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Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Lola Dada-Olley

73 episodes

22 hours ago

Send us a text SUMMARY In this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism Podcast, hosts Lola and Tosan Olley discuss the various transitions their family is experiencing, including changes in their children's education, their own career roles, and the impact of policy changes on caregiving. They reflect on the importance of community support, self-care, and the lessons learned from navigating these transitions. The conversation also touches on their shift from audio storytelling to a visual medium, e...

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Send us a text SUMMARY In this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism Podcast, hosts Lola and Tosan Olley discuss the various transitions their family is experiencing, including changes in their children's education, their own career roles, and the impact of policy changes on caregiving. They reflect on the importance of community support, self-care, and the lessons learned from navigating these transitions. The conversation also touches on their shift from audio storytelling to a visual medium, e...

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Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Navigating Transitions in Family Life

Send us a text SUMMARY In this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism Podcast, hosts Lola and Tosan Olley discuss the various transitions their family is experiencing, including changes in their children's education, their own career roles, and the impact of policy changes on caregiving. They reflect on the importance of community support, self-care, and the lessons learned from navigating these transitions. The conversation also touches on their shift from audio storytelling to a visual medium, e...

3 months ago

38 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Sensory Overload: A Talk with The Filmmakers of the Hulu Documentary

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss Sensory Overload, a film about how three communitiesnavigate oral care and the world in general with sensory sensitivities in mind.It's also a film about neurodivergence, sensory differences, and how the worldcan be better designed to accommodate people. It's a Vox Media produced film in partnership withHaleon and Sensodyne as part of Sensodyne's Sensory Inclusion Initiative, amission to build better sensory inclusion in oral care. T...

6 months ago

43 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Better Understanding Challenging Behavior: A Talk with Larissa Heise, BCBA

Send us a text Summary In this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism, host Lola Dada-Olley speaks with licensed social worker and BCBA Larissa Heise about the complexities of challenging behavior in neurodivergent individuals. They discuss the definition of challenging behavior, trends observed in recent years, the importance of identifying triggers, and the role of sensory needs. Larissa emphasizes the need for individualized approaches to support, the common misconceptions surrounding challengi...

8 months ago

39 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Creating Cultures of Neuroinclusion: A Talk with Dr. Theresa Haskins

Send us a text Summary Dr. Theresa Haskins, a professor, researcher, consultant, corporate executive, mom, wife, and advocate, joins the podcast. She shares her journey as an advocate for her children and a self-advocate. Dr. Haskins discusses the diagnosis process for her children and the challenges they faced. She also talks about her experience studying educational psychology and getting her PhD in education. She emphasizes the importance of choice and autonomy in education and the need fo...

9 months ago

49 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Serving Families in Crisis: A Conversation with Breanna Kelly-Higgs LCSW, BCBA

Send us a text Summary Breanna Kelly, a licensed social worker and BCBA, shares her journey into the field of autism and her passion for supporting individuals with co-occurring conditions. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and acknowledging the experiences and needs of individuals with disabilities, as well as the significance of cultural competence in providing effective care. Breanna discusses the challenges within the medical system and the need for collaboration and holistic...

9 months ago

46 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Access to Reproductive Health Care: Autism and Intellectual Disability Edition

Send us a text SummaryIn this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism podcast, Lola Dada-Olley and her husband, Tosan Olley, discuss the complexities of navigating reproductive healthcare for their daughter, who is on the autism spectrum. They share their journey from recognizing the onset of puberty to preparing for their daughter's first period, emphasizing the importance of communication, family support, and collaboration with healthcare providers. The couple reflects on the emotional challenges...

11 months ago

29 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Advocacy in Action: A Talk with Ms. Texas 2024 Annette Addo-Yobo

Send us a text In this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism Podcast, host Lola Dada-Olley speaks with Annette Addo-Yobo, the first immigrant-born Miss Texas, about her journey from Ghana to the U.S., her advocacy for autism awareness, and the importance of representation. Annette shares her personal experiences as a sibling caregiver, the cultural stigma surrounding autism, and her aspirations to influence policy and support families navigating the challenges of autism. The conversation highligh...

