Best Autismspectrumdisorder Podcasts (2024)

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Motivating Change by Pointing Positive with Debbie 18:56

33m ago18:56

18:56

Do you find yourself frustrated when you correct your child, teen, or young adult and you’re met with resistance? On today’s episode of Autism & Neurodiversity, I’ll be sharing how one simple shift in communication, inspired by the recent river rafting trip we took our student on, can lead to improved emotional regulation, skill development, and in…

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

2d ago7:12

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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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SLP 262: Putting Pencil to Paper: Overcoming Handwriting Hurdles for Students with Autism & ADHD 21:12

4d ago21:12

21:12

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Handwriting struggles can lead to educational disengagement. ✅ Typing isn't always a viable alternative to handwriting. ✅ Occupational therapists can assist with handwriting strategies. ✅…

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Rethinking SMART Goals for Neurodivergents with Jason 17:19

5d ago17:19

17:19

Are traditional goal-setting methods like SMART goals failing your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult? In this episode, discover a fresh perspective on fostering growth and connection. Learn why focusing on tasks rather than attributes like kindness and empathy can lead to stress and avoidance, and how an approach rooted in Eastern philosop…

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SLP 261: Helping Autistic Girls Thrive in School: Insights for Educators 31:30

12d ago31:30

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Diagnosing is challenging, especially for explaining to friends. ✅ Focus on specific book sections for tailored explanations. ✅ Girls may struggle to articulate their diagnosis to others.…

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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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SLP 260: Stretching Beyond Comfort Zones: Temple Grandin's Insights for Educators 41:44

14d ago41:44

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Encouraging Participation: Temple's approach increases engagement. ✅ Real Choices Matter: Offer children genuine options. ✅ Avoid Surprises: Forewarn to reduce anxiety. ✅ Gradual Exposure…

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SLP 259: Temple Grandin Free Ebook - Strategies & Insights to Inform Your Teaching Practice 28:11

21d ago28:11

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Strategies Behind Temple Grandin’s Successful Life. ✅ Reasons To Use Visuals to Communicate. ✅ Use Visuals to Increase Engagement. ✅ Use Special Interests to Motivate Students. ✅ Essentia…

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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 7.24.24: 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 7.29.24: 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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SLP 258: Eliza Fricker – Can’t Not Won’t go to school. Insights about PDA from Eliza Fricker 40:59

28d ago40:59

40:59

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ PDA identified late by many parents. ✅ Initial meetings often lack relevance for PDA children. ✅ Parents find PDA through personal research. ✅ Consistency in parenting approach is crucial…

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Embracing Minimalism for Neurodivergent Well-being with Jason 17:48

1M ago17:48

17:48

Let's talk about clutter! Anxiety, stress, and distractions plague our young people, especially our neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults. Reducing life clutter and focusing on the principals of minimalism can help. Learn the benefits of a minimalistic life approach and why it's a natural fit for our neurodivergent young people. Gain str…

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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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Ask Dr. Doreen 7.16.24: Teaching Job Readiness Skills to our children (all ages, all abilities) 1:02:03

1M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, world renowned autism expert, answers questions from viewers around the world. Today’s starting topic is “Teaching Job Readiness Skills to our children of all ages and all abilities. When and how do we teach job readiness skills? Is it ever too early or too late?

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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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SLP 257: Insights and Tips for Navigating Work : Yenn Purkis shares Lived Experience 32:09

1M ago32:09

32:09

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Autism diagnosis needs to be accompanied by supportive thinking. ✅ Early diagnosis without support can be detrimental. ✅ Employment is key to empowerment for autistic individuals. ✅ Focus…

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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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Ask Dr. Doreen 7.9.24: Teaching Language using ABA, Gestault, or other techniques 56:04

2M ago56:04

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Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh talks about the different ways to support language development for individuals with an autism spectrum diagnosis. Included in the conversation are Gestault, ABA, and other methodologies.

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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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SLP 256: Fostering Self-Advocacy: Dean Beadle on Autistic Identity in Education 45:28

1M ago45:28

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Autistic identity starts with self-acceptance. ✅ Society pressures people to conform. ✅ Negative narratives in childhood impact self-esteem. ✅ Behavior often reflects anxiety or distress.…

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Connecting with the Hard Ones with Debbie 16:27

1M ago16:27

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We all would like to have meaningful connections with our children, teens, and young adults, and some of our young people are hard to connect with for various reasons. They require different approaches. The quality of our relationships impact our loved one's development and well-being. Discover some strategies for creating meaningful connections an…

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SLP 255: The Autism-Friendly Guide to Navigating Periods with Confidence with Robyn Steward 33:24

