Shifting the Narrative on Everything Autism
”Shifting the Narrative” is a podcast that seeks to dispel the myths, misconceptions, and fears around Everything Autism. Stacy Badon is an Autism Education specialist, Sensory Enrichment Therapist, and Parent Coach, with previous experience as a Speech Therapist and Early Intervention teacher for public schools. She has 20+ years of professional experience supporting families in the Autism community, as well as global experience volunteering with nonprofit organizations. Torrin Kearns is an Autistic screenwriter, blogger, and neurodiversity advocate. Each week, they’ll deep-dive into a different autism-related topic in a quest to provide answers, skills, and strategies for parents, caregivers, teachers, and therapists.
Episodes
![EP 90: What Effects Does Autism Have On Children's Self-Esteem?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12321516/Podcast_Thumbnails_15_9mqup_300x300.png)
5 days ago
5 days ago
On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin discuss the effects being autistic can have on a child's self-esteem and what parents, teachers, and autism professionals can do to help. ***
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If you are looking for one-on-one coaching with Stacy to help your child with autism reach their full potential, click the link below.https://autism4home.com/services/ola/services/parent-consult?fbclid=IwAR3V-YBbbOFJM9g6hdVTPCoZh0h36gp_KFDcFE_0d_JUBCrCqA-Fztf6qcg
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![EP 89: Julia Was 57 When She Discovered She Was Autistic w/Julia Lee Barclay Morton](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12321516/Podcast_Thumbnails_14_97wc1_300x300.png)
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
This week, Stacy and Torrin are joined by author, artist, and teacher Julia Lee Barclay-Morton.Julia was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 57, but she felt she was different her entire life. Strap in as the three of them discuss topics ranging from Julia's (and Torrin's) struggles with alcohol, to her world travels, to her annual yoga/writing retreats in Scotland. This episode slapped.You can find Julia and her work at her website:https://www.theunadaptedones.com/ ***
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If you are looking for one-on-one coaching with Stacy to help your child with autism reach their full potential, click the link below.https://autism4home.com/services/ola/services/parent-consult?fbclid=IwAR3V-YBbbOFJM9g6hdVTPCoZh0h36gp_KFDcFE_0d_JUBCrCqA-Fztf6qcg
Follow Stacy:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutismSageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/
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![EP 88: Why We Need To Talk About Autism w/Gerald Parrish](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12321516/Podcast_Thumbnails_13_9254x_300x300.png)
Monday Jul 08, 2024
EP 88: Why We Need To Talk About Autism w/Gerald Parrish
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
This week, we did things a little differently. Stacy had a conversation with autistic advocate Gerald Parrish. It slapped.So Torrin decided to make it a podcast episode. Stacy and Gerald discussed a wide range of autism-related topics.-the necessity for autistic-led organizations-issue with schooling-the struggle of finding supports for adult autistics-"high" vs "low-functioning" autism-and much more. ***
Help marginalized youth get the education they deserve. Buy VQ Library a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/vqlibrary
If you are looking for one-on-one coaching with Stacy to help your child with autism reach their full potential, click the link below.https://autism4home.com/services/ola/services/parent-consult?fbclid=IwAR3V-YBbbOFJM9g6hdVTPCoZh0h36gp_KFDcFE_0d_JUBCrCqA-Fztf6qcg
Follow Stacy:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutismSageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/
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![EP 87: Parenting Autism](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12321516/Podcast_Thumbnails_12_6nnyd_300x300.png)
Monday Jul 01, 2024
EP 87: Parenting Autism
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin discuss autism parenting, in particular, they talk about some of the harder parts of parenting a child with autism. ***
Help marginalized youth get the education they deserve. Buy VQ Library a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/vqlibrary
If you are looking for one-on-one coaching with Stacy to help your child with autism reach their full potential, click the link below.https://autism4home.com/services/ola/services/parent-consult?fbclid=IwAR3V-YBbbOFJM9g6hdVTPCoZh0h36gp_KFDcFE_0d_JUBCrCqA-Fztf6qcg
Follow Stacy:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutismSageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/
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![EP 86: Being Autistic and Black w/Kala Allen Omeiza](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12321516/Podcast_Thumbnails_10_8qxil_300x300.png)
Monday Jun 24, 2024
EP 86: Being Autistic and Black w/Kala Allen Omeiza
