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The Autism Family Resource Podcast
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed navigating therapy, school systems, behaviors, or sensory challenges, this podcast was created for you.
Across our episodes, we explore:
• Communication strategies, including functional AAC
• Regulation, sensory routines, and executive functioning
• Feeding, mental health, and puberty conversations
• School advocacy, IEPs, and insurance planning
• Safety topics like elopement and community supports
• Sibling support and navigating family changes
• Autistic voices sharing lived experience and advocacy
• Products, apps, and resources families can use right away
You’ll hear from autistic adults, parents, clinicians, and advocates offering real perspective, practical tools, and genuine encouragement.
Whether you’re newly navigating a diagnosis or years into the journey, you’ll leave feeling more informed, more confident, and less alone.
You’ll leave feeling more informed, more confident, and less alone
Practical, neurodiversity-affirming conversations to support families navigating autism, ADHD, sensory differences, and school systems.
Growing Up Autistic: Mandy’s Story, Emotional Depth, Digital Safety & Empowering Families
In this powerful episode of the Autism Family Resource Podcast, Brian talks with autism advocate Mandy Pinckley about her journey growing up autistic, facing bullying, and discovering her voice. Mandy also breaks down digital safety risks for autistic teens and how parents can foster open communication, emotional support, and stronger connection.