79 episodes

This podcast is an interview series that will feature autistic adults from a variety of backgrounds to learn about their life, talents, challenges and the ups and downs of being on the autism spectrum.

Adulting on the Spectrum Autism Speaks

    • Society & Culture
    • 3.6 • 59 Ratings

This podcast is an interview series that will feature autistic adults from a variety of backgrounds to learn about their life, talents, challenges and the ups and downs of being on the autism spectrum.

    Kim Bass & Claudia Zevallos on Casting Autistic Talent in Hollywood and Netflix Hit 'Tyson's Run'

    Kim Bass & Claudia Zevallos on Casting Autistic Talent in Hollywood and Netflix Hit 'Tyson's Run'

    Eileen Lamb speaks with Director Kim Bass and acclaimed Actress Claudia Zevallos. They shed light on the powerful impact of employing autistic actors, drawing from their experiences and the journey of bringing the Netflix sensation 'Tyson's Run' to life. They discuss behind-the-scenes moments, their effort to include autistic actors, and why Major Dodson was the best actor for the role.

    • 23 min
    Autism Speaks' CEO, Keith Wargo, Addresses Misconceptions and Past Missteps

    Autism Speaks' CEO, Keith Wargo, Addresses Misconceptions and Past Missteps

    In this first episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb sits down with Autism Speaks' CEO, Keith Wargo, to discuss the rise of misinformation and disinformation on social media, and the impact it has on the autism and autistic communities.

    • 24 min
    Adulting on the Spectrum: Austin Wolff, autistic actor and screenwriter unveils his passion project ‘Wally Jackson’ and raw personal autism journey

    Adulting on the Spectrum: Austin Wolff, autistic actor and screenwriter unveils his passion project ‘Wally Jackson’ and raw personal autism journey

    Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with Austin Wolff. 
    Austin is an autistic screenwriter and is currently making a movie called 'Wally Jackson,' that draws inspiration from his own autistic experience.

    • 34 min
    Adulting on the Spectrum: Fitness guru Andrew Kingston spills on his fitness journey, cycling adventures, and candid insights on autism diagnosis

    Adulting on the Spectrum: Fitness guru Andrew Kingston spills on his fitness journey, cycling adventures, and candid insights on autism diagnosis

    Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with Andrew Kingston. 
    Andrew has recently been diagnosed with autism at age 60. His special interests are cycling, running and weights. He loves science especially sports science. 
    Before had a career in education gaining many qualifications like a honors degree in biology/biochemistry. He is married and has two daughters and three grandchildren.
    Andrew is lives in the United Kingdom and is retired. 
     

    • 25 min
    Adulting on the Spectrum: Armani Williams, the first openly autistic NASCAR driver who is inspiring millions of kids to reach their dreams

    Adulting on the Spectrum: Armani Williams, the first openly autistic NASCAR driver who is inspiring millions of kids to reach their dreams

    Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with Armani Williams. 
    Armani is a professional stock car driver. He competes in NASCAR and was diagnosed with autism at age two. As his career with NASCAR flourished, he wanted to raise awareness for autism ensuring that other kids who maybe felt weird or out of place would know that they had a place in this world.

    • 42 min
    Adulting on the Spectrum: Rose Lawrence, the talented autistic actor and mascot performer, unveils her spectacular performance journey

    Adulting on the Spectrum: Rose Lawrence, the talented autistic actor and mascot performer, unveils her spectacular performance journey

    Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with Rose Lawrence. 
    Rose is an autistic actor and she is passionate about creative arts and inspiring others to follow their creative dreams.
    Rose was featured on Autism Speaks social channels and got very positive feedback. So she wanted to share her story more intensively. 

    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

3.6 out of 5
59 Ratings

59 Ratings

irishhoopz22 ,

Autism with a new POV

As a parent to an autistic child, I appreciate the views this podcast has opened my eyes to. I think it’s imperative to listen I different folks who are on the spectrum as well professionals working with them. Eileen has done a fantastic job and I look forward to hearing more episodes 💙

blackbirdxo ,

Real autistic adults with a balanced view

Love this podcast! Andrew and Eileen are the perfect yin and yang creating a balanced view on subject of being an autistic adult. I love that they only host guests who are also autistic adults and have conversations about the topics that really matter. It’s a great listen every week!

Les Paul Custom ,

Perspective

Having a nine year old on the spectrum, we love hearing the adult perspectives and their triumphs in life. Thank you.

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