Podcasts about global autism project

Discover what's possible when you put out the fire before burning out. Are you looking for tips on how to alleviate stress? Stick around, because today's episode is a Global Autism Community roundtable about Stress Management, featuring Autistic Self-Advocates Hattie-Angelys Fox, Adrian Sanchez, Mary Johnston, and Corben Havener. The CEO of the Global Autism Project, Molly Pinney, also joined us at the end. Among other things, we discuss: Various stress triggers, including personal responsibilities, societal pressures, and the impact of social media Effective strategies for managing stress Engaging in self-care practices Creativity as a tool for stress relief Physical activities to improve mental clarity  Shifting your perspective through positive thinking The importance of sharing experiences with your community and feeling supported by them ----more---- Are you a self-advocate willing to share your story and educate others? Or a professional seeking to hear directly from autistic voices and improve your practice? Or maybe you're a family member hoping to support and empower your loved one?  Whatever your connection to autism is, we'd love to hear your takeaways from this episode in our online Global Autism Community, where hundreds of people from all over the world come together to support each other and know that they're not alone. Join us today at community.globalautismproject.org. Let's work together to transform how the world relates to autism.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when we build bridges together.  ----more---- We've reached the end of 2024! To celebrate, we'll be reviewing some of our favorite moments from this year. Part 1 will highlight episodes 161 through 176, and Part 2 highlights episodes 177 through 192.  Since we started working on this podcast almost five years ago, we've brought on a wide range of guests, including prominent self-advocates, such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Stephen Shore, Dr. Kerry Magro, Rachel Barcellona, and Anthony Ianni; parents like Tiffany Hammond and Bobby Rubio; some of our Global Autism Project partners, such as Mafer Chang from Ecuador and Pooja Panesar from Kenya; and other professionals in the field, such as Michelle Garcia Winner from Social Thinking and Harald Neerland from Autism Europe. If you've been listening to our podcast for a while, this 2024 recap will bring you back to the heartfelt stories we've been hearing from our guests. And if you're joining us for the first time, welcome! This episode will give you a good idea of what Autism Knows No Borders is all about.  Special thanks to our SkillCorps Alumni for helping to put this episode together: Adriana Garcia, Kelly Cotter, Marianne Spiotta, Colleen Dorsey, Danielle Terrell, and Yina Perez. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey  

Discover what's possible when you give to transform lives. This episode is being released a day early in observance of Thanksgiving in the US.  ----more---- Each year our team reflects on what we're grateful for. First of all, we're grateful for you, our listeners, and your continued support. We're also grateful for our podcast guests and their willingness to share their story with us. And of course, we're grateful for our growing Global Autism Community, whose members keep showing up in our online space with commitment to our mission to transform how the world relates to autism. We're also grateful for our larger community of generous donors who help make our work at the Global Autism Project possible. If you'd like to directly support our programs and initiatives, and help us to improve the quality of life of autistic individuals and their families around the world, stay with us for this episode, where our CEO Molly Ola Pinney explains how you can get involved as a monthly-giving Compass member. You'll also hear a few excerpts from members of our Global Autism Community sharing their personal gratitudes.  In other news, we also wanted to let you all know that our host Rachel will be going on maternity leave for a few months, starting in December. We'll still be releasing episodes featuring our Global Autism Community roundtable discussions, as well as throwbacks with relevant insights which we think are worth bringing back from the early days of the podcast. And of course, as tradition follows, we'll soon review and celebrate the year with our 2024 highlights episode. For now, we hope that this Thanksgiving special will inspire you to reflect on what you're grateful for during this holiday season. From all of us at the Global Autism Project, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, and hope you can spend some time with your loved ones this weekend.  ----more---- Become a Compass member today and create sustainable change around the world! Every contribution leaves a meaningful impact and expands our reach to underserved communities worldwide. Click here to join Compass! ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when you show up better for the world.  In today's episode, we're highlighting our recent SkillCorps® trip to Peru. Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates, family members, and professionals to travel to Global Autism Project's international partner sites and collaborate with local stakeholders on outreach initiatives in their communities.  This carefully curated 10-day journey includes developing culturally-relevant and sustainable training with our partner staff, listening to local Autistic Self-Advocates and family members to learn about their lived experiences, sharing meals with community members to brainstorm ideas and solutions, and executing a high-impact project to build on existing work being done in the country.  On the ground, this SkillCorps® team worked diligently on a range of tasks for our first ever Latin America Autism Summit, from preparing group presentations to fine-tuning logistical details. We collaborated with our partners at Centro Enigma, from Ecuador, and our local host sponsors at Centro Ann Sullivan del Peru, in order to put together an unforgettable event that forged long-term connections that will last a lifetime. The Latin America Autism Summit is the biggest project a SkillCorps® team has taken on so far.  We also visited several businesses employing autistic adults in the community, hosted a self-advocate dinner to listen to their needs, and built relationships with our new partners at MADI while laying the groundwork for future collaboration.  In this week's episode, you'll hear some of our SkillCorps® Peru team members' personal experiences and takeaways. Special shout out to SkillCorps® Alum and leader Adriana Garcia, who helped guide this professionally diverse team of 23 global visionaries on their transformational journey.  Coming up, you'll hear about:  Memorable moments from the trip Global collaboration Sustainability The Global Autism Project's model of Do With Not For Personal and professional growth Related episode: The Latin America Autism Summit in Lima, Peru ----more---- We'd like to give a shout out to our SkillCorps® 2024 Title Sponsor, Action Behavior Centers. We're excited to be partnering with businesses to create opportunities for employee development and growth through our SkillCorps® program. SkillCorps® Business Partners endorse employee participation in our SkillCorps® volunteer program and provide support to selected employees through granting time-off, providing funds to help team members fundraise, and more!  Thank you, Action Behavior Centers, for being a model organization in the industry. 

Discover what's possible when you make lifelong connections.  For almost 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers around the world seeking guidance. We've also hosted global and regional summits over the last several years, but we were forced to pause these projects during the pandemic.  Last July, we were thrilled to get back into the field and host our first ever Latin America Autism Summit in Lima, Peru. We collaborated with our partners from Centro Enigma, in Ecuador, and our local host sponsors at Centro Ann Sullivan del Peru in order to put together an unforgettable event that inspired connections that will last a lifetime.  On the ground, our SkillCorps® team worked diligently on a range of tasks for this 3-day summit, from preparing group presentations to fine-tuning logistical details. Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates, family members, and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and engage with local stakeholders on outreach initiatives specific to their communities. The Latin America Autism Summit is the biggest project a SkillCorps® team has taken on so far.  In today's episode, you'll hear from our CEO, Molly Pinney; our partner at Centro Enigma, Mafer Chang; the founder of Centro Ann Sullivan del Peru, Dr. Liliana Mayo; a Peruvian self-advocate, Amira Collantes; and a QABA representative from Honduras, Nestor Mercadal.  Next week, you'll hear from some of our SkillCorps® team members about their personal experiences and takeaways.  ----more---- Are you a professional eager to stay at the forefront of current best practices and expand your services to reach even more families in need? Or maybe you're a parent looking for support from others who understand your needs? Or maybe you're a self-advocate wanting to share your story and educate others?  Look no further! The European Autism Summit is THE event tailored to address these pressing questions and more. Mark your calendar for April 23rd-25th in 2025, as we gather in Italy, immersed in a dynamic atmosphere buzzing with insightful presentations, invaluable networking opportunities, and hands-on workshops led by industry experts.  Join us at the European Autism Summit! ->>> Call for Sponsors 

