Autism In Real Life
Autism In Real Life, hosted by Ilia Walsh, is dedicated to offering insights into the joys and challenges of living with autism. Are you a parent or educator frustrated with how to best help someone diagnosed on the autism spectrum? Ever wish other people understood what living with autism was like? Want to know what resources and tools exist to better help your child or student? In this podcast, you will hear first-hand from other parents, educators, advocates as well as adults on the spectrum share their experiences and expertise. You will learn strategies for learning, employment, relationships, day-to-day living and more. These personal stories and interviews will inspire as well as empower you to try new tools and be a better advocate so you can see the unique gifts and talents of individuals on the autism spectrum fully recognized. Please join Ilia's email list to get more information on the podcast, receive blog posts and the newsletter. To learn more visit www.autisminreallifethepodcast.com. To support the podcast please consider donating at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/autismIRLMusic & Editing Copyright 2020 Ryan Walsh. To hear more of Ryan's music, you can check out his SoundCloud @TransparentDark The information, opinions, and recommendations presented on the Autism in Real Life podcast, website, or newsletter are for general information purposes only and are solely those of the individuals involved and may not represent AANE’s positions, strategies or opinions.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 98
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
Episode 37: The Connected Educator with Sari Goldberg McKeown
Now more than ever teachers need to feel like they are connected to their peers inside and outside of their immediate districts. In this episode, Sari and I talk about strategies to learning and gro…
Episode 36: Special Education Law During Uncertain Times with Peter Hahn, Esq.
Providing education for students with learning differences has become increasingly challenging. In this episode I talked with Peter about special education law and the impact that COVID, remote and …
Episode 35: Executive Function Strategies with Brian Willoughby
In this episode I got a chance to talk with Brian Willoughby about executive function strategies particularly useful during this time of COVID.
Dr. Willoughby is a licensed child clinical psychologis…
Episode 34: A peek into the world of Occupational Therapy with Hannah Daye
In this episode Hannah and I have a great conversation about Occupational Therapy. We talk about how it is different than physical therapy, what the evaluation process looks like, what happens afte…
Episode 33: Talking Sensory Processing with Carol Kranowitz, author of "The Out Of Sync Child"
Did you know that there are more than just five senses?!?
In this episode Carol and I talk about Sensory Processing challenges and she help us understand all of the various senses and how sensory int…
Episode 32: Emotional Regulation with Kari Dunn Buron, Co-Creator of The Incredible 5-Point Scale
In this episode I got the chance to talk with Kari on emotional regulation, the Incredible 5 point scale, how the idea came about and the variety of ways this amazing tool is being used all over the …
Episode 31: The Intersection of Anxiety and Autism
In this episode I talk about how anxiety overlaps with an autism spectrum disorder. I talk about how anxiety can come about and what some of the common coexisitng diagnoses can be. I also offer som…
Episode 30: Let's Talk about Executive Functioning
In this episode I talk about executive function. I talk about what the official definition is and what types of processes it can effect in all people but also how it overlaps with the other facets o…
Episode 29: Are Sensory Sensitivities Really a Thing??
In this episode I talk about sensory sensitivities and the variety of ways that they can present. I explain how sensitivities to visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory and tactile senses fit into th…
Episode 28: What Does Social Communication Actually Mean?
In this episode I discuss the different types of communication and how they all come into play to make meaning from how we and others are expressing themselves. I lay out what some of the common cha…
Episode 27: Breaking down the diagnostic criteria for autism
In this episode I talk about the current criteria used to determine an autism diagnosis. This criteria is from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5) which is the handbook…
Episode 26: An Overview of the Autism Spectrum
In this episode I give an introduction and overview of the autism spectrum. I talk about the different facets that can be affected, some of the common challenges and common strengths. If you have ev…
Episode 25: A reflection on this life journey
In this episode, I talk about my journey into this work of advocacy and education in Autism and talk about why I do what I do and why it is important to me.
Ilia Walsh stands as the Executive Direct…
Episode 24: A Look at Educating Students with Autism with Rebecca Lake, The Spectrum Advocate and Co-Founder of Endless Abilities, Inc.
Every get confused about what ABA is and how it all works?
In this episode I chatted with Rebecca Lake who is @TheSpectrumAdvocate and Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Endless Abilities, Inc…
Episode 23: A Conversation with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu on parenting on the spectrum, upbringing, advocacy and so much more!!
In this episode, Morénike and I have a great conversation talking about a wide range of topics from parenting to educating those around us about autism, from self awareness and advocacy to the inters…
Episode 22: An Interview with Eric Chessen from Autism Fitness.
In this episode, I got a chance to talk with Eric Chessen, Founder of Autism Fitness about how he has made it to bring effective, fun, and meaningful fitness and Adaptive Physical Education programs …
Episode 21: A Chat with Christopher Antao, Founder of Gnome Surf
In this episode, I got a chance to talk with Chris about his passion for helping people connect and find adventure through surfing to positively impact their physical and mental well-being. Gnome Sur…
Episode 20: A conversation with Dr. Tony Attwood on Special Interests
In this episode, Tony and I have an in depth conversation on how special interests can impact the lives of those with autism. We talk about the impact on behavior, emotional regulation, relationships…
Episode 19: Special Interests
In this episode, I talk a little bit about special interests and how important they can be in an individual's life. Do you or someone you know have an intense focus on a particular area? Perhaps it…
Episode 18: Transition Planning with Kelley Challen, Ed.M., CAS
In this episode Kelley and I talk about what transition planning is and the variety of ways that it can be done. Each Transition Plan is as unique as each individual that it is being written for. I…