Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Oct 06 2024 65 ep. 37 mins 11
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NYMA is the story of one family's experiences with autism through a multi-generational lens. Hosted by a woman who is both the older sibling to a non-verbal man living with autism and now the mother of two children on the autism spectrum, NYMA takes on topics like autism awareness now compared to thirty years ago, past and current treatments, allies, special education pre-Covid-19 and during Covid-19, disability rights broken down by zip code, marriage therapy along the autism journey, intersectionality of race and disability, corporate inclusion efforts and much more.

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Workplace Neuroinclusion Strategy: Some Lessons Learned

Oct 06 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism podcast, Lola Dada-Olley interviews Danielle Meadows, an executive director at JPMorgan Chase, about the importance of disability employment and the initiatives taken by the Business Solution Team (BEST) to promote neuro-inclusion. They discuss the evolution of the BEST program, common misconceptions about disability inclusion, the challeng

Reintegrating Our Daughter Into School Life

Sep 23 2024 35 mins  
In this episode, Lola Dada-Olley and her husband Tosan discuss their journey with their daughter Alero, who is on the autism spectrum. They share their decision-making process regarding Alero's education, including the challenges of navigating special education services, the impact of the pandemic, and the importance of adaptability in parenting. They reflect on their choice to tem

Back To School: Embracing Technology and Student-Centered Learning

Aug 31 2024 74 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Kim Floyd, a professor of special education and an innovator, discusses her evolution in the education space and her role in standing up a center focused on assistive technology with people with disabilities. She shares her journey into special education, the development of a multidisciplinary approach, and the importance of trauma-informed practices in educati

Addressing Daily Life Challenges with Revolutionary Tools: A Talk With Nadia Hamilton

Feb 12 2024 38 mins  
Growing up alongside a sibling with autism can transform your life's blueprint in the most unexpected ways. in this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Nadia Hamilton, who shares the touching saga of her brother, Troy, and how his journey on the autism spectrum has awakened a legacy of empowerment and innovation. Nadia's candid recount of the joys and hurdles the

Healthcare in America: New Year; New(ish) Expenses

Jan 30 2024 23 mins  
Every January, my husband Tosan and I brace ourselves for the impact of the 'January reset' on our family's finances. As parents of a child with complex medical needs, we're no strangers to the avalanche of medical bills that come with insurance deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums starting anew. Our latest episode offers an intimate conversation where we peel

2023: Our Longest, Yet Shortest, Year To Date

Dec 20 2023 27 mins  
Our 2023 year in review episode is here. We discuss the ups and downs that is/was 2023, including a life changing family trip to Barcelona, an ice storm that prevented travel to our daughter's therapy, a short term caregiver crisis, the myth of work-life balance and so much more. https://notyourmamasautism.com/https://www.instagram.com/notyourmamasautism/https://www.facebook.c

Redefining Success For Yourself After Trauma : A Talk With Addis Gonte

Nov 28 2023 39 mins  
In this episode, I speak with Addis Gonte, Non-Profit CEO and Disability Inclusion Advocate. We talk about how a car accident changed his life, resulting in traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. We also speak on how his life changing accident led him on a new path to founding a non-profit, called Able Mindset, and many lessons learned along the way.https://notyourmamasautism.co

"Tweendom", Puberty and Autism: An Interesting Cocktail

Sep 18 2023 27 mins  
In this episode, my husband, Tosan, and I have a conversation about the transition we've made and are making into the start of adolescence. Our kids, a boy and a girl, are now both pre-teens and our daughter has an intellectual disability. We talk about the special considerations we have to think through and make as we raise neurodivergent children who are undergoing a new lif

Autism, Self-Advocacy, Therapy and Everything in Between: A Talk With Janelle Johnson

Aug 09 2023 47 mins  
In this episode, we speak with Janelle Johnson, a licensed marriage and family therapist, Founder of Bridges Family Life Center, PLLC , Mom, Wife and Self-Advocate. We talk about her own autism self-diagnosis, how she became a therapist, her own philosophy on "masking", her decision to eventually self-ID, raising an autistic child and her views on so much more.As always,

A Candid Conversation with Psychologist and Parent Advocate, Dr. Tade Akere

Jul 09 2023 54 mins  
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Tade Akere, a mother, wife, businesswoman turned psychologist and advocate. She is the mother of an adult autistic son and a neurodivergent and mental health advocate serving patients through her Illinois based practice. She is also the host of the webseries Dr. Tade Talks and the author of the book, No! Not My Son!: An African Mother's Journ