Best Autisable LLC Podcasts (2024)

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S4 E19 Attitude is Everything 10:41

2+ y ago10:41

10:41

This past week we had several appointments to be at, and let's just say they were appointments that were months in the making. So to say that anxiety was present is an understatement. After all, we needed to arrive at our various destinations in time. If we missed our appointments, it meant we had to reschedule. Something no one wants to do, regard…

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S4 E18 Language and the Autism Community 22:01

2+ y ago22:01

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Ever read a headline to a news article and something about it doesn't read right? Yeah, that has been me constantly, as I regularly address things within the autism community. I discovered years ago several different languages within the autism community that are spoken. And over the years it appears to have become more complicated. There are diffe…

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S4 E17 Family Outings 17:40

2+ y ago17:40

17:40

Our son likes to be at home, doing his own thing most of the time. It is interesting when he wants to go out, as they are typically an hour or two adventure - then back home we all go. Crowds are a challenge, to begin with, and then add sensory issues on top of daily life, and you have an extra set of sensory issues to deal with. Let's just say tha…

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S4 E16 Finding Joy 7:18

2+ y ago7:18

7:18

Ever get that feeling that some days you are the bird, and other days you're the parked car? Let's face it, we all have those days. But what is incredible is my son's ability to find joy in the midst of all the craziness. Of course, there are moments where the sensory issues are a bit much, but even after those moments he will laugh and giggle. Cou…

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S4 E15 Long Hours and Sleepless Nights 1:33

2+ y ago1:33

1:33

You'd think with a title like this I'd talk about something like insomnia. But long hours and sleepless nights are a common theme for families with autistic kids that have sleep routine challenges. But long hours and sleepless nights have several medical side effects as well, including stress. How does stress impact a parent? in many ways. Repeatin…

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S4 E14 Navigating a Storm 8:58

2+ y ago8:58

8:58

Spring is upon us, and at our home, that means weather changes. With temperature swings and barometric pressure changes, it's that time of year when we are keeping on top of meds, diet, and everything else. I shared about these sensory issues in a previous edition of this newsletter. Now, add on top of this any routine changes, and the stimming jus…

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S4 E13 Employing Autistic Individuals to Preserve Priceless Memories 40:21

2+ y ago40:21

40:21

Today I chat with Geoff Weber, the CEO of Heirloom Cloud. Geoff is a fellow autism dad, who found a way of employment for his son, and soon for many other autistic individuals. Heirloom Cloud helps to preserve priceless memories, digitally. Listen in. You can read the blog post associated with this podcast at: https://autisable.com/2022/04/01/s4-e1…

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S4 S12 Communication is Key 6:57

2+ y ago6:57

6:57

Have you ever had a song in your head that you just needed to hear? Well, in this short episode is I share a moment where my son expresses the need to hear a song by Adele. If you enjoyed this episode of Autisable Dad’s, please consider joining our Patreon Account at https://Patreon.com/autisable Thank you to all of our Patreon Supports, specifical…

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S4 S11 Knowing Your Limitations: Getting Legal Help 1:01:04

2+ y ago1:01:04

1:01:04

This week I chat with Michelle Babitz. She and her partner Robin have well over 30 years of experience as special ed teachers and have been on a mission in recent years to help special needs families with a great, affordable, legal resource. I met Michelle and Robin when I attended an Autism Society of America conference many years ago in San Diego…

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S4 E10 Identifying What Autism Families Need 15:00

2+ y ago15:00

15:00

I’m cautiously cynical these days. My in-laws gave me a sign to hang on the wall in my office that reads “Sarcasm, just one of the services I offer“. Yeah, they know me well. Maybe it’s a GenX thing, I don’t know. Some of us are just built this way. In one of my cynical moments, I noticed an ongoing trend over the years as people kept sharing with …

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S4 E9 Never Underestimate Resolve 9:32

