On A Different Path, you’ll meet individuals with autism and hear about their life journeys navigating the world while overcoming the many obstacles that life often throws at people. From love advice to mental health awareness, our guests tell their stories to help those listening know they aren’t alone in their struggles and never will be.
From famous relatives to who is the better cook. Helen Pappas tells us all about her photography and how her autism has impacted her business. Be sure to check out this incredible episode as I interview this amazing photographer with autism!
29 Apr 2022
Always in Our Hands- Paige Powell
Our environment means everything to us and it means a great deal to environmental activist and autism advocate Paige Powell. From her late diagnosis to her amazing drumming in the band, The Hot and Heavies, Paige lays it all out for our listeners. Be sure to check her and her band out as she describes her incredible journey with autism!
8 Apr 2022
Always Defending-Michael Gilberg
Michael Gilberg is a special education lawyer and autism advocate who currently supports the needs of children and adolescents in the school system. From childhood dream jobs to a call for advocacy and defense, Michael Gilberg and I discuss what challenges individuals with autism currently face. Be sure to listen to his incredible advice with special thanks to Dr. Noor Syed and Dr. Lauren Allen in collaboration with the SUNY Empire State Center for Autism Advocacy: Research, Education, and Supports (CAARES). www.esc.edu/autism (http://www.esc.edu/autism)
2 Mar 2022
Part 2 Always Striving for More-Stephanie Galvez
Our conversation with Stephanie Galvez continues with this amazing autism advocate and mother with autism. Learn what resources impacted Stephanie's journey along with supporting her son with autism. We discuss local support, dreams, and advice for new parents receiving their child's diagnosis. All this and more as we travel down this different path!
25 Feb 2022
Always Striving for More-Stephanie Galvez Part 1
From a culture's influence on autism to first year jitter's as a special education teacher, Stephanie Galvez, lays it all out for everyone to hear. Not only is she a mother with autism, she also has a child with autism. Hear this incredible story now and how she handles the pressures of motherhood as well as her challenges with her diagnosis!
28 Jan 2022
Always Partners-Fitz Sanchez and Janet Enriquez
I speak with siblings, Janet Eriquez and Fitz Sanchez, who strive to accomplish every goal they set for themselves. From little toy boats to the hustle and bustle of applying for jobs! These pair of siblings lay out a road map from hyperactive kiddo to independence. Be sure to hear about this amazing partnership along with heartfelt advice for the siblings having to learn how about autism in a not so conventional way!
17 Dec 2021
Always in the Spirit- Rudolph
There is more to this time honored tradition! Learn about the history of this amazing story and the man who started it all! It’s okay to be different and it should always be accepted!
26 Nov 2021
Always the Advocate- Wendy and Carter Maurer
I speak with autism advocate and mother Wendy Maurer along with her 7-year-old Carter. Diagnosis denial, self-advocacy, and a mutual dislike for gym class. All of this and more are talked about in this month's episode! Be sure to check out how Carter learned to self-advocate for himself and his autism diagnosis along with Wendy providing our listeners with multiple different autism resources!
29 Oct 2021
Always the Dreamer- Dr. James Williams
I speak with Bloom Consulting's chief operations officer Dr. James Williams! We speak about growing up with autism, TIE fighter battles, traveling while dealing with sensory overload, and more! Check out all the tips and tricks shared on this episode!
24 Sept 2021
Always Adapting- Tenor Biel
In this episode I speak with full-time software engineer Tenor Biel! We speak about humble beginnings, adapting to an everchanging workplace while living with autism, and what it's like to find love in a partner!
27 Aug 2021
Always the Honey Badger-Ron Sandison
Ron Sandison works full-time in the medical field and is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry. He is also a best-selling author of three different books regarding autism. In this episode we discuss Ron growing up with autism and finding his place in the world. We discuss dating while on the spectrum, keeping one's faith, and much more. Join us as we get to learn about Ron as a best-selling author and an autism advocate.
30 Jul 2021
Always Growing-Brian Middleton
Brian Middleton is a full-time licensed behavior analyst for the state of Tennessee. He works predominantly with children with developmental disabilities, which includes children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. In this episode, we discuss Brian's path to his diagnosis and his campaign to promote self-advocacy for individuals with autism and have the field of applied behavior analysis continue to grow and develop!
29 Jul 2021
Always Learning-Armando Bernal
This is a brief introduction to my podcast as well as what can be expected during each interview published. I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who was diagnosed with autism. Growing up, I didn't know anyone else with my diagnosis and created this podcast in order to ensure others never felt as if they were alone. This podcast is meant to help display the many different opportunities that are possible for those with autism and to bring together all those who listen!
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