Podcasts about Autism

Americans can't seem to catch a break. Just as gas prices looked like they were about to come down, China announced it was suspending gas exports “until further notice,” pushing the price of oil per barrel higher. Glenn and Jason discuss why China would decide to do this now and when Americans might finally see some relief. Could a recently utilized drug be used in kids with autism to help with their symptoms? Glenn reviews a recent study where a young boy with autism showed drastic improvement after being accepted into the program. Glenn explains that younger generations have no heroes to look up to because society has torn them all down. Glenn reacts to the latest attempt to keep women from having children, this time claiming you won't be attractive once you hit your 50s if you have children. Glenn tells a couple of stories of faith and forgiveness following tragedy. Kristi Rogers, wife of Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R), joins to discuss her husband's chances as he's battling to beat his radical opponent, Abdul El-Sayed (D). Glenn speaks with Léa Martin, who moved to America from France in 2023 and authored the book "Dear Land of the Free," about what she finds fascinating about living in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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New York Times' bestselling author Katherine May (Wintering) talks about her new book, The Electricity of Every Living Thing, about her journey of discovering her identity as an autistic woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when artificial intelligence meets neurodivergent life?In AI and Autism, host Bree Ransom explores how AI interacts with — and could potentially accommodate — neurological and developmental differences.Through conversations with people from across the spectrum, the series explores the ways neurodivergent people are using AI to communicate, create, process information, navigate everyday life and better understand themselves.Whether you're an AI super-user, a sceptic or simply curious about what these technologies could mean for neurodivergent people, you don't have to love AI to join the conversation.Subscribe to ai.tism — Bre's Substack exploring AI, neurodivergence and the ways she uses AI as an accessibility tool.Get in touch with Bre — Share your experiences with AI, tell Bre what you're experimenting with, or express your interest in joining AI and Autism as a guest.Produced for the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.

Send us Fan MailDoes Tylenol in pregnancy cause autism or ADHD? In this edition of Neo News, Ben and Eli break down a major JAMA Internal Medicine study from Hong Kong that followed hundreds of thousands of mother-child pairs and used a sibling-matched design to answer the question. The verdict: no association between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and autism spectrum disorder or ADHD, regardless of timing, pattern, or dose. But data alone doesn't win hearts. The conversation turns to the bedside: how do we explain study methodology to families without dismissing their concerns? Eli shares his approach to vaccine hesitancy in the NICU, built on continuity, persistence, and transparency, and draws lessons from journalism about corrections, trust, and why showing up matters. Tune in.----Prenatal Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Use and the Risk of Autism and/or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Sibling-Matched Cohorts. Luo S, Gong Q, Ai Y, Zhang J, Chan L, Wong WCW, Ip P, Chan EWY, Tanuseputro P, Wong ICK, Wan EYF.JAMA Intern Med. 2026 Sep 1;186(9):1102-1111. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.2215.PMID: 42371637Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.Enjoy!

LIVE from ILADS: Tick Boot Camp sits down with Dr. Somer DelSignore, DNP, BC-PNP, founder of Hudson Valley Integrative Health in Beacon, New York, for a wide-ranging conversation about pediatric Lyme disease, congenital tick-borne infections, autism spectrum symptoms, PANS/PANDAS, autoimmune encephalopathy, developmental delays, behavioral changes, and the importance of investigating potential biological contributors to neuroimmune dysfunction. Dr. DelSignore practices integrative pediatrics with a focus on children experiencing complex chronic illness and neuroimmune symptoms. Rather than stopping at a behavioral or developmental diagnosis, she describes a root-cause approach that asks a deeper question: What biological processes could be contributing to this child's symptoms? The conversation explores some challenging and evolving areas of medicine, including possible relationships among infections, inflammation, immune dysfunction, neurological development, and behavioral symptoms. Dr. DelSignore shares observations from her clinical practice and argues for more comprehensive biomedical evaluation of children with complex or atypical presentations. This interview was recorded live at the ILADS conference, so you may hear some of the energy and background activity of the event throughout the conversation. Looking Beyond a Pediatric Diagnosis Dr. DelSignore describes treating children who don't always fit neatly into one diagnostic category. Some arrive with: Autism spectrum diagnoses or symptoms Developmental delays Behavioral changes Cognitive difficulties Motor delays Speech and language delays PANS/PANDAS Autoimmune or neuroimmune symptoms Suspected congenital Lyme disease Other tick-borne infections A pattern she says sometimes catches parents' attention is an unexpected improvement when a child receives treatment for an unrelated infection. Parents may report that their child temporarily gains language, motor, behavioral, or other skills while taking an antibiotic, only to regress after treatment ends. For Dr. DelSignore, observations like these are clues that warrant further investigation rather than immediate conclusions. Root-Cause Medicine for Children Dr. DelSignore describes her work as a form of detective work. A diagnosis describes what clinicians are observing, but she wants to investigate why those symptoms are occurring. When a child presents with neurological, developmental, behavioral, or immune dysfunction, she evaluates possible contributors and works backward from the symptoms. That may involve extensive history-taking, laboratory evaluation, the child's medical history, environmental factors, immune function, infections, inflammation, genetics, and sometimes the parents' medical histories. Once potential contributors are identified, her goal is not only to address them but also to support the immune and neurological systems as the child progresses. Learn more about Dr. Somer DelSignore and Hudson Valley Integrative Health. Congenital Lyme & Tick-Borne Infections One of the most important subjects in this conversation is congenital or maternal-fetal transmission of tick-borne infections. Dr. DelSignore discusses evaluating both children and their parents when the child's presentation suggests that infection or immune dysfunction could have begun during pregnancy or early development. She specifically discusses Borrelia, Bartonella, and Babesia — the pathogens Tick Boot Camp often refers to as the Three B's — in the context of her clinical work. Dr. DelSignore also discusses another possibility: even when direct transmission isn't established in an individual case, maternal infection and inflammation during pregnancy could potentially influence fetal immune or neurological development. These are complex and evolving areas of research, and determining what occurred in an individual child requires careful clinical evaluation rather than assuming that every developmental or neuroimmune condition has an infectious cause. Why Family History Matters With very young patients, Dr. DelSignore says the parents' history can become especially important. She asks mothers questions such as: Were you exposed to ticks? Did you experience unexplained symptoms before or during pregnancy? Did you have unusual illnesses earlier in life? Did you struggle with immune dysfunction? Do you have autoimmune conditions? Were there infections or inflammatory problems during pregnancy? For an infant who cannot describe symptoms, family history may provide clues that aren't available from the child alone. Dr. DelSignore combines that history with clinical presentation and diagnostic testing when deciding what warrants further investigation. What Might Lyme Disease Look Like in a Young Child? Young children present a unique diagnostic challenge. They cannot necessarily explain that they are exhausted, experiencing pain, having temperature changes, or feeling neurologically different. Dr. DelSignore describes seeing infants with findings such as hypotonia — unusually low muscle tone — along with feeding and sleeping difficulties that extend beyond what would ordinarily be expected. As children grow, additional clues may emerge. Clinicians and parents can begin evaluating whether a child is: Sitting appropriately Crawling Developing speech Gaining words Building sentences Developing motor skills Interacting socially Meeting expected developmental milestones Dr. DelSignore emphasizes that none of these signs by themselves diagnose Lyme disease or another tick-borne infection. Instead, they may be reasons to investigate further when considered alongside medical history, exposures, physical findings, and other symptoms. Behavioral Symptoms in Toddlers & Children In toddlers and older children with tick-borne illness, Dr. DelSignore says the presentation can become heavily neurological or behavioral. She discusses symptoms including: Irritability Impulsivity Poor sleep Delayed speech Social difficulties Auditory sensitivity Visual sensitivity Anxiety Depression OCD-like behaviors Rage Fatigue Sweating Temperature dysregulation The difficulty is obvious: many of these symptoms overlap with other pediatric neurological, developmental, psychiatric, and medical conditions. A nonverbal child also may not be able to report fatigue, pain, headaches, sensory changes, or other physical symptoms. That overlap is one reason Dr. DelSignore argues against trying to identify tick-borne illness from behavior alone. Autism, Lyme Disease & an Important Distinction A substantial portion of this conversation explores autism and possible biological contributors to autism-spectrum presentations. This requires an important distinction. Autism is not synonymous with Lyme disease, and an autism diagnosis by itself does not establish the presence of a tick-borne infection. Dr. DelSignore's position is that some children diagnosed with autism or presenting with autism-like symptoms may also have infections, inflammation, autoimmune processes, or other biomedical issues that deserve investigation. She describes autism as a syndrome diagnosed from patterns of behavior and development rather than through a single definitive laboratory test. From her root-cause perspective, she therefore asks what potentially modifiable biological factors might coexist with or contribute to an individual child's presentation. This distinction is especially important because the scientific questions surrounding infection, immune activation, neurodevelopment, and autism remain complex and actively studied. Can Treating an Infection Change Developmental Symptoms? Dr. DelSignore shares clinical experiences in which she says children experienced substantial developmental and behavioral improvement after underlying infections and immune dysfunction were addressed. She discusses one case involving a nonverbal child with significant autism-spectrum symptoms whom she says tested positive for Borrelia, Bartonella, and Babesia in the context of suspected maternal transmission. Following treatment, she reports that the child progressed dramatically and was functioning much more typically by school age. This is a clinical case described by Dr. DelSignore, not evidence that tick-borne infections explain autism broadly or that antimicrobial treatment is an established autism treatment. What it illustrates is the central argument she makes throughout this episode: When a child's presentation is unusual or complex, clinicians should remain curious about potentially treatable medical contributors. The Neuroimmune Connection Dr. DelSignore encourages clinicians to think about some pediatric presentations through a neuroimmune lens. The nervous system and immune system don't operate independently. Infection can trigger immune activity and inflammation, and immune dysfunction can have neurological consequences. Dr. DelSignore discusses evaluating children for both infections and evidence of autoimmune activity when clinically appropriate. Rather than attempting to draw a clean line between a behavioral diagnosis and an infectious diagnosis, she looks at the entire clinical picture and asks what combination of processes could be affecting that individual child. PANS/PANDAS & Autoimmune Encephalopathy This same framework is relevant to Dr. DelSignore's work with PANS, PANDAS, and autoimmune encephalopathy. Children with these conditions can experience dramatic neuropsychiatric or behavioral changes associated with immune activation. Dr. DelSignore's clinical focus includes identifying possible infectious and inflammatory triggers and then addressing both the trigger and the downstream immune or neurological dysfunction. Her work therefore overlaps infectious disease, immunology, neurology, psychiatry, and developmental pediatrics rather than remaining confined to a single specialty. ILADS identifies Dr. DelSignore's areas of focus as neuroimmunology, autism spectrum disorder, PANS/PANDAS, and chronic/congenital Lyme disease. Why Comprehensive Evaluation Matters One of Dr. DelSignore's strongest messages is that children with complex developmental or behavioral presentations deserve a thorough medical evaluation. She says older children often reach her practice after seeing numerous providers while their symptoms have been characterized primarily as behavioral or psychiatric. By the time they arrive, some families have spent years searching for explanations. Dr. DelSignore advocates looking more broadly at potential contributors, including infection, immune dysfunction, inflammation, environmental exposures, genetics, nutrition, and other biological factors when clinically indicated. The goal isn't to assume every child has Lyme disease. It's to ask enough questions before deciding that nothing else is contributing to the child's symptoms. Psychiatric Symptoms Can Have Medical Contributors The conversation also examines the relationship between physical health and psychiatric symptoms. Dr. DelSignore describes situations in which she believes infection-driven immune activation and neuroinflammation may contribute to anxiety, depression, irritability, OCD-like behaviors, rage, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms. She argues for investigating potential biological contributors rather than automatically treating every behavioral presentation as an isolated psychiatric problem. At the same time, the conversation acknowledges that psychiatric medications can be appropriate and important for some patients. The larger message is individualized care: evaluate the whole child and determine what combination of supports that particular patient needs. No Single Cause of Autism Near the end of the interview, the conversation turns to claims about acetaminophen/Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism. Dr. DelSignore rejects the idea that there is a simple, single explanation for autism. She describes autism as potentially involving many interacting factors and argues that research findings about individual exposures need to be interpreted in context rather than reduced to a headline claiming one substance "causes autism." Her broader point aligns with the philosophy she describes throughout the interview: There is no simple answer for a complex biological system. Instead, she looks for what she describes as a "stacking" of contributing factors that may differ substantially from one child to another. Can Women with Lyme Disease Have Children? The interview closes on a question that creates tremendous fear for many young women diagnosed with Lyme disease: Can I safely have a child? Tick Boot Camp raises the importance of helping women understand congenital Lyme disease, pregnancy, treatment before conception, care during pregnancy, and what parents and clinicians should consider after birth. Dr. DelSignore agrees that these questions deserve much deeper discussion. The existence of congenital transmission concerns should not be interpreted as meaning that someone with Lyme disease cannot have a healthy pregnancy or healthy child. Instead, it reinforces the value of working with knowledgeable healthcare professionals to develop an individualized plan before and during pregnancy. For a deeper Tick Boot Camp conversation with Dr. DelSignore, listen to Pediatric Lyme, Autism Regression, PANS/PANDAS & Root-Cause Healing. About Dr. Somer DelSignore Dr. Somer DelSignore, DNP, BC-PNP is a board-certified pediatric provider and founder of Hudson Valley Integrative Health in Beacon, New York. Her clinical work focuses on complex chronic illness in children, including neuroimmunology, PANS/PANDAS, autoimmune encephalopathy, autism-spectrum presentations, Lyme disease, and congenital tick-borne illness. She completed graduate and doctoral education at the University of Pennsylvania and SUNY Upstate Medical University and has pursued advanced mentorship and training in integrative medicine, Lyme disease, PANS, and autism. She developed the R.E.S.E.T. Protocol, a root-cause framework for addressing immune dysfunction. Dr. DelSignore is also a member of the ILADS Pediatric Committee. Key Topics in This Episode Pediatric Lyme disease, congenital Lyme disease, Dr. Somer DelSignore, autism and Lyme disease, autism spectrum disorder, PANS, PANDAS, autoimmune encephalopathy, neuroimmune dysfunction, neuroinflammation, Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia, Three B's, developmental delays, speech delay, hypotonia, behavioral symptoms, pediatric tick-borne disease, maternal-fetal transmission, congenital tick-borne infections, root-cause medicine, integrative pediatrics, biomedical evaluation, immune dysfunction, psychiatric symptoms, pregnancy and Lyme disease, and pediatric Lyme testing. About This LIVE from ILADS Interview This conversation was recorded in person at the 2025 International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society Annual Scientific Conference, From Terrain to Treatment: Advances in Vector-Borne Illness, held October 9–12, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Because these interviews were recorded live at the conference, they have a different feel from Tick Boot Camp's traditional long-form virtual and studio conversations — shorter, focused, and surrounded by the activity of one of the world's major gatherings of Lyme and tick-borne disease clinicians, researchers, advocates, and innovators. Dr. DelSignore was also a speaker at the conference, where ILADS highlighted her work in integrative pediatrics and personalized treatment for children. Explore all Tick Boot Camp LIVE from ILADS interviews. More from Tick Boot Camp Watch or listen to Tick Boot Camp's long-form interview with Dr. Somer DelSignore for a deeper exploration of pediatric Lyme disease, congenital infection, autism regression, PANS/PANDAS, and root-cause healing. Hear more conversations with Lyme disease doctors and healthcare professionals, or explore the Tick Boot Camp Podcast for hundreds of patient stories and interviews with doctors, researchers, advocates, and other voices throughout the Lyme disease community. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/tick-boot-camp/2f9253e9-955e-423b-ac71-2ec25d9c29e4

