Alis Rowe started the Curly Hair Project after writing her autobiography. Diagnosed at the age of 22 with Asperger’s Syndrome, Alis shares her knowledge of what it is like to be a young woman on the spectrum with parents, educators, and the autism community. Learn more about the Curly Hair Project on this episode.     Sponsor: CalmingClipper.com: Calming Clipper is a specially designed hair cut kit for quiet and gentle hair cuts. Visit calmingclipper.com/autismshow to get 15% OFF your calming clipper kit and say goodbye to stressful hair cuts!   SUBSCRIBE:   Th ..read more

Robert and Elizabeth Tracy are a father and daughter autism activism team. Elizabeth shares her experience growing up and going to college. Listen to this episode of The Autism Show podcast to find out more about their work and their upcoming book.       Sponsor: CalmingClipper.com: Calming Clipper is a specially designed hair cut kit for quiet and gentle hair cuts. Visit calmingclipper.com/autismshow to get 15% OFF your calming clipper kit and say goodbye to stressful hair cuts!   SUBSCRIBE:   The post 97 Father & Daughter Autism Activism appeared first on T ..read more

Zuma Ayriyan went from style blogging to sharing her life with her son on the autism spectrum. Learn more about how she embraced autism in her family and how you can too. Sponsor: CalmingClipper.com: Calming Clipper is a specially designed hair cut kit for quiet and gentle hair cuts. Visit calmingclipper.com/autismshow to get 15% OFF your calming clipper kit and say goodbye to stressful hair cuts!   SUBSCRIBE:   The post 96 Learning to Embrace Autism as a Mom appeared first on The Autism Show ..read more

  Randa Habelrih is the mother of a child with autism. When her son experienced a bullying incident at school, it almost broke her heart. Instead of calling the school, she attempted to speak directly with his peers, so together with her daughter Emily, she created a video that very night. This video seemed to have hit a nerve, the emails of support, empathy, and encouragement clogged her inbox. Sponsors: Harkla.co: Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: autismshow       SUBSCRIBE:   The post 95: From Bullying to Autism ..read more

Lauren Brukner, OT and author, shares practical strategies to help kids transition to recess and lunch breaks at school. She also shares advice on how to get your kids ready for bed.   Sponsors: Harkla.co: Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: autismshow CalmingClipper.com       SUBSCRIBE:   The post 84: Helping Kids Regulate Emotions appeared first on The Autism Show ..read more

  Eve Megargel shares the story of her son, Billy, a non-verbal artist on the autism spectrum. Her memoir delves beyond the current news headlines to reveal what happens when autism and pain collide.   Sponsors: Harkla.co: Get 10% off your weighted blanket, lap pad or sensory swing with coupon code: autismshow CalmingClipper.com       SUBSCRIBE:   Enter Our Season 3 Giveaway!   The post 83: Autism, Pain and Art appeared first on The Autism Show ..read more

The Autism Show Podcast is back for Season 3 in June! Dr. Daniel LeGoff shares his work on Lego®-based therapy to help kids develop social skills naturally while having fun!     Disclaimer: LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not endorse, authorize or sponsor this website. The post 81: Lego® Therapy for Autism appeared first on The Autism Show ..read more

Haley Moss is an artist, author, advocate, and college graduate on the autism spectrum. She is currently a law student at the University of Miami. She has written two books on autism and contributes to The Huffington Post. Her artwork is used to fundraise for nonprofits benefitting people with disabilities. Listen to the Episode below (00:19:58)   Haley’s Story: Haley found out that she was diagnosed with autism when she was nine years old and she grew up seeing autism as a positive thing. During her childhood, Haley was never isolated. Even though autism makes socializing hard, she was v ..read more

Lauren Brukner is a Senior Occupational Therapist who lives in New York City with her husband and three children, two of whom have emotional and sensory integration difficulties. She holds a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from New York University. She has just published a new book: How to Be a Superhero Called Self-Control!: Super Powers to Help Younger Children to Regulate their Emotions and Senses Listen to the Episode below (00:23:31)   Lauren’s Story: Ever since she was a child, Lauren enjoyed writing. After publishing her first book, Lauren wanted to write something ..read more

Amalia is a Motivational Speaker, Author, Transition and Independent Living Coach, founder of Autism Independence Project, and mother to an independent autistic adult son. With Amalia’s forty years of firsthand experience, she specializes in transition and independence training for special needs parents. She teaches them how to find their inner courage and the art of “letting go” to help their children reach their full potential, gain maximum independence, and find acceptance & inclusion. Listen to the Episode below (00:17:55)   Amalia’s Story: Amalia spent her whole life trying to un ..read more