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin spoke with autistic author Kala Allen Omeiza. Kala is an accomplished academic and former track star who writes about the intersection of autism and blackness. Her latest book Autistic and Black focuses on the autistic experiences of black individuals from around the world. You can find Kala and her works on her website:https://kalaomeiza.com/And on Instagram @readbykay ***
Help marginalized youth get the education they deserve. Buy VQ Library a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/vqlibrary
If you are looking for one-on-one coaching with Stacy to help your child with autism reach their full potential, click the link below.https://autism4home.com/services/ola/services/parent-consult?fbclid=IwAR3V-YBbbOFJM9g6hdVTPCoZh0h36gp_KFDcFE_0d_JUBCrCqA-Fztf6qcg
Follow Stacy:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutismSageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/
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![EP 85: The Father's Perspective On Autism w/Jamiel Owens](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12321516/Podcast_Thumbnails_9_7g365_300x300.png)
Monday Jun 17, 2024
EP 85: The Father's Perspective On Autism w/Jamiel Owens
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin speak with radio host, advocate, and autism parent Jamiel Owens.Jamiel talked about being a father to an autistic child and his inspiring personal story. We also discussed his role as Family Relations Coordinator for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, organizing outreach programs for fathers and mothers of autistic children. You can find Jamiel on his IG page: https://www.instagram.com/ausomenessinc/ ***
Help marginalized youth get the education they deserve. Buy VQ Library a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/vqlibrary
If you are looking for one-on-one coaching with Stacy to help your child with autism reach their full potential, click the link below.https://autism4home.com/services/ola/services/parent-consult?fbclid=IwAR3V-YBbbOFJM9g6hdVTPCoZh0h36gp_KFDcFE_0d_JUBCrCqA-Fztf6qcg
Follow Stacy:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutismSageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/
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![EP 84: Why Doctors ARE NOT always right](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12321516/Podcast_Thumbnails_8_68hza_300x300.png)
Monday Jun 10, 2024
EP 84: Why Doctors ARE NOT always right
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin discuss the reasons why doctors and "autism experts" often disregard, misdiagnose, and gaslight autism parents and their children. ***
Help marginalized youth get the education they deserve. Buy VQ Library a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/vqlibrary
If you are looking for one-on-one coaching with Stacy to help your child with autism reach their full potential, click the link below.https://autism4home.com/services/ola/services/parent-consult?fbclid=IwAR3V-YBbbOFJM9g6hdVTPCoZh0h36gp_KFDcFE_0d_JUBCrCqA-Fztf6qcg
Follow Stacy:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutismSageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/
Follow Torrin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TK_AspyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/autistic_author/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmkearnsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@autistic_authorFollow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjxv0ezN3mFTGbxsc5jmbw/videos
![EP 83: Navigating I.E.P.s w/Destiny Huff](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog12321516/Podcast_Thumbnails_7_7c6zc_300x300.png)
Monday Jun 03, 2024
EP 83: Navigating I.E.P.s w/Destiny Huff
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin speak with I.E.P coach and mother of two neurodivergent children, Destiny Huff. Destiny explains the pitfalls of the I.E.P. process, how to avoid them, and how to better advocate for your child. You can find Destiny on her website: https://www.destinyhuffconsulting.com/ ***
Help marginalized youth get the education they deserve. Buy VQ Library a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/vqlibrary
If you are looking for one-on-one coaching with Stacy to help your child with autism reach their full potential, click the link below.https://autism4home.com/services/ola/services/parent-consult?fbclid=IwAR3V-YBbbOFJM9g6hdVTPCoZh0h36gp_KFDcFE_0d_JUBCrCqA-Fztf6qcg
Follow Stacy:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutismSageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/
Follow Torrin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TK_AspyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/autistic_author/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmkearnsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@autistic_authorFollow us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjxv0ezN3mFTGbxsc5jmbw/videos
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Thanks for Joining US
Torrin and I are on a mission to Shift the Narrative on Everything Autism! We want to thank you for listening, sharing, and initiating discussions with others in support of our mission.
TOGETHER we CAN Shift the Narrative around
Everything Autism, beyond the Label!