2+ y ago9:32

9:32

It’s easy to assume someone’s ability - or inability - based on our perception of what their capabilities might be. However, I’ve found that whenever I did this - I quickly discovered just how wrong I was. Listen in as I share my personal perspective about this topic. Click here for the blog post associated with this episode: https://autisable.com/…

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S4 E8 What Motivates Us 15:51

2+ y ago15:51

15:51

I don't often share is why after so many years I am more involved in the community now than I was before. To some, it's teaching the world about autism from a dad's perspective. And yes, I do that when it is possible for a teaching moment to occur. I've also shared openly that my selfish goal is to learn more about my son... and that has always rem…

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S4 E7 The Impact of Autism 23:58

2+ y ago23:58

23:58

I've asked myself, "How many people are in the autism community in the United States?" Well, I dive into the numbers in this episode. Visit the blog post associated with this episode at https://autisable.com/2022/02/18/s4-e7-the-impact-of-autism/ Thank you to all of our Patreon Supports, specifically: - Cory - Darryl - Linda -John Please consider b…

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S4 E6 Information Overload 7:39

2+ y ago7:39

7:39

When we finally received the diagnosis of PDD-NOS for our son, we thought "this is it! Let's get him the help he needs!" Yeah, that didn't happen. What followed was the onslaught of information about what that diagnosis meant, what services may or may not be available, and ultimately what wasn't relevant to our situation. What we learned early on i…

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S4 E5 Meltdowns: Discovering Communication 10:03

2+ y ago10:03

10:03

Years ago, it was not uncommon for me to show up to work with bruised arms and broken glasses. One time I had to rush home from work due to one of my son's meltdowns. For those who worked with me, you may remember those days. In this episode, I dive into what triggered our son's meltdowns, and how common this type of issue is. We also found a solut…

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S4 E4 Schools and Special Needs 19:36

2+ y ago19:36

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Here in the United States, when we get a diagnosis and it is determined that our kid may need to be enrolled through a special needs program, the amount of information you have to obtain is immense. From IEPs and 504s, to legal options... parents are often thrown into a new world of terminology and effort that often they aren't used to and have to …

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S4 E3 Grandparents 29:26

2+ y ago29:26

29:26

As a parent, it can be a challenge dealing with family members and friends, or even your own parents regarding your kid's diagnosis. Some grandparents take the news in stride and help in wonderful ways. Other grandparents may struggle with receiving the diagnosis and may not be willing to help at all. Just know that there are ways to address these …

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S4 E2 Marriage and Autism 17:49

2+ y ago17:49

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In today's episode, I share what has worked in my marriage of 25 years.Although not all marriages are 'perfect', these tips have helped over the years.What tips have helped you? What tips would you have wanted in your relationship?For more information, take a look that the blog post associated with this episode on Autisable:Thank you to our top pat…

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S4 E1 Dealing with the Diagnosis (from Reluctance to Relief) 18:19

2+ y ago18:19

18:19

Let's be honest, no one wants to hear anything is going on with their kid, whether it's about autism or not. As parents, we often struggle with the stigma of a kid being labeled as one thing or another. The reality is, we as parents need to be seeking answers. At the very least, we need to make sure we know what actions we really need to take to he…

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Season 3 Episode 7: Kimberly Sanders Beside You 1:18:00

3y ago1:18:00

1:18:00

As October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we introduce our guest Kimberly Sanders. Kimberly Sanders naively imagined motherhood as a serene walk beside her children; however, she discovered it is more often unpredictable, fraught with struggle, and ultimately an invitation to sit beside her children in the muck and mystery. In her first book, Be…

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Season 3 Episode 6: Can Stem Cells Provide Healing for Autism? 53:21

3y ago53:21

53:21

In this episode, I chat with Christine Weiss, and her husband Dr. Eric Weiss. They are the parents of Marston, who is autistic. What we discuss can be viewed as controversial in some circles: Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy. We explore what Stem Cell Therapy is, what it involves and the steps they take, and how they offer Stem Cell Therapy as part…

