Shifting the Narrative on Everything Autism

EP 108: One Mom's Struggle To Protect Her Autistic Daughter: The Chantelle Hyde Story

On this episode, Stacy and Torrin are joined by Chantelle Hyde, an anti-restraint advocate and mother of an autistic daughter. Chantelle is the Lead Canadian Volunteer with Alliance Against Seclusion & Restraint, an organization whose mission is to raise awareness and ultimately end the use of punitive measures against neurodivergent children, such as forced restraint and prolonged seclusion.
 
When Chantelle's daughter was first diagnosed, she became a huge advocate for ABA therapy. "It was the only road offered to me." Since then, she has worked tirelessly against the harmful practices of ABA, and to gain access to support services for her daughter.You can learn more about the Alliance Against Seclusion & Restraint here:https://linktr.ee/endseclusion?fbclid=IwY2xjawJqeqlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHjFPaS3ds-aMPtR1nwgdIWlb8iqnidShHPdrT14N7COzB1YbUgyIxrSE7Mem_aem_Q3OedDGafkfg11MaumuM8w                                                                 *** 
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EP 107: A Message For Autism Parents

On this episode, Stacy and Torrin talk about a variety of topics that all relate to the overarching theme of communicating with autism parents.-What is the best way to talk to autism parents?
-Why some autistic social media influencers struggle to connect with parents of autistic children
-Why we need to change how we speak about autism and parenting.                                                                ***
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EP 106: Free to Be Me w/Christina Schmidt

On this episode (unfashionably late), Stacy and Torrin were joined by autistic Speech Pathologist Christina Schmidt to discuss therapy for late-diagnosed individuals. What does a neuro-affirming therapeutic approach look like for adult clients? How does it differ from strategies used for children?
 
Christina also talks about her own autism journey as a late-diagnosed woman, and what led her to found Free to Be Me speech therapy. You can find Christia at her website:
www.freetobemespeech.com.au  
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EP 105: If Your Child Has Autism, You Must Act!

On this episode, Stacy and Torrin talk about the importance of having a sense of urgency as an autism parent. If your child has autism, they might need supports, therapies, and treatments for co-occurring conditions. The you act to secure the things your child needs to thrive, the better.                                                                 *** 
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EP 100: The 100th Episode! (Also, Stacy Is Starting Her Own School)

Stacy's new Micro-School:https://autism4home.com/taki-wa-tangaThanks for listening to the first hundred episodes. Hope to see you for the next hundred.                                                                  ***
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EP 104: The Department Of Education Is Going Away; What Now?

On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin discuss what will happen if the Department of Education is dissolved. (As the new presidential administration has promised to do). What can parents do? What should they do?                                                                 *** 
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EP 103: From Late-Diagnosed To Becoming An Autistic Therapist The Dr. Alondra Rodgers Story

On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin are joined by autism therapist, parent, and author Dr. Alondra Rodgers. She spoke with us about her therapy work with autism parents and autistic adults, along with her role as a caregiver for an autistic child. She also touched on her own late autism diagnosis and her latest book Autistic Thinking: How Autistic Brains Think, Learn, & Remember.You can find Alondra at her website: https://www.divergentautismservices.com/                                                               ***
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EP 102: Creating An Autistic Children's Show w/Dr. Stephen Shore

Dr. Stephen Shore is an autistic professor of special education at Adelphi University.  He has written books that include: College for Students with  Disabilities, Understanding Autism for Dummies, Ask and Tell, and Beyond the Wall. Currently, he serves on the board of Autism Speaks, and is one of the first two autistic board members in its history, looking to improve the potential of those on the autism spectrum. He once headed the Asperger's Association of New England and was on the board of the Autism Society of America. We spoke to Stephen about his experiences growing up as an older gentleman with autism, his views on the disorder, and his role in the PBS children's show Carl the Collector.                                                               ***
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