Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism

S4-Ep 38: The Power of Being Included: Lessons from Special Olympics Coach, Jarome Davis and Golfer Peyton Mattingly with his Father/Caddy Chad Mattingly

Special Olympics is about so much more than sports—it's about belonging, friendship, confidence, leadership, and having the opportunity to shine. In this special two-par

S4-Ep 37: When Every Second Counts: Autism, Elopement & Search and Rescue with Blue SAR

When a vulnerable loved one goes missing, every second matters. In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler talks with Angelin

S4-Ep 36: More Than Swim Lessons: Practical Water Safety Solutions for Families of Autism with Swim AngelFish

Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for autistic individuals—but there are practical steps families can take to reduce the risk. In this episode of Shining Th

S4-Ep 35: Building Employment Success for Autistic Adults with Dr. Dorothea Lerman

In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Dr. Dorothea Lerman, Professor of Behavior Analysis at the Universit

S4-Ep 34: When "Just Do It" Doesn't Work: Executive Functioning, ADHD, and Real-Life Tools with Nichole O'Donnell, BCBA

What if the struggles you're seeing aren't about motivation, effort, or behavior—but executive functioning? In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autis

S4-Ep 33: Choose Curiosity Over Judgment: ADHD, Anxiety, and Advocacy with Sophia Schlecht

In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Sophia Schlecht for a thoughtful conversation about ADHD, anxiety, s

S4-Ep 32: Survival First: Water Safety & Autism with Emily Hansen

In this important episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with swim instructor, water safety advocate, and owner of All T

S4:Ep-31-The Power of Fitness & Community with Bloom Fitness

In this inspiring Season 4 episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with John Watson, founder of Bloom Fitness, to discuss

S3-Ep 30: Take Your Seat at the Table: Navigating Autism Advocacy and Services with Cynthia Singleton

In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Transition Specialist and parent Cynthia Singleton to share a powerf

S3-Ep 29: Autism, Unfiltered: Questions That Matter with Jennifer Dantzler

In this special episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, we’re flipping the script. In honor of Autism Awareness Month and Jennifer Dantzler Day, Inspire

S3-Ep 28: Diagnosed at 16: Amelia’s Journey to Understanding

In this insightful episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Amelia to explore what it means to receive an autism diag

S3-Ep 27: From Diagnosis to Determination: Cade’s Journey to Independence

In this powerful episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with someone who has been part of her journey for over two decad

S3-Ep 26: Shining a Light on Co-Founder and President of Profound Autism Alliance, Judith Ursitti

In this special episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, released in honor of Profound Autism Day (March 17), host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Judith

KSBJ: Community Beats with Kim McKee

Our Executive Director, Jennifer Dantzler, sat down for an interview on Community Beats with Kim McKee from KSBJ this morning!She shared about our mission to create truly

S3-Ep 25: Jake’s Story: A Mother’s Instinct. A Father’s Patience. A Son’s Perspective.

In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Jake and his parents for a powerful and honest conversation about na

S3-Ep 24: From Confusion to Confidence: How Parents Can Navigate School Advocacy

Advocating for your child at school shouldn’t feel overwhelming — but for many families, it does. In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Je

S 3: Ep 23-What Parents Need to Know About Speech Therapy, AAC, and Collaboration with Speech Pathologist and Brite Success Owner Melanie Johnston, M.A., SLP, CAS.

In this powerful episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with longtime colleague and speech-language pathologist Melanie

S3-Ep 22: Beyond the Label: Christine & Madilyn’s Story of Growth and Determination

In this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode, Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Christine Biddle—a mom, BCBA, and fierce advocate—to explore what it truly means to go b

S3-Ep 21: How to Help People With Autism Get a Night’s Sleep: Tips From Armando Bernal, BCBA, Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist

Sleep challenges are one of the most common—and exhausting—concerns for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiri

S2-Ep 20: Our Amazing Minds: Teaching Kids About Autism with Jeffrey & Laura May

In this inspiring episode, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with authors Jeffrey and Laura May, creators of the children’s book Our Amazing Minds—a beautifully written, i