Does your autistic child need more friends—or are you worried because their friendships don't look the way you imagined?In this episode, Shannon talks honestly about the sadness she has felt knowing that her son Jordan, now 30, has never had a best friend, sleepovers, or weekend plans with friends. She also shares what she has learned from paying attention to his experience: Jordan enjoys the familiar people and routines at his day program, and he has never told her he feels lonely.But some autistic children do desperately want friends and feel the pain of being left out. Shannon talks about how to listen when your child says they're lonely, notice connections that may be easy to overlook, and help them pursue the kind of friendship they want.If you've ever wondered whether your child is missing out, this conversation will help you separate your worry from what your child is telling you—while making room for your feelings, too.For more on social interest and the pressure to fit in, listen to episode 176, Discovering Unique Paths: Navigating the Social Dance. For ideas on teaching social skills and creating opportunities to practice them, listen to episode 88, Social Awkwardness.Looking for more support? Join my FREE webinar, Beyond the IEP: What Moms REALLY Need to Navigate This Autism Parenting Journey—save your spot here. You can also explore all the ways we can support you, join our FREE Facebook group, The Not Your Average Autism Mom MOVEMENT, or catch up on more than 200 podcast episodes.

✨ "I think the horse and the animal is kind of an anchor that keeps you in the present." – Krisztina MolnarDeep in the forest near Debrecen in eastern Hungary, a six-year-old foundation has become a home for animal-assisted therapy of every kind: clinical equine-assisted psychotherapy, work with neurodivergent children, family therapy, group therapy for children, adolescents and parents, and sessions for adults, alongside a small riding school, dressage and a vaulting team. Clinical psychologist Krisztina Molnar leads its clinical work with children and parents, supported by a team, 14 horses and three therapy dogs.The original plan was four to six horses and a quiet life in her "fairy forest." Instead, the foundation grew one family, one colleague and one need at a time, guided by a single principle: keep running something only as long as it serves everyone in the story, meaning the clients, the animals and the therapists. Along the way the forest itself became a therapeutic tool, complete with a wishing forest, a mound where problems can be blown away, and a transparent indoor arena that clients describe as a safety bubble inside nature.Rupert and Krisztina explore why nature can take clients deep very quickly, and why that is both a chance and a danger. They discuss how a classic "three wishes" diagnostic task becomes a fairy tale, what Winnicott's transitional space and the "wise mode" of schema therapy have to do with the forest, Hungary's relationship with mental health and transgenerational trauma, the difference between healthy fantasy and delusion, and why the horse is the anchor that keeps a person in the present moment.If you want to support the show, you can do so at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LongRideHome