11 months ago

48 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Navigating the High School Transition: A Talk With My Son

Send us a text In this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism podcast, host Lola Dada-Olley engages her son Fela in a heartfelt discussion about the transition from middle school to high school. They explore the various high school options available, the importance of extracurricular activities like band, and the challenges that come with academic rigor. Fela shares his personal experiences and offers advice to other students facing similar transitions, emphasizing the importance of hard work and ...

1 year ago

17 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Workplace Neuroinclusion Strategy: Some Lessons Learned

Send us a text In this episode of Not Your Mama's Autism podcast, LolaDada-Olley interviews Danielle Meadows, an executive director at JPMorganChase, about the importance of disability employment and the initiatives takenby the Business Solution Team (BEST) to promote neuro-inclusion. They discussthe evolution of the BEST program, common misconceptions about disabilityinclusion, the challenges faced in the employment landscape, and thesignificance of public policy in supporting individuals wi...

1 year ago

32 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Reintegrating Our Daughter Into School Life

Send us a text 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, includingthe challenges of navigating special education services, the impact of thepandemic, and the importance of adaptability in parenting. They reflect ontheir choice to temporarily withdraw Alero from school for therapy and thesubsequent decision to reintegrate her into a s...

1 year ago

34 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Back To School: Embracing Technology and Student-Centered Learning

Send us a text 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 education. Dr. Floyd also highlights the unique challenges and strengths of rural communities in special ...

1 year ago

1 hour 13 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

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

Send us a text 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 they faced together unfolds into the creation of a transformative tool - Magnus cards - that now aids individuals wi...

1 year ago

37 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

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

Send us a text 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 back the curtain on the financial challenges that families like ours face, diving into the intricacies of insurance p...

1 year ago

22 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

2023: Our Longest, Yet Shortest, Year To Date

Send us a text 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.com/NotYourMamasAutism/ www.loladadaolley.com

1 year ago

26 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

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

Send us a text 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.com/ https://www.instagram.com/notyourmamasautism/ https://www.facebook.com/NotYourMamasAutism/ ...

1 year ago

38 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

"Tweendom", Puberty and Autism: An Interesting Cocktail

Send us a text 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 life phase. One day at a time. This episode is also available in video form on YouTube. https://notyourma...

2 years ago

26 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

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

Send us a text 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, we appreciate the support. If you like what you hear, please share, subscribe and give our podcast a 5 sta...

2 years ago

46 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

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

Send us a text 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 Journey Through Life with Autism. In this episode, we walk through her family's autism journey, cultural s...

2 years ago

53 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

Healthcare Delivery, Parenting, Advocacy and a Little Forgiveness Along the Way

Send us a text In this episode, I speak with Tim Markle, the Southern Regional Center Director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Waisman Center. We speak about delivery of health care to diverse populations, his own experience as a dad to an autistic son and how understanding the power of forgiveness has allowed him to become a better person, father, husband and advocate. https://notyourmamasautism.com/ https://www.instagram.com/notyourmamasautism/ https://www.facebook.com/NotYourMamasAu...

2 years ago

37 minutes

Not Your Mama's Autism (NYMA)

A Later in Life Diagnosis: A Talk with Attorney and Self-Advocate LaNasha Houze

Send us a text In Season 6, Episode 2 of the Not Your Mama's Autism Podcast, I speak with attorney, self-advocate and former law school classmate, LaNasha Houze. In this episode, LaNasha speaks to how she ended up obtaining her later in life ADHD diagnosis, the subsequent realizations she made when it comes to her neurodivergence and provides some advice to those who wish to know more about this journey. https://notyourmamasautism.com/ https://www.instagram.com/notyourmamasautism/ https://ww...

2 years ago

28 minutes