Shifting the Narrative on Everything Autism

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.

  1. OCT 20

    EP 113: "Systemic Incompetence" w/Santana Ficken

    On this episode, Stacy and Torrin speak with Mental Health Practitioner, Educator, and Disability Justice Advocate Santana Ficken.    Santana came on to discuss autism in adults, the kinds of trauma they often deal with, and how to avoid it.                                                                 *** 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/AutismSage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/ Follow Torrin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TK_Aspy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autistic_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmkearns Threads: https://www.threads.net/@autistic_author Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjxv0ezN3mFTGbxsc5jmbw/videos

    1 hr

  2. OCT 2

    EP 112: The Link Between Tylenol and Autism (There Isn't One) w/Julia Lee Barclay-Morton

    We were going to wait a couple more weeks to start releasing the latest season of the podcast, but President Trump and RFK forced our hands...   On this episode, Julia Lee Barclay-Morton returns to help us unpack the mother of all autism misinformation dumps: the recent claim--made by the President of the United States--that pregnant women taking Tylenol are the cause behind the massive rise in autism diagnoses.  God help us... Julia's website: https://www.theunadaptedones.com/ Julia's book: https://www.theunadaptedones.com/general-8 Julia's upcoming CASY talk: https://www.meetup.com/projectcasy/events/310804970/?fbclid=IwdGRjcANGqedleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhNSiwvDzaPfHLNA920g0gZnkKdv0oP9K6r0AMclNB8PQsdxtKeSozzNvHKv_aem_9ZLAz_xUTzrTACPUvLQrvA                                                               *** 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/AutismSage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/ Follow Torrin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TK_Aspy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autistic_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmkearns Threads: https://www.threads.net/@autistic_author Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjxv0ezN3mFTGbxsc5jmbw/videos

    1h 4m

  3. JUL 7

    EP 111: Helping Autistic People Overcome Trauma w/Alicia Diesch

    On this episode, Stacy flies solo and talks with musician, therapist, and yoga instructor Alicia Diesch.    Alicia specializes in using music therapy to help neurodivergent people overcome trauma. They discussed the different kinds of trauma often seen in autistic and neurodivergent people and how Alicia's therapeutic practices can help.                                                                  *** 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/AutismSage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/ Follow Torrin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TK_Aspy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autistic_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmkearns Threads: https://www.threads.net/@autistic_author Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjxv0ezN3mFTGbxsc5jmbw/videos

    56 min

  4. JUN 10

    EP 110: How Rachelle Vartanian Is Helping Autistic Adults Find Their Dream Jobs

    On this episode, Stacy and Torrin are joined by Rachelle Vartanian to talk about the services available to adults with autism.  Rachelle is the founder of the Living and Learning Enrichment Center in Northville, Michigan. There, they offer job skills training, support groups, and social programs tailored for autistic teens and young adults. Rachelle, an autism parent herself, was inspired to found her center after noticing the lack of supports accessible to her autistic son.  We spoke about the LLEC's mission, the services they offer, and Rachelle's vision for the future. We also touched on Rachelle's journey as an autism parent.  You can find Rachelle at the LLEC's website: https://livingandlearningcenter.org/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingandlearningcenter/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingandlearningcenter/ And LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/living-and-learning-center/                                                               *** 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/AutismSage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/ Follow Torrin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TK_Aspy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autistic_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmkearns Threads: https://www.threads.net/@autistic_author Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjxv0ezN3mFTGbxsc5jmbw/videos

    50 min

  5. JUN 2

    EP 109: What We Have Learned About Autism

    On this episode, Stacy and Torrin discuss what they've learned over the years about autism and working with autistic people. (Stacy has had more years than Torrin).  TL;DR: Stacy has always led with compassion and understanding of the autistic perspective, even when there was a lack of information about autism. As for Torrin, his journey was a bit...different.                                                                 *** Podcast Description 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/AutismSage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/ Follow Torrin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TK_Aspy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autistic_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmkearns Threads: https://www.threads.net/@autistic_author Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjxv0ezN3mFTGbxsc5jmbw/videos

    58 min

  6. APR 14

    EP 108: One Mom's Struggle To Protect Her Autistic Daughter: The Chantelle Hyde Story

    On this episode, Stacy and Torrin are joined by Chantelle Hyde, an anti-restraint advocate and mother of an autistic daughter.  Chantelle is the Lead Canadian Volunteer with Alliance Against Seclusion & Restraint, an organization whose mission is to raise awareness and ultimately end the use of punitive measures against neurodivergent children, such as forced restraint and prolonged seclusion.   When Chantelle's daughter was first diagnosed, she became a huge advocate for ABA therapy. "It was the only road offered to me." Since then, she has worked tirelessly against the harmful practices of ABA, and to gain access to support services for her daughter. You can learn more about the Alliance Against Seclusion & Restraint here: https://linktr.ee/endseclusion?fbclid=IwY2xjawJqeqlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHjFPaS3ds-aMPtR1nwgdIWlb8iqnidShHPdrT14N7COzB1YbUgyIxrSE7Mem_aem_Q3OedDGafkfg11MaumuM8w                                                                  ***  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/AutismSage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/ Follow Torrin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TK_Aspy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autistic_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmkearns Threads: https://www.threads.net/@autistic_author Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjxv0ezN3mFTGbxsc5jmbw/videos

    1h 13m

  7. APR 9

    EP 107: A Message For Autism Parents

    On this episode, Stacy and Torrin talk about a variety of topics that all relate to the overarching theme of communicating with autism parents. -What is the best way to talk to autism parents? -Why some autistic social media influencers struggle to connect with parents of autistic children -Why we need to change how we speak about autism and parenting.                                                                 *** 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/AutismSage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/ Follow Torrin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TK_Aspy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autistic_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmkearns Threads: https://www.threads.net/@autistic_author Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjxv0ezN3mFTGbxsc5jmbw/videos

    45 min

  8. MAR 31

    EP 106: Free to Be Me w/Christina Schmidt

    On this episode (unfashionably late), Stacy and Torrin were joined by autistic Speech Pathologist Christina Schmidt to discuss therapy for late-diagnosed individuals. What does a neuro-affirming therapeutic approach look like for adult clients? How does it differ from strategies used for children?   Christina also talks about her own autism journey as a late-diagnosed woman, and what led her to found Free to Be Me speech therapy.  You can find Christia at her website: www.freetobemespeech.com.au                                                                      *** 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/AutismSage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingautism/ Follow Torrin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TK_Aspy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autistic_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tmkearns Threads: https://www.threads.net/@autistic_author Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjxv0ezN3mFTGbxsc5jmbw/videos

    54 min
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”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.

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