Best Autismhelp Podcasts (2024)

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Today's Hyperfixation 8.21.24: The Hurdy Gurdy 7:12

2d ago7:12

7:12

Join Atticus as they talk about their favorite musical instrument, the hurdy gurdy! Learn the fascinating history of the instrument from 1100 C.E. until now, the basics of how such a fascinating instrument works, and hear actual sound bytes of Atticus playing their own instrument!

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BONUS: Shannon and Brittney Talk Failing Motherhood 59:51

4h ago59:51

59:51

A little bonus gift for you this week, courtesy of our friend, Danielle Bettmann, of Failing Motherhood Podcast. Danielle interviewed Shannon and Brittney on her show and was kind enough to share it with our audience too. We dive deep into the early years of diagnosis and what that looked like for each of our families: the process, the feelings, th…

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Failing Motherhood w/ Danielle Bettmann 57:20

2h ago57:20

57:20

Fellow podcaster and Parenting Coach, Danielle Bettmann, is our guest in this week’s episode. Danielle helps parents of strong-willed children meet their kids’ deepest core needs, improve behavior, and find new levels of patience. As a mom of two, Danielle is passionate about eliminating shame from parents’ vocabulary, solving power struggles, and …

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Moms Talk the Mental Load: Part 2 1:08:29

2h ago1:08:29

1:08:29

Recovery is necessary after going through periods of Decision and Emotional and Physical Fatigue from being a caregiver (caregiver burnout syndrome). In this episode, our “downloading” continues but we cover and wrap up the topic of the Mental Load by hitting on these few points: Personal actions you can take How Friends, Family + Community can hel…

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Dyslexia & Learning in 3D w/ Jess Arce 1:14:21

1d ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Today we chat with special guest and dyslexia expert Jess Arce, managing director of 3D Learning Experts, which provides virtual tutoring services tailored to children facing brain-based learning challenges. The tutors help bridge the gap with their peers who are struggling with reading, writing, spelling, and math. Jess also opens up about her jou…

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Today's Hyperfixation 8.7.24: Theme Music for John Carpenter's "The Thing" 4:41

6d ago4:41

4:41

Join Atticus as they touch on their hyperfixation on film music! What is the true story behind the theme music from John Carpenter's "The Thing," and why is it so confusing to begin with? Dive into the rabbit hole with Atticus and see firsthand how an autistic brain thinks!"

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Moms Talk the Mental Load: Part 1 1:01:38

17d ago1:01:38

1:01:38

In this episode, we unpack two of three prongs to what encapsulates the “Mental Load”: Planning, Organizing + Anticipating = Cost of Cognitive Labor, Time Currency Spent + Decision Fatigue Honest Mom Moments: “I don’t like myself right now.” Reporting the moments when people around you, no matter the circumstance, don’t understand what is at play a…

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Weathering the Storms w/ Britta Merwin, Fox Weather Meteorologist 1:03:19

8d ago1:03:19

1:03:19

We are thrilled to bring you a community story from a fellow working mama, Britta Merwin. Britta is a meteorologist by day (and by day, we mean EARLY morning) and a mom, wife, and autism advocate every minute of every day! Britta has three children, one diagnosed with autism. You can find her on FoxWeather.com, keeping us all updated on the latest …

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The Moms Summer Check In! 1:01:42

15d ago1:01:42

1:01:42

All four of us in one episode? In the summer? It’s a hot, sweaty, sticky miracle! We had a great time filling you all in on our summer experiences so far. There’s been highs and lows and lots of transitions. We cover everything from staying home to chill, selling homes and big family changes, family trips, and summer camps. Between the four of us, …

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Autism Live 7.24.24: Parent To Parent: Things to do to THRIVE in Summer with your child on the autism spectrum 1:06:15

20d ago1:06:15

1:06:15

On today’s show Shannon gives great tips to make summer fun, interactive, and educational during the summer break. When is doubt return to old school experiential learning to make every waking hour an educationally enriched environment!

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Autism Live 7.24.24: Mary Jane White 1:00:19

20d ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Author Mary Jane White joins Shannon to talk about the path she took with her son and how that has shaped his very successful life. Today’s jargon is EIBI. #IntensiveABA #AutismOutcomes #AdultswhohadABA

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Autism Live 7.29.24: Top Ten Tips for Back to School Success 1:01:04

22d ago1:01:04

1:01:04

On this show, Shannon gives her Top Ten Tips that parents can do for the remainder of the summer to ensure back to school success!

