Autism Resource Podcast
Education Podcasts
Gilda Evans has spent over 20 years researching and seeking answers for how to get her son with special needs the things he requires for his education, health, and life in general. She became her son's self-taught advocate and is the creator of the Autism Resource Podcast. Designed for the special needs community and those who support it, the podcast deals with a myriad of topics; from education, to government benefits to housing and almost everything in-between. One of the biggest problems this community faces as a group is not only a lack of certain resources, but also the lack of a singular place to go to discover how to access and use the resources that are out there. Her podcast offers one solution to that dilemma, by providing a one-stop knowledge base for autism and much more.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
Gilda Evans has spent over 20 years researching and seeking answers for how to get her son with special needs the things he requires for his education, health, and life in general. She became her son's self-taught advocate and is the creator of the Autism Resource Podcast. Designed for the special needs community and those who support it, the podcast deals with a myriad of topics; from education, to government benefits to housing and almost everything in-between. One of the biggest problems this community faces as a group is not only a lack of certain resources, but also the lack of a singular place to go to discover how to access and use the resources that are out there. Her podcast offers one solution to that dilemma, by providing a one-stop knowledge base for autism and much more.
Twitter:
@gildaevans
Language:
English
Contact:
818-451-9485
Episodes
Spectrum Laboratory with Jason Weissbrod
4/9/2024
Jason Weissbrod has a Bachelor’s degree in Directing and Acting for Film and Theatre and has directed, produced, written, edited and starred in many films, television shows, web series, commercials and theatre productions. Jason became involved with the neurodiverse and autism community over 15 years ago. Many neurodivergent and autistic artists told Jason they wanted to work in the entertainment industry and this inspired Jason and his colleague, Garth Herberg, to create Spectrum Laboratory.
Duration:00:23:00
Massage and CFT with Jojo Williams
3/31/2024
Jojo Williams is a certified massage therapist who began working in the field in 2011 and in 2015, left her previous career of 24 years, supporting individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, to focus solely on massage. She opened her own business during the pandemic of 2020 and now serves many individuals & families with wellness support.
Duration:00:10:35
The Infinity Rainbow Club with Jen Malia
3/21/2024
Jen Malia is an autistic mom of three autistic children. She is the author of The Infinity Rainbow Club series and Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism. She is also a Professor of English and Creative Writing Coordinator at Norfolk State University. She joins me to discuss her journey, the inspiration for her books, and the insights she has gained along the way.
Duration:00:20:03
My Best Social Life with Jeremy and Ilana Hamburgh
3/9/2024
Jeremy and Ilana Hamburgh are friendship and dating coaches who teach the strategies and skills that empower autistic and neurodivergent adults to find community, make friends, start dating, and build relationships. Ilana has over 16 years of experience as a special education teacher in New York City and Jeremy has over 13 years of experience as a social coach for autistic and neurodivergent adults.
Duration:00:20:55
Educational Rights with Valerie Vanaman
2/16/2024
Since entering private practice in 1980, Valerie Vanaman has become an acknowledged leader in providing representation for individuals challenged with disabilities and for their families, securing her clients’ educational rights. She served as a teaching fellow at Harvard Law School and is a member of numerous Bar associations, including the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, and several at the Federal District and State Court levels.
Duration:00:21:14
Positive Development with Jennie Trocchio
1/24/2024
Dr. Jennie Trocchio is an autism educator, advocate, and VP of Clinical Operations at Positive Development, which is a leading provider of developmental care for neurodiverse children and their families. We discuss the various therapies they provide and how families can access their services.
Duration:00:13:29
Learning Differently with David Wildkress
1/15/2024
David Wildkress was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 6. He is a learning specialist who is passionate about supporting neurodivergent people and has developed expertise in supporting folks with complex profiles. David holds a master's degree in education and a certificate in educational therapy, and has helped countless students and adults improve their executive function and metacognitive skills.
Duration:00:13:50
Coaching the Parent with Christian Vinceneux
1/8/2024
Christian Vinceneux has been in the neurodivergent space his entire life. He grew up as an anxious and shy kid with ADHD in a neurodiverse family. Professionally, he worked as an occupational therapist for over 30 years with neurodiverse families and has now transitioned as a parent coach. Christian has developed a unique approach to help parents navigate neurodivergence and identify practical solutions for everyday challenges while focusing on building a strong relationship with their child.
Duration:00:25:50
A Better Journey with Wendy Jones
12/13/2023
Wendy Jones is the founder of Be Better Life and Media, a transformational life coach, and the mother of four kids, both neurodivergent and neurotypical. Through her coaching at Be Better Life and productions at Be Better Media, she helps people unlock their potential and grow through greater self-awareness that helps them create more flow in their lives.