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Burnout isn't one big thing. It's lots of smaller things, building and building - until even the smallest demand tips you over the edge. Joe Fautley, project coordinator at the Council for Disabled Children and neurodiversity advocate, returns to the podcast to discuss burnout, communication, and what it takes to build inclusive environments for autistic learners. Joe speaks from lived experience. Non-verbal for much of his childhood, he lost hard-won communication skills when he moved to an unsupportive mainstream school, and spent years managing severe anxiety and extended absences. His story is also one of remarkable growth: from a child who couldn't speak verbally, to someone who now delivers public talks and co-facilitates training for education professionals. Together, Dale and Joe explore the direct relationship between belonging and burnout, why communication and mental health are inseparable, and why the single most important thing a school can do is ask the young person what they need - and actually listen to the answer.  About Joe Fautley Joe Fautley is an Autistic and neurodivergent advocate with over 10 years of experience in a variety of personal lived experience advocacy and professional training work for Autism, neurodiversity and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Joe is a relentless and determined advocate for positive change and engages regularly with professional networks across the SEND community with over 6,000 connections and followers on LinkedIn. Joe has delivered many presentations to various audiences. Outside of his full time day job at the National Children's Bureau (NCB), Joe regularly contributes to various media, providing practical advice for professionals who support Autistic children and young people and adults using insights from his own personal lived experience. Joe is the co-chair (a voluntary role) of the Staff Disability and Neurodiversity Network, launched in January 2023, for colleagues at NCB, ensuring they are supported and their feedback can influence positive changes in the workplace. In 2025, Joe was a guest on an episode of the podcast "SEND in the Experts", hosted by Georgina Durrant from Twinkl Educational Publishing, in which he provided advice and strategies to help support teachers and educators.  Joe featured on an episode of the SENDcast in 2024, the #1 podcast for SEND hosted by Dale Pickles, in which he talks openly about his personal experiences of Autism and provides advice for professionals supporting Autistic children and young people in education.  Joe has written articles in several publications in the SEND and children's sector including Teach Secondary, NASEN Connect, SEN Magazine, Autism Eye, SecEd, Headteacher Update and Children and Young People Now Magazine, and featured in a blog for SENsational Tutors.  Joe was invited by NASEN to be a speaker at their conference in Birmingham in July 2025. At this conference, Joe delivered a seminar titled "A Lived Experience: Practical Advice for Educators Supporting Autistic Children and Young People". Joe also joined a panel discussion at this conference with other inspiring advocates who all shared openly their personal lived experiences. B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk  Meeting with Dale to find out about B Squared - https://calendly.com/b-squared-team/overview-of-b-squared-sendcast  Email Dale – dale@bsquared.co.uk  Subscribe to the SENDcast - https://www.thesendcast.com/subscribe The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.

In this episode, I'm joined by Ben Edwards, M.D., founder and medical director of Veritas Medical, who treated children directly during the Texas measles outbreak. Then Polly Tommey sits down with me to ask the questions parents are actually asking about the MMR vaccine. I'm answering them.

Your autistic child comes home from school yelling, disappears into their bedroom, or follows you around asking the same question repeatedly. Each situation requires a different response, but your automatic reactions may be making those difficult after-school hours even harder.In this episode, Lisa Candera, The Autism Mom Coach, explains how to respond to three common after-school patterns: the Collider, the Cocooner, and the Clinger. Drawing on her personal parenting experience and coaching work, Lisa introduces opposite action, a skill she learned during her son's OCD therapy, to help autism moms interrupt their automatic reactions and decide what needs immediate attention and what can wait.In this episode, you'll learn:How to respond when your autistic child comes home angry, argumentative, withdrawn, or demanding constant attention.Why providing more attention, asking more questions, or offering repeated reassurance can sometimes make after-school dysregulation worse.How to recognize your own reactions and use opposite action to determine when to engage, when to establish boundaries, and what can wait.Learn how to stop turning one difficult afternoon into a series of unnecessary battles by identifying what actually needs your attention and responding deliberately rather than reacting automatically.Ready to create your own Meltdown Action Plan?Join Lisa for MAP Live on October 8 at 7 PM Eastern, a live 90-minute workshop where you'll create a personalized plan for managing your triggers and responding to your child's meltdowns before, during, and after they happen.Register for MAP Live Here.

Autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence can make eating far more complicated than simply recognizing hunger and choosing food. Sensory sensitivities, executive dysfunction, time blindness, interoception differences, demand avoidance, decision fatigue, and neurodivergent burnout can all interfere with regular nourishment. Dr. Marianne explains the hidden work behind eating and why many common food environments were not designed for neurodivergent people. Schools, workplaces, healthcare systems, diet culture, and eating disorder treatment programs often expect people to tolerate noisy spaces, rigid meal schedules, complicated preparation, unfamiliar foods, and standardized treatment plans. When someone cannot meet these expectations, they may be labeled resistant, lazy, difficult, or unmotivated. A neurodivergent-affirming approach asks a different question: What barriers are making food inaccessible? WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Learn how autism and ADHD can affect hunger cues, food choices, meal preparation, transitions, sensory processing, and the ability to eat consistently. Dr. Marianne discusses why autistic people may depend on safe foods, why ADHD can make planning and initiating meals difficult, and why AuDHD can create competing needs for familiarity and novelty. You will also hear how demand avoidance, chronic illness, fatigue, pain, financial limitations, workplace expectations, and inaccessible eating disorder treatment can make food struggles worse. Convenience foods, repeated meals, grocery delivery, body doubling, external reminders, and sensory accommodations can provide meaningful access to nourishment. AUTISM, ADHD, AND EATING DISORDERS Neurodivergent eating does not always look conventional. Eating alone, separating foods, relying on screens during meals, repeating familiar foods, or using packaged meals may support regulation and adequate nourishment. These patterns should not automatically be treated as eating disorder behaviors. Effective treatment for ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other eating concerns must distinguish between harmful restriction and accommodations that help an autistic or ADHD person eat. The goal is not to make someone's eating appear more typical. The goal is medical safety, adequate nourishment, sustainable flexibility, and support that respects sensory needs and autonomy. WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR This episode is for autistic people, ADHDers, AuDHD adults, and anyone whose neurodivergence affects food, meal preparation, hunger cues, or daily functioning. It may also help parents, caregivers, eating disorder therapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, and other providers seeking neurodivergent-affirming approaches to food struggles. CONTENT CAUTION This conversation includes food restriction, inconsistent eating, binge eating, ARFID, eating disorders, shame, medical risk, and harmful treatment experiences. If you are eating very little or experiencing rapid weight loss, fainting, chest pain, severe weakness, dehydration, or other concerning symptoms, seek medical support. Inadequate nutrition can become medically serious at every body size. KEY TAKEAWAY Food struggles are not always evidence of poor motivation or a lack of discipline. They often reflect real barriers involving sensory processing, executive functioning, interoception, transitions, demands, energy, access, and environment. Instead of asking why you cannot eat "normally," ask what is making nourishment inaccessible right now. Your needs provide information about the support and accommodations that may help. RELATED EPISODES Autism, Food Rigidity, & Eating Disorders: How Autistic Traits Can Help & Hinder Recovery on Apple & Spotify. ADHD, Autism, & Eating Disorders: When Feeling “Too Much” Makes You Want to Be Smaller With Stacie Fanelli, LCSW on Apple & Spotify. WORK WITH DR. MARIANNE Dr. Marianne Miller is a neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder therapist specializing in ARFID, binge eating, anorexia, and bulimia, as well as ADHD and autism. She provides therapy in California and Washington, D.C., along with virtual coaching for clients worldwide. Her virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course offers a sensory-attuned, trauma-informed, and autonomy-affirming approach for adults with ARFID, parents and caregivers, and providers.  Learn more at https://www.drmariannemiller.com.

Get ready with me while we talk about what people do not see when an autistic child is labelled “high functioning”. I'm sharing my experience as a mum of four autistic children, including autistic masking, the pressure that can build throughout the school day, homework meltdowns, subtle signs teachers may miss and the exhausting reality of advocating for a child who appears to be coping. If school says your child is fine but you see a completely different picture at home, you are not imagining it. A child can be articulate, compliant, academically capable or quiet and still need significant support. I hope this conversation helps you feel seen, trust what you are noticing and find the language to explain it to other people. Free resource and support ➡️ Get my free 100 Signs of Autism in Children guide - https://mummyoffour.com/100ASD ➡️ For help, join my Organised Life Club - for the mum with a Neuro-Sparkly family who's ready to finally kiss chaos goodbye and get organised with routines and systems that actually work for her life - https://mummyoffour.com/joinolc Research and information mentioned ♾️ National Autistic Society information about masking - https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/behaviour/masking ♾️ National Autistic Society: Autism is genetic - https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/news/autism-is-genetic

What happens when Hollywood stops simply portraying autism and starts listening to the people who actually live it?On this episode of Best in Fest, La Femme International Film Festival founder Leslie LaPage sits down with actress Lillian Carrier, star of the film Horse Girls, for a candid conversation about autism, acting, disability representation, authentic casting and the changing face of Hollywood.Lillian shares the remarkable story of how she went from studying to become a biologist to landing a television role after a single audition — launching an acting career she never expected.She also takes us behind the scenes of Horse Girls, where she plays Margarita, an autistic woman navigating adulthood, independence, family, friendship and the wonderfully unexpected world of hobby horsing.But this conversation goes far beyond one movie.Lillian opens up about growing up without seeing people like herself represented authentically on screen, why the disability community embraces the principle “Nothing About Us Without Us,” and what can happen when filmmakers include people with lived experience in the creative process.In this episode:How Lillian Carrier unexpectedly became a professional actressThe story behind Horse Girls and her character MargaritaWhy authentic casting of autistic and disabled actors mattersHow Hollywood's portrayal of autism has changedThe difference between representation and genuine inclusionWhy autistic actors need opportunities to play neurotypical characters tooHow Lillian advocated for herself while filming Horse GirlsThe surprising story behind Margarita's adult tricycleLearning hobby horsing for the movieWhy accommodations can actually create better creative solutionsThe relationship between autism, independence and adulthoodLillian's work advocating for autistic adultsWhy disability representation still has significant room to growHer goal of helping create a film with a predominantly autistic cast and crewWhat Lillian hopes Hollywood changes nextIt's a conversation about much more than acting. It's about who gets to tell stories, who gets hired to tell them, and what becomes possible when Hollywood expands its definition of who belongs on screen and behind the camera.