Discover what's possible when children have a safe place to learn.  In many places around the world where autism services and awareness are limited, center owners have to compete with other businesses who claim to provide certain therapies while, in reality, they're not qualified. Oftentimes, legitimate autism centers must also deal with increasing turnover rates because they can't properly compensate their certified clinicians for the high demands of their job.  Meanwhile, parents feel overwhelmed and confused as they try to distinguish quality services from those that can be ineffective at best, and harmful at worst — sometimes, unfortunately, making the wrong choice. After witnessing first-hand this hugely consequential problem over the last two decades, The Global Autism Project has come up with a solution.  Whether you're a center owner, a professional looking for a job, or a family member of an autistic loved one, you'll want to listen to this episode, where our CEO Molly Ola Pinney makes our most exciting announcement to date, the launch of Global Autism Accreditation! She also explains how this opportunity for centers to become accredited through the only internationally-focused accreditor will revolutionize autism services on a global scale.  In this conversation, among other things, we discuss: How over 20 years of working internationally has prepared us for this moment What defines a Global Autism Center of Distinction Why accreditation matters The path to accreditation and who should apply Do you own or manage an autism center committed to providing high-quality services? By meeting specific standards of excellence, your center can be identified as a regional leader in autism services while building local capacity in your community. Apply for Global Autism Accreditation today and become a Center of Distinction! Details can be found at globalautismproject.org/accredtitaiton. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

One of the biggest concerns that Cheryl sees in children and adolescent behavioral health centers is self-regulation skills as related to the activities or occupations they enjoy. Join us for a conversation with Cheryl Albright as we chat about a simple way to do self-checks for regulation, so they can find the most meaningful activities to create resilience and coping strategies. Say THANK YOU to Cheryl by making a donation here: https://parentweenconnection.app.neoncrm.com/CherylAlbright Learn more about Cheryl: Website: https://soultosoulyogasrq.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soultosoulyogasrqInstagram: https://instagram.com/soultosoulyogasrqLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryllynnalbright/ If Cheryl is our ‘fundraisingest' speaker for Empowerthon, 20% of donations through their link will be donated to Global Autism Project!

One of the biggest concerns that Cheryl sees in children and adolescent behavioral health centers is self-regulation skills as related to the activities or occupations they enjoy. Join us for a conversation with Cheryl Albright as we chat about a simple way to do self-checks for regulation, so they can find the most meaningful activities to create resilience and coping strategies. Say THANK YOU to Cheryl by making a donation here: https://parentweenconnection.app.neoncrm.com/CherylAlbright Learn more about Cheryl: Website: https://soultosoulyogasrq.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soultosoulyogasrqInstagram: https://instagram.com/soultosoulyogasrqLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryllynnalbright/ If Cheryl is our ‘fundraisingest' speaker for Empowerthon, 20% of donations through their link will be donated to Global Autism Project!

Discover what's possible when you lean into curiosity.  Do you feel trapped in your daily routine and want to feel inspired again? Do you think there's something more you're meant to be doing in the world for the autistic community? Are you a self-advocate or professional looking to develop as a leader, build confidence in your own abilities, and help others do the same?  If so, you'll want to listen to this episode because our SkillCorps® volunteers share how they reconnected with their passion in the field from going on their trip to Kenya.  Just a recap, in case you missed part 1 from last week, SkillCorps® is carefully curated 10-day journey includes developing culturally-relevant and sustainable training with our partner staff, listening to local Autistic Self-Advocates and family members to learn about their lived experiences, sharing meals with community members to brainstorm ideas and solutions, and executing a high-impact project to build on existing work being done in the country.  Last October, we sent a SkillCorps® team to visit our partners at Kaizora in Nairobi, Kenya. In part 2 of this special SkillCorps® Journey episode, you'll hear Team Kenya talk about:  Personal growth Professional development in the field of autism services How traveling with the Global Autism Project inspired the team to create change in their own communities Tips for future SkillCorps® travelers As you probably know if you follow our work closely, we're also sending teams out in the field this July, and we're currently taking SkillCorps® applications for travel in October!  Join us today at skillcorps.globalautismproject.org and use the coupon code “AUTISMPODCAST” to waive the application fee.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when you trust your gut.  Has anyone close to you needed support after receiving their child's autism diagnosis? Or maybe you yourself are the parent of a child with autism? If so, you might have felt overwhelmed or isolated when trying to decide what's best for their future.  Professionals like today's guest, Kathryn Petersen, empower parents to recognize that they are the true experts of their children so that they can confidently make the best decisions for their family.  Kathryn is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and the Founder of 2 Steps Forward Consulting, a company offering early-intervention coaching to help parents navigate the system.  In this second half of this conversation with Kathryn, we discuss:  How Kathryn determines her client's success Kathryn's involvement with the Global Autism Project, and what she's learned about leadership How she applies the Global Autism Project's motto “Do With Not For” in her current practice Tips for families starting their autism journeys Do you know anyone else who might benefit from this episode? For instance, a parent in the early stages of receiving an autism diagnosis for their child? We encourage you to share this episode with at least one other person. By doing so, you'll help them feel supported, and help us improve access to services worldwide.  We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. ----more---- Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when awareness spreads.  These next two episodes will highlight takeaways from our SkillCorps® volunteer trip to Rwanda last October.  For the last 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers around the world seeking guidance. Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates, family members, and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with local stakeholders on outreach initiatives specific to their communities.  This carefully curated 10-day journey includes developing culturally-relevant and sustainable training with our partner staff, listening to local Autistic Self-Advocates and family members to learn about their lived experiences, sharing meals with community members to brainstorm ideas and solutions, and executing a high-impact project to build on existing work being done in the country.  Last October, I led our SkillCorps® team to visit our partners at Silver Bells in Kigali, Rwanda. Silver Bells offers comprehensive services for families, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and vocational training.  In today's episode, you'll hear the Founder of Silver Bells, two of the clinical department heads, and several community members who attended the three outreach events we hosted in Kigali.  Next week, you'll hear some of our SkillCorps® volunteers talk about their personal experiences and takeaways.  As you probably know if you follow our work closely, we're also sending teams out in the field this March, and we're currently taking applications for travel in October 2024!  Join us today at skillcorps.globalautismproject.org and use the coupon code “AUTISMPODCAST” to waive the application fee.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when we learn together.  This week's episode is part 2 of our 2023 Highlights! Today we'll continue to review some of our favorite moments from this year's episodes, specifically from 145 to 158. As we were reflecting on these past episodes from 2023, we were overcome with immense gratitude for our community. A huge thank you to our guests for sharing their stories, to you, our listeners, for your continued support, and to our team for all the work behind the scenes.  Special thanks to Anh Ngoc and Danielle Terrell for helping to manage guest communications and social media, and to all of our community moderators this year: Andrew Bennett, Cassidy Hooper, Stephan Guidon, Korey Taylor, and Christina Kasperson for monitoring posts and keeping our online space safe and respectful.  From all of us at the Global Autism Project, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season, and hope you can spend some quality time with your loved ones.  ----more---- Related episodes:  159. Highlights of 2023: Part One, with the Global Autism Community 127. Highlights of 2022: Part One, with the Global Autism Community 128. Highlights of 2022: Part Two, with the Global Autism Community 90. Highlights of 2021: Part One, with the Global Autism Community  91. Highlights of 2021: Part Two, with the Global Autism Community  41. Highlights of 2020, with the Global Autism Community ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when we learn together.  We've reached the end of 2023! To celebrate, we'll be reviewing some of our favorite moments from this year's episodes – there are so many that this will have to be a two-parter! Part 1 will highlight episodes 129 through 144, and next week 145 through 158.  Since we started working on this podcast almost four years ago (which is unbelievable to say out loud!), we've brought on a wide range of guests, including prominent self-advocates, such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Stephen Shore, Dr. Kerry Magro, Rachel Barcellona, and Anthony Ianni; parents like Tiffany Hammond and Bobby Rubio; some of our Global Autism Project partners, such as Sangeeta Jain from India and Evas Kyomugisha from Rwanda; and other professionals in the field, such as Michelle Garcia Winner from Social Thinking and Harald Neerland from Autism Europe.  If you've been listening to our podcast for a while, this 2023 recap will bring you back to the heartfelt stories we've been hearing from our guests. And if you're joining us for the first time, welcome! This episode will give you a good idea of what Autism Knows No Borders is all about.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when you attend to gratitude.  This episode is being released a day early in observance of Thanksgiving in the US.  Each year our team reflects on what they're grateful for, both personally and professionally. This year we have many reasons to count our blessings, including one special milestone to celebrate: the Global Autism Project's 20-year anniversary!  In this episode our CEO, Molly Ola Pinney, and our Head of University and Training Programs, Ann Beirne, discuss: The Global Autism Project's origin  How we evolved to be what we are today How autism awareness has increased around the world over the last 20 years How the field of ABA has embraced the neurodiversity movement Our motto “Do With Not For” as the foundation to our work Cultivating ownership vs buy-in with a team What Molly and Ann are grateful for during this special occasion You'll also hear a few special excerpts of our staff members sharing their personal gratitudes. We hope that this episode will inspire you to reflect on what you're grateful for this holiday season.  From all of us at the Global Autism Project, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope you can spend some time with your loved ones this weekend.  ----more---- Related episodes: 2. Global Autism Project: Our Mission, with Molly Ola Pinney 56. Do With Not For, with Our CEO Molly Ola Pinney 139. Responsive Skills Training: An Autistic-Informed Curriculum, with Molly Ola Pinney and Ann Beirne ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when you ask for help.  This week's episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events! The topic of this roundtable was Accommodations and Accessibility at School and Work.  The participants were Autistic Self-Advocate Andrew Bennett, mothers Karen Shapiro and Neena Wagh, and community members Tj Larum and Brenda Canas, and the discussion was facilitated by community moderator Danielle Terrell.  We want to acknowledge Danielle for her commitment to our mission at the Global Autism Project. Soon after discovering our podcast, Danielle joined our online Global Autism Community, participated in our Virtual Leadership Academy course, became a member of our Affiliate program, traveled with us on a SkillCorps® trip to India, and most recently stepped into a role as community moderator. Danielle is also now managing our podcast Instagram and guest communications.  Thank you, Danielle, for all that you do. Your hard work and dedication are helping this podcast and our community grow!  In today's conversation, we discuss:  The importance of knowing your rights when it comes to accommodations How to determine what reasonable accommodations are How accommodations can vary across different cultures Advocacy skills and why they should be taught Empowering parents and students The freedom to disclose or not ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

