THE SJ CHILDS SHOW-Building a Community of Inclusion

Updated: 02 Sep 2025 • 348 episodes
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🎙️ Welcome to The SJ Childs Show Podcast! 🎉 Join Sara Bradford—better known as SJ Childs—as she bridges understanding and advocacy for the neurodivergent community. This podcast shines a light on autism awareness, empowering stories, expert insights, and practical resources for parents, educators, and individuals alike. Brought to you by The SJ Childs Global Network, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting autistic individuals and their families worldwide, this show is your weekly dose of inspiration and actionable ideas. Visit sjchilds.org to learn more about our mission, find resources, and connect with our growing community. Catch us on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Goodpods—or tune in Fridays at 8:30 AM EDT on the Helium Radio Network’s Life Improvement Radio (Channel 1). Together, let’s foster a brighter, more inclusive world! 🌟 Go here to download training materials! https://sjchilds.myshopify.com/

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Send us a text What happens when children struggle to read despite their best efforts? How can parents spot the early warning signs of dyslexia or dysgraphia? And why do millions of children continue falling behind in reading despite classroom interventions? Daniela Feldhausen, founder of Kids Up Reading Tutors, brings

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Send us a text Ever felt like your brain works differently than everyone else"s? Dr. Albert Bramante invites us to celebrate these differences as superpowers rather than limitations in this enlightening conversation about neurodiversity. Drawing from his 22 years as a talent agent and his background in psychology, Dr.

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Send us a text What happens when artificial intelligence meets neurodivergent thinking? Magic, innovation, and life-changing tools for those who"ve always felt different. Meet Derek Crager, a late-diagnosed autistic entrepreneur who spent decades feeling like "an alien here on Earth to observe" before discovering his n

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