Three hundred episodes, six years of learning together, and so many meaningful connections along the way. What better way to celebrate than with a little reflection, practical insight, and fun?For this milestone, I'm welcoming back my friend and colleague Dr. Ron DeMuesy. We talk about how much the field has changed, Ron's journey to earning his PhD, and his work supporting compassionate approaches to severe problem behavior in public schools. Ron also shares practical thoughts on PFA, SBT, collaboration, and why understanding the environment matters when we're supporting students and school teams.We also dig into what school-based BCBAs need to know, including the importance of listening before giving advice, recognizing staff strengths, and building behavior plans collaboratively. And because this is episode 300, we finish with a lightning round and reflect on where the podcast has been and where I hope it goes next.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:Using PFA and SBT to support students with severe problem behaviorCreating safer, more collaborative school environmentsWhat new and school-based BCBAs need to know about listening, relationships, and FBAsReflections and rapid-fire questions celebrating 300 episodesMentioned In This Episode:Don't Shoot the Dog! by Karen PryorFTF Behavioral ConsultingOhio Association for Behavior AnalysisJohn Carroll University ABA ProgramSay It With Me by Rose GriffinAAC Mastery for SLPs and BCBAsEarn CEUs with a community of peers. Join the ABA Speech ConnectionABA Speech: Home

TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Young Adult Deaths Rise, Brian Festa, We The Patriots USA, Religious Exemptions Fight, Natrium Carbonicum, mRNA Vaccine Pipeline, Julie Lapidus, The Autism Generation: Understanding the Autism Epidemic from Causes to Solutions, Processed Food Depression, Alta Silica Missing, and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/young-adult-deaths-rise-brian-festa-religious-exemptions-fight-natrium-carbonicum-mrna-vaccine-pipeline-julie-lapidus-processed-foods-depression-alta-silica-shortage-question-and-more/ Purpose and Character The use of copyrighted material on the website is for non-commercial, educational purposes, and is intended to provide benefit to the public through information, critique, teaching, scholarship, or research. Nature of Copyrighted Material Weensure that the copyrighted material used is for supplementary and illustrative purposes and that it contributes significantly to the user's understanding of the content in a non-detrimental way to the commercial value of the original content. Amount and Substantiality Our website uses only the necessary amount of copyrighted material to achieve the intended purpose and does not substitute for the original market of the copyrighted works. Effect on Market Value The use of copyrighted material on our website does not in any way diminish or affect the market value of the original work. We believe that our use constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that any content on the website violates your copyright, please contact us providing the necessary information, and we will take appropriate action to address your concern.

In this episode of Autism for Badass Moms, host Rashidah sits down with Andrea Jordan, a Chicago-area mom of three whose 8-year-old daughter, Zuri, was diagnosed with Level 3 autism shortly before turning three. Andrea opens up about receiving Zuri's diagnosis during an already difficult chapter in her marriage, the loneliness she experienced, and what life has looked like since her divorce. She shares the realities of parallel parenting, advocating for services when both parents are not always on the same page, and carrying the weight of appointments, school needs, insurance battles, and major decisions.She also shares one of her greatest sources of comfort: knowing that Zuri has two older brothers who love her fiercely and can help advocate for her when she cannot advocate for herself.Two years after her divorce, Andrea is still rebuilding—balancing motherhood, a 13-year career with the VA, family, friendships, fitness, healing, and the dreams she still wants to pursue.In this episode, we discuss:1.0 – Meet Andrea1:04 – Early Signs of Autism2:04 – Autism Research2:29 – Early Intervention3:10 – Denial3:49 – Emotional Impact4:38 – He Wants a Divorce5:41 – Beginning Therapy9:56 – The Turning Point10:14 – Marriage Retreat & Final Realization10:44 – Filing for Divorce11:25 – Parallel Parenting11:46 – 50/50 Custody15:27 – Attempts at Co-Parenting17:44 – Involving Children in Conflict21:15 – Back to Court29:31 – Gym as a Mental Escape35:45 – Advice for MomsABOUT OUR GUESTAndrea Jordan is a poet. She is currently working on a book that incorporates her poetry that was written during her marriage and divorce. Andrea is passionate about helping other moms understand that choosing yourself is not selfish – it's essential. Her message is rooted in faith over fear, self- advocacy, and the belief that the most important promise you can keep is the one you make to yourself.CONNECT WITH ANDREAInstagram: www.instagram.com/drea_delenaFacebook: Andrea JordanTikTok: drea_delenaLinkedIn: Andrea JordanIf this episode resonated with you:-Follow the Autism for Badass Moms Podcast-Leave a review to help other autism moms find this community-Share this episode with a parent who may feel unseen or misunderstoodWebsite: www.autismforbadassmoms.comFollow Us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/theabmpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/theabmpodcast

CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ isTUVU CommunitiesCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.Show NotesHow can the Church create a welcoming environment where individuals with autism and special needs are not only included but recognized as valuable members of the Body of Christ?In this episode of the Kingdom Crossroads Podcast, host T.S. Wright welcomes back John Fela, disability ministry advocate, former educator, and father of a son with autism, for an important conversation about autism, neurodiversity, and inclusion in the Christian Church.John shares his personal experiences navigating church life with his son, Chris, and explains why creating a welcoming environment for individuals with disabilities does not require a large budget, an elaborate ministry program, or extensive resources. It begins with a willing heart, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to recognizing that every person has a place in God's Kingdom.Drawing from his experience in disability ministry and his contribution to the book Empowering Autistic Voices in Education, John offers practical insights for church leaders, pastors, Sunday school teachers, volunteers, and Christian families who want to make their ministries more accessible to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.The conversation explores how churches can adapt Bible lessons, provide individualized support, accommodate sensory needs, and create opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate meaningfully in worship, fellowship, and ministry.John also emphasizes that inclusion is more than providing a separate room or specialized program. It means building relationships, recognizing individual gifts, and ensuring that every person knows they belong to the Body of Christ.Whether you lead a large congregation, serve in a small church, teach Sunday school, or have a family member with special needs, this episode offers practical encouragement for removing unnecessary barriers and making the Gospel accessible to everyone.In This Episode, You'll Discover:Why welcoming individuals with autism and special needs is an important responsibility of the Christian Church.How smaller churches can support individuals with disabilities without establishing expensive or elaborate programs.The importance of building relationships between parents, educators, ministry leaders, and church volunteers.How a buddy system can help children with autism participate in Sunday school and other church activities.Practical ways to adapt Bible lessons using visual materials, alternative communication methods, and sensory accommodations.Why individuals with disabilities should have meaningful opportunities to serve and participate in the life of the congregation.How understanding sensory processing differences can help ministry leaders respond appropriately to individual needs.Why genuine love, acceptance, and personal relationships are essential to effective disability ministry.Featured BookEmpowering Autistic Voices in EducationDr. Stephanie Holmes, principal author, with contributions from John Fela and other advocates and individuals with lived experience of autism.This book brings together diverse perspectives on autism, education, neurodiversity, and the importance of understanding and supporting individuals with different learning and communication needs.Episode Highlights02:22John introduces Empowering Autistic Voices in Education and shares his background in disability advocacy.04:49John discusses his experiences as a father, educator, and disability ministry advocate.07:08Why a welcoming heart is the foundation of effective special needs ministry.10:41Real-life examples of churches that created supportive environments for John's son.15:13Overcoming limited resources and creating meaningful opportunities for participation.20:17Adapting Christian education to accommodate different learning styles and communication needs.23:34Understanding sensory challenges and creating welcoming Sunday school environments.26:33John shares information about his featured book and additional resources.Connect and Take ActionLearn more about John Fela's work in disability advocacy and explore Empowering Autistic Voices in Education through his website.Visit John Fela's website If this episode encourages you, share it with your pastor, children's ministry leader, Sunday school teacher, or someone who desires to see the Church become more welcoming and accessible to individuals with disabilities.Follow and subscribe to the Kingdom Crossroads Podcast for more conversations about Christian faith, discipleship, ministry, and advancing the Kingdom of God.Go forth in total surrender to the One who owns and reigns over all creation, and let the Great Harvest begin!KeywordsKingdom Crossroads Podcast, T.S. Wright, John Fela, autism and the church, autism ministry, special needs ministry, disability ministry, church inclusion, neurodiversity and Christianity, Christian autism resources, autistic children in church, inclusive church ministry, autism and Christian education, special needs Sunday school, disability advocacy, Empowering Autistic Voices in Education, Stephanie Holmes, autism awareness, sensory-friendly church, Christian parenting, accessible Bible teaching, Christian family support, Body of Christ, Christian discipleship

Welcome to another edition of This Week in Autistic Culture, our magazine podcast that brings together the stories, conversations and ideas shaping Autistic culture each week.This week, Simon is back from holiday and joins Angela to unpack new guidance from the National Autistic Society stating that autism is genetic and lifelong. They discuss why that message matters, the misinformation that still surrounds the causes of autism, and why something seemingly so straightforward can still provoke disagreement.They also turn to controversial proposals for tackling England's huge ADHD assessment backlog, asking what happens when access to diagnosis and support is increasingly reserved for those deemed to have the greatest clinical need.There's also big news from ACPN as Angela and Simon reveal the first trailer for Season Four of The Autistic Culture Podcast, with Simon joining Angela as co-host when the show returns in October.As always, we'll take you through everything coming up across the Autistic Culture Podcast Network this week, before heading to the Community Notice Board for books, research, events and opportunities from across the wider Autistic community.