This week, we are joined by Angelica Gilmore, a BCBA at ABS Kids from Southern California with a fascinating journey. She holds a BA in Anthropology from CSU Channel Islands and a Master's degree in ABA from National University. With nearly 5 years of experience in the field and 2 years as a BCBA, Angelica is passionate about making a positive impact in the world, particularly within the autistic community. Her dedication and love for this cause have led her to embark on incredible volunteer work with the Global Autism Project in India, specifically in Delhi and Chandigarh. Today, we'll delve into her inspiring journey, her experiences working with autistic individuals internationally, and the valuable insights she's gained from her work. Listen to this inspirational discussion now! Resources LinkedIn: Angelica Gilmore | LinkedIn Learn more about the Global Autism Project: globalautismproject.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

Discover what's possible when bonds are rebuilt.  Anthony Sevieri is autistic and Alexis, his older sister, is neurotypical. Some of Anthony's special interests include music and roller coasters.  Alexis is a member of our SkillCorps Alumni community, having traveled with the Global Autism Project to India and Kenya. To learn more about our SkillCorps program, check out episodes 150 & 151.  In this conversation, we discuss: How Anthony and Alexis' parents explained autism to them when they were children Their family dynamics growing up How Anthony would feel during moments of aggression  An incident from high school that led Anthony to writing music Anthony's journey of self-awareness and self-acceptance Alexis's experiences as a sibling How they came to understand each other's perspectives as adults Fun activities they like to do together The risks of using food as a coping mechanism Autistic strengths that Anthony uses at his YMCA job His recent album, including a teaser of one of his songs Alexis' goals to help families with autistic loved ones Tips for autistic and non-autistic siblings ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when employment is made accessible.  We've made it to episode 150! To celebrate this huge milestone, we are dedicating the next two episodes to our SkillCorps® volunteer program.  For almost 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers around the world seeking guidance. Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates, family members, and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with local stakeholders on outreach initiatives specific to their communities.  Last July, I led our SkillCorps® team to visit our partners at SOREM in Chandigarh, India. SOREM has been a partner with the Global Autism Project since 2010. For this trip, we focused on employment initiatives for autistic adults.  In today's episode, you'll hear from our CEO, Molly Pinney, our partner at SOREM, Sangeeta Jain, and several community members who attended two outreach events we hosted in Delhi. There, we met with Autistic Self-Advocates and their family members, as well as various NGO representatives who are doing incredible work in order to make employment accessible for Autistic adults in India.  Next week, you'll hear from some of our SkillCorps® team members about their personal experiences and takeaways.  As you probably know if you follow our work closely, we're sending two teams out in the field this October to collaborate with our partners in Kenya and Rwanda, and we're currently taking applications for travel in 2024!  Join us today at skillcorps.globalautismproject.org and use the coupon code “AUTISMPODCAST” to waive the application fee.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when certification is just the beginning.  The CEO of Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney, is joined by the Co-Founder of the International Behavior Analysis Organization, Dr. Michael Mueller. The IBAO certifies practitioners to ensure ethical practices, protect consumers, and maintain appropriate educational standards in the field of ABA around the world.  A board certified behavior analyst, Mike has authored 11 books, including Behavior Analytic Consultation to Schools, and the Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS), a seven-volume series to guide in the assessment of teaching everyday life skills to learners of all ages. He has also published dozens of research articles and served on the editorial board of several prestigious journals, including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, the School Psychology Review, and the Journal of Evidence Based Practices for Schools, to name a few. In this conversation, we discuss: What prompted the start of the IBAO Former barriers to certification, including cost and accessibility How the IBAO makes certification more attainable for practitioners who don't hold a Master's degree Ethical considerations to addressing cultural differences The distinction between certification and licensure Collaboration between Global Autism Project and the IBAO Tips for ABA practitioners To learn more about Dr. Michael Mueller and the IBAO, please visit theibao.com.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Hour 38 of The Autism Network Podcastathon   The Global Autism Project in partnership with Sara Bradford and many others has developed global curricula to help countries without access to autism resources, education, and support for the autism community around the globe.   Sara Bradford Sara Bradford, aka SJ Childs, is an Autistic Woman/Wife/Mom, CEO, Author, Host of the SJ Childs Show, Parent & Child Specialist, Emergency Responder Autism Trainer, and Global Autism Speaker.   https://linkfly.to/30124nzS2q5 https://sjchilds.org/ https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsshow/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzE1_lOj-ORMJY_85ZErW1g https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sj-childs-show/id1559173761 https://www.instagram.com/sjchildsshow/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sjchilds?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Discover what's possible when you work kinder, not harder.  Today we're bringing back the CEO and Founder of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney, along with the organization's Head of University and Training Programs, Ann Beirne. For the past several months, Ann and I have been working together on a very special project. We've developed Responsive Skills Training, a curriculum for entry-level autism service providers that teaches the required skills for the RBT, IBT, and ABAT credentials.  This course was co-created with the Autistic community to transform the way in which services are provided across the world. Our committee of contributors included prominent self-advocates, such as Temple Grandin and Stephen Shore, different family members, like parents and siblings, and a wide range of professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and transition specialists.  Our purpose with Responsive Skills Training, or RST for short, is to give entry-level service providers a more well-rounded understanding of autism by hearing directly from those with lived experiences.  In today's conversation, we discuss:  Why we decided to create RST The needs of the international community The importance of listening to autistic voices Reforming Applied Behavior Analysis to include neurodiversity-affirming practices The process of co-creating RST with a committee of contributors  After the conversation with Molly and Ann, you'll also hear testimonies from several RST contributors about why they decided to join this project. These were recorded in the field during our last SkillCorps volunteer trip to Kenya in March.  Featured RST contributors: Andrew Bennett, Autistic Self-Advocate, BCaBA (US) Mafer Chang, Director/Founder of Centro Enigma (Ecuador) Alexis Sevieri, Sibling Advocate, RBT (US) Laura Leonard, BCBA (US) Sangeeta Jain, Vice Principal of SOREM (India) To learn more about the Global Autism Project's Responsive Skills Training, please visit globalautismproject.org/rst.  ----more---- Related episodes: 109. Stop the Shock, with Anne Beirne and Brian Middleton ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when you move towards independence.  