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S3 E5: Danny Combs and TACT: After Returning the Favor 34:09

3+ y ago34:09

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In this episode, I chat again with Danny Combs of TACT (Teaching the Autism Community Trades). The last time I talked with Danny was in December 2019, and we discussed what TACT is doing to help the Autism community. Since then, he and the team at TACT have been highlighted on the popular Facebook Watch program "Returning the Favor" with Mike Rowe.…

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Season 3 Episode 4: Michael Shipper - Founder of Empowered Sports & Fitness 37:17

3+ y ago37:17

37:17

In this episode of the Autisable Dads, I chat with the Empowered Sports & Fitness Founder - Michael Shipper. Coach Mike has been serving autistic clients for many years, and draws from his own personal experience, as he himself has a learning disability that was both retrieval and language-based. We dive into his work with Empowered Sports and Fitn…

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Season 3 Episode 3: Zafer - Co-Founder of Otsimo 48:17

4+ y ago48:17

48:17

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and millions being told to stay at -home, having something that helps parents to teach their special needs has become even more important. In today's episode, we chat with Zafer, the Co-Founder of Otsimo. Zafer's younger brother is Autistic and inspired him to create apps that can both educate and entertain. …

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Season 3 Episode 2: David Perecman and Kevin and Avonte's Law 30:36

4+ y ago30:36

30:36

Today we're revisiting the life of Avonte Oquendo, a nonverbal 14-year-old boy with autism who left his Queens public school undetected in 2013 and tragically drowned in the East River. Elopement is a major cause of concern with many autism families, with 50% of individuals diagnosed with autism having the propensity to wander without notice. Our g…

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Season 3 Episode 1: Adam Cole 30:02

4+ y ago30:02

30:02

Today we welcome Adam Cole, who is a Jazz Musician who writes books. We dive into his experience teaching autistic individuals, with examples from their behavior in the classroom to his own interest in Jazz.

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Season 2 Episode 18: Rob Gorski 54:02

4+ y ago54:02

54:02

It's the end of 2019, so it seems fitting that Rob and I actually do one final Autisable Dad's episode for Season 2 - together. In this episode, we recap a bit of this past year and do some discussion on several topics - with the big one as to why you primarily have been hearing me host, what Rob has been up to - and what we're both looking to do i…

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Podcast Season 2 Episode 17: Danny Combs - TACT 31:26

4+ y ago31:26

31:26

In this episode, I chat with Grammy-award-winning guitarist and fellow Autism Dad and founder of Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT) - Danny Combs. As a guitarist, Danny performed with such artists as Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, Tommy Emmanuel as well as many other top country and Christian artists. When his son was diagnosed with ASD, he set…

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Podcast Season 2 Episode 16: Jazz Hands for Autism 48:53

4+ y ago48:53

48:53

In this episode of Autisable Dad's, I chat with Founder & Executive Director of Jazz Hands for Autism, Ifunanya Nweke. Ifunanya's story inspires me. Her passion for music and her heart for the autism community is captivating... Inspired by Ruben, a young musician on the autism spectrum, Ifunanya founded this organization that helps autistic individ…

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S2 E15 Hilary Scharton - SELs 16:47

4+ y ago16:47

16:47

In this episode, I chat again with Hilary Scharton. Hilary Scharton is VP of K-12 Product Strategy for Canvas by Instructure. Her focus is on leveraging technology to support improved instruction and equitable access for all students. Prior to joining Instructure in 2012, Hilary worked as a psychologist in Utah school districts, spending her time f…

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S2 E14 Mike Guido 19:31

4+ y ago19:31

19:31

In this episode, I chat with comedian, writer, producer and fellow Autism Dad - Mike Guido. I met Mike years ago when we both attended an Autism Society Conference in San Diego California. Over the years we have shared our mutual stories and understandings about being autism parents. His one-person stage show, "The Maria Effect" is available for co…

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S2 E13 : Donny Gruendler 21:49