If I don't know whether God intends to remove my son's autism this side of eternity… what exactly do I pray for?In Part 1 of this series, we established a framework: God gets the outcome. I get the assignment. But trusting God with the outcome doesn't mean we stop asking Him for things. Paul didn't. In 2 Corinthians 12, he pleaded with God to remove his thorn three times. Trusting God's sovereignty didn't silence his prayers—and it doesn't have to silence ours.In this episode, I'm getting very practical about what I pray for Graham: salvation, communication, reading, regulation, patience, self-advocacy, friendships, courage, meaningful work, opportunities to use his gifts, and ultimately that he would become a disciple who makes disciples.Because the greatest miracle I could witness in my autistic son's life isn't watching an autistic child become non-autistic. It's watching a spiritually dead sinner be made alive in Christ.And somewhere in all of this, I'm learning how to live in the tension between hope and expectation. I can desperately want something for my son, ask God boldly for it, work faithfully toward it—and still refuse to make that hoped-for outcome a burden Graham has to carry.Ask boldly. Work faithfully. Hope deeply. Hold the outcome with open hands.Scriptures Referenced2 Corinthians 12:7–10Ephesians 2:1–10Romans 8:29Romans 10:171 Corinthians 13Galatians 5:22–23Questions for This WeekInstead of ONLY asking, “Do I pray for my child's healing?” ask:What am I specifically asking God to do IN my child's life?Write it down. Salvation? Communication? Understanding? Wisdom? Courage? Friendships? Regulation? Self-advocacy? A love for Scripture? Opportunities to serve? Greater independence?Then ask one more question:What am I asking God to grow in ME?Because you can't raise an autistic disciple without first being a disciple yourself.Jesus, make my son more like You. Not less autistic. More like Christ.______

"I really wanted it to be an authentic perspective—my authentic perspective. Autism shows up in a lot of different ways. I'm discovering people-pleasing is something I'm trying to unpack and understand, and really encourage a precedent that it's okay to like people that aren't like you and like different things", says Kaz Windness. Kaz returns to Autism Stories to discuss her latest book that revolves around masking and friendship. To learn more about and purchase books that Kaz has written visit https://www.windnessbooks.com/.If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for customized coaching by autistics for autistics then visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@autismpersonalcoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thank you to TR Sun for their song “All Good” on todays episode.  if you would like to follow along or if your like me and seeing the lyrics make listening to music more accessible to you then check them out here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bitly.cx/6Ib2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you very much to Amy Scurria for her opera piece "Inside" at the end of the episode. To learn more about Amy please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amyscurria.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

Have you ever felt like you didn't fit into the very place meant to welcome everyone?Following my recent autism diagnosis, I've been reflecting deeply on neurodiversity, in addition to the focus on mental health. After opening up about my journey, so many of you reached out to share a painful truth: you felt cast aside, misunderstood, or completely pushed out by your churches because you are autistic.The church should be a place that lifts people up, not tears them down. In this episode, we are pulling back the curtain on the raw reality of being an autistic Christian. But we aren't just talking about the hurt—we are focusing on the behavior or a Jesus-following church. How do we fix this? How can faith communities move past simple awareness and start creating spaces of true belonging and support for neurodivergent believers?Whether you are an autistic individual looking for healing, a church leader wanting to do better, or someone navigating your own mental health journey, this conversation is for you. You are not alone, and you belong here.Join the Conversation:Have you experienced this in your own faith journey? What steps do you think churches need to take to truly support neurodivergent individuals? Let me know in the comments below.Resources Mentioned / Connect with Me:Subscribe for more videos on mental health and neurodiversityReach out to me at TheFightWithDepression.com/contact#AutismAndFaith #ChurchOutcast #NeurodivergentChristian #MentalHealth #AutismAwareness #InclusionInChurch #LateDiagnosedAutims

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Matt Toms on Tourette Syndrome, Autism, ADHD and the Exhaustion of MaskingWhat happens when your disability is invisible, your capacity changes from one day to the next, and the people around you assume you're simply being rude, lazy or difficult?Matt Toms joins Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin on ListenABLE for an open conversation about living with Tourette syndrome, autism and ADHD, and what it has taken for him to finally stop hiding his disability.For most of Matt's life, masking helped him fit in. He learnt to suppress his Tourette's tics and hide what was happening internally so he could socialise, work, compete in surf lifesaving and appear as though everything was fine.But masking came at a cost.Matt explains how suppressing his tics could leave him exhausted, overwhelmed and experiencing more explosive episodes once he returned to the safety of home. He describes the difficult reality of having an invisible disability where, on one day, he might be capable of physical work or competing in sport, while on another he can struggle to get himself a glass of water.From surf lifesaving and neurodivergence to employment, support workers, dating, family and learning to unmask, this episode is a reminder that disability doesn't always look the way people expect it to.Follow & ConnectMatt Toms – GuestMatt joins ListenABLE to share his lived experience with Tourette syndrome, autism and ADHD, including masking, employment, relationships, support and learning to embrace his disability.Matt's social link to be added once confirmed.Dylan Alcott – HostInstagram: @dylanalcottAngus O'Loughlin – HostInstagram: @angus_oloughlinListenABLE PodcastInstagram: @listenable_podcastListen on Apple Podcasts: ListenABLE on Apple PodcastsListenABLE is recorded and produced in partnership with SESSION in PROGRESS, Melbourne's video podcast studio and production team.Website: SESSION in PROGRESSInstagram: @session.in.progressProductionIn this episode• Living with Tourette syndrome, autism and ADHD• What Tourette's tics can actually look like• Why tics can sometimes be mistaken for rude or inappropriate behaviour• Autism and Tourette syndrome masking• The physical and emotional exhaustion caused by suppressing tics• Invisible disability and fluctuating capacity• Spoon theory and managing limited energy• Disability, burnout and independence• Accessing support workers and the NDIS• The impact of disability on partners and family• Autism and sensory overload in construction and trades• Disability inclusion in the workplace• Dating and relationships with Tourette syndrome• Learning to disclose an invisible disability• Becoming comfortable and proud identifying as disabled• Why disability awareness and representation matterTourette syndrome, Tourette's syndrome, Tourette's tics, autism, autism in adults, ADHD, autism and ADHD, autism and Tourette syndrome, neurodivergence, neurodivergent adults, invisible disability, hidden disability, disability masking, autistic masking, suppressing tics, disability burnout, autistic burnout, sensory overload, spoon theory, fluctuating capacity, NDIS, disability support workers, disability employment, autism in the workplace, disability in construction, dating with disability, relationships and disability, disability acceptance, disability advocacy.

Welcome to My Cavalier(e) Thoughts. The show that Faustie Walnuts sends Cav Manning the news in wrestling and he sees and gives reactions with thoughts in real time! This week on the show.... Tony on the spectrum Mystery revealed She is happy now Trans fault Not gonna air Natty and her teef Karen Bella Forced hate my ass Subscribe on patreon.com/LingusMafia for ad-free and video versions of the show, exclusive PPV/PLE reviews and bonus shows including every Wrestlemania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, Survivor Series, and Saturday Night's Main Event ever. Get access to over 10 years of podcasts! 2 Tiers $6.00 All Audio Shows. $18.00 All the Audio AND Video Stay connected: All our social media (@LingusMafia) links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/lingusmafia Drop us an email with comments or questions: lingusmafia@gmail.com Check our YouTube out at Wrestle Lingus Show! Remember to leave a comment and rate the show wherever you get your podcast from, we gotta get the word out there, we aren't too proud to beg, please? Buy some merch here! https://lingusmafia.printful.me/ #SaveSmokinJoe https://gofund.me/60c01146e Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailABA on Tap is proud to present Chris Larson (Part 1 of 2):Autism therapy sits at the intersection of healthcare, politics, and money, and that collision is getting louder. Mike and Dan talk with healthcare journalist Chris Larson from Behavioral Health Business about why ABA has become an easy target for skepticism, how federal narratives can trickle down into real-world payer behavior, and what parts of the backlash are cultural versus policy-driven.We also get concrete about the mechanics that shape a provider's survival. Chris explains why Medicaid acts like the pace-setting car for reimbursement and utilization rules, how state Medicaid programs can rapidly tighten oversight, and why changes like fixed fee schedules, accreditation expectations, and hour caps can reshape access. Even if you mostly serve commercial members, you still feel Medicaid and Medicare influence through benchmarks like daily limits and authorization standards.Then we tap into the private equity debate with fewer slogans and more operations. Why did some investor-backed ABA roll-ups collapse while others kept growing? We break down thin margins, reimbursement delays, scaling problems, and the shortage of executives who truly understand the subtleties of autism therapy delivery. If you're a BCBA, clinic leader, or founder trying to build ethical growth in a volatile market, this conversation gives you a clearer map of the terrain. Subscribe, share this with a colleague, and leave a review with your biggest question about where ABA goes next.Tune in, Drink Up and ALWAYS ANALYZE RESPONSIBLY.Support the show