This week's episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events!  The topic of this roundtable discussion was Transitioning into College, and it was hosted by community moderator Liz Castillo. Liz began her involvement with the Global Autism Project in 2017 as a SkillCorps volunteer in Kenya, followed by trips to India, Nigeria, Czech Republic, and Poland. She has also completed our Leadership Academy program, served as a SkillCorps mentor to future travelers, and managed our social media and donor communications. Thank you, Liz, for your dedication to our mission and our community.  Also participating in this event were Autistic Self-Advocates Corben Havener and Andrew Bennett, and community member Sofia Matalonga.  What you'll hear today is the first half hour of this roundtable discussion. Unfortunately, there was a technical error and the rest of the event wasn't recorded. We thought it was still worth releasing, and I believe you'll find many of the participant's insights interesting.  In today's conversation, we discuss:  Transitioning from living at home to living in dorms Support available at school  Round-table discussions like the one you'll hear today are open exclusively for members of our online Global Autism Community. We select a different theme each month, and our moderators monitor posts daily to ensure that our online space remains safe and respectful. If you'd like to attend and participate in any of our future events, you can sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when you trust the process.  In today's episode, we're continuing to share our recent SkillCorps trip to ASHA, our Global Autism Project partners in Bangalore, India. In our previous episode, I spoke with the staff at the school, and this week you'll hear from our SkillCorps volunteers.  Our team had a virtual reunion three weeks after returning from our trip. We reviewed what we had learned and reminisced about some of our experiences.  In today's conversation, we discuss: Moments from the trip that surprised, inspired or moved our SkillCorps volunteers How we immersed ourselves in Indian culture Community outreach Each team member's personal and professional growth Advice for future SkillCorps travelers ----more---- Related Episodes: 131. Meet Our Global Autism Project Partners in Bangalore, India 71. Changing Perspectives in India, with Jayashree Ramesh ----more---- Our SkillCorps program is evolving into something new and exciting! If you'd like to be the first to know what SkillCorps will look like in 2023, make sure to join our waitlist at skillcorps.globalautismproject.org.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when every child becomes your own.  These next two episodes will highlight our Global Autism Project partner site ASHA, from Bangalore, India. ASHA means “hope” in their local language, and it also stands for Academy for Severe Handicaps and Autism. The Global Autism Project has been partners with ASHA since 2018.  For almost 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers around the world seeking guidance. Our SkillCorps® volunteer program has been an opportunity for self-advocates and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with their local teachers and therapists.  If you follow our work closely, you may already know that last October we sent 8 teams back in the field for the first time since the start of the pandemic. We were thrilled to see our partners all over the world again! Our host Rachel led the SkillCorps trip to ASHA and documented some moments throughout the trip. Next week, we'll share stories from our SkillCorps volunteers.  In today's episode, you'll hear excerpts from conversations with ASHA's staff about: Services provided at ASHA Collaboration among local staff  Teaching Indian culture through art, music, and dance As our organization continues to evolve and innovate, so does our SkillCorps program. We've co-created something new and exciting with our community, and we'll be making some big changes to trips this year.  If you'd like to be the first to know what SkillCorps will look like in 2023, make sure to join our waitlist at skillcorps.globalautismproject.org.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when we grow stronger together.  This week's episode is part 2 of our 2022 Highlights. Today we'll continue to review some of our favorite moments from this year's episodes, specifically from 110 to 126.  A huge thank you to our guests for sharing their stories, to our listeners for your continued support, and to our team for all the work behind the scenes.  Special thanks to podcast team member Anh Ngoc for helping put this highlights episode together, and to our Global Autism Community moderators, Liz Castillo, Michelle Vinokurov, Corben Havener, and Mary Johnston for monitoring posts daily and keeping our online space safe and respectful.  From all of us at the Global Autism Project, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season, and hope you can spend some quality time with your loved ones.  Related episodes: 127. Highlights of 2022: Part One, with the Global Autism Community 90. Highlights of 2021: Part One, with the Global Autism Community  91. Highlights of 2021: Part Two, with the Global Autism Community  41. Highlights of 2020, with the Global Autism Community ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when we grow stronger together.  We reached the end of 2022! To celebrate, we'll be reviewing some of my favorite moments from this year's episodes – there were so many that this will have to be a two-parter! Part 1 will highlight episodes 92 through 109, and next week 110 through 126.  Since we started working on this podcast almost three years ago, we've brought on a wide range of guests, including prominent self-advocates, such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Stephen Shore, Dr. Kerry Magro, Rachel Barcellona, and Anthony Ianni; parents like Tiffany Hammond and Bobby Rubio; some of our Global Autism Project partners, such as Yaser Aljaaidi from Saudi Arabia and Pooja Panesar from Kenya; and other professionals in the field, such as Dr. Megan Miller from the DoBetter Movement and Camille Proctor from The Color of Autism.  If you've been listening to our podcast for a while, this 2022 recap will bring you back to the heartfelt stories we've been hearing from our guests. And if you're joining us for the first time, welcome! This episode will give you a good idea of what Autism Knows No Borders is all about.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Discover what's possible when you turn your vision into reality.  Today we're bringing back the CEO and Founder of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney.  For almost 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable training, coaching, and community for center directors, therapists, and caregivers around the world.  As we enter our second decade, our organization is opening its doors to new forms of collaboration!  In today's conversation, we discuss: The Global Autism Project's new Affiliate program and what affiliates will get access to A sneak peek into the training we're offering for free The four pillars of success for any autism center or school How Molly herself has experienced transformation from implementing some of the lessons included in our training Advice for service providers who want to start or scale their business  Do you work with autistic individuals? Are you thinking of starting your own center, or maybe wanting to scale your business to be able to serve more families?  Click here to discover your impact and join us for a FREE TRAINING!  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

In today's episode, The PodCASP team sits down with Molly Ola Pinney, Founder and CEO of the Global Autism Project. The Global Autism project trains and supports partners all over the world to provide services to individuals with autism. Molly initially founded the Global Autism Project (at 23 years old!) in Africa and is now providing services in 14 countries! Why Listen? Molly discusses: How and why the Global Autism Project was started The need for community Global Autism Project's current projects and initiatives Skillcorps as an eye opening and transformative experience Doing with, not for And so much more!

