Podcast Episodes

Guy Stephens on Trauma, Policy, and Safer Supports

Episode 62

David welcomes Guy Stephens, founder and executive director of the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (founded 2019), who explains how repeated…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Autism News Roundup: Communication Rights & Policy Updates

Episode 61

David records from Orcas Island with producer Dave Yas and shares a supportive listener message about presuming competence, a shift to viewing autism…

5 months ago

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Dr. Barry Prizant on Presuming Competence & the Power of Community

Episode 60

David welcomes Dr. Barry Prizant—speech-language pathologist, researcher, consultant, and author of "Uniquely Human"—to discuss how autism conversati…

5 months, 1 week ago

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Structural Grief and Autonomy in Parenting with Dr. Debra Brause

Episode 59

David welcomes clinical psychologist Dr. Debra Brause, a California-based writer for Psychology Today and mother of a neurodivergent teen, to discuss…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Transforming Autism Support with Dr. Amy Laurent

Episode 58

David welcomes Dr. Amy Laurent, developmental psychologist, co-creator of the SCERTS Model and co-founder of Autism Level Up, to discuss shifting aut…

6 months ago

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Financial Planning for Autism with Lynda Kommel-browne

Episode 57

David welcomes autism advocate and financial advisor Lynda Kommel-browne, a mom of five whose youngest, Winston, is a non-speaking autistic speller. …

6 months, 1 week ago

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Spelling to Communicate as a Civil Right

Episode 56

David dives into the controversial message passing test promoted by ASHA, which has significant implications for non-speakers on the autism spectrum.…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

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Shifting the Autism Narrative with Stacy Badon & Torrin Kearns

Episode 55

David dives deep into dispelling myths and challenging fear-based narratives about autism. Joined by Stacy Badon, an autism education specialist with…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Unlocking Voices with Susan Baker

Episode 54

David welcomes special guest Susan Baker. Susan shares her journey and advocacy for her non-speaking autistic son, Andrew, discussing how the method …

7 months ago

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Waves of Inclusion: Chad Culver & The Peyton Project

Episode 53

David welcomes Chad Culver from The Peyton Project, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting autistic and non-speaking individuals and their families. The…

7 months, 1 week ago

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