Kelley is the mom of two kids, one with autism. When not podcasting, Kelley is the marketing director of Brain Performance Technologies, a clinic that provides brain stimulation treatment for people ages 3 and up with diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder.She is an autism advocate, podcast host, mother and veteran advocate whose journey began with her own son. After her 22-year-old autistic son developed severe anxiety, OCD, depression and compulsive behaviours, Kelly began relentlessly investigating options beyond the medications he was already taking. That search led her to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and, specifically, EEG-guided MeRT treatment. What followed were changes she could see in everyday life—from reduced compulsions and better sleep to eating foods he previously refused, abandoning long-standing routines and eventually having his first meaningful conversation with a neighbour. Those experiences ultimately changed Kelly's mission from simply helping her own son to helping other families and veterans access brain-health solutions.In this conversation, Kelley explains the history behind her podcast Refrigerator Moms, a name reclaiming the cruel “refrigerator mother” theory once used to blame mothers for their children's autism. We discuss autism diagnosis, changing diagnostic criteria, misinformation, the importance of parents investigating the evidence for themselves, and why Kelly believes there is unlikely to be one simple cause or one magic treatment for autism. We move into veteran brain health, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, depression, sleep disruption and the transition from military service back to civilian life. Kelly explains how TMS works, what EEG-guided treatment involves, why sleep can be such a critical first step in recovery, and why she believes brain stimulation should be considered alongside—not necessarily instead of—medication, therapy and the work required to rebuild your life.Today, Kelley is the driving force behind Brain Performance Technologies, helping expand access to TMS and other neuromodulation treatments while advocating particularly for veterans, active-duty military personnel and families affected by autism. Her message is ultimately about looking beyond the obvious answer, understanding the connection between biology and psychology, and giving people more tools when conventional approaches haven't been enough. This is a fascinating conversation about autism, the brain, veterans, mental health, sleep, treatment and one mother's determination to find a better path for her son—and then make that path available to others.

In this episode of The Systemic Way, we are joined by Dr Mairi Evans, Systemic Therapist, Social Worker and Clinical Director in the NHS, to explore autism, neurodivergence and the stories that shape how people are understood within families, services and wider society.Drawing on her doctoral research with mothers of autistic girls, Mairi explores the “aha moments” that can emerge through the diagnostic journey, and what changes once a diagnosis is given. We discuss the history and social construction of autism, the limitations of stereotypical and gendered understandings, and the difference between observed autism and the lived experience of being autistic.Mairi introduces the idea of “Oughtism” to explore the pressures placed on autistic people and their families to behave in particular ways. Through examples from family life, she considers how dominant ideas about what families “should” look like can create additional pressures, and how systemic therapists can help families develop their own ways of being together.The conversation also explores the relationship between autism and ADHD, the limitations of linear ideas of the spectrum, the double bind created by diagnosis and service systems, and the importance of holding both neurodivergence and the wider family context in mind.Throughout, Mairi brings together social constructionism, CMM and systemic thinking with a strong focus on lived experience. She argues for a shift away from seeing neurodivergence as specialist territory and towards making neuroinclusion “everybody's business”.We also consider what this might mean for systemic family therapy, including how curiosity, neuro-informed not-knowing, hypothesising and attention to family relationships can become part of everyday practice.A conversation about diagnosis, language, family life, service design and the possibilities for a more neuroinclusive systemic practice.Dr Mairi Evans is a Systemic Therapist and Social Worker with experience of working in social care, child and adolescent mental health, adult mental health, neurodevelopmental services and senior management in the NHS.  Mairi has a professional doctorate in systemic practice, in which she focused on the diagnostic experience of autism for the mothers of autistic girls. Taking a social constructionist perspective and adopting the Co-ordinated Management of Meaning as a lens Mairi has explored the balance and relationship between co-constructed narratives (stories told) and lived experience (stories lived) for autistic people, their families and helping professionals. She has worked to connect theory to practice across health and social care organisations in order to promote connections, improve services and to reduce barriers to healthcare for autistic people and their families.  As a Clinical Director in the NHS, Mairi has an interest in stories for change in wider NHS systems and the relationship between research narratives, commissioning decision makers, service providers and the individuals that seek support.Publications:Oughtism and Oughtistic Narratives in the Lives of Autistic People and their Families (gvsu.edu)Autism and Systemic Practice – Autism and Intersectionality: Implications for Systemic and Relational Psychotherapeutic Practice and Research (systemicautism.com)How do Mothers of Autistic Girls Perceive and Experience the Potential Affordances and Constraints of Diagnosis for their Daughters? (Thesis, University of Bedfordshire)The “Aha Moment”: Exploring autism narratives as told by the mothers of autistic girls (Murmurations: Journal of Transformative Systemic Practice) 

For a lot of autistic and neurodivergent adults, art doesn't have to be "good" to be useful — it's one of the most effective sensory friendly routines for regulating emotions, processing overwhelm, and building real emotional resilience. In this episode, Jimmy Clare talks about neurodivergent creative expression as a legitimate autism mental health tool: how painting, writing, music, or any special interest can become a judgment free creative practice, why creative burnout recovery looks different for autistic and ADHD brains, and how building a sensory friendly routine around art supports nervous system regulation and autistic emotional health without the pressure to perform or "do it right." No toxic positivity, no perfectionism — just practical mind-body connection autism tools for autistic mental wellness that you can actually build into your week.Key Take AwaysThe Crazy Fitness Guy show encourages everyone to unleash their inner awesomeness and embrace uniqueness.Jimmy Claire, the host, is a professional speaker and autism advocate with inspiring stories.Kevo, the guest, has a rich background as an artist, professor, and stage play producer.The podcast emphasizes the importance of following your passion and taking risks in creative endeavors.Listeners are reminded that effort and genuine interest can improve relationships with professors and mentors.Kevo shares that inspiration can come from anywhere, even during mundane activities like showering.Our Favorite Products:Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.https://bit.ly/jc-recommends-hydro-flaskhttps://bit.ly/jimmy-recommends-missinglettrhttps://bit.ly/jimmy-recommends-postoplanhttps://bit.ly/jimmy-vistasocialhttps://linktr.ee/CrazyFitnessGuyhttps://www.podpage.com/?via=jimmySupport the Show: Shop CFG Merch and CrazyFitnessGuy Elite Podcast access (the mall): https://info.crazyfitnessguy.com/mallJoin exclusive content on Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook-starsBuy Me a Virtual Smoothie and other ways to support CrazyFitnessGuy: https://bit.ly/support-CFGLeave a Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review to help others discover the show: https://www.crazyfitnessguy.com/reviews/Stay Connected: CrazyFitnessGuy Main Site: https://info.crazyfitnessguy.com/cfgJimmy's Site: https://info.crazyfitnessguy.com/jimmyOther Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Episode Promos and Promo Codes: https://info.crazyfitnessguy.com/promosMessage CFG via PodMatch if you want to be on the show: https://bit.ly/message-cfg-podmatchSponsors: Check out our sponsors: https://www.crazyfitnessguy.com/sponsors/Fitness Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only. Consult a healthcare professional before making any health or fitness changes.

Episode 167Chefs on the Spectrum: An Innovative Employment Program for Autistic and Neurodivergent People, with Chef Franklin Becker and Chef Joseph ValentinoThis episode features Chef Franklin Becker and Chef Joseph Valentino discussing their work with the Chefs on the Spectrum program at Chef Franklin's restaurant Point Seven in New York City. Chef Franklin explains how his personal experience as a father of an autistic son inspired him to create the program, which connects autistic adults with meaningful careers in professional kitchens while helping restaurants become more inclusive workplaces. Chef Joe shared his journey from facing job rejections and difficult work environments to thriving as a chef at Point Seven, where he has developed important skills like managing ticket orders and preparing mise en place properly. The discussion highlighted how Joe's presence has positively impacted the entire kitchen team by teaching tolerance, acceptance, and compassion, while also breaking down stigma about autism in the culinary industry.Learn more on our website See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judge Steven Hippler rejected Bryan Kohberger's effort to use his autism spectrum disorder diagnosis as a basis for removing the death penalty from the case, ruling that the defense had not established that autism should receive the same constitutional protection the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized for intellectual disability. Kohberger's attorneys had argued that his diagnosis reduced his culpability, undermined the deterrent and retributive purposes of capital punishment and increased the risk of an unreliable death sentence. Hippler disagreed, finding no established national consensus prohibiting the execution of people with autism and concluding that the defense had not shown that autism was legally equivalent to an intellectual disability for purposes of barring capital punishment. He did, however, leave the door open for the diagnosis to be presented as mitigating evidence during a potential penalty phase.Hippler also placed limits on how Kohberger's autism and other neuropsychological evidence could be used before the jury. The defense had sought to introduce expert testimony concerning Kohberger's autism and related conditions, including to provide context for behavior or courtroom demeanor that jurors might otherwise interpret negatively. The court rejected the broader attempt to use those diagnoses to explain his demeanor, noting that Kohberger had not displayed unusual courtroom behavior requiring such an explanation and warning that the evidence could confuse jurors or improperly introduce mental-condition evidence into the guilt phase. The rulings did not erase Kohberger's autism diagnosis from the case, but they sharply restricted its role: it could potentially be considered in mitigation if he were convicted, but it could not be transformed into a categorical shield from the death penalty or a general explanation for how jurors should interpret him during trial.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Are we getting health, faith, money, and the future ALL WRONG?In this special compilation, Dr. Jamal Bryant and his guests take on some of the conversations most people are afraid to have.Can you truly be healthy without changing what you eat? Are Black fraternities and sororities really in conflict with Christianity? Has the church failed to answer the hard questions about Black identity? And could AI leave an entire generation behind?From Yahki Awakened and Rev. Dr. Skip Mason to Dr. John-Paul Foster and Pastor Justin Lester, nothing is off limits as they challenge what we've been taught about health, faith, the Black church, technology, purpose, and our future.Some of these opinions may challenge what you've always believed, but these are conversations we can't keep avoiding.*▶️ WATCH THE FULL EPISODES:*Pastor Justin Lester on TikTok, AI, and Why The Black Church Is Losing The Next Generation | S5 Ep.5https://youtu.be/7b6EEbz_6fYYahki Awakened on How Plant Diet Heals Fibroids, Diabetes, Autism & Reverses Disease | S5 Ep. 8https://youtu.be/N619JiRDCl0Rev. Dr. Skip Mason on The Black Church, HBCUs & Divine 9 Are Under Spiritual Attack? | S5 Ep. 9https://youtu.be/N619JiRDCl0Dr. John-Paul Foster BREAKS SILENCE on "Black Skin Idolatry", Fake Seminary Degrees & Church Silencehttps://youtu.be/pyOp9GmD_mcJamal Bryant Talks "Doctor" Credential Controversy, Reality of Black Homeownership and Mental Healthhttps://youtu.be/-oMlIGVELm0Jamal Bryant Calls Out Southern Baptist Church, Oprah Winfrey and YOU!!https://youtu.be/hsuP5B3EJcw*DISCLAIMER:* This podcast is presented for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and are not intended to serve as medical, psychological, therapeutic, or professional advice.Dr. Jamal Bryant and The Jamal Bryant Podcast: Let's Be Clear do not claim to be licensed medical professionals, therapists, or physicians, and this content should not be used as a substitute for guidance from qualified healthcare, mental health, legal, or professional experts.We encourage viewers to conduct their own research and consult licensed professionals regarding any medical or health-related concerns.~~~~~~The Jamal Bryant Podcast "Let's Be Clear" is a conversation that rips off the bandaid to serious relevant issues in the community and around the country. It assesses the wounds and offers prescriptions of insight, understanding and direction. No punches are pulled, but jabs are thrown to hit right between the eyes of every listener. New Episode Drops every Thursday at 12pm est. at jamalbryant.orgJoin our Membership or Support our Channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1yEY95beOqcUz5TUqxqVgQ/joinFollow or Subscribe on our socials ~https://www.facebook.com/jamalbryantpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/jamalbryantpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@jamalbryantpodcast https://twitter.com/jamalbryantpod

