brain behind an amazing app called ReadyBe. It’s It’s the world’s 1st accessible mobile Interface that will help organize, schedule, and manage healthcare! Can you believe that? Pretty cool right. I know I have a few...

Hey guys today is world book day!!! This is a worldwide celebration of books and reading. World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. I have invited a really special guest for our show today. A fierce advocate for the importance of reading, comprehension, and writing. Ms. June Cockwell, she is the founder, executive director of an organization called, hippy Halton. The HIPPY P...

Hello everyone and welcome to SOS. Sides of the spectrum. Where we talk about everyone and everything in our neurodiverse universe. This episode we will be talking to an end of life doula. A grief educator. Her name is Carrie Batt and her company is called Seol care special end of life care for people with a disability Carrie has been immersed in the disability community both personally and profes...

Hello everyone and welcome to SOS. Sides of the spectrum. Where we talk about everyone and everything in our neurodiverse universe. Today I want to introduce you to another amazing human in this great big world of ours. I love her because she is just flippin awesome. Ms Jody Harbour. She calls herself an urban indigenous woman. Her passion is to bring communities together by empowering indigenous...

Hello everyone! Welcome to another amazing SOS podcast episode! Today there's another episode just for the holiday seasons with an awesome guest! The jolly man of Christmas! Mr. Saint Nicolas! Also known as Santa Claus. What is this podcast all about? SOS is all about talking to people who do lots of different things. Some people are artists. Some are teachers. Athletes, Musicians. Designers. The...

Hello everyone and welcome to SOS. Sides of the spectrum. Where we talk about everyone and everything in our neurodiverse universe. Today on this episode of SOS Sides Of The Spectrum. We have another amazing human who is an awesome playwright an amazing person, change maker, and advocate for inclusion. Matteo Esposito. If you would like to learn more about Matteo please check out his website: http...

Mike Cluett everybody!!!  As an active member of the Milton community, Mike Cluett is a long time volunteer for the United Way of Halton & Hamilton, a board member for Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC), organizes the annual Hope In High Heels event for Halton Women’s Place and volunteers actively for the Tiger Jeet Singh Foundation and the annual Miracle on Main Street which support...

I have known Ms Julia Hanna since I was 12 years old. I actually learned the importance of good food, healthy gardening from this amazing lady.  Julia Hanna. Oakville Business Leader. Not-for-Profit Founder. Community Builder. Food Activist. Mayoral Candidate for Oakville. But as a youth (19 years old autistic artist) living in the town of Oakville. I have a lot on my mind. So I invited Ms Ju...

SOS Sides of the Spectrum - Original Poem by Aiden Lee - Episode 30 Title "The price of being different" an original poem written by Aiden Lee.  From the perspective of Aiden's dad, 'It's out of sheer instincts for survival that we share these stories of adversity and triumphs. When our minds scream for us to give up, we know that to give in would be to be to allow the darkness to gain ground...

Hello everyone and welcome to SOS. Sides of the spectrum. Where we talk about everyone and everything in our neurodiverse universe.  Today we have another amazing human joining us!  And her name is Caitlin Claessens or better  Known as Super Simple Caitie.  Her TV /YouTube show is called, Caitie s  Classroom!  It is really a great show with tons of learning, music 🎶...

Hello SOS friends.  Today I want to introduce you to aNother amazing person in our great big world of unique and creative people. Fiona, she is someone who uses words like shape, pinching, clay, kiln. If you guessed potter then you are 100% right.  Welcome to SOS Fiona. We are so excited to have you on the show. To talk about art, design, creation, and clay work. Fiona is a brilliant art...

SOS Sides of the Spectrum - Interview with Pilot Megan Massi - Episode 27 Today I want to introduce you to another amazing person in our great big world, Megan Massi.  A little bit about Megan after snooping around is, I hear from people that she is brilliant at baking cakes, has an adorable pup, married, always creative and ingenious in the way she solves puzzles, but the main reason why i a...

A CONVERSATION.  Hello SOS listeners. I want to introduce you to Ayanna Davis aka: Phenomenally Autistic.  She is first and foremost in my eyes an artist, an activist and an advocate for everyone. Ayanna is a Children’s Book Illustrator - (16 books). Wow. Plus, she has four colouring books, she is a really amazing designer, former choreographer, a lover of the arts and to top it all she...