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The Understanding Autism Podcast

Nicole Kubilus, Bret Thayer

51 episodes

1 week ago

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often talked about but is easily misunderstood. The Understanding Autism Podcast breaks down the misconceptions around autism for educators, parents and community members to promote awareness and understanding of neurodiverse people. Join hosts Nicole Kubilus, who shares her own personal experiences with autism, and Bret Thayer who shares his views on autism as a parent of an autistic child and an educator in this biweekly podcast.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often talked about but is easily misunderstood. The Understanding Autism Podcast breaks down the misconceptions around autism for educators, parents and community members to promote awareness and understanding of neurodiverse people. Join hosts Nicole Kubilus, who shares her own personal experiences with autism, and Bret Thayer who shares his views on autism as a parent of an autistic child and an educator in this biweekly podcast.

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Episodes (20/51)

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 46: Interview with Jared Stewart and Scott Wood with ScenicView Academy

There are several schools across the nation that are dedicated to educating neurodiverse students; a few of them address life after high school. One such innovative program in Utah is Scenic View Academy. This on-campus school creates living and working environments that supports students in developing life skills and executive functioning skills that will help them to live independently as adults.

1 week ago

37 minutes

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 45: Interview with Kara Fenton, Clinical Researcher at CU Anschutz Medical Campus

As we continue to explore the connections between ADHD and autism, we interview Kara Fenton, Clinical Research Coordinator, at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She describes her own significant struggles and strategies with living independently given her ADHD diagnosis as an adult. In our post interview reflection, we talk about the parallels between the executive functioning challenges for those with ADHD and those with autism.

3 weeks ago

1 hour 33 minutes

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 44: Interview with Brandon Slade of Untapped Learning

Many people with autism struggle with executive functioning throughout their lives. Today we interview Brandon Slade, founder of Untapped Learning, as he describes how those with ADHD and autism can manage their executive functioning challenges. Brandon shares his firm belief that neurodiversity is a gift rather than as an obstacle to success.

1 month ago

1 hour 26 minutes

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 43: Autism and Mental Health: The Healthy Deviant (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our review of the book The Healthy Deviant by Pilar Gerasimo, we examine the remedies, solutions and strategies that will help create a healthy and productive lifestyle that supports the mental health for those on the spectrum.

1 month ago

2 hours 11 minutes

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 42: Autism and Mental Health: The Healthy Deviant Book Review (Part 1)

In our last of our four part series on autism and mental health, we review the book The Healthy Deviant by Pilar Gerasimo. Gerasimo addresses the unhealthy world we live in and offers advice on how to create a healthy and productive lifestyle. We explore how this approach can have a positive impact on one’s physical and mental health for those with autism.

2 months ago

2 hours 19 minutes

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 41: Autism and Mental Health: Living With PTSD on the Autism Spectrum by Lisa Morgan and Mary Donahue (Part 2)

In this episode, we continue our review of Lisa Morgan and Mary Donahue's book, Living With PTSD on the Autism Spectrum. Here, we focus on the impact that constant masking, camouflaging, and the pressure to conform can have long term impacts on mental health. We also discuss strategies around setting boundaries and taking charge of your own mental health.

2 months ago

2 hours 38 minutes

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 40: Autism and Mental Health: Living With PTSD on the Autism Spectrum by Lisa Morgan and Mary Donahue (Part 1)

In part three of our four part series on autism and mental health, we review the book Living With PTSD on the Autism Spectrum by Lisa Morgan and Mary Donahue. Lisa is an autistic adult and Mary is a therapist; together they describe how prolonged exposure to social pressures and environments can actually lead to PTSD. We explore this connection and other situations that might lead to PTSD for those on the spectrum.

3 months ago

1 hour 46 minutes

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 39: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts Part 2

In this episode we continue our analysis of Gabor Mate’s book, In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts. We examine what behavioral addictions could look like from an autistic person’s point of view when trying to achieving adult independence.

3 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 38: Autism and Mental Health: In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts Book Review (Part 1)

In this episode we continue our mini series on autism and mental health by reviewing Gabor Mate’s book, In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts. While Mate looks at addiction and recovery through the lens of substance abuse, we examine what behavioral addictions and recovery could look like from an autistic person’s point of view.

