THE SJ CHILDS SHOW-Building a Community of Inclusion
🎙️ Welcome to The SJ Childs Show Podcast! 🎉
Join Sara Bradford—better known as SJ Childs—as she bridges understanding and advocacy for the neurodivergent community. This podcast shines a light on autism awareness, empowering stories, expert insights, and practical resources for parents, educators, and individuals alike.
Brought to you by The SJ Childs Global Network, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting autistic individuals and their families worldwide, this show is your weekly dose of inspiration and actionable ideas. Visit sjchilds.org to learn more about our mission, find resources, and connect with our growing community.
Catch us on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Goodpods—or tune in Fridays at 8:30 AM EDT on the Helium Radio Network’s Life Improvement Radio (Channel 1). Together, let’s foster a brighter, more inclusive world! 🌟
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 340
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 326-Beyond Words: Autism's Intuitive Connection with Catherine Crestani
What if your child's seemingly unusual behaviors are actually their way of connecting with a world most of us can't see?Â
Catherine Crestani, leadership coach and intuitive healer with n…
Episode 325-Your Autism Is Not My Autism: Celebrating Neurological Diversity with Dr. Kristen Williamson
What if autism isn't a modern condition but an ancient, essential thread in human evolution? Dr. Kristen Williamson, a professional counselor diagnosed with autism at 39, takes us on a …
Episode 324-Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Don't Define Your Child's Future-with Daniela Feldhausen
What happens when children struggle to read despite their best efforts? How can parents spot the early warning signs of dyslexia or dysgraphia? And why do millions of children continue …
Episode 323-Beyond the Box: Celebrating Neurodiversity and Finding Freedom in Authenticity
Ever felt like your brain works differently than everyone else's? Dr. Albert Bramante invites us to celebrate these differences as superpowers rather than limitations in this enlighteni…
Episode 322-Empowering Neurodiverse Children Through Meditation and Mindfulness in Schools with Luminara
What if the key to transforming children's mental health wasn't found in medication or traditional therapy, but in teaching them to quiet their minds and connect with their bodies? In t…
Episode 321-AI for Autistics: Empowering Individuals Through Technology with Derek Crager
What happens when artificial intelligence meets neurodivergent thinking? Magic, innovation, and life-changing tools for those who've always felt different.
Meet Derek Crager, a late-diag…
Episode 320-Alien Savant-Remember When Autism Had No Name? A Conversation with Author Janet Elliott
What happens when you uncover a hidden family history that reveals both heartbreak and resilience? Janet's discovery of a banker's box filled with her brother's medical records sparked …
Episode 319- My Brain Surgery Revealed My Autistic Son's World with Jacki Edry
What if you suddenly experienced the sensory challenges your autistic child faces every day? Jacki Edry's life took a dramatic turn when doctors discovered a massive tumor on her brains…
Episode 318-Behind the Scenes: The Real Life of a "Love on the Spectrum" Star with Kaelynn Partlow
What happens when autism representation meets reality? Kaelynn Partlow pulls back the curtain on life before, during, and after Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum" in this candid conversat…
Episode 317-Movement Matters: An Interview with Autism Advocate Dr. Mark Fleming
Every movement matters. That's the powerful message Dr. Mark Fleming brings to his work with autistic individuals seeking to improve their physical wellness. Diagnosed with autism at ag…
Episode 316-Finding My Autism at 44: A Late Diagnosis Journey with Professor Jason Ybarra
What does it mean to discover your autism at age 44? Dr. Jason Ybarra takes us on a profound journey of self-discovery that began when he noticed he could understand his autistic studen…
Episode 315-Cooking Without Sight: The Blind Kitchen Revolution with Debra Erickson
What happens when you're passionate about cooking but can't see the ingredients? For Debra, founder of The Blind Kitchen, vision loss became the catalyst for culinary innovation rather …
Episode 314-Homeschool Hacks and Learning Styles for All Learners with Linsey Knerl
"What if homeschooling didn't have to look like anyone else's version but your own?" This question frames our enlightening conversation with Linsey Knerl, veteran homeschooling mother o…
Episode 313-Beyond the Mask: Discovering Your Patterns of Possibility with Coach Lee Hopkins
What if the key to meaningful connections isn't trying harder to fit in, but learning how to authentically stand out? Coach Lee Hopkins transforms this question into life-changing guida…
Episode 312-The Twice Exceptional Journey: Understanding Giftedness and Autism with guests Deb Gennarelli and John Truitt
Discovering you're twice exceptional—both gifted and neurodivergent—can be transformative, especially when diagnosed as an adult. In this fascinating conversation, Sara welcomes authors…
Episode 311- Seeing Beyond Limitations with Sara Freeman Smith
What happens when your entire life changes in an instant? For Sara Freeman Smith, losing 95% of her vision wasn't the end of her story—it was the beginning of something much greater.
In …
Episode 310-Empowering Learners: Multi-Sensory Strategies for Academic Success with Dr. Emily Levy
Ever wondered why some brilliant minds struggle with reading, writing, or math? What if the key isn't trying harder, but learning differently?
Dr. Emily Levy, founder of EBL Coaching, ta…
BONUS EPISODE-Finding Your Voice in Faith and Autism for the Summit-with Ron Sandison
What does authentic autism advocacy look like when powered by faith? Ron Sandison offers a compelling answer in this thought-provoking conversation from the International Autism Summit.…
Episode 309-When Strep Attacks the Brain: Ethan Pompeo's 20-Year Battle with PANDAS
What happens when a simple strep throat infection triggers a devastating autoimmune response that attacks your brain? At age 13, Ethan Pompeo's life changed overnight when mysterious mo…
Episode 308-Beyond Words: How Music Bridges Neurological Differences with Craig Parks
Craig Parks transforms our understanding of connection with autistic children through the profound language of music. Drawing from his dual expertise as both a professional musician and…