On the Spectrum Empowerment Stories with Sonia Krishna Chand: Autism, Neurodivergence, and Mental Health
Welcome to On the Spectrum—the essential podcast exploring autism, neurodivergence, and mental health with expert insights and heartfelt stories.
Hosted by Sonia Krishna Chand, acclaimed autism advocate, speaker, and author of Dropped In The Maze, this podcast dives deep into autism, neurodivergent experiences, and mental health.
Whether you're a parent, educator, clinician, or neurodivergent individual, On the Spectrum offers practical strategies, empowering conversations, and a supportive community to help you navigate life with confidence.
Why Listen?
🔹 Autism & Mental Health: Understand sensory triggers, masking, anxiety, and self-acceptance.
🔹 Neurodivergent Well-Being: Explore neurodiversity-affirming approaches to relationships, education, and advocacy.
🔹 Real Stories, Real Solutions: Hear raw, inspiring journeys from autistic adults, parents, and experts.
Key Topics
✅ Parenting & Family Dynamics – Navigating milestones, IEPs, and healthcare.
Raising a child on the autism spectrum comes with unique joys and challenges. Sonia shares practical parenting strategies, tips for fostering connection, and advice on navigating developmental milestones, education systems, and healthcare resources.
✅ Relationships & Social Connection – Building meaningful bonds.
Autism doesn’t just shape individual lives—it profoundly impacts relationships. Episodes explore topics like building meaningful connections, navigating romantic relationships, and fostering social skills in neurodiverse individuals.
✅ Mental Health & Self-Identity – Overcoming anxiety and embracing neurodivergence.
Learn how to effectively advocate for your child or loved one in schools, workplaces, or the community. Sonia will explore Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), inclusive learning environments, and overcoming systemic barriers.
✅ Celebrating Strengths – Harnessing creativity and resilience.
The intersection of autism and mental health is vital yet often overlooked. Sonia tackles issues like anxiety, sensory processing challenges, and the journey to self-acceptance and empowerment for individuals on the spectrum. Neurodiversity is about valuing every brain's unique wiring. The podcast highlights stories of resilience, innovation, and creativity from people on the spectrum, proving that differences can be extraordinary strengths.
Meet Sonia Krishna Chand
Sonia Krishna Chand is a passionate voice in the autism community, dedicated to fostering understanding and inclusion. As the author of Dropped In The Maze, Sonia weaves powerful storytelling with expert insights to help readers navigate the complexities of neurodiverse living. Her podcast extends that mission, providing an audio space where listeners can feel seen, heard, and inspired.
Who Should Tune In?
Parents, educators, clinicians, and neurodivergent individuals seeking understanding and empowerment.
About Dropped In The Maze
Sonia’s transformative book explores neurodiverse experiences with raw honesty and actionable guidance.
Buy “Dropped in a Maze” Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dropped-Maze-Sonia-Krishna-Chand-ebook/dp/B0F3B7BQJ7/
Get Your Copy on SoniaKrishnaChand.Net/Book Here: https://www.soniakrishnachand.net/book
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 46
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
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