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Entertainment for ALL kids w/ Jerry Kolber 48:06

22d ago48:06

48:06

Calling ALL parents and kids, this episode is for YOU! We are thrilled to have Jerry Kolber on this week’s episode, creator and advocate for some of the most successful and beloved children’s “edutainment” programming in the world. We chat with Jerry about his own struggles growing up within the traditional public education system, his interest and…

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Autism Live 7.17.24: Daniel Durany 1:02:14

27d ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Shannon welcomes Daniel Durany to talk about master autonomy while being socially savvy in a complex world while sharing his story of going from being nonverbal to raising a family of his own. Today’s jargon term is Inhibition, it’s probably not what you think!

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You May Also Like: Who Smarted? The Funniest Podcast for KIDS! 17:11

27d ago17:11

17:11

Surprise! It’s a bonus episode this week! We are so excited to introduce you to one of our favorite podcasts FOR KIDS! Who Smarted? is a fun and educational podcast specifically for kids and their families. There are episodes and topics for everyone’s interests and the recordings are really entertaining with lots of cool sound effects, voices, triv…

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Let's Talk Movies with Moira and Shannon 1:08:53

29d ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Today on Let’s Talk Movies with Moira and Shannon the ladies review Ezra, Argyle, Family Affair, The Idea of You, Hacks Season 3, Masters of the Air, Anyone But You, Baby Reindeer, and Unfrosted.

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Traveling the Spectrum w/ Stuart Butler & Peter Prokop 48:13

29d ago48:13

48:13

Today we had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Stuart Butler and Peter Prokop, two gentlemen who were instrumental in creating and directing a new series called Traveling The Spectrum. Both advocate and share a personal connection to the disability community. They believe all families deserve to vacation and create quality memories tog…

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Autism Live 7.10.24: Jim Schulz Co-Founder and CFO of Scioto Biosciences 1:03:48

1M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

On today’s show Shannon talks with James Schulz, CFO and Founder of Scioto Biosciences about their revolutionary approach to treating autism. What is it? How does it work? Why is it different from other treatments? Today’s jargon is Gut Microbiome.

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Autism Live 7.8.24: Alex Lin 1:02:57

1M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Alex Lin joins Shannon to talk about The Autism Rocks Concert which will happen on July 13th from 6-9pm at the Universal City Walk in Los Angeles. This year’s concert will feature Sasha Saunders, Cierra June, Laura K Jane, and rapper C-Quig! For more information visit Autism Rocks on Facebook. Shannon also covers Person First vs. Identity First lan…

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Disability ComicCon w/ Dr Alisa Elliot 45:59

1M ago45:59

45:59

Dr. Alisa Elliot, founder, owner and operator of the Chrysalis Spectrum Foundation, www.chrysalisspectrum.com, is back to tell us about her latest venture. Which was a glowing success, Check out www.disabilitycomiccon.com, the theme was "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility" It was an exciting and inclusive event celebrating the power of div…

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You Have No Idea w/ Beth James Burns 54:35

1M ago54:35

54:35

We recommend you watch the documentary first, but it is not required to enjoy this conversation. Links below. We are honored to talk with Beth today, the co-star of the documentary, “You Have No Idea”. Beth and her son, Evan, are featured in this amazing film, giving us a real glimpse into autism life for their family and community. Beth opens up a…

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Autism Live 6.26.24: Funding for Autism Treatment and Therapies 1:09:45

2M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

On Today’s Autism Live Shannon talks about what parents need to know about funding autism treatments and therapies. She gives you the 411 on 211 and lots of other resources.

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Today's Hyprerfixation: Quasimodo 6:45

2M ago6:45

6:45

Join Atticus, Tyler, and Colby as they explore the links between cosplay and identity, as well as the difficulties in capturing a character into a single costume. Specifically, Quasimodo from "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo. See how one character can be interpreted in so many different ways and the difficulties in capturing the best of…

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Autism Live 6.24.24: Susan Esco 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

On this episode Susan Esco, SLP extraordinaire, visits to talk about AAC devices and how to get them funded by insurance companies. Additionally she will talk about activities for daily living and how to make speech therapy a successful part of your journey. Jargon of the Day: SLP

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Grab Bag #11 w/ Tash & Shannon 45:06