Discover what's possible when curiosity sparks creation.  Today Cassie Harden Scott is back on the show. You may remember her from episode 23 with Rusty Hornig-Rohan and episode 42 with the rest of the Global Autism Project staff.  As our Director of Outreach, Cassie works closely with our international partners to help spread autism awareness and acceptance in their communities. She also designs all of our organization's branding to make sure our messaging is consistent across our programs.  In today's conversation, we discuss:  Why logos are important Different iterations of the Global Autism Project's branding over the years The puzzle piece controversy Cassie's creative process designing our new logo and the meaning behind it Two upcoming series of this podcast led by Molly and Cassie  To learn more about Cassie and her work, please visit globalautismproject.org.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

The War in Ukraine is a serious crisis in today's world, within that population, there are families with children with autism facing severe struggles due to loss of therapy service and extreme disruption to normalcy and routine for their family. Molly Ola Pinney of the Global Autism Project has been to Poland, spoken with displaced Ukrainian families, and is working to create new opportunities for safety, services, and therapy that these families and children need. Listen for how YOU can help and what the Global Autism Project has planned, make donations at UkraineAutismRelief.com

Discover what's possible when you're given a hand to hold.  Today we are joined by the CEO of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney, and Sensory Integration Therapist, Anna Tuzova. Anna is a Ukrainian refugee currently living in Poland.  If you've been following our work closely, you'll know that a few weeks ago Molly visited Poland with a small team to learn how to best support Ukrainian families with autistic loved ones. Since then, we've been in direct communication with hundreds of families who need help. Families who have spent weeks in bomb shelters with their children, have had harrowing experiences trying to escape to safety, and are now just wanting to get their children back on track.  The stats are staggering. Over 105,000 families with autistic loved ones are fleeing Ukraine. The immediate needs of this community include housing and specialized services for their children. Unfortunately, the capacity of nearby countries to support these needs is extremely limited, and as such, families are left with little to no resources or hope.  Sadly, this war is not over. In a lot of ways, the struggles of these families have just begun, as they work to rebuild their lives in a new place.  There is a small window of time in which we can easily connect with those who fled Ukraine. Each day that these families are left in limbo, the children experience severe regression and the parents continue to feel lost, helpless, and powerless.  Families are constantly requesting educational services and continuation of care for their autistic loved ones. These would allow parents to start work and provide a routine and basic sense of normalcy for the entire family.  Our organization is on a mission to solve this urgent need now. We have several projects already in the works that will allow us to begin services and recreation opportunities for hundreds of Ukrainian families right away.  You can donate directly to our podcast community fundraising page at: give.globalautismproject.org/podcast  In today's conversation, Molly, Anna, and I discuss: Anna's life before the war Leaving Ukraine and settling in Poland Anna's hopes for the future How the Global Autism Project is taking action Opportunities for those who want to get involved Advice for Ukrainian families with autistic loved ones  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

On today's podcast, we're going to talk with EBB Childbirth Class parent, Mandy Childs and her doula, Dana Patterson, about having an emergency cesarean due to Bandl's ring.  Mandy Childs (she/her) is a first-time parent to her son who she gave birth to in Greenville, South Carolina in March of 2021. Living now in Lynchburg, Virginia, Mandy is a trained elementary school teacher and currently a program coordinator for a nonprofit called Global Autism Project. Mandy lives with her husband, Ben, their son, Jack, and their dog, Penny. Mandy is also a graduate of the EBB Childbirth Class with EBB Instructor, Dana Patterson. Dana Patterson (she/her) is an upstate South Carolina native and owner of The Doula Group, which offers birth doula support, postpartum doula support, and childbirth education. Dana has been involved in the upstate birth community for 15 years and has been a doula for eight years.  We talk about Mandy's experience taking the EBB Childbirth Class with Dana and what she learned as a first-time parent to apply to her own birth experience. We also talk about what Bandl's ring is and how it led up to Mandy's needing an urgent emergency cesarean.  Content warning: We mention gendered language, grief and loss, perinatal death, cervical dilation check, epidural, uterine rupture, Bandl's ring, resuscitation of a newborn, the urgency of an emergency cesarean, fear, birth trauma, and labor. RESOURCES: Learn more about EBB Instructor and founder of “The Doula Group,” Dana Patterson here. Learn more about the Bandl's Ring Facebook Group here. Learn more about  VBAC after Bandl's ring here.  For more information and news about Evidence Based Birth®, visit www.ebbirth.com. Find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EvidenceBasedBirth/ ), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ebbirth/), and Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/ebbirth/). Ready to get involved? Check out our Professional membership (including scholarship options) (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/become-pro-member/). Find an EBB Instructor here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/find-an-instructor-parents/), and click here (https://evidencebasedbirth.com/childbirth-class/) to learn more about the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class.

Discover what's possible when you're defined by your determination, dedication, and devotion.  It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we release this episode. On April 23rd, we lost one of our most dedicated community members, David Sharif, to an epileptic seizure.  David made a huge positive impact in this world, inspiring everyone around him. He was a dear colleague, genuine friend, and all-around great human. David had a heart of gold and went out of his way to check on others' comfort and well-being.  Graduating from high school as valedictorian, David prided himself on being a motivational speaker, world traveler, and basketball lover. David was committed to his work as an autistic self-advocate and loved to share his personal experiences to help educate others.  Taking on many roles over the past year in our Global Autism Community, David served as our community moderator, appeared several times as a guest on this podcast, and was preparing to travel to Kenya later this year as a volunteer with our SkillCorps® program.  Our team is still processing what it means to no longer have David here with us. We cannot express in words how much he will be missed. For now, we send our thoughts and support to David's family.  Since first coming on the podcast in September 2020, David shared many insights and personal experiences with us. He was deeply passionate about empowering others through his own story.  To highlight David's advocacy, we've compiled several excerpts from various episodes that he was part of. Topics include: Overcoming obstacles Requesting accommodations at school and work Coping with stress and sensory overload Masking and authenticity Special interests  Our Global Autism Community held a memorial event for David last Tuesday. In this episode, you'll also hear some stories and memories of David that we shared.  The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, friends and family of David make donations to the Global Autism Project. We are honored to continue David's advocacy efforts of promoting autism awareness and acceptance worldwide.  You can make a donation here: David Sharif Memorial Donation ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

