Autism Journey

Nov 01 2023 11 ep. 18 mins 3

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Autism Journey aims to shed light on the unique challenges autistic individuals face, as well as their incredible strengths and talents. Through in-depth interviews and personal stories, we navigate the complexities of autism, and bring awareness and understanding of this neurodevelopmental disorder.We talk to parents, siblings, and individuals with autism themselves, allowing listeners to gain first-hand perspectives from those living with autism every day.“Autism Journey" is a safe space for listeners to learn, grow, and discover how to better support and embrace neurodiversity.
Whether you are a parent, educator, professional, or simply interested in expanding your knowledge, Autism Journey aims to foster a more inclusive and compassionate society for everyone.Join us on this heartfelt journey as we celebrate the uniqueness of each individual on the autism spectrum and work towards building a more inclusive world for all.

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Stephanie

Nov 01 2023 11 mins

Today's episode features your host, Stephanie. Stephanie created Autism Journey in 2015 as a way to connect with other parents of autistic children. This is the final episode of season one. Autism Journey, the podcast, will be back to bring you more stories from across the spectrum.Please don't forget to subscribe to Autism Journey on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music, so you

Carlos

Oct 25 2023 14 mins

Carlos Joseph Hernandez is a 32-year-old autistic barber living and working in Avondale, Arizona. Carlos discusses his childhood, being bullied, his fear of haircuts, how he turned his fear into a career and more. You can follow Carlos on Instagram at @cjtheautisticbarberCarlos is on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/CJTheAutsiticBarberPlease visit www.autismjourney.org/podcast fo

Jan

Oct 18 2023 27 mins

Jan Stewart is a highly regarded mental health and neurodiversity advocate. Her brutally honest memoir Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness describes her emotional roller coaster story parenting two children with multiple mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders.Her mission is to inspire and empower parents to persevere through the most dif

Cameron

Oct 11 2023 20 mins

On this episode of Autism Journey, we speak to Cameron Mitchell. He resides in the UK and he discusses his autism, his family, friendships, his fiancee and so much more. Individuals with Asperger's syndrome, which is now typically referred to as part of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), can often experience feelings of estrangement and being perceived as outcasts due to the unique ch

Shalita

Oct 04 2023 22 mins

Shalita Thomison is a single mother raising two boys, Jaylan and Kenden. Kenden, her youngest, is autistic. Shalita started a blog called Exploring the Life of Kenden Carter, along with an Instagram account with the same name. There she chronicles life with Kenden, her continuous battle with the school system, Kenden's new milestones and so much more. You can visit Exploring the Li

RJ

Sep 27 2023 12 mins

Robert "RJ" Salso is an aspiring motivational speaker. He has many interests such as playing the ukulele and talking about the weather. RJ is autistic and shares his thoughts and feelings about living with autism and more. If you'd like to follow RJ, you can do so via the following links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RJSalsoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.j.salso?mib

Mishka & Samko

Sep 20 2023 22 mins

Mishka Sibert is the Founder of Happy Autism, an advocate for autism and autism siblings, an international speaker, and a Certified Life Coach registered in the American Union of NLP. Mishka created Happy Autism with her autistic non-verbal brother Samko, who is nine years younger than her. Samko's art was recognized by the Hollywood actors Ben Affleck & Anna Kendrick and featu

Olivia

Sep 13 2023 21 mins

Today we meet Olivia or "Liv." In this episode, she discusses her autism diagnosis, childhood experiences, her current struggles, and her support system. Olivia experiences severe anxiety, depression, and meltdowns due to her autism. She has a lot of support from her family and friends, but still struggles with feeling like a burden.You can follow Olivia on Instagram @livdream1234T

Trevor

Sep 06 2023 24 mins

Trevor Bumbarger is a singer, songwriter, producer and he's autistic. Trevor has aspirations to grow as an artist while being a positive influence. Trevor recently released his new single "Journey" which is now available. You can follow Trevor on Instagram @Trevor_BumbargerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/trevor.bumbarger.10You can find his music on YouTube Music: https://music.y

Ryan

Aug 30 2023 19 mins

On this episode, Ryan Lee discusses his experiences growing up with autism, including being bullied, feeling ashamed, and having difficulty making friends. He also discusses the difficulty of masking his true self in order to fit in with certain social groups.Ryan shares advice for parents of newly diagnosed children, emphasizing the importance of listening and not judging.If you'd