Best Autismspectrumdisorder Podcasts (2025)

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SLP 315: Practical Strategies for Executive Functioning Skills: Dean Beadle Shares his Lived Experience 35:48

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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: ✅ Executive Functioning: Brain's admin team for planning and organization. ✅ Autistic Inertia: Difficulty starting and stopping tasks for neurodivergent individuals. ✅ Environment Impact: A…

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Ask Dr. Doreen 9.17.25: How are treatment hours determined? 1:00:54

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In this episode Dr. Doreen and Shannon discuss how ABA treatment hours are determined for children with ASD.

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SLP 314: Executive Function Classroom Strategies - Breaking Through Autistic Inertia & ADHD Paralysis 27:57

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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: ✅ Executive Functioning: Skills needed to complete tasks successfully. ✅ Eight Skills: Self-monitoring, planning, flexibility, organization, emotions, impulses, initiation, memory. ✅ Autist…

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Autism Live 9.10.25: What we lost in COVID 1:08:19

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On Today’s show Shannon discusses what our children lost during the COVID lockdown and how to help them to be caught up! Let’s face it, all of our kids lost different things, but they all have one thing is common – They LOST OPPORTUNITIES. We can choose to ignore this or we can help to catch them up by giving them more FUN opportunities.…

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Ask Dr Doreen 9.9.25.: What is Recovery? (Part 2) 59:46

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Today world renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from the audience about last week’s Autism and Recovery show. What does “Recovery” mean? What is the controversy around the term and where does it stem from? Why did the term come into being? You may be surprised to hear what this term means, what it doesn’t mean, and what …

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SLP 313: Getting Your Neurodiverse Student Ready for Secondary School – Your Transition Guide 51:32

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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: ✅ Timing: Start secondary transition planning in year five. ✅ Visits: Visit schools with students present, not empty. ✅ Sensory: Address smells, sounds, and movement in secondary. ✅ Languag…

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Parenting the Long Game with Jason 15:24

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When your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult is struggling—meltdowns, shutdowns, missed deadlines, constant reminders—it’s tempting to look for the fastest fix. But parenting for quick results often comes at the expense of long-term growth. In this episode, Jason shares why a developmental approach—focusing on emotional growth, ownership, a…

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Autism Live 9.3.25: Judi Uttal 1:04:07

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Autism in Entertainment has been moving and shaking since they were last on the show. Judith Uttal and Marlen Sharpe join Shannon to talk about all of the amazing work they have been able to do in the last few months. Plus there is a new Fun Raiser you may want to be involved in! The jargon of the day is Functional Communication.…

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Ask Dr. Doreen 9.2.25: What is Recovery 1:00:52

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On today’s show world renowned autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh talks about Autism and Recovery. What does “Recovery” mean? What is the controversy around the term and where does it stem from? Why did the term come into being? You may be surprised to hear what this term means, what it doesn’t mean, and what impact does this term have on today’s…

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Unlocking Joy: Moving Beyond Relief in Neurodivergent Lives with Jason 21:05

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Relief feels good. The meltdown is over. The pressure is gone. The stress has eased. For many neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults, relief can start to feel like the ultimate goal—because it’s safe, predictable, and immediate. But it's crucial to understand: relief isn’t the same as joy. And chasing it can keep them from the deeper conn…

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SLP 312: Teacher Assistants Neurodiverse Support Strategies - Practical Tools for Helping Every Student Thrive 23:08

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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: ✅ Teacher Assistants: Provide crucial one-on-one support for students. ✅ Independence: Encourage students to work toward self-reliance daily. ✅ Coping Strategies: Teach calm breathing and s…

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Autism Live 8.27.25: Soo Cho 1:03:21

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On today’s show Shannon welcomes the fabulous Soo Cho to talk about her new venture Committed Actions. Soo is an amazing autism expert who has helped children, teens, and adults around the globe to communicate in modalities that work for them. Soo shares critical information about Augmentative and Alternative Communication as well as the keys to me…

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Episode 6 - Raising Resilience: The Green Zone for Our Children 29:55

