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Autism In Real Life

Ilia Walsh, Creator and Host www.thespectrumstrategy.com
Autism In Real Life, hosted by Ilia Walsh, is dedicated to offering insights into the joys and challenges of living with autism. Are you a parent or educator frustrated with how to best help someone diagnosed on the autism spectrum? Ever wish other people understood what living with autism was like? Want to know what resources and tools exist to better help your child or student? In this podcast, you will hear first-hand from other parents, educators, advocates as well as adults on the spectrum share their experiences and expertise. You will learn strategies for learning, employment, relationships, day-to-day living and more. These personal stories and interviews will inspire as well as empower you to try new tools and be a better advocate so you can see the unique gifts and talents of individuals on the autism spectrum fully recognized. Please join Ilia's email list to get more information on the podcast, receive blog posts and the newsletter. To learn more visit www.autisminreallifethepodcast.com. To support the podcast please consider donating at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autismIRLMusic & Editing Copyright 2020 Ryan Walsh. To hear more of Ryan's music, you can check out his SoundCloud @TransparentDark The information, opinions, and recommendations presented on the Autism in Real Life podcast, website, or newsletter are for general information purposes only and are solely those of the individuals involved and may not represent AANE’s positions, strategies or opinions.
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Episodes

Episode 7: Interview with Lily from @sadie_pink

In this episode, Lily from @sadie_pink share her experience as a teen on the Autism Spectrum. Lily is a 19 year old on the autism spectrum that was diagnosed at the age of 16. She loves writing, reading, going on walks in nature and being with her friends. She shares her experience as a person managing life through her lovely and loyal golden retriever Sadie. You can learn more about both of them @sadie_pink on Instagram.

Jul 16, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: The Alphabet Soup of Autism

In this episode I shed some light on the various acronyms and terminology that exist in the world of Autism. Autism, ASD, HFA, Asperger's, PDD, ADHD, ADD, IEP, IFSP, OT, PT, SPL, OCD and the list goes on and on. Some of these terms are educationally related, some are diagnosis related and some relate to co-exisiting diagnoses that many people on the autism spectrum may come across. This episode only scratches the surface but does give a good background of information on what these terms refer to...

Jul 14, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: Interview with Becca Lory Hector on Self Defined Living

In this episode we spend some time talking about Self Defined Living. BECCA LORY HECTOR, CAS, BCCS was diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult and has since become a dynamic autism advocate, consultant, speaker, and author. With a focus on living an active, positive life, her work includes autism & neurodiversity consulting; public speaking engagements; a monthly newsletter, “Monthly Musings”; a weekly YouTube news show, “Neurodiversity Newsstand”; and being an Assistant Editor/Feat...

Jul 09, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Creating Your Own Path

This is from a livestream done on June 18, 2020 reflecting on what it means to create your own path for your life. I talk about the pluses and minuses in making a life that works for me and my family and not necessarily trying to meet others' expectations.

Jul 07, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 1: Ilia Walsh on Being a Parent and a Teacher

In this episode I share what my experience has been like as a parent learning about my son's autism diagnosis and the journey through his education in school and outside. I also share my experience on being a teacher working with students with special needs and how that was shaped by my family experience and the work that I do now.

Jul 01, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Episode 3: Interview with Dan Jones from The Aspie World

In this episode I got the chance to speak with Dane Jones of The Aspie World. We had a great conversation about learning about is his Asperger's diagnosis how education and employment could be customized for those on the autism spectrum and much more.

Jul 01, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Customized Education Plans for All Kids

This was from a Livestream done discussing creating a more customized educational approach and thinking about a more student centered approach to education. What if we had Individualized Education Plans for all kids that built on their strengths?

Jul 01, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 2
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