THE SJ CHILDS SHOW-Building a Community of Inclusion
🎙️ 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 Every movement matters. That"s the powerful message Dr. Mark Fleming brings to his work with autistic individuals seeking to improve their physical wellness. Diagnosed with autism at age 11 due to motor and speech challenges, Dr. Fleming has transformed his personal experience into a mission that"s chang
Episode 316-Finding My Autism at 44: A Late Diagnosis Journey with Professor Jason Ybarra
Send us a text What does it mean to discover your autism at age 44? Dr. Jason Ybarra takes us on a profound journey of self-discovery that began when he noticed he could understand his autistic students in ways others couldn"t. "This feels like a cozy sweater," he recalls thinking, as pieces of his own identity puzzle
Episode 315-Cooking Without Sight: The Blind Kitchen Revolution with Debra Erickson
Send us a text What happens when you"re passionate about cooking but can"t see the ingredients? For Debra, founder of The Blind Kitchen, vision loss became the catalyst for culinary innovation rather than limitation. Debra"s story begins unexpectedly – she wasn"t a natural cook, growing up as one of twelve children wit
Episode 314-Homeschool Hacks and Learning Styles for All Learners with Linsey Knerl
Send us a text "What if homeschooling didn"t have to look like anyone else"s version but your own?" This question frames our enlightening conversation with Linsey Knerl, veteran homeschooling mother of six and author of "Homeschool Hacks." With children ranging from 11 to 26 years old, Linsey shares how her family"s "o
Episode 313-Beyond the Mask: Discovering Your Patterns of Possibility with Coach Lee Hopkins
Send us a text What if the key to meaningful connections isn"t trying harder to fit in, but learning how to authentically stand out? Coach Lee Hopkins transforms this question into life-changing guidance for late-diagnosed autistic adults struggling with social connections. Growing up watching sitcoms where problems re
Send us a text Discovering you"re twice exceptional—both gifted and neurodivergent—can be transformative, especially when diagnosed as an adult. In this fascinating conversation, Sara welcomes authors Deb Gennarelli and John Truitt to explore the complex world of twice exceptionality (2E) through their book "Navigating