In today's episode of Autism Live, our host Shannon explains Meltdowns for the autism jargon of the day! After that, she is joined by Molly Ola Pinney, Global Autism Project CEO & Founder, to discuss Autism, Ukraine and How can we all help. Don't miss this helpful information! https://globalautismproject.org molly@globalautismproject.org ukrainesupport@globalautismproject.org https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/three-local-women-headed-to-eastern-europe-to-support-autistic-ukrainian-refugees/article_e0463ebb-c946-5970-9c70-4bcdf51acf72.html?fbclid=IwAR1XRY7r3to7CVuYzhW2OpLwfYX5iNa-eSQmpg5OJgUhXg-PV1G4NTRGdx0 https://give.globalautismproject.org/campaign/global-autism-projects-ukraine-assistance-fund/c404096 6:25 Autism Jargon of the Day 8:08 Actual Definition - Meltdown 8:44 Working Definition - Meltdown 16:30 Question of the Day - When you feel overwhelmed, what tactics do you use to help yourself? 17:50 Topic of the Week - Autism Around the World 19:40 Global Autism Project CEO & Founder - Molly Ola Pinney 20:04 What conference are you at today? 20:40 About the Global Autism Project https://globalautismproject.org 22:48 What is the status in Ukraine? 27:00 What is the current plan, and how do we get involved? 33:39 Are you asking for donations of sensory toys and technology? 36:28 Are people fleeing from the Ukraine making it to Russian and the United States? 38:38 Is there a way to follow you and what's happening? 40:05 How you can help 57:40 This week on Autism Live! #Meltdowns #AutismJargon #AutismPodcast Link Tree https://linktr.ee/AutismLive Pre-Order the book written by the host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod! https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Parent-Sanity-Saving-Spectrum/dp/1949177858 Check out our Podcast! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-live/id827968203 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/autismlivepodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXbDFs8cLP0UQbNVqHThf?si=VbEfw4_oRjqJY3vK2pgmFg IHeartRadio.com https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-autism-live-51537613/ Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Autism-Live-Podcast/B08JJN7B28?qid=1611965289&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=M68PFW27AP000G4N9CCJ Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/autism%20live Others: http://link.chtbl.com/dSPQc6pB Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe! And Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Sign up for Autism Live's free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx  

In today's episode of Autism Live, our host Shannon explains Meltdowns for the autism jargon of the day! After that, she is joined by Molly Ola Pinney, Global Autism Project CEO & Founder, to discuss Autism, Ukraine and How can we all help. Don't miss this helpful information! https://globalautismproject.org molly@globalautismproject.org ukrainesupport@globalautismproject.org https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/three-local-women-headed-to-eastern-europe-to-support-autistic-ukrainian-refugees/article_e0463ebb-c946-5970-9c70-4bcdf51acf72.html?fbclid=IwAR1XRY7r3to7CVuYzhW2OpLwfYX5iNa-eSQmpg5OJgUhXg-PV1G4NTRGdx0 https://give.globalautismproject.org/campaign/global-autism-projects-ukraine-assistance-fund/c404096 6:25 Autism Jargon of the Day 8:08 Actual Definition - Meltdown 8:44 Working Definition - Meltdown 16:30 Question of the Day - When you feel overwhelmed, what tactics do you use to help yourself? 17:50 Topic of the Week - Autism Around the World 19:40 Global Autism Project CEO & Founder - Molly Ola Pinney 20:04 What conference are you at today? 20:40 About the Global Autism Project https://globalautismproject.org 22:48 What is the status in Ukraine? 27:00 What is the current plan, and how do we get involved? 33:39 Are you asking for donations of sensory toys and technology? 36:28 Are people fleeing from the Ukraine making it to Russian and the United States? 38:38 Is there a way to follow you and what's happening? 40:05 How you can help 57:40 This week on Autism Live! #Meltdowns #AutismJargon #AutismPodcast Link Tree https://linktr.ee/AutismLive Pre-Order the book written by the host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod! https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Parent-Sanity-Saving-Spectrum/dp/1949177858 Check out our Podcast! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/autism-live/id827968203 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/autismlivepodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TXbDFs8cLP0UQbNVqHThf?si=VbEfw4_oRjqJY3vK2pgmFg IHeartRadio.com https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-autism-live-51537613/ Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Autism-Live-Podcast/B08JJN7B28?qid=1611965289&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=M68PFW27AP000G4N9CCJ Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/search/autism%20live Others: http://link.chtbl.com/dSPQc6pB Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe! And Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Sign up for Autism Live's free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx  

Discover what's possible when caring is enough to make a difference.  We've made it to episode 100! To celebrate this huge milestone, we've put together this special episode taking you on a journey with our SkillCorps® Saudi Arabia team.  For almost 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers around the world seeking guidance. Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with their local teachers and therapists.  If you follow our work closely, you may already know that we recently sent two of our SkillCorps® teams back into the field for the first time since the start of the pandemic. We were thrilled to see our partners again in Saudi Arabia and Kenya.  We usually send out teams of up to 10 people three times a year for two weeks at a time. The team members are complete strangers when they meet for orientation in NY, and by the end of their two-week trip, oftentimes they've become close friends. I still keep in touch with many of the teammates that I've traveled with. So far, over 500 volunteers have joined our SkillCorps® Alumni community, and many are repeat travelers.  Each SkillCorps® team has a trip leader, and sometimes a leader-in-training, or LIT for short. I led the team in Saudi Arabia and was accompanied by an LIT, Korey Taylor. I thought it would be really interesting to document moments throughout the two weeks, so that we could share the experience and give you a glimpse of what happens on a SkillCorps® trip.  After reviewing hours and hours of great content, we realized that trimming down too much would be a disservice to you. So, this episode will be a two-parter.  Today, you'll hear excerpts from conversations about:  Learning and self-discovery First impressions of Saudi culture Openness and flexibility Cultural humility Building rapport with the staff at Namaee Center Collaboration and teamwork Community outreach Making an impact  We're currently taking applications for trips in July and October to Saudi Arabia and other partner sites, including Ecuador, Dominican Republic, China, India, Indonesia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda.  Join us today at skillcorps.globalautismproject.org and use the coupon code “autismpodcast” to waive the application fee.  ----more---- Related episodes:  2. Global Autism Project: Our Mission, with Molly Ola Pinney  25. Functional Communication Training in Saudi Arabia, with Yaser Aljaaidi  56. Do With Not For, with Our CEO Molly Ola Pinney  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

This week we welcome Molly Ola Pinney, the founder and CEO of the Global Autism Project to talk with us about the importance of listening to autistic voices. Recently, the organization hosted a round table that welcomed clinicians, families, and autism self-advocates to discuss the future of autism care and how to address the gaps. Download to the latest podcast episode to learn more!  Visit the Global Autism Project Website: https://www.globalautismproject.org/ Listen to the Autism Knows No Borders podcast: https://autismknowsnoborders.com/ Get Involved and Stay Connected through the Autism Knows No Borders podcast Community: https://community.globalautismproject.org/ Check out Molly's Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/molly_ola_pinney_doing_things_for_others_doesn_t_help ..................................................................................... Autism weekly is produced by ABS. ABS is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.  Thanks for tuning in. See you again next week. 

Discover what's possible when you trust your interests.  Happy New Year!  I want to kick off 2022 with a fun episode about special interests. This week's release is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events, featuring autism self-advocates Thomas Iland, Mary Johnston, Ryan Litchfield, Jeff Snyder and David Sharif, as well as community moderator Kia Burton.  In today's conversation, we discuss: Fanfiction Animals Painting Traveling Advocacy Batman Star Wars  Roundtable discussions like the one you'll hear today are open exclusively for members of our online Global Autism Community. We select a different theme each month, and our moderators monitor posts daily to ensure that our online space remains safe and respectful. If you'd like to attend and participate in any of our future events, you can sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org.  Resources: The Benefits of Special Interests in Autism ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project ----more---- We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

Discover what's possible when community inspires change.  This week's episode is part 2 of our 2021 Highlights. Today we'll be covering some of my favorite moments from episodes 72 to 89. To listen to the highlights from episodes 42 to 71, you can check out part 1 of this special highlights series. And if you're curious about episodes 1 to 40, you can also listen to our 2020 Highlights episode from last year.  As I was reflecting on these past episodes from 2021, I was overcome with immense gratitude for our community. A huge thank you to our guests for sharing their stories, to our listeners for your continued support, and to our team for putting it all together. Special thanks to our Global Autism Community moderators, Kia Burton, Jeff Snyder, and David Sharif for monitoring posts daily and keeping our online space safe and respectful.  We're taking an extended pause of releasing episodes to set goals and intentions for the upcoming year. We'll be back on our regular release schedule on January 20th in 2022. This will give you some time to catch up on any episodes you might've missed or that have caught your interest from listening to our highlights.  From all of us at the Global Autism Project, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season and hope you can spend some quality time with your loved ones! ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