5y ago21:49

21:49

In this episode, I chat with Donny Gruendler, who is the Vice President of Music Education at Guitar Center. Donny Gruendler is also the President of Musicians Institue in Hollywood California and is a member of the Modern Drummer education team and frequent columnist for Drummerworld Magazine. Over the years I've seen the importance of music as it…

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S2 E12 : THIS Makes It All Worthwhile 4:26

5y ago4:26

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Here Joel shares some insight as an Autism Parent from his 2010 post: https://autisable.com/2010/07/08/this-makes-it-all-worthwhile/ For more information, visit Autisable.com. Thank you to our Patron's! To become a Patreon, visit: https://patreon.com/autisable

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S2 E11: Stress, Tantrums, and Breakdowns 3:43

5y ago3:43

3:43

In this episode, Joel shares some insight based on an article I wrote on Autisable called, "Stress, Tantrums, and Breakdowns" For more information, visit: https://autisable.com/2010/06/07/stress-tantrums-and-breakdowns/ Thank you for your support!

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S2 E10: The Grief is Real 10:14

5y ago10:14

10:14

In this special episode, I share a personal note about parenting a child with Autism. The blog post referenced and read in this podcast can be found here: https://autisable.com/2019/10/06/the-grief-is-real/ Thank you for your support and interest in the subject of Autism.

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S2 E9: Michael Broderick 28:32

5y ago28:32

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If you've played first-player video games, or watch a lot of TV, you've probably seen Michael Broderick. He's been in various TV shows, including: The Unit (CBS), Extant (CBS), Jane the Virgin (CW), Justified (FX), Criminal Minds (CBS), The Mentalist (CBS), Jericho (CBS), 24 (Fox), Knocked (Ind.), and Touch (Fox)...as well as HBO's series True Dete…

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S2 E8 : Zack Peter 15:04

5+ y ago15:04

15:04

In this episode of Autisable Dad’s I chat with the Executive Director of Generation Rescue, Zack Peter. I remember chatting with Zack nearly a decade ago when he was still learning about Autism due to his brother diagnosis. He’s come a long way since, by writing 4 books, producing 2 podcasts and of course his recent efforts with Generation Rescue. …

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S2 E7 : Mark Llobell 34:42

5+ y ago34:42

34:42

Joel speaks with Mark Llobell, who spearheaded efforts to get Autism Insurance reform legislation passed in the state of Virginia.

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S2 E6 : Hilary Scharton 32:58

5+ y ago32:58

32:58

In this episode, I chat with Hilary Scharton while I'm on the road. Hilary Scharton is VP of K-12 Product Strategy for Canvas by Instructure. Her focus is on leveraging technology to support improved instruction and equitable access for all students. Prior to joining Instructure in 2012, Hilary worked as a psychologist in Utah school districts, spe…

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S2 E5 : Walter Zahorodny 42:48

6+ y ago42:48

42:48

In this episode, Joel Manzer dives into the latest CDC Autism Prevalence Report with Walter Zahorodny, Ph.D, who lead the New Jersey Portion of the report. What does 1in59 really mean, anyway?

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S2 E4 : Anita Lesko 40:32

6+ y ago40:32

40:32

In this episode, Joel Manzer interviews Anita Lesko who is an Anesthesiologist and Autistic at Age 50.

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S2 E3 : Doron Somer 36:27

6+ y ago36:27

36:27

In this episode, Joel Manzer interviews Doron Somer, who is an autism dad, Co-Founder and CEO of AngelSense.

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S2 E2 : Ben Lewin 34:07

6+ y ago34:07

34:07

In this episode, Joel Manzer interviews Ben Lewin, who directed the film"Please Stand By" - Starring Dakota Fanning.

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S2 E1 : Brynjar and Bjarney 20:33

6+ y ago20:33

20:33

Brynjar Karl built a 26 foot long Lego Titanic, and his passion for ships is very evident in this interview. His Mom, Bjarney, also shares her insight on her support of his efforts - a lesson we should all take note.