Autism Knows No Borders

Global Autism Project

Discover what’s possible when people connected to autism inspire change and build community

  1. 1 day ago

    Executive Functioning, Hyper Focus, and Creativity, with Sarah Glass and Eliza Gagle | Autism Tips & Tools

    What are some strategies to improve executive functioning skills? In this clip, Sarah Glass and Eliza Cagle talk about strategies that have worked for them and how thinking out of the box and being able to hyper-focus has helped their careers. Although they’ve never met in person, Sarah and Eliza have several things in common. They’re both mothers to children on the spectrum, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and late-diagnosed, neurodivergent women – Sarah has ADHD and Eliza is autistic. Additionally, both of them have travelled with SkillCorps®, our volunteer program in which autistic self-advocates and professionals visit our international partner sites and collaborate with their local teachers and therapists. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you! This conversation with Sarah Glass and Eliza Cagle was originally released on June 24, 2021. Would you like to know how being neurodivergent may affect someone’s parenting style? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community.  Neurodivergent Moms: SkillCorps Spotlight, with Sarah Glass and Eliza Cagle Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

    10 min

  2. 5 days ago

    Autism in Afghanistan, Part 1 with Hilai Nasib

    Discover what’s possible when you break the silence. What is the understanding of autism in Afghanistan? And the availability of services in Canada? If you’re curious about autism support and awareness around the world, you’ll want to listen to this episode with Hilai Nasib. Originally from Afghanistan and currently living in Canada, Hilai Nasib is the mother of a 10 year old son with autism. She advocates about autism on social media, hoping to destigmatize autism in Afghan communities.  This episode is part one of our conversation, and we discuss: Hilai’s process of getting her son’s diagnosis Early intervention and availability of services in Canada What Hilai envisions for her son’s future How cultural beliefs about mental health impact autism awareness What ultimately encouraged Hilai to open up about her son’s autism Her journey as an autism advocate You can follow Hilai on Instagram @fresh.soul. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

    22 min

  3. 29 Jun

    How to Travel with Autistic Children, with Dina Farmer | Autism Tips & Tools

    How can you make autism-friendly accommodations while traveling? In this clip, Dina Farmer shares her ideas on this topic as well as how to help kids feel more included in the trip planning process. Dina is a Certified Autism-Travel Professional, the Founder of Lily & Magnolia Travel, and the mother of an autistic boy. Her goal is to help parents plan autism-friendly family vacations while avoiding stress and overwhelm. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you! This conversation with Dina Farmer was originally released on January 27, 2022. Would you like to hear ideas of budget-friendly travel for families with autistic loved ones? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community.  Autism-Friendly Travel, with Dina Farmer Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

    8 min

  4. 25 Jun

    Neurodiversity Training International, Part 2 with Jude Morrow

    Discover what’s possible when autism is not a broken version of normal. What is neurodiversity and why do so many autistic people embrace it? Stick around for this episode, which is part two of my conversation with Jude Morrow, originally released on June 17, 2021. Jude Morrow is an autism self-advocate, TEDx speaker, author, and the founder of Neurodiversity Training International, an autism mentoring, training, consultancy, and motivational platform.  Among other things, we discuss: The neurodiversity movement and its implications Why, according to Jude, society should move away from the medical model and embrace the neurodiversity movement The problem with labels when it comes to disorders and disabilities Consultation services offered at Neurodiversity Training International Tips for anyone wanting to be an ally of the neurodiversity movement To learn more about Jude Morrow and his work, please visit https://neurodiversity-training.net/. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

    32 min

  5. 22 Jun

    Accepting My Son’s Autism Diagnosis, with Jamiel Owens | Autism Tips & Tools

    How does a father change his attitude about his son’s autism diagnosis? In this clip, Jamiel Owens talks about what it was like to learn about his son’s autism and how he shifted his perspective from grief to acceptance. Jamiel Owens is the host and creator of The Ausome Show, a co-host of The Ben & Jay Show, and a self-described all-around public server. As the father of a young adolescent boy with autism, Jamiel encourages other fathers to open up about their feelings regarding their child’s diagnosis.  Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you! This conversation with Jamiel Owens was originally released on August 27, 2020. Would you like to know what Jamiel would have done differently in the early years of his son’s diagnosis? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community.    A Father’s Path to Autism Acceptance, with Jamiel Owens Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

    9 min

  6. 18 Jun

    Autism as a Strength, Part 1 with Jude Morrow

    Discover what’s possible when you nurture passions and talents first. How can shifting the focus from deficits to strengths impact the way that autistic children view themselves? If you’re the parent of an autistic child, or you work with children on the spectrum, you’ll want to listen to this throwback episode with Jude Morrow, where he talks about the importance of nurturing strengths. This episode was originally released on June 17, 2021. Based in Ireland, Jude Morrow is an autism self-advocate, TEDx speaker, and author. He is also the founder of Neurodiversity Training International, an autism mentoring, training, consultancy, and motivational platform. NTI works with non-profit and Fortune 500 companies using a strengths-based approach to change perceptions and attitudes. Jude’s publications include Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad? and Loving Your Place on the Spectrum.   In this conversation, we discuss: Autism awareness and acceptance in Ireland What it was like for Jude to grow up feeling that something was wrong with him Accepting his autism as a result of becoming a parent Lessons learned from parenting as an autistic person Autistic problem-solving and communication skills To learn more about Jude Morrow and his work, please visit https://neurodiversity-training.net/. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

    28 min

  7. 15 Jun

    Meaningful Support at Jake’s House in Canada, with David Bodanis | Autism Tips & Tools

    Want to learn about meaningful support across the lifespan for autistic individuals in Canada? In this clip, David Bodanis talks about the support they offer at Jake’s House, a charitable organization based in Canada.  David Bodanis is the father of three young men, two of which are on the autism spectrum. Cofounded with his wife Irene, Jake’s House offers four core initiatives: annual holiday parties, the Legends Mentoring Program, employment mentoring, and inclusive housing solutions.  Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you’re a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there’s something here for you! This conversation with David Bodanis was originally released on January 21, 2021. Would you like to know how David has collaborated with organizations to come up with housing solutions for autistic individuals? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community.  Support Across the Lifespan at Jake's House in Canada, with David Bodanis Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

    12 min

  8. 11 Jun

    “Love Her Like I Do”: A Song to Raise Autism Awareness, Part 2 with Russell Allen

    Discover what’s possible when every note carries hope. What if the world could see an autistic daughter through her father’s eyes? This episode is part two of my conversation with Russell Allen, where we talk about the creative process behind his recently released acoustic song titled “Love Her Like I Do”, about his autistic daughter Ava. Russell is an American singer best known as the vocalist of Symphony X, a band which is universally considered one of the top-tier progressive metal acts in the world. He’s also one of the main vocalists in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and has collaborated with numerous metal supergroups of international acclaim. Among other things, we discuss: The story behind “Love Her Like I Do” Russell’s therapeutic journey through writing and releasing the song What Ava herself thought of the song Lessons learned from parenting an autistic child Tips for parents just beginning their autism journey Listen to the song “Love Her Like I Do” here on Spotify and Apple Music.  You can follow Russell on Instagram @sirrussellallen. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

    29 min
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    Global Autism Project
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
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