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

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 ***
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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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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/ ***
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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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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. ***
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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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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
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Tuesday May 28, 2024
EP 82: How To Breathe Raising Autistic Children w/Darria Boyd
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin spoke with autism mom, businesswoman, and author Darria Boyd. Darria--the mother of two autistic children--is known for her can-do attitude towards parenting (what she encapsulates in the phrase "Keeping It Real"). In her new book It Just Got Real: 9 1/2 Tips on How to Breathe Raising Children with Autism, Darria seeks to pass on some of her secrets to her solution-oriented parenting style.We discussed:
-Her parenting philosophy.-How she deals with bad parenting days. -How the listening can overcome the challenges of raising autistic children
And much more! You can find Darria at her website:https://darriaboyd.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
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Monday Apr 29, 2024
EP 81: Writing A Book For Dyslexic Children w/Jon and Lynn Greenberg
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin speak with author/illustrator and mother/son duo Lynn and Jonathan Greenberg about their new children's book Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure.
We spoke about the book's protagonist, a dyslexic Taxi named (you guessed it), Robby, who due to being dyslexic, struggles to read street signs.We also discussed Jon's own journey as someone with dyslexia, and how his mother, Lynn, and their family worked to make sure he was provided with the support he needed as a child. Where to find Robby the Dyslexic Taxi and the Airport Adventure:https://creativecabcompany.com/robby-the-taxi/ ***
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
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Monday Apr 08, 2024
EP 80: Overcoming Challenges and fighting For Inclusion w/Dominic Gordon
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin are joined by Dominic Gordon, a recent graduate from Georgetown University, to discuss issues with inclusion in higher education, as well, as his inspiring personal story. ***
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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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Saturday Mar 16, 2024
EP 79: Gendered Autism, HSP, Aspie Supremacy and Other Autism Myths
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin discuss some of the pseudo-disorders that are often used to avoid diagnosing 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
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TOGETHER we CAN Shift the Narrative around
Everything Autism, beyond the Label!