Podcasts are primarily for parents and professionals who deal with children with Autism. They inspire, inform and support families and children with Autism. At times, they also highlight Autism related associations, apps and experiences.
Here is a list of Podcasts related to Autism.
We would love to get recommendations from you on any other podcasts for children with Autism that are not in this list. You could write to us at contact@autismconnect.com
Autism Approved Radio
By Autism Approved® Radio
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Are you a parent, professional or family member? Learn from the world’s most trusted doctors, researchers & therapeutic specialists as they provide caregivers real strategies and tools that will help
PsychEverywhere
Psi Chi
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Happy World Autism Month! For this episode, Dr. Lydia Qualls discusses characteristics of autism and preferred language when talking about autism. Discover misconceptions regarding autistic people’s emotions, relationships, and more. Brought to you by Psi Chi.
Understanding My Autism Diagnosis
Kuumba Hineni
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To open Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month, Enzi talks about the autism diagnosis he received last year, and how that has given him clarity on many of the challenges he has faced prior to learning this piece of himself.
Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas
Karen Thomas
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Inspiring parents with natural solutions to create the most fulfilling, healthy, and productive life possible for their children with autism. Join Karen and utilize what she has to share from her knowledge and personal experience, along with special expert guest interviews to help empower parents and caregivers with the natural resources needed for optimum recovery.
Affect Autism
We Chose Play, Joy Every Day
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Affect Autism was created to help parents and practitioners apply the Developmental, Individual differences, Relationship-based (DIR) model to respectfully promote relating, communicating, and thinking in autistic children in order to invite out their highest potential. Research in neuroscience has supported a developmental approach over traditional behavioral approaches like Applied Behaviour Analysis.
Finding Mikey
Kids & Family
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“Finding Mikey” chronicles one family’s journey with autism, sensory processing disorder (SPD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and Asperger’s syndrome. They share their experiences as a platform for inspiring others and providing helpful strategies for coping with these disorders. Episodes contain personal accounts and expert advice from doctors, lawyers, advocates, and other influential members of the community. It’s also packed with practical help for everyday things or special events, such as packing for family trips. Their goal is helping families and individuals thrive as they progress through school and enter into the adult world.
The Boy Who Makes Waves
Modern Love
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“Modern Love” is a series from the New York Times and WBUR that examines love, loss, and redemption. In this episode, actor Mykelti Williamson reads the essay, “The Boy Who Makes Waves,” about the trials and tribulations of raising a son with autism. With elegant prose told in a comforting voice, the story examines parental guilt and sacrifices, worry for future care, feelings of failures, and moments of joy.
The Guardian’s Science Weekly
Nicola Davis
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“Science Weekly” is a podcast from The Guardian that dives into the biggest discoveries in science and math. This episode tackles why autism is often misdiagnosed in women. Autism researcher William Mandy, PhD, explains that it’s partly to do with differences in the way that males and females present symptoms. Hannah Belcher, who has autism herself, is now studying misdiagnosis for females with autism in her PhD research. She explains what life was like before being diagnosed with autism and the coping strategies she’s employed.
Autism by UCTV
UCTV
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The University of California’s television outlet helps bring the university system’s cutting edge discoveries, as well as relevant educational information, to the public. Several episodes focus on autism, from genetics to diagnosis to therapies. They also have expert Q&A’s that may just answer some of your pressing questions.
Moving Autism Forward
TACA
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“Moving Autism Forward” is presented by Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), a nonprofit dedicated to helping families impacted by the disorder. Their mission is to empower families to find the best treatments and to foster a supportive community. Through the podcast, TACA shares personal stories and perspectives on autism, as well as emerging research and treatments. Tune in for expert talks on issues like the best advice for parents, and legal challenges the community faces.