Duration:00:19:09
STRIVE’s Independent Living Skills Classes with Anne Ryan
12/4/2023
Anne Ryan is the Online Program Director for STRIVE Worldwide, an online program designed to teach independent living skills to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. STRIVE offers a variety of classes and students can learn at their own pace. Students are supported during the learning programs, and Anne shares course details and success stories from their enrollees.
Duration:00:15:02
Open Future Learning with Ben Drew
9/9/2023
Ben Drew has worked in the field of intellectual disabilities for over 25 years. He grew up in the UK and qualified as a learning disability nurse. In 2003 Ben founded Options in Bristol to help people with intellectual disabilities buy or rent their own homes and manage their own support. In 2008 Ben moved to New York and founded Open Future Learning, an organization that helps support staff assist their clients to their best possible potential.
Duration:00:18:06
Healing in the Outdoors with Megan Smith
8/20/2023
Megan Smith is the founder of Harmony Restored, a company focused on helping individuals heal from the stress that is at the root of their physical and emotional pain. She is also President of Guiding Arrow Nature Camp, a non-profit regenerative farm and healing retreat center specializing in providing transformative outdoor experiences in a safe and nurturing community for neurodivergent children and young adults, and their families. Megan shares her experiences as the mother of two autistic children and her vision for the resource she is creating.
Duration:00:16:19
Learning Differences with Antoinette Banks
8/20/2023
Antoinette Banks is an accomplished author, researcher, and CEO of Expert IEP, an EdTech company that supports students who learn differently and their parents. The platform helps to navigate the often confusing and daunting IEP process and system. Her book, "Better than A Diagnosis: A Single Parents Guide to Autism," draws on her experiences as a mother of an autistic teenager to offer practical guidance and emotional support to others navigating similar challenges.
Duration:00:26:25
Partners for Youth with Disabilities with Nicole Homerin
7/19/2023
Nicole Homerin is an Inclusion Communities Manager at Partners for Youth with Disabilities and has over a decade of experience working with disabled children and youth. She has a background as a special education teacher and adaptive performance arts instructor, and joins us to discuss the training provided by her organization to support neurodivergent and disabled individuals and the community that supports them.
Duration:00:15:36
Strategies for Study Success with Dr. Emily Levy
6/27/2023
Dr. Emily Levy is the founder and director of EBL Coaching, a specialized tutoring program that offers individualized one-on-one home, virtual, and on-site instruction. Her program uses research-based, multi-sensory techniques that have proven successful in helping students who are struggling with their studies. We discuss academic challenges often faced by neurodivergent students and the best ways to support them both in and out of school.
Duration:00:12:20
Employed and Neurodivergent with Ben VanHook
6/12/2023
Ben VanHook is a young, neurodivergent person whose goal is to reform employment and education policy to make both domains more inclusive for neurodivergent individuals. He is a speaker and writer and has been featured in the media from PBS programs to the New York Times. In this second episode of a two-part appearance, he shares his own experience of being employed and neurodivergent, as well as various challenges he has faced.
Duration:00:22:26
Adopted and Neurodivergent with Ben VanHook
6/12/2023
Ben VanHook is a young, neurodivergent person whose goal is to reform employment and education policy to make both domains more inclusive for neurodivergent individuals. He is a speaker and writer and has been featured in the media from PBS programs to the New York Times. In this first episode of a two-part appearance, he shares his own experience of being adopted and neurodivergent, as well as various challenges he has faced.
Duration:00:15:05
Clinikids, Autism, and Australia with Professor Andrew Whitehouse
4/24/2023
Professor Andrew Whitehouse helped to create the first national guidelines in Australia for diagnosing autism and supporting autistic children. He is the Director of Clinikids based in Perth, where they are breaking ground in terms of combining research and support for neurodivergent children and their families. Andrew also discusses the importance of early intervention and guiding parents through the first few years of a child’s life. Clinikids makes their services available to families all over the world.
Duration:00:23:22
Advocacy and Filmmaking with Devon MacNerland
4/6/2023
Devon MacNerland is a neurodivergent advocate and documentarian. He has been working in this realm for several years and is spending his time and resources on bringing his cause to the media realm. He discusses his latest project, a documentary about restraints and restrictions for neurodiverse students in schools. He highlights relevant issues and shares his thoughts on needed change and system reform.
Warning: This episode contains material that some listeners may find disturbing.
Duration:00:17:54
Neurodivergence in Females with Zhara Astra
3/18/2023
Zhara Astra is a writer, producer, and television executive. She is also a professor at Arizona State University where she developed the first course in the world on understanding neurodivergent women. After discovering as an adult that she was on the autism spectrum and had ADHD, she set out on a mission to help other women better understand themselves and their potential neurodivergences, while aiming to educate and equip the neurotypical world with a greater understanding of how to interact with those who think differently, operate differently, and see the world through a different lens.
Duration:00:17:08