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In this episode of Enter the Green Zone, Vicki and Peer explore the powerful impact parents’ emotional wellbeing has on their children. They share how modeling calm, resilience, and self-awareness helps kids develop emotional awareness, reduce anxiety, and discover their own path to the “green zone.” This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that w…

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SLP 311: Teacher Assistants - Top Tips for Navigating Challenges and Building Connections - Insights from Dream Team (Lived Experience, Teacher, Teacher Assistant & Parent) 35:39

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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: ✅ TA Relationships: Consistent bonds aid autistic students without unhealthy dependency. ✅ Role Clarity: Teachers lead instruction; TAs support, not replace teachers. ✅ Predictability: Cons…

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Autism Live 8.20.25: Manish Arora 1:02:58

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Have you ever been frustrated that “early intervention” is considered the best course of action when treating autism, but the waiting list to get a diagnosis is sometimes 1-2 years? On today’s show Manish Arora, founder and CEO of Linus Biotechnology, joins Shannon to talk about the future of diagnosing autism. Spoiler Alert: The future is sooner t…

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Episode 5 - Choosing Joy: The Path from Stress to the Green Zone 31:30

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In this episode, Vicki and Peer share their journey of moving from emotional overwhelm in the “red zone” to finding balance, resilience, and joy in the “green zone.” Through honesty, reflection, and practical shifts, they reveal how choosing inner peace transforms not only their own lives, but also their relationships and the well-being of their da…

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SLP 310: Early Childhood Mini Training & Ebook to Download 25:56

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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: ✅ Don't wait for readiness signs when toilet training. ✅ Use visuals to support children with communication difficulties. ✅ Find perfect calm moments to teach new skills. ✅ Make learning fu…

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From Autopilot to Intentional Living: Rewiring the Neurodivergent Brain with Jason 15:43

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When you’re living life on autopilot, it’s easy to end up in the same loops, reacting the same way, making the same choices, and feeling stuck in the same results. For neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults, those loops can be even harder to break. And not because they’re lazy or resistant… but because the brain literally gets “grooved” i…

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Autism Live 8.13.25: What I wish Every Parent of a 3- 5 yr old on the Spectrum KNEW! 1:08:31

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On today’s show Shannon is going to ROCK THE BOAT! Do you have a 3, 4, or 5 year old child with an Autism Diagnosis? Shannon is going to tell you the bold truth about what she wishes you knew. Because if you knew these things, you would make it a priority to do them right now, to ensure your child’s best future. If you are worried that you don’t kn…

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Autism Live 8.12.25: Parent to Parent Back to School Tips 1:02:27

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Today on Autism Live Shannon gives Back to School tips that focus on the a roadmap to success. What has to happen at home, what needs to happen at school, and how do we best prepare our child for success?

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SLP 309: Key Strategies for Early Childhood Educators - Top Tips and Steps for Success 28:17

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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: ✅ Focus on two goals at a time for clarity. ✅ Prioritize teaching pointing and asking for help first. ✅ Skills must transfer across all environments consistently. ✅ Use visuals and signs fo…

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When Accommodations Aren’t Enough: How to Support Your Child or Young Adult Beyond the Plan with Debbie 10:31

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You got the IEP. You submitted the college accommodations. You followed all the steps—and it’s still not working. If your child, teen, or young adult is struggling to use the support they’ve been given—this episode is for you. We’re breaking down why accommodations often fall short without developmental support—and what you can do instead. You’ll l…

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Autism Live 8.6.25: Grant Harris 1:03:11

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Grant Harris of GTH Consulting, LLC, 3x published autistic author, and Hall of Fame athlete, joins Shannon to discuss: Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Redesigning Systems for Inclusion from the Boardroom to the Mailroom and Maximizing Manhood as a Black Neurodivergent Professional as well as The Role of Leadership in Promoting Neurodiversity. The …

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Ask Dr. Doreen 8.5.25 Make it FAIR. Make it FUN 57:48

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On today’s Ask Dr. Doreen, we answer questions about making ABA therapy FUN and FAIR. While controversy swirls over ABA techniques, Dr. Granpeesheh is the voice of reason, demanding that all interactions be fair to the individual learner. Tune in to find out what that means and how to make it FUN!