4 months ago

2 hours 32 minutes

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 37: Autism and Mental Health: Dopamine Nation Book Review

People on the spectrum often have challenges around instant gratification, escapism, and addiction; all of which have been compounded by our interaction with cell phones. In this episode we explore the book, Dopamine Nation, by Anna Lembke in the context of adult independence and on maintaining mental health in the era of smart phones.

4 months ago

3 hours 20 minutes

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 36: Interview with Lila Low Beinart of Divergent Paths Counseling

In this episode we interview Lila Low-Beinart, a licensed therapist in Boulder County, Colorado who specializes in neurodiversity-affirming therapy for sensory neurodivergent teens and adults. With her, we explore the challenges, stigmas, and obstacles that surround the topic of adult independence for neurodivergent people.

5 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes 41 seconds

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 35: Interview With Alley Joel and Rebecca Seiden of Boulder County Department of Human Services

Successful housing programs for neurodiverse people can be based on publicly funded initiatives. In 2002, voters in Boulder County, Colorado passed one such measure authorizing the building of housing units and supports for the intellectually disabled in their community. Our interview explores the goals and scope of this innovative program and how it aims to serve the needs of the autistic and intellectually disabled community of Boulder County.

1 year ago

1 hour 36 minutes 45 seconds

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 34: Interview With Desiree Kameka Galloway, Director of the Autism Housing Network

The Madison House Autism Foundation’s mission is to promote, model and advocate for the full inclusion of adults with autism in the life of communities everywhere. They also work to expand choices and opportunity in housing, employment and community life. In this episode, we interview Desiree Kameka Galloway, Director of the Autism Housing Network, and get her thoughts on the state of housing for the autistic community today.

1 year ago

1 hour 53 minutes 19 seconds

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 33: Housing and Transportation

Two of the biggest issues in moving towards adult independence are housing and transportation. This is especially difficult for those who are neurodivergent. In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of different types of housing and the transportation challenge. We also explore some innovative housing solutions, including supported independent living communities.

1 year ago

2 hours 1 minute 31 seconds

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2: Episode 32: Interview With Joie Laykoff and Mitch Carver of Fusion Academy

In this episode, we continue our conversation about the role that education plays in preparing neurodivergent students for independence. Joie Laykoff is the Senior Director of Teaching and Learning of Fusion Education Group. Mitch Carver is Head of School for Fusion Academy in Boulder, Colorado. Together, they discuss Fusion Academy’s 1:1 teacher/student ratio, their personalization of learning for each student, and the impact these have on student success.

1 year ago

1 hour 16 minutes 29 seconds

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 31: Interview With Jen Wilger of the Temple Grandin School

Transitioning from high school to career or college can be challenging to those on the spectrum. In this episode, we interview Jen Wilger of the Temple Grandin School in Boulder, Colorado about the programs and practices the school offers to help students be successful in this important transition.

1 year ago

1 hour 17 minutes 37 seconds

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 30: Transitioning to Living Alone

Moving out of the house can be overwhelming and scary for the autistic adult as well as for parents and caregivers. In this episode we explore different therapeutic therapies and philosophies that can help us understand the anxiety, mindsets, and mental struggles that both autistic adults and caregivers experience during this difficult transition.

1 year ago

2 hours 21 minutes 47 seconds

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 29: Moving Out and Communicating With Those in Your Residence

The transition from living with parents to having your own place comes with a lot of challenges. One area that does not get a lot of attention for those on the spectrum, is how to communicate with your neighbors, your roommate, your landlord and others in your new home. In this episode we explore the sometimes tricky and complex world of human communication for renters.

1 year ago

2 hours 32 minutes 52 seconds

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 28: Interview with Erin Gaskins of Room Redefined

As part of our series on building life skills for independence, Erin Gaskins founder of Room Redefined, shares how she helps her neurodiverse clients organize their space according to their unique needs and goals.

1 year ago

1 hour 25 minutes 15 seconds

The Understanding Autism Podcast

Season 2 Episode 27: Practicing Life Skills and Routines

The road to adult independence for our autistic children does not have to start when they are 18 years old. To make this challenging transition easier, teaching our children life skills that they will need when they are adults should begin at an early age. In this episode we explore ways in which parents and schools can help prepare those on the spectrum for living on their own.

1 year ago

2 hours 20 minutes 1 second