36 Jessica Kupferman | On ADHD, autism, and comb-overs.
Hold onto your comb-overs, people! Today we're chatting with entrepreneur, business coach, and fellow podcaster Jessica Kupferman. Jessica h...
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Joyriding In Autismland: Autism Podcast with Kid Gigawatt
Launched by parents of an infectiously funny and *mostly* happy boy on the spectrum, the Joyriding in Autismland podcast chats with ASD parents, kiddos, therapists, writers, and artists abou...
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20 of 36 episodes35 Jen Turrell | On ABA, staffing up, and first plane rides
Jen Turrell is mom to two daughters on the spectrum, and is the author of the new book Help! My Child Has Autism: A Parent's Guide to Start,...
34 Officer Matt Brown | On why registering our kids saves lives, and on summertime safety on the spectrum
Hey guys! So summer is coming, even though you wouldn't really be feeling it yet if you are up in Maine with us, and I wanted to do an episo...
33 Kid Gigawatt | On 3 things that made us better autism parents, plus 5 coping tools for bumpy days
Thrilled to be joined by my husband to discuss three things we feel have made us better autism parents people. I hope listening to these wil...
32 Patty Pacelli | On preparing younger kiddos for the workforce, what makes some people with autism fantastic hires, some of the best and worst jobs for people with autism, and about helpful work accommodations.
Today I'm excited to speak to author Patty Pacelli, whose young adult son has autism. She advocates for people on the spectrum to achieve th...
31 Kyle Crawford | On his new autism book, customized education, inclusion, laughing, and magical moments. (<--dolphins included!)
Kyle's work in autism spans direct services, research, and administration. He worked one-on-one with adults on the spectrum in Santa Barbara...
30 Kelley Fitch | On episodes 1-29 - a quick guide
Today's episode is a bit different, because I won't be doing any interviewing - I'm flying solo. It's been a rough week for us all, because...
29 Julie Cole | On labels, raising 6 kids, and running a successful business
Today, I'm so excited to speak to Mabel's Labels founder, blogger, and mama to many, Julie Cole. Julie's business has been featured on the H...
28 Cynthia Lord | on her Newberry award-winning book, Rules, and what's next
Today I am super excited to speak to fellow Mainer and Newberry award-winning author of the book Rules , Cynthia Lord. We chat about writing...
27 Chris Brogan | On being a freak, a misfit, and a weirdo - and how that can make you a successful entrepreneur
Named one of Forbes' top 30 Twitter influencers in 2013, social media rockstar, best-selling author, publisher, speaker, business consultant...
26 Kid Gigawatt's Roman Holidays | On our summer road trip documentary plans
On road tripping from Portland Maine to Portland Oregon this summer, and our plans to make a documentary movie. Check out the deets here. Ke...
25 Rachel See | On the differences between music lessons and music therapy, customizing client sessions, and the benefits for our kiddos on the spectrum
Thrilled to be speaking with Rachel See today- she's a licensed music therapist, and has a private practice in Austin, Texas. We chat about...
24 Tim Villegas | On what true inclusion looks like, IDEA, and the Least Restrictive Environment
Super excited to chat today with Tim Villegas, special education teacher, blogger, podcaster, founder of the thinkinclusive.us website, and...
23 Tom Angleberger | On making Asperger's his superpower, and on being a NY Times best-selling author
I'm stoked to be speaking with Tom Angleberger today, New York Times best selling author of the Star Wars-inspired book series that began wi...
22 Eric Tivers | On treating ADHD from both sides of the couch, forgetting your Mom's birthday, and the neurological equivalent of the polar vortex
Stoked to be chatting with Eric Tivers , licensed Clinical Social Worker, coach, consultant, and counselor for ADHD and High Functioning Aut...
21 Margret Ericsdottir | On raising a teenager with nonverbal autism, her documentary movie, and partnering with Kate Winslet
So inspired to speak to Icelandic filmmaker Marget Ericsdottir, whose teenage son, Keli, has nonverbal autism. Margret's moving documentary,...
20 Andrew Solomon | On the fantasy of normal, neurodiversity, and the horizontal identity of autism
Thrilled to be interviewing Andrew Solomon today, author of the 2012 National Book Critics Circle Award winning book, Far From the Tree: Par...
19 Elizabeth Mortati | On art therapy, outsider art, and directing The Art Department in Portland, Maine
Liz Mortati founded and directs The Art Department in Portland, Maine - they provide art therapy and working space to adults with disabiliti...
18 Kara Wilson | On parenting a hilarious daughter with Asperger's, and the importance of humor in getting through
I'm stoked to be chatting with Kara Wilson today. Kara has a 6 year-old daughter with Asperger's, and pens a fantastic blog called Karacteri...
17 Jill Schacht | On Occupational Therapy, itchy sweaters, and getting to know kids on the spectrum
Today, I speak with certified Occupational Therapist, Jill Schacht. I am also prepared to knight her with the highly coveted UNP certificati...