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SLP 308: Medication Insights from Families: What works for their Neurodiverse Children (AS, ADHD) 45:10

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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: ✅ Multiple Medication Trials Common: Most families tried 2-3 different medications. ✅ Side Effects Vary Greatly: Same medication affects each child differently. ✅ Team Approach Critical: Te…

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College Isn’t Clicking—And You Don’t Know What to Do Next with Debbie 17:01

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Your neurodivergent young adult made it into college—but now everything’s falling apart. Missed deadlines. Emotional shutdowns. Panic. Silence. You’re not sure when to step in—or how to stop stepping in so much. In this episode, we explore why college struggles aren’t about motivation or laziness and what they're often really about. You’ll learn wh…

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Episode 3 - Beyond Labels: Navigating the Emotional and Financial Journey of Raising a Neurodiverse Child 25:31

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Ever feel like you’re carrying the weight of your child’s diagnosis alone? In this powerful first episode, Vicky and Pier pull back the curtain on their earliest days as parents of a neurodivergent child—days filled with fear, stigma, and a sense of isolation (which they refer to as the "Red Zone") that few truly understand. But what if there’s a w…

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Episode 4 - Refill Your Cup: Overcoming Caregiver Burnout and Challenging Behaviors 25:34

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Think you’ve heard it all about the challenges of raising a neurodiverse child? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, Vicky and Pier go beyond the familiar hurdles—stigma, isolation, misunderstanding, and financial strain—to reveal four more obstacles that don’t get nearly enough attention. Tune in as they share the hard truths about the ongoin…

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SLP 307: Everything you need to know about PDA – Insights & Tips from Laura Kerbey 43:13

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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: ✅ PDA is autism with extreme anxiety around demands. ✅ Build trust through authentic, equal relationships with students. ✅ Offer real choices to provide autonomy and control. ✅ Share intere…

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SLP 306: Do I have a child with ODD & PDA? What is it and What to do 31:39

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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: ✅ Traditional rewards and consequences often don't work effectively. ✅ Anxiety management is the key to reducing behaviors. ✅ Give children control and choices to lower demands. ✅ Pick your…

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The Impact of Helicopter Parenting on Neurodivergent Growth with Jason 16:44

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When your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult struggles to regulate, follow through, or move forward—what are you supposed to do? Most parents step in (because they have to). You remind. You coach. You arrange the therapy appointments. You micromanage the hard stuff. Over time, this becomes your default mode. But what happens when the suppor…

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Autism Live 7.16.25: Ella Maisy Purvy 49:07

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If you haven’t been watching PATIENCE on PBS, you owe it to yourself to subscribe to PBS Masterpiece and catch up. On today’s show Shannon interviews Ella Maisy Purvis, the star of Patience to discuss the hit show, making season 2, and the ins and outs of authentically representing autism. Today’s jargon is Hyperlexia.…

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SLP 305: A Guide to Toilet Training Neurodiverse Children Including Stool Withholding and Toilet Avoidance with Guest Melissa Yapp 26:54

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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: ✅ Visual supports provide permanent prompts for processing information slowly. ✅ Toilet training requires breaking into smaller achievable mini goals. ✅ Routine changes are extremely challe…

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They Know What to Do- Why Don’t They Do It? with Debbie 18:07

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If your child “knows what to do” but doesn’t do it, this episode will help you see the deeper story behind that pattern. We’ll break down why “knowing” and “doing” are not the same, especially in a stressed, overwhelmed, or neurodivergent brain. And you’ll start to see how practicing Neuro-Developmental Mentoring can help build the real-life applic…

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The Mental Load No One Talks About: Parenting on Overdrive with Debbie 14:41

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If you’re the one who remembers everything and keeps everyone on track, you’re not alone. And you’re not wrong for stepping in. But if it’s starting to take a toll, this episode will help you understand why and how things can change. We’re talking about the invisible mental load of parenting, and why sharing that load (without dropping it all at on…

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SLP 304: Decoding Classroom Behaviour: An Educators Guide to Supporting Neurodiverse Students (AS, ODD, PDA, ADHD) 30:57