Discover what's possible when change inspires community.  We made it to the end of 2021! To celebrate, we'll be reviewing some of my favorite moments from this year's episodes. This will be a two-parter due to the volume of content. Part 1 will highlight episodes 42 to 71, and next week we'll review from 72 to 89.  Since we started working on this podcast almost two years ago, we've brought on a wide range of guests, including prominent self-advocates, such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Stephen Shore, Dr. Kerry Magro, Dani Bowman, and Anthony Ianni; parents like Tiffany Hammond and Bobby Rubio; some of our Global Autism Project partners, such as Yaser Aljaaidi from Saudi Arabia and Pooja Panesar from Kenya; and other professionals in the field, such as Dr. Megan Miller from the DoBetter Movement and Camille Proctor from The Color of Autism.  If you've been listening to our podcast for a while, this 2021 recap will bring you back to the heartfelt stories we've been hearing from our guests. And if you're joining us for the first time, welcome! This episode will give you a good idea of what Autism Knows No Borders is all about.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

Discover what's possible when you break the overwhelm cycle.  Today we're bringing back three special guests: the CEO of the Global Autism Project, Molly Ola Pinney; our partner from Saudi Arabia, Yaser Aljaaidi; and the founder of the DoBetter Movement, Dr. Megan Miller.  For almost 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers around the world seeking guidance.  Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with their local teachers and therapists.  In today's conversation, we discuss: 2019's Global Summit in Bali, Indonesia Yaser and Megan's takeaways from that experience Burnout and overwhelm in the field of autism services Changing what's not working in your life The evolution of Leadership Academy, a leadership training program created by the Global Autism Project  To learn more about the Global Autism Project's history and mission, please listen to my conversation with Molly Ola Pinney in episode 2.  To hear more about Yaser Aljaaidiand his work in Saudi Arabia, listen to episode 25.  For more information about Dr. Megan Miller and the DoBetter Movement, check out episode 35.  This week we will be offering Black Friday deals for the Global Autism Leadership Series! These unique courses will never be sold at this low price again! Be sure to visit leadership.globalautismproject.org to grab your course today!  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

Discover what's possible when everyone gets a chance.  This week's episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events. The topic of this roundtable discussion was Navigating Social Situations, and its diverse panel included Anthony Ianni, Sangeeta Jain, and Vanessa Lista. Anthony is an autism self-advocate, a former NCAA Division 1 basketball player, and a motivational speaker; Sangeeta is the mother of an autistic young man and she is also our Global Autism Project partner in Chandigarh, India; and Vanessa has an autistic brother and is a kinesiology and psychology student.  Other community members who participated in this event were Mary Johnston, Andrew Bennett, Priya Vijayan, Beverly Sujit, Happy Arora, and Anshul Sharma.  As with previous community events, we hadn't originally planned to produce a podcast episode from this discussion, but we later thought it would be great to make this conversation available to our podcast listeners as well. We apologize for the inconsistent sound quality, but I assure you that the stories and perspectives shared by our guests are really worth listening to.  In today's conversation, we discuss:  Strategies to mitigate misunderstandings in social situations Respecting personal space and boundaries Teaching social skills to young autistic children Teaching peers how to communicate with autistic children Action steps towards true inclusion  To learn more about the panelists in this discussion, please visit: Anthony Ianni Sangeeta Jain   Vanessa Lista  Roundtable discussions like the one you'll hear today are open exclusively for members of our online Global Autism Community. We select a different theme each month, and our moderators monitor posts daily to ensure that our online space remains safe and respectful. If you'd like to attend and participate in any of our future events, you can sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

Discover what's possible when awareness educates safety.  This week's episode is a recording of one of our Global Autism Community exclusive events. The topic of this round table discussion is Safety in Public. The diverse panelists include autism self-advocates Rachel Barcellona and Thomas Iland, autism father and host of The Ausome Show, Jamiel Owens, and our Global Autism Project partner from the Dominican Republic, Maricarmen (Kaki) Hazoury.  Other community members present at the event and part of the discussion are Jeff Snyder, David Sharif, Kia Burton, Karen Shapiro, and Ben Sharif.  We hadn't originally planned to produce a podcast episode from this exclusive event, but we later thought it would be great to make this rich conversation available to our podcast listeners as well. We apologize for the inconsistent sound quality, but I assure you that the stories and perspectives shared by our guests are really worth listening to.  In today's conversation, we discuss: Navigating around the community Autism-disclosure ID cards Interactions with strangers and law enforcement Setting boundaries on social media  Roundtable discussions like the one you'll hear today are open exclusively for members of our online Global Autism Community. We select a different theme each month, and our moderators monitor posts daily to ensure that our online space remains safe and respectful. If you'd like to attend and participate in any of our future events, you can sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org.  Also, just a heads up that next week we won't be releasing a new episode in observance of Labor Day in the US. September is a good time of the year to reset and prioritize your own well-being, and our team will be taking the week off to do just that. I encourage you to find a moment for self-care during this weekend, whatever that means for you. For those of you living in the US, have a safe, happy, and restful holiday weekend. We'll be back on our regular release schedule on Thursday, September 16th.  To learn more about the panelists in this discussion, please visit: Rachel Barcellona  Thomas Iland  Jamiel Owens Kaki Hazoury  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

Discover what's possible when sustainability is made essential.  Today we're bringing back our CEO Molly Ola Pinney and our first Global Autism Project partner, Pooja Panesar from Kaizora in Nairobi, Kenya.  For almost 20 years, the Global Autism Project has been providing sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers around the world seeking guidance. Our SkillCorps® volunteer program is an opportunity for self-advocates and professionals to travel to our international partner sites and collaborate with their local teachers and therapists.  We are currently accepting SkillCorps® applications for travel in 2022! Begin your journey today at globalautismproject.org/skillcorps. As a listener of our show, take advantage of the coupon code AUTISMPODCAST to waive the application fee.  If you'd like to learn more about the Global Autism Project's history and mission, please listen to our conversation with Molly in episode 2. To learn more about Pooja and her work at Kaizora, listen to episode 9 with her co-director Brooke Jedidah.  In this conversation, we discuss: The early days of partnership between Molly and Pooja Sustainable support How SkillCorps® is different from voluntourism or white saviorism What Pooja likes to share about Kenyan culture with SkillCorps® teams Advice for future SkillCorps® travelers  To learn more about our organization and the work we do, please visit globalautismproject.org.  Related episodes: 56. Do With Not For, with Our CEO Molly Ola Pinney  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

