Autism Learning Lab Podcast

About Autism Learning Lab Podcast

A podcast that explores the latest news, research, and support for autistic individuals and their families.

Publisher

Chris Blankenship, LCSW

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Nov 2024

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

38 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   Episode 38: Clothing and Self Expression

   In this edition of the Autism Learning Lab Podcast, Chris chats with Kay Rodgers, a clinical psychology doctoral student at Mercer who specializes in working with neurodivergent clients. Kay shares how fashion psychology can help autistic people express themselves and build confidence. Drawing from her own experience and clinical work, Kay explains how clothing can become a meaningful tool for self-expression, social connection, and emotional regulation. Autism Learning Lab: https://www.aut...

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Episode 37: The Sandbox for Growth - Neurodiversity, Connection, and Finding Strengths

   What if personal growth is less about fixing what’s missing—and more about discovering what you uniquely bring to the world? In this Autism Symposium Edition, Chris sits down with Dr. Danny Recio, program director and co-founder of The Bridge Costa Rica and New Summit Academy, to discuss neurodiversity, identity, and creating safe spaces for autistic young adults to explore, grow, and discover their strengths. Danny shares how a low-judgment “sandbox” for life can encourage experimentation, c...

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Episode 36: Ready for College? Preparing Neurodivergent Students to Thrive

   Chris sits down with Dr. Eric Endlich, clinical psychologist, certified educational planner, and founder of Top College Consultants, to discuss what neurodivergent students and their families need to know before making the transition to higher education. They explore independent living skills, self-advocacy, college accommodations, and practical ways parents can gradually help their child build confidence and independence. Dr. Endlich also shares insight into autism support programs, communit...

Who has been a guest on Autism Learning Lab Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kincaid
• Dr Kristen Williamson
• Dr Sam Shay
• Rob Meltzer
• Brandon Moffitt

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 16 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

18

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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