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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.
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Sunday Jun 28, 2026
Sunday Jun 28, 2026
Lois Brady is a speech-language pathologist, assistive technology specialist, and Certified Autism Specialist with over 25 years of experience. Her accomplishments include winning three Autism Hackathons, the Benjamin Franklin Award for Apps for Autism, and an Ursula Award. She co-authored Apps for Autism and Speech in Action, authored professional courses on technology and animal-assisted therapy, and presents internationally on autism and technology. Lois develops multi-sensory products to enhance communication and quality of life for individuals with autism.
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #autism #disabilities #podcast #podcasts #speechsupport #speechtherapy #earlyintervention #diagnosis
Friday Jun 26, 2026
Friday Jun 26, 2026
Paula Yost is a seasoned attorney and mental health clinician who brings a multidimensional perspective that blends legal precision with human compassion. She is deeply committed to what she called “legal social work,” advocating for individuals at the intersection of law and mental health.
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #autism #disabilities #podcast #podcasts #advocacy #IEPs #diagnosis #medicalsystem #pediatricians #fosterkids #education
Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
Chris is an author and late-diagnosed autistic adult. For decades, he believed he was broken. Productive, capable, outwardly successful, yet constantly exhausted and quietly unraveling, he learned to survive by masking, performing, and pushing through systems that were never built for the way his mind works. He suffered through burnout, psychological trauma, and a near-total collapse. His memoir, Now That I’m Still Here: A Memoir of Ruin and Resurrection, traces his reckoning with unflinching honesty. Alongside his writing, Christopher has spent years working in international development and social impact, helping organizations measure human value, dignity, and outcomes in places where lives are often reduced to numbers. Today, he writes and speaks about autism, masking, grief, faith, and belonging, offering language for experiences that are often misunderstood or ignored.
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #autism #disabilities #podcast #podcasts #masking #latediagnosis #notbroken
Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
Theresa Inman is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist, and parent coach with over a decade of experience supporting neurodivergent children and their families. She is the author of the book Pathways to Early Communication. As host of the Parenting on the Spectrum podcast, Theresa shares practical, compassionate strategies rooted in ABA, play-based learning, and mindful parenting to help families thrive.
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #autism #disabilities #podcast #podcasts #ABA #PowerofPlay #PathwaystoEarlyCommunication #ParentingontheSpectrum #Parentcoaching
Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
Seth Besse is a builder of systems—technical, human, and societal. As CEO of Undivided.io, he leads one of the most ambitious efforts in the country to use AI to transform how families navigate disabilities, learning differences, and the maze of public systems. Since 2022, Seth has overseen Undivided’s evolution into a true end-to-end platform, combining parent-to-parent expertise with AI-powered guidance, real-time document intelligence, and a scalable, human Navigator network that supports thousands of households while reaching nearly one million parents each year.
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #autism #disabilities #podcast #podcasts #IEPs #advocacy #resources #navigatingthesystem #school #understandingbenefits #AItools
Monday May 18, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
Richard Schreiber is an IT and AI expert with over twenty-five years of experience working for some of the largest Fortune 500 companies and mega law firms. As an autism advocate, his deepest passions as the father of an autistic daughter pushed him to found the Autism Community Group in New York to help parents with children on the spectrum navigate the day-to-day challenges, and the Autism Innovation Community Foundation to promote more homeopathic, innovative and tech-based autism solutions. He is also the author of the best-selling book, Autism Care Revolution.
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #autism #disabilities #podcast #podcasts #resilience #author #autismcare #resources #advocacy #caregiving #homeopathicsolutions #autismjourney
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Dr. Kate Lund is a licensed clinical psychologist, resilience expert, author of several books, and host of The Optimized Mind podcast. With specialized training from three Harvard Medical School–affiliated hospitals and more than two decades of clinical practice, she helps parents, athletes, students, and entrepreneurs thrive within their own unique contexts. Through her writing, speaking, and clinical work, she empowers people to build resilience, manage stress, and unlock their potential.
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #autism #disabilities #podcast #podcasts #resilience #author #stressmanagement #unlockpotential #emotionalintelligence #thriving #empowerment
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Lisa Mosko Barros is the founder of SpEducational, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering families of students with disabilities to effect positive systems change in special education. Lisa is known for her highly detailed knowledge of educational policy, her fierce advocacy through community organizing, and her ability to collaborate and build consensus. Among other positions, she has served as Chairperson for the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Community Advisory Committee for Special Education. Lisa is also the mother of two incredible twice exceptional kids.
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #autism #disabilities #podcast #podcasts #specialeducation #specialedadvocacy #IEPs #educationreform #educationpolicy #advocacy #publiceducation #college #highereduction #empowerment
Friday Apr 03, 2026
Friday Apr 03, 2026
Shellee Howard is the Founder and CEO of College Ready and a Certified Independent College Strategist who helps families navigate the college admissions process with a proven, personalized approach. A best-selling author and global speaker, she specializes in helping students gain admission to top-tier schools and graduate debt free. With real-world experience as a mother of four college graduates, she empowers students to build standout strategies for academic, financial, and personal success.
#neurodiversity #neurodivergent #autism #disabilities #podcast #podcasts #inclusion #education #college #financialaid #scholarships
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Naomi Matanick is a pediatric occupational therapist specializing in sensory integration therapy, surf therapy, and child development. She has served infants to early adolescents in a variety of areas including physical and emotional regulation, and acquisition of vital developmental milestones. Her mission is for each caregiver and child to feel understood and empowered as they are equipped with life-long tools.