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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: ✅ Behavior is Communication: Every action tells us something important. ✅ Environment Shapes Outcomes: Autism plus environment equals behavior outcome. ✅ Transitions Trigger Challenges: Mos…

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Why Nagging Isn't Building Responsibility with Debbie 10:36

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If you feel stuck in the reminder loop and it’s wearing you out... you’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll explore why nagging feels necessary, but often works against the outcomes you want. We’ll talk about what’s really going on when your child doesn’t follow through, and why it’s time to shift from managing behavior to mentoring development. Wh…

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SLP 303: 50/50 - Behaviour Plans: Help your neurodiverse students to help YOU 20:15

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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: ✅ Begin With End in Mind: Always consider ultimate independence goals. ✅ Strategy Plus Action Equals Success: Combine planning with implementation. ✅ 50/50 Approach: Teachers provide strate…

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Autism Live 6.18.25: Kashif Khan 1:02:36

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On today’s show Shannon welcomes Kashif Khan, author of The DNA Way. Here what Khan has to say about inflammation, autism, and RFK’s promise to deliver the cause of autism within the year. The jargon of the day is Social Reciprocity.

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Ask Dr. Doreen 6.17.25: Social Challenges 1:01:10

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In this episode, Dr. Doreen fields questions about social challenges for individuals with ASD.

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SLP 302: How Using Visual Schedules Can Build Independence for Neurodiverse Students (ODD, PDA, ADHD, AS) 37:23

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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: ✅ Schedules must include time to prevent anxiety and rushing. ✅ Physical engagement with schedules improves absorption and understanding. ✅ Digital timers make time accessible for autistic …

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Ask Dr. Doreen: Traveling with Kids on the Spectrum 58:56

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On Today’s show autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions from viewers around the world. Today’s topic is all about success during summer travel, what is the best way to deal with the anxiety that comes from being in new places?

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Autism Live 6.9.25: Top Ten Tips for Teens on the Spectrum 1:04:57

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On today’s show Shannon shares 10 Essential Things to Do when you have Teens on the Spectrum. The teen years go fast, but they are a wonderful time to catch up, shore up, and set our teens up for success. Supporting teens is especially specific depending on their needs and interests.

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SLP 301: Rant: Is Our System Failing Neurodiverse Students? 37:29

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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: ✅ 4% of students receive suspensions, many in early years. ✅ Neurodiverse children are three years behind developmentally in regulation. ✅ Current behavior systems don't work for neurodiver…

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Autism Live 6.4.25: Alex K Lin 1:02:38

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On this episode, Shannon welcomes Alex K Lin, co-founder of Autism Rocks.

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Ask Dr. Doreen 6.3.25: Who is Dr. Doreen? 59:03

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On today’s show Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh answers questions about autism during her lifetime. How have all of the changes shaped her view of autism over the years. What has been the biggest “A-ha moment” for her? What is she excited about for the future? Dr. Granpeesheh will also answer questions from viewers and listeners around the world.…

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SLP 300: Celebrating 300 Episodes - Emotional Regulation & Embracing Difference with a Class Activity “All About Me” 26:16

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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: ✅ Children need sense of belonging in classroom environments. ✅ All students should embrace their own unique differences. ✅ Emotional literacy requires teaching like reading literacy does. …

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Autism Live 5.28.25: Rachelle Vartarian 1:08:38

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Rachelle Vartarian, President and Founder of Living and Learning Enrichment Center, joins Shannon to about quality of life supports for adults on the autism spectrum, including housing, support groups, extracurricular activities, job training and much more.

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Autism Live 5.26.25: Jessica Lee 1:03:32

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Today on the show Shannon welcomes Jessica Lee to talk about Neurotalent Works and how they are helping to address the more than 80% unemployment rate for adults on the spectrum. The jargon of the day is DEI.

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SLP 299: What is Interoception & How it Affects Behaviour in Neurodiverse Students (ODD, ADHD, PDA, AS) 29:47

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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: ✅ Interoception helps children recognize internal body signals like hunger. ✅ Neurodiverse children often don't know when they're thirsty. ✅ Many students can't identify emotions without ex…