Discover what's possible when constraint unlocks opportunity.  Jayashree Ramesh is the Founder and Director of Academy for Severe Handicaps and Autism, ASHA for short, in Bangalore, India. The Global Autism Project partnered with ASHA in 2018 and we've since sent three SkillCorps® teams to their center.  Founded by Molly Ola Pinney in 2003, the Global Autism Project provides sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers seeking guidance. SkillCorps® is a volunteer opportunity for self-advocates and professionals to travel to our partner sites around the world and work directly with their local teachers and therapists.  We are currently accepting SkillCorps® applications for travel in 2022. Begin your journey today at globalautismproject.org/skillcorps. As a listener of our show, take advantage of the coupon code AUTISMPODCAST (no space and all caps) to waive the application fee.  In this conversation, Jayashree and I discuss:  The varying perspectives of autism across India How Indian mothers and fathers accept autism differently What Jayashree loves about working with the autistic population Barriers she's had to overcome when developing ASHA Leadership and encouraging teamwork among staff Effects of the pandemic on services at her center The partnership between the Global Autism Project and ASHA What she likes to share about Indian culture with our SkillCorps® teams Advice for other professionals interested in starting their own center  You'll also hear us talk about Global Summit, which was our first annual conference held in Bali in 2019. It was a beautiful and inspiring week for all of our partners from around the world to connect and share ideas, stories, and resources. Global Summit was open for our SkillCorps® alumni to attend and receive continuing education credit as well. Watch our 2019 Global Summit video here.  To learn more about Jayashree and ASHA, please visit ashaforautism.com.  ----more---- If you're a professional working in the field of autism education, or a self-advocate wanting to share your life experiences, SkillCorps® is an opportunity you don't want to miss! Work alongside our Global Autism Partners to help ensure that all autistic individuals around the world have access to quality education and services.  If you'd like to learn more about our SkillCorps® program, check out episodes 4, 17, 53, and 66, featuring SkillCorps® volunteers that have been to our partner sites in India, The Netherlands, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, and Kenya, to name a few. Listen to them talk about their transformative experiences and see what SkillCorps® can offer you! ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

Discover what's possible when a mentor guides by example.  Robert Schmus is an autism self-advocate, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey, and a blogger for The Mighty. As a therapist, he currently provides individual and group sessions at a residential home for adolescents with autism and other co-occurring diagnoses.  In today's conversation, we discuss: How Robert learned about his diagnosis His strengths related to autism Dealing with anxiety and covid uncertainty Dating on the spectrum His responsibilities as a social worker Ideas to help adolescents transition into adulthood and find a job Disclosing his diagnosis to employers  To learn more about Robert and his work, you can contact him via email at schmus898@gmail.com.  ----more---- Are you a self-advocate willing to share your experiences and educate others? Are you a professional seeking to hear directly from autistic voices and improve your practice? Are you a family member hoping to support and empower your loved one? Whatever your role related to autism is, you can join our Global Autism Community to connect and collaborate with people all over the world.  Sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org. Let's work together to transform how the world relates to autism.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  ----more---- We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

Discover what's possible when inclusion is animated.  Dani Bowman is an autism self-advocate, animator, illustrator, teacher, and public speaker from California. Dani founded her company, DaniMation Entertainment LLC, at age 11, and has worked professionally in the animation industry since age 14. Her company has produced nine award-winning animated shorts, a PSA for Autism Society of America, and a music video that premiered at San Diego Comic-Con. DaniMation Entertainment has also illustrated six children's books and numerous commercial works. Dani teaches animation to teens and young adults with autism and other disabilities at summer camps around the world, in-person and online.  As part of her advocacy work, Dani speaks at autism and neurodiversity conferences about inclusion in the workforce. She has been a keynote speaker at events such as OCALICON (by the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence) in Columbus, OH, the Oklahoma Statewide Autism Conference, Temple Grandin and Friends in Los Angeles, CA, and the Alaska Autism Resource Center Speaker Series (AARC), among others.  In today's conversation, we discuss: How autism affects Dani's everyday life What she loves about her autism Some of the ways in which she feels misunderstood What inspires her as an animator  DaniAcademy workshops and camps The skills needed to succeed as an animator Advice for other autistics entering the animation industry  To learn more about Dani Bowman and her work, please visit danibowman.com.  ----more---- Are you a self-advocate willing to share your experiences and educate others? Are you a professional seeking to hear directly from autistic voices and improve your practice? Are you a family member hoping to support and empower your loved one? Whatever your role related to autism is, you can join our Global Autism Community to connect and collaborate with people all over the world.  Sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org. Let's work together to transform how the world relates to autism.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project ----more---- We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

Discover what's possible when taking care of yourself lets you take care of others.  This week's guest is Maggie Nunez. Originally from Dominican Republic and currently living in New Jersey, Maggie is a mother of three, two of whom are autistic. Her sons Dariel and Alvin are 16 and 13 years old. As a cancer survivor, Maggie hopes to encourage other parents to prioritize their own health in order to effectively take care of their children.  In today's conversation, we discuss:  Maggie's two sons' autistic strengths  Challenges her son Dariel has overcome Thinking about her children's future What motherhood has taught her about herself Autism acceptance in Dominican culture Her family's supportive attitude How she takes care of herself  If you're a parent, how do you practice self-care? You can connect with other parents going through experiences similar to yours, as well as find support and self-care resources, in our Global Autism Community.  Just a reminder, our community is open to anyone related to autism. Whether you're a self-advocate, a family member, or a professional in the field, you can participate in these important conversations on our platform.  Sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org. Let's work together to transform how the world relates to autism.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  ----more---- We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

Discover what's possible when you live a life you don't need a vacation from.  Diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult, Becca Lory Hector is an active autism and neurodiversity advocate, consultant, public speaker, and author. She offers a 3-unit personal development course for autistic adults called Self-Defined Living: A Path to a Quality Autistic Life. Becca also posts weekly live streams on her YouTube channel to encourage others to share both their challenges and what they're grateful for.  In today's conversation, we discuss:  Becca's emotional roller coaster of finding out about her autism Growing up misdiagnosed and heavily medicated Unmasking and prioritizing self-care The evolutionary benefit of difference What society can do to make life easier for autistic people Building on autistic strengths Why she decided to develop her course How to get out of autistic inertia Advice for newly diagnosed autistic adults  To learn more about Becca Lory Hector and her work, please visit beccalory.com.  ----more---- Are you a self-advocate willing to share your experiences and educate others? Are you a professional seeking to hear directly from autistic voices and improve your practice? Are you a family member hoping to support and empower your loved one? Whatever your role related to autism is, you can join our Global Autism Community to connect and collaborate with people all over the world.  Sign up today at community.globalautismproject.org. Let's work together to transform how the world relates to autism.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project ----more---- We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey. 

Discover what's possible when you get the right support.  Our guests today are Sarah Glass and Eliza Cagle. Although they've never met in person, Sarah and Eliza have several things in common. They're both late-diagnosed neurodivergent women, mothers to their respective boys on the spectrum, and Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Sarah has ADHD and Eliza is autistic. They're also both members of our SkillCorps® Alumni community.  The Global Autism Project provides sustainable clinical, administrative, and leadership training to autism centers seeking guidance. SkillCorps® is an opportunity for self-advocates and professionals to travel to our partner sites around the world and work directly with their local teachers and therapists.  In this conversation, we discuss: Sarah and Eliza finding out about their diagnoses as adults Support and strategies to reduce sensory overload and improve executive functioning skills Strengths related to thinking out of the box and being hyper-focused on certain subjects Disclosing their diagnoses at work and requesting accommodations How they talk about autism to their kids Personal and professional growth from volunteering with SkillCorps® Inspiring moments with our Global Autism Partners Advice for mothers and other applicants interested in going on a SkillCorps® trip  If you're a professional working in the field of autism education, or a self-advocate wanting to share your life experiences, SkillCorps® is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Work alongside our Global Autism Partners to help ensure that all autistic individuals around the world have access to quality education and services.  For more information about our SkillCorps® program, you can listen to episodes 4, 17, and 53, featuring round table discussions with other members of our community.  We are currently accepting applications for SkillCorps® 2022. Begin your journey today at globalautismproject.org/skillcorps.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project ----more---- We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey.