Ross K. Foad is a scriptwriter/actor/director best known as the leader of sketch comedy group “The Faction of Farce,” as well as being the founder of the long-running popular Sherlock Holmes comedy-drama “No Place Like Holmes.” Aside from acting, he is a prolific writer experienced in many mediums including Television, Feature Film, Web Series, Stage, comic books, and article writing. Ross shares his experience as a young adult on the spectrum on this episode of The Autism Show. Sponsor: Calming...
Sep 26, 2017•16 min
Alis Rowe started the Curly Hair Project after writing her autobiography. Diagnosed at the age of 22 with Asperger’s Syndrome, Alis shares her knowledge of what it is like to be a young woman on the spectrum with parents, educators, and the autism community. Learn more about the Curly Hair Project on this episode. Sponsor: CalmingClipper.com : Calming Clipper is a specially designed hair cut kit for quiet and gentle hair cuts. Visit calmingclipper.com/autismshow to get 15% OFF your calming clipp...
Sep 19, 2017•12 min
Robert and Elizabeth Tracy are a father and daughter autism activism team. Elizabeth shares her experience growing up and going to college. Listen to this episode of The Autism Show podcast to find out more about their work and their upcoming book. Sponsor: CalmingClipper.com : Calming Clipper is a specially designed hair cut kit for quiet and gentle hair cuts. Visit calmingclipper.com/autismshow to get 15% OFF your calming clipper kit and say goodbye to stressful hair cuts! SUBSCRIBE: The post ...
Sep 12, 2017•18 min
Zuma Ayriyan went from style blogging to sharing her life with her son on the autism spectrum. Learn more about how she embraced autism in her family and how you can too. Sponsor: CalmingClipper.com : Calming Clipper is a specially designed hair cut kit for quiet and gentle hair cuts. Visit calmingclipper.com/autismshow to get 15% OFF your calming clipper kit and say goodbye to stressful hair cuts! SUBSCRIBE: The post 96 Learning to Embrace Autism as a Mom appeared first on The Autism Show ....
Sep 05, 2017•17 min
Randa Habelrih is the mother of a child with autism. When her son experienced a bullying incident at school, it almost broke her heart. Instead of calling the school, she attempted to speak directly with his peers, so together with her daughter Emily, she created a video that very night. This video seemed to have hit a nerve, the emails of support, empathy, and encouragement clogged her inbox. Sponsors: Harkla.co : Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: aut...
Aug 29, 2017•15 min
Cara Koscinski, OT shares her latest book: Sensorimotor Interventions: Using Movement to Improve Overall Body Function. Fidgeting, decreased attention, and immature motor patterns can affect learning. Once body systems are in sync, a child’s behavior difficulties can decrease significantly. Sponsors: Harkla.co : Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: autismshow SUBSCRIBE: The post 94: Sensorimotor Interventions for Autism appeared first on The Autism Show ....
Aug 22, 2017•15 min
Joely Colmer is a young lady with a special gift, Asperger’s. She’s also a national and world award-winning autism activist and World Autism Ambassador. As a motivational speaker and an autism understanding trainer, she sparks positivity and understanding into the heart of the autistic community. Sponsors: Harkla.co : Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: autismshow SUBSCRIBE: The post 93: Being an Autism Activist appeared first on The Autism Show ....
Aug 15, 2017•13 min
SF is a woman with Asperger syndrome. She has worked in the field of social support and education since 2007 and is a passionate advocate in the Autism community. SF has been teaching a variety of student populations in Canada and the United States. She shares her tips for getting ready for the back-to-school season. Sponsors: Harkla.co : Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: autismshow SUBSCRIBE: The post 92: Back to School Tips for Autism appeared first ...
Aug 09, 2017•15 min
New York Times bestselling author (and autism parent), Carolyn Parkhurst shares her latest novel, Harmony. In ‘Harmony’, desperate parents seek help for their autistic daughter at a cultish camp. Learn about Carolyn’s inspiration for this great summer read. Sponsors: Harkla.co : Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: autismshow CalmingClipper.com SUBSCRIBE: The post 91: Harmony: A Family’s Struggle with Autism appeared first on The Autism Show ....
Aug 01, 2017•14 min
When Zack Peter found out his younger brother Ethan, was diagnosed with autism, he made it his mission to ensure Ethan will one day live an independent life. Together, he and his family work hard to make sure Ethan has the same opportunities as other kids his age. Sponsors: Harkla.co : Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: autismshow CalmingClipper.com SUBSCRIBE: The post 90: Autism Sibling Warrior appeared first on The Autism Show ....
Jul 25, 2017•14 min
Josh Baker is an assistant professor of special education at University of Nevada since 2012. Baker’s research focus is on inclusion and accessing the general education curriculum for students with intellectual disability and autism. He started Project F.O.C.U.S. (Forming Occupational and Community Understanding for Success), an inclusive post-secondary education program for students with intellectual & developmental disability and autism. Sponsors: Harkla.co : Get 10% off your weighted blan...
Jul 18, 2017•18 min
Overcoming challenges with social anxiety and autism, Craig Doriot has built numerous tech applications and learned to run a business despite his diagnosis. His next project is the Dodles app, an open marketplace for people to share their creative abilities. Sponsors: Harkla.co : Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: autismshow CalmingClipper.com SUBSCRIBE: The post 88: Autism, Tech Founder & Artist Platform appeared first on The Autism Show ....
Jul 11, 2017•16 min
Kathy Hoopmann takes a playful look at autism, Asperger’s, and anxiety with her books. Sponsors: Harkla.co : Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: autismshow SUBSCRIBE: The post 87 All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome appeared first on The Autism Show ....
Jul 04, 2017•18 min
What do you do when your kid needs a haircut? Jim talks about his viral story about going the extra mile to give a boy with autism a haircut. He’s also started the Autism Barbers Assemble so kids with autism have a chance to get their hair cut without a fuss. Sponsors: Harkla.co : Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: autismshow CalmingClipper.com SUBSCRIBE: The post 86: The Autism Barber’s Viral Story appeared first on The Autism Show ....
Jun 27, 2017•18 min
Michael Ray Kingsbury shares one of his comedic stories about life with a son on the autism spectrum. Michael takes us a journey and shares how he balances the work-life relationship being a comedian and parent. Sponsors: Harkla.co : Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: autismshow CalmingClipper.com SUBSCRIBE: The post 85: Comedic Storytelling & Autism appeared first on The Autism Show ....
Jun 20, 2017•28 min
Lauren Brukner, OT and author, shares practical strategies to help kids transition to recess and lunch breaks at school. She also shares advice on how to get your kids ready for bed. Sponsors: Harkla.co : Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: autismshow CalmingClipper.com SUBSCRIBE: The post 84: Helping Kids Regulate Emotions appeared first on The Autism Show ....
Jun 13, 2017•18 min
Eve Megargel shares the story of her son, Billy, a non-verbal artist on the autism spectrum. Her memoir delves beyond the current news headlines to reveal what happens when autism and pain collide. Sponsors: Harkla.co : Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: autismshow CalmingClipper.com SUBSCRIBE: Enter Our Season 3 Giveaway! The post 83: Autism, Pain and Art appeared first on The Autism Show ....
Jun 06, 2017•19 min
We talk to Rajesh Anandan, co-founder of Ultra Testing. A software testing company that employs people on the spectrum. Learn about employment opportunities for adults on the spectrum on this episode of The Autism Show podcast. SUBSCRIBE: The post 82: Software Testers on the Spectrum appeared first on The Autism Show ....
May 30, 2017•34 min
The Autism Show Podcast is back for Season 3 in June! Dr. Daniel LeGoff shares his work on Lego®-based therapy to help kids develop social skills naturally while having fun! Disclaimer: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not endorse, authorize or sponsor this website. The post 81: Lego® Therapy for Autism appeared first on The Autism Show .
May 23, 2017•16 min
Paul Fijal is the Head of Product Development at Awake Labs, working with a team of talented and diverse people to build Reveal and track anxiety in autism. Reveal is empowered care for autism – a device that tracks anxiety before meltdowns happen. Listen to the Episode below (00:16:05) Reveal’s Story: Paul and his business partner started working on Reveal in late January of last year for a university course. Originally they were looking at how stress affects people at work and if there is anyt...
Jun 01, 2016•16 min
Ladislas de Toldi is one of the co-founders of LEKA – the robot toy for autism. They are creating the first smart toy specifically designed for children on the autism spectrum. Listen to the Episode below (00:13:02) LEKA’s Story: The idea for creating LEKA was born 4 years ago when Ladislas met with the co-founder, Marine in engineering school. The professor explained to his students what autism is, and asked them to imagine a toy or an object that would help the children on the autism spectrum ...
May 03, 2016•13 min
Haley Moss is an artist, author, advocate, and college graduate on the autism spectrum. She is currently a law student at the University of Miami. She has written two books on autism and contributes to The Huffington Post. Her artwork is used to fundraise for nonprofits benefitting people with disabilities. Listen to the Episode below (00:19:58) Haley’s Story: Haley found out that she was diagnosed with autism when she was nine years old and she grew up seeing autism as a positive thing. During ...
Apr 26, 2016•20 min
Are weighted blankets for you? Weighted blankets with The Pocket OT. Pediatric occupational therapist, Cara Koscinski once practiced occupational therapy, primarily serving an adult population. It wasn’t until she had two special needs kids of her own that she made the switch to paediatric OT. Cara’s two sons are both on the autism spectrum and have sensory processing disorder. Cara is the creator of The Pocket OT series. She has coauthored a new book, The Weighted Blanket Guide. Listen to the E...
Apr 19, 2016•20 min
In this episode of The Autism Show Podcast, our host, Catherine shares her story with us. Hear more about what motivated Catherine to start advocating autism, and what she hopes to achieve with her work for the autism community. This episode originally aired on Jeanette’s Autism Show from BlogTalk Radio. Listen to the Episode below (00:24:31) We discuss: How Catherine came up with the idea to start this podcast. The upcoming Autism Activities Handbook . Future plans for The Autism Show podcast. ...
Apr 05, 2016•25 min
Max Simpson has been working with young people with special needs for the past 10 years and was most recently the deputy head of an international special education school. Max grew up with a brother with Autism who has fallen through the cracks. Now, Max is working with a partner to open a coffee shop and vocational training centre for young people with special needs. Listen to the Episode below (00:12:41) Max’s Story: Learn more about this coffee shop with a difference program for vocational an...
Mar 29, 2016•13 min
Tuck’s Tooques is an Autistic-owned microenterprise offering handwoven, fleece-lined, winter hats, gloves, mittens, footies and socks. It’s a ProAutism microbusiness designed to develop a sustainable young man (Tuck) in operating a profitable business. Listen to the Episode below (00:22:33) Tuck’s Tooques’s Story: Tuck was diagnosed with autism at the age of two and a half. Being disappointed with school systems, Dennis, Tuck’s father, started thinking about preparing his son for the school to w...
Mar 22, 2016•23 min
This week’s show is all about an autism mom memoir. LeeAndra is the author of memoir Make A Wish For Me: A Family’s Recovery From Autism. LeeAndra attributes early intervention, tireless advocacy and letting go of “normal” as key factors in her son Ryan’s recovery in autism. When Ryan is diagnosed with autism at the age of two, LeeAndra and her family are forced to live with a disability that is stigmatized and largely misunderstood by society. Throughout her journey with Ryan, LeeAndra learns t...
Mar 15, 2016•16 min
Janet Walmsley’s daughter Jenny, diagnosed with Autism, faced many challenges on the way to reaching her dream of becoming a professional animator and published author. This heartfelt story relays the importance of perseverance, courage and strength between a mother-daughter bond as their journeys’ intertwine—revealing a mother who was her daughter’s rock right from the beginning and did everything in her power to help her daughter see the light at the end of a dark tunnel. Listen to the Episode...
Mar 08, 2016•18 min
We’re talking about prodigies and savants with autism on this show. KIMBERLY STEPHENS is a freelance journalist. She has coauthored academic papers on child prodigies and is a member of the D.C. Science Writers Association. She is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School. With Dr. Joanne Ruthsatz, professor of psychology at The Ohio State University, she is author of THE PRODIGY’S COUSIN: The Family Link Between Autism and Extraordinary Talent, which goes on sale March 1. Listen...
Mar 02, 2016•15 min
Jeanette Purkis is the Autistic author of ‘Finding a Different Kind of Normal: Misadventures with Asperger Syndrome’ – an autobiography, and ‘The Wonderful World of Work: A Workbook for Asperteens.’ Jeanette works full-time in Government administration. She gives talks about living well with Autism in a variety of forums, including TEDx. Listen to the Episode below (00:22:41) Jeanette’s Story: Jeanette has been very driven in the last 15 years to make a big difference. She hopes to make a big di...
Feb 23, 2016•23 min