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This week on the Full of Beans podcast, Han is joined by Shannon Travers-Spencer, who has lived experience of anorexia, autism, ADHD, ARFID and chronic illness, and shares their journey online. Shannon is a passionate advocate for inclusive care for neurodivergent individuals within eating disorder services, and spoke at this year's Dump The Scales march about navigating the UK's eating disorder system, and the barriers and accommodations they faced along the way.In This Episode:Shannon's experience of ARFID from childhood, and anorexia developing later as a teenagerUntangling autism, ARFID and anorexia when they overlap so closelyWhy an autism diagnosis partway through inpatient treatment changed everything about Shannon's careThe nuance clinicians face in adapting treatment without it being exploited by the eating disorderHow Shannon and a dietitian mapped out "autism-safe" versus "anorexia-safe" foods to understand what was really driving their eatingHow undiagnosed autism may have contributed to the development of Shannon's eating disorderPractical, simple adjustments that can make a significant difference in autistic-affirming careWhy listening to the patient, and being willing to adapt language and approach, matters more than any grand overhaulThe importance of joined-up care between eating disorder services and mental health teams⚠️ Content note: this episode discusses eating disorders, ARFID, autism, suicidality, and inpatient psychiatric treatment. Please take care while listening.Connect with us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans PodcastFollow Full of Beans on InstagramCheck out our websiteListen on YouTubeConnect with Shannon via Instagram @a.froggy.lifeWatch Shannon's Dump The Scales speech hereCheck out the Peace Pathway here

Women and girls with autism spectrum disorder often don't display the behaviors people typically associate with neurodivergence, greatly impacting when, how -- and if -- they are diagnosed. Autism acceptance advocate Kate Kahle makes the case for more research into this gender discrepancy, sharing her personal experience with masking, being diagnosed as a teenager and how it allowed her to better understand herself. “Autism is not a disease, and it doesn't need to be cured,” she says. “It's just a different way some brains can work.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 326 of Autism Parenting Secrets.This week, I'm joined by Tyler Hudson, author of The Missing Lyrics: A Father's Story of Autism, Grief, and a Society in Denial.Tyler's son Lyric is 18 and has profound autism. Our sons are close in age, and while every family's journey is unique, there are many commonalities in what we've experienced.Tyler has a remarkable ability to put words around complicated and emotionally charged experiences that many parents have felt but struggled to articulate.We talk about the grief that can accompany this journey, how a parent's perspective changes over time, the enormous breadth of the autism spectrum, and the courage required to question prevailing narratives and stand up for what you believe is right.We also explore the importance of presuming competence and recognizing that a child who struggles to communicate may understand far more than we realize.And we confront a distinction that sits at the heart of Tyler's advocacy: accepting, loving, and supporting people with autism today does not mean we stop asking difficult questions about why so many children are struggling or seeking to prevent unnecessary suffering for future generations.Those goals are not in conflict. The secret this week is… We Need Acceptance AND Prevention You'll Discover:Why Hope Changes As The Journey Unfolds (3:11)How Grief Can Lead To Acceptance (13:22)Why The Autism Spectrum Needs More Distinction (22:10)The Difference Between Being Nice And Doing What's Right (39:56)Why Presuming Competence Matters So Much (47:33) About Our Guest:Tyler Hudson is a husband, father of three, musician and advocate for families living at the deep end of the spectrum. From Texas, now living in Tasmania, Tyler speaks openly about grief, disability, and the responsibility we owe future generations.https://tylerhudsonmusic.com/ References in this Episode:The Missing Lyrics: A Father's Story of Autism, Grief, and a Society In Denial by Tyler Hudson Additional Resources:To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

Mike Switzer interviews Dr. Jane Roberts, Carolina Distinguished Professor and executive director of the Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment Research Center at the University of SC in Columbia, SC.

Follow Travis' lead in this sweet story about making friends at the lunch table. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Stand-up, podcaster, and Ed's wine club buddy Pierre Novellie has a table booked this week. They chat dream meals, getting trapped in caves, and whether the Queen in Narnia was fit. Pierre Novellie is at London's Soho Theatre with his new show ‘OK, One More Then Bedtime' until Thu 1 Oct 2026. Get tickets at sohotheatre.com Pierre will be announcing a tour very soon – sign up to his mailing list to find out tour dates at pierrenovellie.com Pierre's book, ‘Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian's Guide to Autism' is out now. Buy it here. Follow Pierre on Instagram @pierrenovellie Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Ed Gamble is on tour in 2027 with ‘Fresh Hell'. For dates and tickets go to edgamble.co.ukOff Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are they really refusing—or are we expecting their brain to do something it can't reliably access in that moment? Executive functioning differences can look like laziness, carelessness, defiance, lack of motivation, "not listening," forgotten homework, unfinished assignments, meltdowns, or complete shutdown after school. But those "behaviors" may be telling us a very different story. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "try harder" often misses the real problem How working memory affects classroom performance Why multi-step verbal instructions can fall apart Why kids may complete assignments but never turn them in Why some neurodivergent kids are completely depleted after school How visual directions, checklists, chunking, routines, and external supports can help Why accommodations are about access—not special treatment Helpful ways to think about support in IEP and 504 meetings The goal isn't to make neurodivergent kids try harder. It's to give their brain what it needs.

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Sam Mitchell was diagnosed with autism at four and turned a junior high media class assignment into Autism Rocks and Rolls — a 200+ episode nonprofit podcast that's hosted Dr. Temple Grandin, Mick Foley, and a dozen pro wrestlers. In this episode, Sam and Hugo talk stigma, structure, AI's double-edged role in the autism community, media representation, and why he says he's “not broken” and doesn't need to be fixed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sol-meets-heart--3691166/support.

Both Amy Klobuchar and Peggy Flanagan are associated with a suspected autism fraudster but there is no suggestion that Klobuchar or Flanagan had a role in the suspected fraud. Mary Moriarty wants a sentence reduced for a convicted murderer. Big beaver problem in Scandia Mn. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.Heard On The Show:Klobuchar makes healthcare proposals, Demuth campaign respondsBlaine police officer thrown from car during DWI investigation, suspect taken into custodyTrump warns in speech to the UNSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hour 4 (09.21) Mark hobbles in with a mystery ankle and a Chargers-sized dent in his bankroll, Petros Papadakis of “Petros and Money” piles on with that foghorn voice, and Timmy finds a “We Buy Junk Cars” card on his 2020 luxury ride — ding-dong, it’s not a junker. The losing streak includes $14,000 at the track and a penance Arby’s in Long Beach with no drink. Mark remembers poker with late “Simpsons” creator Sam Simon getting clipped for $600 by ALT 98.7’s Booker, and an L.A.-born radio ranking has Conway at No. 46. F them. Bellio’s a sweetheart (Kenny Kingston would agree), Mark’s telethon psychic promised $3,394 (nope), and a Walk for Autism doctor ran Timmy through the seven screening questions (also nope). Then cat chaos: The Conway house once had 22 of them, they gave most away at Gelson’s including Mom’s favorite, a store wouldn’t let her take an indoor-only cat, so Timmy pretended he wasn’t her son to adopt it. The pile-on was immense. 9:05 — Mark Thompson’s limping into the Conway castle with a mystery ankle and a lighter wallet — the Chargers are tanking and taking his bets with them. Petros Papadakis of “Petros and Money” drops in with that foghorn voice to pile-on. Then Timmy finds a “We Buy Junk Cars” card on his 2020 ride and takes it personally. It’s a luxury car, ding-dong, not a junker. 9:20 — Timmy dropped $14,000 at the track this weekend — and the humiliation tour continued at an Arby’s in Long Beach, where he purposefully did not buy himself a drink, as an exercise in self punishment. Mark flashes back to a poker table with the late “Simpsons” creator Sam Simon, who got taken for $600 by ALT 98.7’s Booker. Then the insult: Some all-time LA-born radio ranking puts Conway at No. 46. F them. 9:35 — Bellio’s a sweet spirit — even Marilyn Monroe’s old psychic Kenny Kingston (the guy who never paid for parking) would back that up. Mark once got a telethon psychic who swore he’d come into $3,394. He did not. Timmy remembers a Walk for Autism where a doctor quietly ran him through those seven screening questions. Also not a match. Two spoilers, zero jackpots. 9:50 — Mark is a cat lover, as was the Conway household when Timmy was a lad. At one point, the Conways had 22 cats meowing around the house! So much so, they gave most of them away at the local Gelson’s, and unfortunately that included Mrs. Conway’s beloved cat. She tried to adopt another purrer, but the pet store wouldn’t allow it because the cat in question was an indoor cat only, so Timmy had to go in and pretend he was unrelated to his mom so he could adopt it for her. The pile-on was immense! Thanks for listening to Tim Conway Jr. on KFI!

