Sensory Overload

Ali & John
  • 4.9 (18)
  • PARENTING

Welcome to the semi-irreverent adventures of parenting a precocious, hilarious, autistic child! We salute you. And you.

  1. 12/19/2025

    A Parents' Guide to Micro-Interest Gifts

    Ali & John return from the void to reveal their daughter's Christmas gifts, based on her current micro-interests. RESOURCE LINKS: This Ain't Holland - Autism Moms - Ali and Natasha's new TikTok/Insta site about being Autism Moms! Paper Stilettos - the site we purchased frowning Elsa and Anna dolls Barbie Helen Keller doll Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

    40 min

  2. 06/01/2025

    The "I" in DEI

    THIS IS IT! THE ONE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Ali & John hit you with a rant about the government's latest nonsense about vaccines and autism. THAT'S RIGHT Y'ALL'S, WE'RE GOIN' WOKE. (Podcast is free, so we can't go broke. Nyah-nyah.) RESOURCE LINKS: So many details about this campaign to maintain Medicaid and how to contact your Senators and Representatives, what you could say, how to learn more, etc. A treasure trove: https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/05/tell-your-legislators-protect-medicaid-2/ Weekly templates to advocate for various issues: https://projectmailstorm.carrd.co/ https://postcardstovoters.org/ There are always elections that need our help, especially crucial local ones. Here’s a grounded way to help from home.   Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

    39 min

  3. 03/05/2025

    The Autism Voyage [w/Michael Pereira]

    Ali & John welcome special guest Michael Pereira, creator of The Autism Voyage blog, to discuss financial planning for parents of Special Needs. The Autism Voyage Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

    51 min

  4. 02/18/2025

    Welcome, Fire

    Ali & John return to the mics for 2025 and our very special guest... fire. Lots of fire. And also, we talk about the trash fire that is Special Education. So it's like a themed episode, dig? L.A.'s new favorite app, Watch Duty: Watch Duty GoFundMes of peoples we know who lost homes in the fires: Help the Apodaca and Fenard Families The Soul Points Fund Eaton Fire Community Relief Displaced Black Families GoFundMe Relief The Collaboration LA Fire Response Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

    48 min

  5. 12/06/2024

    Bethany Nelson Graduates

    Ali & John celebrate their daughter's imminent graduation from ABA. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

    37 min

  6. 11/01/2024

    And the Script Goes On...

    Ali & John talk about perseverating behavior, and the upcoming election. Your Rights as a Voter With a Disability (CA) Voting With a Disability Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

    23 min

  7. 10/08/2024

    This is Halloween [w/Bethany]

    Bethany returns to the show to talk Halloween and playing soccer inside the house. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

    18 min

  8. 09/03/2024

    Dreaming Together

    Ali & John talk about the business of family meetings. Colin Farrell Interview - Colin Farrell Foundation Colin Farrell Foundation The Fair Play Book Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

    51 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.9
out of 5
18 Ratings

About

Welcome to the semi-irreverent adventures of parenting a precocious, hilarious, autistic child! We salute you. And you.

Information

  • Creator
    Ali & John
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2020
  • Show Website
    Sensory Overload