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

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United States

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Podcasts

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

Twitter:

@overloadpod

Language:

English

Contact:

818-632-3805


Episodes
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Bethany Nelson Graduates

12/6/2024
Ali & John celebrate their daughter's imminent graduation from ABA. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

Duration:00:36:47

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And the Script Goes On...

11/1/2024
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

Duration:00:23:18

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This is Halloween [w/Bethany]

10/8/2024
Bethany returns to the show to talk Halloween and playing soccer inside the house. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

Duration:00:18:29

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Dreaming Together

9/3/2024
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

Duration:00:50:59

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Small, Measurable, Attainable… I Forget the Rest

6/1/2024
Tiny steps become bigger progressions. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

Duration:00:34:20

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Wonders Never Cease

5/1/2024
Ali was recently a panelist at WonderCon, and our daughter was able to sit in attendance! We discuss this and how church camps are the best place to discover D&D. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

Duration:00:40:10

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Upsetting the Normies

4/24/2024
Theme parks are once AGAIN changing their disability pass guidelines. Ali & John have thoughts. Washington Post: "Some Disney Fans Abused Disability Access to Skip Lines. Now Rules Are Changing." IBCCES Accessibility Card Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

Duration:00:38:32

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Piece By (Lego) Piece

3/4/2024
The value of surprises and Legos. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

Duration:00:48:58

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Stealing Her Stims

2/1/2024
Ali & John celebrate 50 episodes (!) with stories about traveling to Antioch, and the fine art of Redirection. Zachary's Pizza - the yummy Oakland pizza we had Open Mind Music - the delightful Oakland shop we purchased rekkids from Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

Duration:00:28:47

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Let a Strummer Be a Strummer [w/Rebekah McKendry]

12/4/2023
We welcome special guest Dr. Rebekah McKendry, director of the movie "Glorious," award-winning podcaster, and parent of Strummer, an autistic six-year-old bug enthusiast! Autism! The Musical Watch Ali's Christmas (horror) movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's podcasts! The Book of John The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

Duration:01:03:42

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Forced Choices

11/1/2023
Ali & John talk about giving Bethany options... by severely limiting her options. Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's podcasts! The Book of John The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook

Duration:00:34:17

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Vigilante S***

10/1/2023
Ali & John are raising an independent little Swiftie. Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's podcasts! The Book of John The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook

Duration:00:37:55

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The Ballad of General Kickass

8/2/2023
Ali & John talk about their long road to parenthood, including fertility problems, and a miscarriage. Our guest appearance on Parenting Understood Podcast Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's new podcast! The Book of John Hear John's old podcast! The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook

Duration:00:39:33

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PT, OT, OMG [w/Jessica Rodriguez & Brittany Benson]

7/5/2023
We're very excited to be joined by special guests Jessica Rodriguez (Pediatric Physical Therapist) & Brittany Benson (Pediatric Occupational Therapist]! We talk PT, OT, how the two overlap, how they differ, and everything in-between. [Also, guest-starring Jessica's son, who chatters and plays with toys in the background, so it's a little louder than usual, but he's very cute] Jessica's Swim Therapy: SNAP: Special Needs Aquatic Physical Therapy Jessica & Brittany's recommended sites: The OT Toolbox The Star Institute The Sleep Lady Pink Oatmeal Dinosaur Physical Therapy SOS Feeding Therapy SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) Foundation Books: - Sensational Kids by Lucy Jane Miller - The Out of Sync Child- Carol Stock Kranpwitz Watch Ali's movie, now on Hulu! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's new podcast! The Book of John Hear John's old podcast! The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook

Duration:00:37:19

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Work In Progress

6/1/2023
Ali & John lay bare their latest marital disputes for you to enjoy and laugh at. Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's new podcast! The Book of John Hear John's old podcast! The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook

Duration:00:30:58

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Parenting Understood (Finally!) [w/Michelle Tangeman]

5/5/2023
We welcome special guest Michelle Tangeman, BCBA, LMFT, and co-host of the podcast "Parenting Understood!" Links from the show: Parenting Understood Michelle Tangeman's therapy website Thriving Toddler Association For Science In Autism Treatment The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse For Child Welfare Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's new podcast! The Book of John Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook

Duration:00:42:10

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Regional Centers & Reading Rainbows [w/Mark Wolfe, President of ARCA]

3/13/2023
We're excited and honored to welcome special guest Mark Wolfe, President of the Board of Directors of the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) - Mark discusses his own experiences as the parent of a grown autistic child, working with the various Regional Centers of California, and his previous career producing movies, and the new generation of Reading Rainbow! [NOTE: This interview was conducted over Zoom, so you will hear occasional dropouts and inconsistencies.] https://arcanet.org/about-arca/ https://www.readingrainbow.org Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

Duration:00:55:30

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Always a Piper To Be Paid

2/1/2023
Ali & John download the last couple of months - Ali's movie premiere, Christmas, the first trip to Disneyland in over three years... and the whole family catching Covid. Disneyland's Disability Access Pass FAQ Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder See some of Ali's media tour! Dread Central Women and Hollywood Making Movies Is Hard The Freshman 15 Positive depictions of autism in media- Shout-out to Greg Weisman and the team at Young Justice! Young Justice, Season 4, Episode 18 - Beyond the Grip of the Gods (or watch the scene on YouTube )

Duration:00:30:04

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Part of Your Normal Life [w/ABA Program Director Erin]

12/1/2022
Ali & John are joined by special guest, ABA Program Director Erin! We discuss the goals, mechanics, and controversies of ABA therapy. Ali's movie "The Apology" premieres Dec. 16th in theaters in LA/NY, and on Shudder and AMC+! Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTA1-3z1M4 Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

Duration:01:09:35

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Freedom to be Angry

11/16/2022
Ali & John talk about making your own community, when to hold in the anger and when to let it fly. Ali's movie "The Apology" premieres Dec. 16th in theaters in LA/NY, and on Shudder and AMC+! Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTA1-3z1M4 Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

Duration:00:53:38