Discover what’s possible when people impacted by autism inspire change and build community.
Together with self-advocates, family members, educators, and international autism service providers, Rachel Harmon from the Global Autism Project explores stories of challenges and breakthroughs to extend the reach of human connection and remind people that they are not alone.
Tune in each week for new episodes and meaningful conversations. For more information, please visit www.globalautismproject.org.
Rachel Harmon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst originally from California and currently lives in Barcelona, Spain. Rachel started her involvement with the Global Autism Project as a volunteer on a SkillCorps® trip to Uganda in 2018. Her role as Director of International Partnerships has brought her to partner sites in Kenya, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, India, and Peru.
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Discover what’s possible when people impacted by autism inspire change and build community.
Together with self-advocates, family members, educators, and international autism service providers, Rachel Harmon from the Global Autism Project explores stories of challenges and breakthroughs to extend the reach of human connection and remind people that they are not alone.
Tune in each week for new episodes and meaningful conversations. For more information, please visit www.globalautismproject.org.
Rachel Harmon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst originally from California and currently lives in Barcelona, Spain. Rachel started her involvement with the Global Autism Project as a volunteer on a SkillCorps® trip to Uganda in 2018. Her role as Director of International Partnerships has brought her to partner sites in Kenya, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, India, and Peru.
How to Better Understand Your Autistic Loved One, with Meghan Ashley
Autism Knows No Borders
30 minutes
4 weeks ago
How to Better Understand Your Autistic Loved One, with Meghan Ashley
Discover what’s possible when you really put yourself in someone else’s shoes.
Are you the parent of an autistic child? Or are you in a relationship with an autistic partner?
If you’d like to learn about how to better understand and support them, stick around for part two of my conversation with licensed professional counselor Meghan Ashley, where she talks about taking the autistic perspective.
Among other things, we discuss:
The consequences of disclosing her and her two sons’ autism to their extended family
Common struggles parents face when trying to understand their autistic children
How to create an autism-friendly home environment
The complexity of unmasking in different situations
Tips for non-autistics when interacting with autistic individuals
To learn more about Meghan Ashley and her work, you can follow her on Instagram @mperfectconsulting.
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Autism Knows No Borders
Discover what’s possible when people impacted by autism inspire change and build community.
Together with self-advocates, family members, educators, and international autism service providers, Rachel Harmon from the Global Autism Project explores stories of challenges and breakthroughs to extend the reach of human connection and remind people that they are not alone.
Tune in each week for new episodes and meaningful conversations. For more information, please visit www.globalautismproject.org.
Rachel Harmon is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst originally from California and currently lives in Barcelona, Spain. Rachel started her involvement with the Global Autism Project as a volunteer on a SkillCorps® trip to Uganda in 2018. Her role as Director of International Partnerships has brought her to partner sites in Kenya, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, India, and Peru.
