Welcome to Autism Explained: The Way We See It, a podcast focused on real perspectives, real experiences, and honest conversations about autism. This isn’t textbook talk—this is about how autism actually shows up in everyday life.
Autism is a spectrum, meaning no two individuals experience the world the same. From communication and behavior to perception and emotional processing, autism looks different for everyone—and that difference deserves understanding, not judgment.
In this podcast, we break down what autism is, challenge common misconceptions, and create space for voices that are often overlooked. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or someone looking to learn, this is where understanding begins.
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Juming Delmas
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health & fitness · kids & family · society & culture
The Autism Gene Myth: Dr. Wendy Chung on What Genetics Can—and Can’t—Tell Us
Is there an “autism gene”? Can genetic testing explain why someone is autistic? And could autism ever be detected before birth? In this episode of Autism Explained, geneticist Dr. Wendy Chung joins the conversation to unpack what decades of autism genetics research have actually taught us—and why the answers are much more complicated than the idea of finding one gene responsible for autism. Dr. Chung explains that autism is genetically heterogeneous, meaning there is no single genetic pathway...
2 Sept 2026
Movement Matters: Building Confidence in Neurodivergent Kids Through Martial Arts
What can movement do for a neurodivergent child beyond simply helping them “burn off energy”? In this episode of Autism Explained, Zoë Whittaker, a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and 5th Degree Black Belt, joins the conversation to explore how movement, martial arts, occupational therapy, and inclusive physical activities can help children build confidence, coordination, body awareness, and a stronger sense of capability. Zoë began teaching Taekwondo at just 10 years old, where she ...
18 Aug 2026
More Capable Than You Think: A Paraprofessional’s View of Autism in the Classroom
What does support for an autistic student actually look like inside the classroom? In this episode of Autism Awareness, paraprofessional Jaya Shelton takes listeners inside her day-to-day work supporting students with autism and other disabilities in the school system. Jaya explains that the ultimate goal of a paraprofessional is not to remain beside a student forever—it is to help that student become as independent, confident, and capable of self-advocacy as possible. From helping students u...
5 Aug 2026
Beyond Behavior: Autism, Nutrition, and Gut Health with Greer McGuiness
In this episode of Autism Explained, the host welcomes Greer McGuiness, a registered dietitian with nearly 20 years of experience, published researcher, autism practitioner, and mother of a 12-year-old son with autism and ARFID. Greer discusses why autism cannot always be understood through genetics or behavior alone. Because every autistic child presents differently, she believes families and professionals may also need to examine nutrition, digestion, nutrient status, the gut microbiome, an...
22 Jul 2026
A Different Way of Thinking: Autism, Magic, and Finding Your Strengths
In this episode of Autism Explained, professional magician and disability advocate Cody Clark shares how an early autism diagnosis, an extremely limited prognosis, and one unforgettable moment onstage helped shape his life and career. Cody’s parents first noticed changes in his responsiveness when he was approximately 15 months old. After his autism diagnosis, a pediatrician predicted that Cody would never walk, talk, marry, or hold a job. Rather than allowing that prediction to define their ...
8 Jul 2026
Communication Is More Than Speech with Jessica Yamoah
In this episode of Autism Explained, pediatric speech and language pathologist Jessica Yamoah, founder of Tech Talk SLP Services, shares guidance for families supporting autistic children through communication, connection, and understanding. Jessica specializes in helping autistic children and their families build meaningful communication through spoken language, Augmentative and Alternative Communication devices, and other forms of connection. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes that comm...
3 Jun 2026
Creating Safe Spaces for Children with Autism with Iris Pendleton
In this episode of Autism Explained, host Dacia Williams sits down with Iris Pendleton, founder and owner of Camp Summer Garden, for a heartfelt conversation about autism, inclusion, summer camp, after-school support, and creating spaces where neurodivergent children can feel safe, understood, and free to be themselves. Iris shares the story behind Camp Summer Garden, which she founded in 2019 after watching her sister struggle to find the right programs for her niece, who has autism. With a ...
22 May 2026
Dyslexia, Autism & Different Abilities with Kea Herron and Bee's Knees Literacy LLC
In this episode of Autism Explained, host Juming Delmas welcomes Kea Herron and her therapy dog, Charlie Chaplin, for a thoughtful conversation about dyslexia, autism, literacy, and how families can better support neurodivergent learners. Kea breaks down dyslexia in a clear and approachable way, explaining that it affects reading, writing, and spelling, but has nothing to do with intelligence. The conversation reframes dyslexia not simply as a disability, but as a different way of processing...
9 May 2026
Autism, Understanding, and the Language of Behavior
In this episode of the Infinite Spectrum Podcast, Cynthia Covington brings a rare and deeply informed perspective to the conversation around autism, education, and neurodivergent support. With three decades of nursing experience, a background in neurology, work as an Exceptional Student Education teacher, and her own journey as a homeschooling parent, Cynthia speaks from the intersection of medicine, education, and lived experience. Cynthia challenges the way autism is so often framed, ...
6 May 2026
Healing from the Inside Out with Dr. Matthew Zaideman
In this episode of Infinite Spectrum, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Zaideman, also known as Dr. Z, to talk about the powerful connection between the brain, body, nutrition, and family wellness. Dr. Zaideman is a chiropractic physician, functional medicine practitioner, clinic owner, and host of Neurotrition, where he helps families better understand the links between neurological health, nutrition, digestion, behavior, and development. His work focuses on supporting children and f...
24 Apr 2026
Autism, Employment & Community: Betty Proctor on Helping Neurodivergent Young Adults Thrive
In this episode of the Infinite Spectrum Foundation podcast, Betty Proctor shares a deeply personal and practical conversation about autism, parenting, education, employment, and the importance of helping neurodivergent young people build confidence through real-world exposure. As the co-owner of Obsessions Gifts and a leader in the nonprofit IMPACT, Betty brings both lived experience and hands-on community work to the discussion as she reflects on raising her daughter Nijah and helping creat...
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