2M ago45:06

45:06

Welcome to the Tashie and Shannon show! Totally kidding, but today’s episode IS just the two of us and we’re answering some specific questions y’all have. Per usual, we are no experts, but we will always share openly about where we are in our journey and what has or is (or isn't) working for us. Some of the topics we cover today are: *High pain tol…

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Autism Live 6.19.24: 10 Things You Should Know About 504 plans for students on the autism spectrum 57:31

2M ago57:31

57:31

At a viewers request Shannon takes on 504 plans in today’s episode. Why are schools pushing 504 plans, what should you know before switching from an IEP to a 504 plan. Are their benefits to a 504 plan? Are their pitfalls? Shannon shares the complete 411.

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Autism Live 6.17.24: Vince Redmond 1:00:04

2M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Vince Redmond, LMFT joins Shannon to talk about supporting siblings and strategies to help families balance the realities of intensive treatment for one child while not overlooking the needs of their siblings. Jargon of the Day: Cognitive Distortion

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Don't Sing Happy Birthday with Joni Brown 1:06:53

2M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Today we chat with Joni Brown about her family’s journey with not only autism but also PCDH19, a rare epilepsy disorder. Today Allie is 20 years old, and Joni discusses their diagnosis story. We dive into the heartache of the life-changing diagnosis, Joni’s tenacity in finding answers, and the triumphs they have made as a family. We also discuss Jo…

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Autism Live 6.12.24: Cassie Gonzales and Jim Lange 1:04:57

2M ago1:04:57

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On today’s Autism Live Cassie Gonzales visits to give an update on STAND, a research initiative designed to help parents of newly diagnosed children to access appropriate services and make decisions about how best to support their children on the spectrum. Cassie provides information on who is eligible to participate in the study and what benefits …

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SOS: Asking for Help (Pt 3 with Britt & Jean) 59:49

2M ago59:49

59:49

Welcome to our three-part series on asking for and receiving help from others. Brittney and Jean are having this week's conversation, diving deep into some of the challenges of parenthood and why we DON’T ask for help. What stops us from letting others in? Is it a purely external, logistical issue or are we getting in our own way at times? We break…

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Autism Live 6.5.24: Parent to Parent- Autism Diets 1:00:11

3M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

On todays show Shannon shares an overview of some diets that might be of interest to parents of individuals on the spectrum, including GFCF, Keto, Finegold, Specific Carbohydrate, Reduced Pesticides, and Low Oxyalate.

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Autism Live 6.3.24: Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman 1:02:54

3M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Dr. Marlo Thurman visits to share information about benefits of naturopathy to support the physiological challenges that can affect those on the autism spectrum. Dr. Thurmam’s new book Naturopathic Wisdom: A Common Sense Mind-Body Approach for Struggling Children and Teens, from Future Horizons will be available on June 4th at all major book seller…

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Finding Confidence as a Parent with Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe and Shahla Ala’i-Rosales 56:23

2M ago56:23

56:23

Today we welcome authors Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe and Shahla Alai-Rosales to the podcast to discuss navigating therapies and feeling confident as a parent. Long-time friends and colleagues, they have worked together to bring important insights and knowledge to families all over the world. We are the keystone to our child’s growth and development. We are…

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Autism Live 5.29.24: Shain Neumeier 1:07:25

3M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

Advocate and Attorney Shain Neumeier joins Shannon to talk about the ongoing effort to close the Judge Rotenburg Center, the transgender community overlap with the autism community and the ways that individuals on the spectrum experience trauma.

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Autism Live 5.27.24: Lisa Gomez 59:29

3M ago59:29

59:29

On this very important show Shannon welcomes Lisa Gomez the Assistant Secretary of Employee Benefits for the Social Security Administration to talk about the importance of early intervention when treating autism. Assistant Secretary Gomez will talk about different types of autism treatments and therapies as well as discull EBSA and how it is helpin…

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SOS: Asking for Help (Pt 2 with Britt & Shannon) 55:59

3M ago55:59

55:59

Welcome to the Brit and Shan show, in part two of our three-part series on asking for and receiving help from others. We are diving deep into some of the challenges of parenthood and why we DON’T ask for help. What stops us from letting others in? Is it a purely external, logistical issue or are we getting in our own way at times? We break it down …

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Autism Live 5.22.24: Amy Gravino 1:05:46

3M ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Amy Gravino joins Shannon today to talk about her new sex educations curriculum she has designed for autistic individuals as well as what it is like presenting on receiving a genetic result for her autism and what that has meant to her and may mean for other individuals on the spectrum. Jargon of the Day: Executive Functioning…

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Ask Evelyn Kung 5.21.24: Cognition Skills and Executive Functioning 1:14:44

3M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Autism expert Evelyn Kung answers questions from around the world. Today's topics are Cognition Skills and Executive Functioning.

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Autism Live 5.20.24- Kelly Bermingham 1:05:58

3M ago1:05:58

1:05:58

On this episode Shannon welcomes Kelly Bermingham to talk about her new book, “The Group Experience: How to support children on the autism spectrum moving from individualized learning to a group learning experience.” Kelly shares vital resources and checklists to help determine a child’s current strengths and weaknesses and how to teach effectively…

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#PeriodProblems w/ Ashley Lewis 58:53

3M ago58:53

58:53

It’s finally time. Today, Shannon and Britt tackle menstruation (aka period problems) with the help of our friend Ashley Lewis! You guys have been asking for this one for so long, and we haven’t been able to speak from experience. Ashley shares about her family, and her daughter’s diagnosis, and then gives us some REAL TALK about our kids and their…

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Autism Live 5.15.24: Matt Asner 1:07:25

3M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

On today’s show Shannon welcomes Matt Asner to talk about current events at the Ed Asner Family center including, The Academy and the 12th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Night. We will get the full 411 on what celebs will be present and how viewers can participate! For more information visit: https://edasnerfamilycenter.org/…

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Ask Dr. Evelyn Kung 5.14.24: Topic- Motor Skills 1:04:22

3M ago1:04:22

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Autism expert Evelyn Kung joins for a special edition of Ask Evelyn Kung. Today’s topic is: Motor Skills. Tune is as Evelyn answers questions from viewers around the world.

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Autism Live 5.13.24: Parent To Parent- Finishing the School Year Strong 1:10:40

3M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

On today’s show Shannon gives her top tips for finishing the school year strong, including her top tip for the perfect teacher gift, and you won’t believe it is FREE!!!

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SOS: Asking for Help (Pt 1 with Britt & Tash) 55:39

3M ago55:39

55:39

Welcome to our three-part series on asking for and receiving help from others. Brittney and Tash are starting this conversation by diving deep into some of the challenges of parenthood and why we DON’T ask for help. What stops us from letting others in? Is it a purely external, logistical issue or are we getting in our own way at times? We break it…

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Autism Live 5.8.24: Parent to Parent- Summer Success 1:03:26

4M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

On today’s Parent to Parent Shannon shares her best tips for making summer a time for fun and success. It is the ideal time to help our kids get caught up and keep them caught up!! Plus it is the ideal time to take all the things we have been learning out into the sun and have fun, or take the new skills to a museum, theme park, festival, or park! …

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Autism Live 5.6.24: Atticus Jackson Cougar 1:05:12

4M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Shannon welcomes Atticus Jackson Cougar to the show to talk about their new podcast, Today’s Hyperfixation, coming soon. J discusses just some of the many thing they are passionate about, including music, creating characters, D&D, and much more.

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Modern Mom Probs w/ Tara Clark! 38:21

3M ago38:21

38:21

Today we were able to chat with Tara Clark from Modern Mom Probs! If you haven’t found Tara online, you definitely should; her links are below! Today we had a great conversation about her son’s diagnosis. Jack was diagnosed in 4th grade with Developmental Coordination Disorder, also known as Dyspraxia. We discussed the ins and outs of their story, …

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Autism Live 4.29.24: Vince Redmond 58:07

4M ago58:07

58:07

Vince Redmond, LMFT joins to talk about the importance of Self Care for everyone on the spectrum and for the individuals SUPPORTING individuals on the spectrum…this includes parents, relatives, loved-ones, teachers, therapists, sibling, and significant others! Shannon shares the Jargon of the Day: Systematic Desensitization.…

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Moms Talk Moms #5 47:25

4M ago47:25

47:25

This one is a bit wild, y’all. Just like Tash’s favorite chunky sweater. We talk about pet peeves, our favorite outfits and clothing, ways to unwind and relax, and our apps that we just can’t quit! This is exactly what it’s like when we are all in the same room. Lots of giggles, maybe a couple of swears. Just giving you a heads-up. 😉…