Hour 1 (09.21) Mark’s limping into the Conway castle with a mystery ankle, a Chargers-shaped hole in his wallet, and Petros Papadakis of “Petros and Money” booming in for backup — while Timmy takes a “We Buy Junk Cars” card on his 2020 luxury ride as a personal insult. The losing streak continues: $14,000 at the track, then a dead Arby’s gift card in Long Beach (hold the cheese). Mark remembers poker with late “Simpsons” creator Sam Simon, who got clipped for $600 by ALT 98.7’s Booker, and some ranking of L.A.-born radio legends has Conway at No. 46. F them. Tomorrow’s the first day of fall; September 26 is LA’s equal-day-and-night equinox. Paramount and Warner Bros. settle the multi-state antitrust fight: Rob Bonta says they stay put instead of fleeing to Nashville or Atlanta, the merger can proceed on those terms, and the Writers Guild gets $7.5 million. Bellio’s a sweetheart — Marilyn’s old psychic Kenny Kingston would say so — Mark’s telethon psychic promised him $3,394 (didn’t happen), and a doctor at a Walk for Autism quietly ran Timmy through the seven screening questions (also didn’t happen). 6:05 —Hobbling Mark is in the house with Timmy Conway Jr. and special cameo guest, the bellowing-voiced Petros Papadakis from the “Petros and Money” show! They’re chitchatting about Marky Mark’s mysterious broken ankle and the LA Chargers, who are apparently in big trouble this season and therefore, Mark is losing moolah. Timmy is rather offended about the “We Buy Junk Cars” business card that was placed on his luxury vehicle, which is a 2020 model. 6:20 — Timmy lost $14,000 gambling at the track this weekend. To console himself, he went to Arby’s in Long Beach and because he was cleaned out, he had to use a gift card — that didn’t end up working, even without the cheese. Mark recalls the time he played in a poker game with late creator of “The Simpsons,” Sam Simon, who got ripped off by Booker of ALT 98.7’s “Booker & Stryker” fame to the tune of $600. We also find out that of the all-time most popular radio personalities born and raised in LA, Timmy is rated No. 46. F them. 6:35 — Tomorrow is the first day of fall! On September 26 we have equinox day in LA — that’s the only day of the year when we have daylight and nighttime equally. And now to the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger: The two companies were sued by multiple states for violating antitrust law, but California AG Rob Bonta has just announced that the entertainment giants have reached a deal that means they will not move headquarters to Nashville or Atlanta, and the merger is able to go ahead, provided they adhere to the terms of the agreement. The Writers Guild receives $7.5 million as part of the deal. 6:50 — Is Conway producer Bellio a sweet spirit? She sure is! Marilyn Monroe’s favorite and only psychic Kenny Kingston, who never paid for parking, would agree with that sentiment. Speaking of which, Mark had a peculiar interaction with a psychic at a telethon, who predicted he would come into $3,394. Spoiler: He did not. Also, Timmy recalls the time he was at a Walk for Autism event and a doctor slyly asked him the seven questions doctors ask to see if someone has autism. Spoiler: He did not. Thanks for listening to Tim Conway Jr. on KFI!

In this episode of Autistic Standpoint Theory, Isha Snow is joined by autistic advocate and technology professional Sam Farmer to explore what happens when autistic people are expected to navigate systems built around different ways of communicating, learning and relating to the world.Drawing on Sam's career in technology and his experience as an autistic self-advocate, they discuss neurodiversity-affirming support, accommodations and the importance of involving autistic people in the development of tools and services intended for their community.Together, Isha and Sam consider the enormous diversity within autism, why support needs aren't always visible, and whether some of what is described as autistic deficit might instead emerge from a mismatch between autistic people and the environments around them.The conversation also turns to empathy, advocacy and Sam's opposition to aversive interventions, asking what our institutions could look like if autistic knowledge was treated as expertise rather than an afterthought.Autistic Standpoint Theory is part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.

Candyman and Soul Food star Vanessa Estelle Williams joins Keith Reza on Reza Rifts for a candid conversation spanning more than three decades in Hollywood. From breaking through as Keisha in New Jack City to returning as Anne-Marie McCoy in Candyman 2021, Vanessa opens up about guerrilla filmmaking in Harlem, why the anxiety never goes away for actors, and what movie star status actually means to her. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from One Fine Christmas with Marla Gibbs, directing her own award-winning short film Dance, working with Nia DaCosta and Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw, and the improvised Candyman line that went viral. Then it gets personal: 30 years vegan, the ice cream flavor she would be, what she would tell her 13-year-old self, and her advocacy for children on the autism spectrum. GUEST INFO Vanessa Estelle Williams (born May 12, 1963, Brooklyn, New York) is an American actress and producer who has worked across film, television, Broadway, and opera. She broke through as Keisha in New Jack City (1991), played Rhonda Blair in Melrose Place and Lila in Murder One, and is best known as Maxine Chadway on Showtime's Soul Food (2000-2004), a role that won her the 2003 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series. She played Anne-Marie McCoy in both Candyman (1992) and Candyman (2021). Her other credits include The Flash, 9-1-1, Days of Our Lives, and The L Word: Generation Q. She wrote, produced, and directed the award-winning short film Dance and serves on the advisory board of LA Speech & Language Therapy Center. GUEST SOCIAL LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imvanessawilliams/  IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004539/   CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to Reza Rifts with Keith Reza 00:31 Disney Movies Are Secretly Scary & the Titanic Argument 03:48 New Jack City: Did You Feel Like You Made It? 05:24 Journeyman Actor: Going Wherever the Work Is 08:47 Movie Star vs. TV Star: Murder One, Melrose Place & the Stigma That Wasn't 11:59 Opera, Church Choir & Where the Singing Started 13:47 How a Kid from Brooklyn Got Her First Manager 15:58 One Fine Christmas & Working with Marla Gibbs 20:09 Dance: Directing and Producing Her Own Short Film 24:40 Candyman & the Horror Legacy 25:07 Candyman 2021: Nia DaCosta, Monkeypaw & Coming Home to Anne-Marie 26:46 The Line That Went Viral: "Hush, Don't Say That" 32:49 A Perfect Meal After 30 Years Vegan 35:26 If Vanessa Estelle Williams Were an Ice Cream Flavor 36:03 A Time Machine & Advice to Her 13-Year-Old Self 38:16 Autism in Her Family & the Doctors Who Said Never 42:39 Stand-Up Comedy, Speech Therapy & Finding Your Voice 44:02 Holly Robinson Peete, RJ & the Dodgers Bat Boy 45:51 Outro: Subscribe, Rate, Review   CALL TO ACTION If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to Reza Rifts, and hit that notification bell so you never miss an episode. Share this episode with a Candyman fan, a Soul Food fan, or an actor who needs to hear Vanessa's perspective on staying in the game. Listen on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O83TYaUVPEWRxcP9ANPSm  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reza-rifts/id955329738  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RezaRifts    Rate and review. Every review helps Reza Rifts reach more listeners.   HOST LINKS Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Tell a friend. Be a Rifter.   #VanessaEstelleWilliams #Candyman #Candyman2021 #NewJackCity #SoulFood #AnneMarieMcCoy #HorrorPodcast #HorrorCommunity #ActorInterview #ActressInterview #Hollywood #BlackHollywood #MelrosePlace #MurderOne #OneFineChristmas #MarlaGibbs #NiaDaCosta #JordanPeele #Monkeypaw #IceSpiders #VeganActor #AutismAwareness #SpeechTherapy #StandUpComedy #Brooklyn #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #EntertainmentPodcast #CelebrityInterview #BehindTheScenes #FilmIndustry #TVHistory  

This week, we're hearing from the dads! Shannon and Tash sit down with Joel Sheagren and Carl Young for an honest conversation about fatherhood, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and its overlap with autism. Joel and Carl share what they've learned while raising children with complex needs, how they've adjusted their parenting along the way, and why support and community matter so much. We also talk about the differences between FASD and autism—and why more families need to understand FASD. Website: embracing-neurodiversity.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.