1M ago33:24

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Robin Stewart: Musician, artist, author, and autism advocate. ✅ "The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods" book: Visual, comprehensive. ✅ Surveying autistic individuals: Basis for Robin's boo…

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Mastering Crisis Response with Jason 18:31

2M ago18:31

18:31

Parenting comes with challenges. If you're parenting neurodivergents like children, teens, and young adults who are autistic, ADHDers, or have learning differences, those challenges can quickly turn into regular crises. In this episode, Jason discusses the personal and developmental aspects of responding to crises, contrasting it with professional …

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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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Ask Dr. Doreen 6.25.24: How does ABA differ based on age or ability? 59:12

2M ago59:12

59:12

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers around the world. Today's starting topic is how does ABA differ based on age or ability?

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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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SLP 254: Innovative Approaches to Special Education with Principal Ruth Rogers 33:54

2M ago33:54

33:54

Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Ruth's school celebrates 60 years of innovation. ✅ Focus on student independence and community access. ✅ Implemented authentic pedestrian crossing for safety training. ✅ Created mini Wool…

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Nurturing Independence with Debbie 23:06

2M ago23:06

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Independence isn't an age (18) or destination, it's having the skills to self-govern, self-advocate, and get needs met in healthy ways. Nurturing independence is important for toddlers to teens to twenty-somethings, and our autistic and neurodivergent young people often need more support. Providing either too much or too little support can impede d…

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Ask Dr. Doreen 6.18.24: Knowing When to Push Your Child and When It's Too Much 10:47

2M ago10:47

10:47

Autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers around the world. Today’s topic is How do you know when to push your child and when you are pushing too much? Listen in as Dr. Granpeesheh helps parents find the right mix to always make things fair for our children, teens, and adults on the autism spectrum.…

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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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SLP 253: Student Wellbeing Part 3 - The impact of Interoception on Neurodiverse Students' Wellbeing and what to do 22:10

2M ago22:10

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Kids with autism often drink whole bottles at once. ✅ Many kids with autism toilet time, not toilet train. ✅ Specialist schools monitor drinking, eating, and toileting. ✅ Mainstream schoo…

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

2M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

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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SLP 252: Student Wellbeing Part 2 - Friendship Pyramid & Quick Activities to do with the Whole Class to Build Connection 30:16

2M ago30:16

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ The Friendship Pyramid – Understanding Phases of Friendships ✅ 20 Fun Social-Emotional Activities for Every Classroom ✅ Conversation Skills: From Start to Finish ✅ Exploring appropriate w…

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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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Ask Dr. Doreen 6.4.24: Reading Comprehension 1:02:56

3M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

World renown autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions regarding Reading Comprehension.

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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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SLP 251: Student Wellbeing Part 1: Playground Plans to Create Connection for Neurodiverse Students (ASD, ADHD, ODD, PDA) 32:27

3M ago32:27

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Creating personalized playground plans with students is crucial. ✅ Template for playground plans provided. ✅ Template for Stop, Think, Do activities provided. ✅ Understanding “Dobbing” an…

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The Lost Weekend - Episode 24: Endgame 54:55

3M ago54:55

54:55

Psychologically verified ADHD-haver Sarah and spergs Jeremy and Julian give advice with a neurodiverse twist, talk about food and get nostalgic about the pop culture of their childhoods. ---------- In this, the final episode of the lost weekend, Sarah, Jeremy and Julian discuss death, wrong numbers and being unable to commit to yoga. ---------- How…

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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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SLP 250: Understanding ADHD – Insights from Clinic Psychologist Joanne Steer plus Bella shares her Lived Experience of ADHD 41:06

3M ago41:06

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Open communication with picture books aids ADHD understanding. ✅ Explain ADHD early to help children understand themselves. ✅ ADHD presents unique challenges for girls and women. ✅ Suppor…

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Narcissism & Autism with Jason 10:31

3M ago10:31

10:31

Autism is often confused with narcissism. Autistic traits are often misinterpreted as narcissistic. In this episode Jason delves into the complex relationship between autism and narcissism, highlighting the unique ways in which self-centeredness manifests in individuals on the autism spectrum. By exploring the neurological differences that contribu…

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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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SLP 249: Strategies to Effectively Motivate and Reward Neurodiverse Students (ASD, ADHD, ODD & PDA) 36:06

3M ago36:06

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Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference. In this episode, we will discuss: ✅ Neurodiverse students need tailored accommodations and adjustments. ✅ Effective rewards motivate neurodiverse students. ✅ Tokens are visual, kinesthetic, and consistent rewards. ✅ Downloa…

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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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