Autism Insights

Prepared, Not Scared: Fire Safety for the Autism Community

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode explores fire safety for autistic individuals, including fire prevention, sensory challenges, and

Wait, We're Changing the Plan?

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Change can feel especially challenging for autistic people, particularly when routines, expectations, or famil

Time to Process, Space to Respond

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode, we explore the importance of giving people time and space to process information and find the

Autism Doesn't Have a Look

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Autism doesn’t have a specific look. In this episode, we discuss how autism can present differently from perso

Spectrum Socializing: Struggles, Stories & Solutions

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Making friends can look different for autistic people. In this episode, we explore the challenges and joys of

ABC's of Behavior

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This week we discuss how to shape behavior by first understanding the motives behind someones actions.

Behavior Happens

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Join us this week as we discuss functions of behavior. We break down why people do what they do, and how to ch

When the Crowd Gets Loud: Autism, Sensory Overload & Social Events

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This episode explores what large gatherings can feel like for autistic people - from sensory overload and soci

Rude or Unaware?

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Have you ever thought someone was being rude? Maybe they are just unaware. Dr. Zeanah and Sharon break it all

Should I Pursue an Autism Diagnoses?

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode, we unpack the decision to pursue a formal autism diagnosis, exploring what it can offer, what

Am I Crystal Clear? Understanding Literal Speech

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Are you having a hard time communicating with your child? In this episode, we explore literal speech—what it i

Fabulous First Impressions

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Nervous about the first day of school? Join us this week as we discuss strategies and tips to make sure your c

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Sharing Insights into the Link Between Autism and Shoe Sensitivity

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode we dive into the world of shoe sensitivity and how it effects the daily lives of people on the

Beyond Checked Out: Understanding Attention and Engagement

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Explore the crucial difference between being inattentive and being unengaged. Learn why recognizing the distin

Rewarding Success: What Really Motivates Children with Autism

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This week we discuss how to use effective rewards to motivate, reinforce positive behaviors, and create lastin

Weak Listening or Hearing Everything

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Join Dr. Zeanah and Sharon as they discuss how to tell if a child has weak listening skills or is actually hea

Defiance vs Inflexibility

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Join us in our inaugural episode as Dr. Michelle Zeanah and Sharon Draeger talk about the differences between