On the Spectrum with Sonia

About On the Spectrum with Sonia

Welcome to On the Spectrum—the essential podcast exploring autism, neurodivergent, and mental health 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. 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. 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/ (https://www.amazon.com/Dropped-Maze-Sonia-Krishna-Chand-ebook/dp/B0F3B7BQJ7/) Get Your Copy on SoniaKrishnaChand.Net/Book (http://soniakrishnachand.net/Book) Here: https://www.soniakrishnachand.net/book (https://www.soniakrishnachand.net/book) Book A Coaching Call with Sonia: https://cal.com/sonia-chand/self-esteem-coaching-call (https://cal.com/sonia-chand/self-esteem-coaching-call)

Publisher

Sonia Krishna Chand | Adult Autism and Neurodivergent Mental Health Expert | Empowerment Coaching

Category

science · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Jan 2024

Latest episode

7 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Sept 2026

   How Somatic Parts Work Turns Self Sabotage Into Self Trust with Tina Estrella

   Send us Fan Mail Something strange happens when you stop asking “What’s wrong with me?” and start asking “What is this part of me trying to do for me?” I sit down with coach Tina Estrella to talk about existential kink, a somatic, parts-based approach that helps people untangle self-sabotage, shutdowns, and repeating patterns without turning their inner world into a battlefield. Tina shares her path through early diagnoses like depression, borderline personality disorder, and OCD, and what c...

2. 

   4 Sept 2026

   A Dyslexic Entrepreneur Explains What Finally Made Learning Click with Willie

   Send us Fan Mail Reading out loud as a kid can feel like standing on a stage with no script, and Willie Blake knows that pressure firsthand. We sit down with Willie to talk about being diagnosed with dyslexia in first grade, getting pulled into extra support classes, and the quiet ways that “help” can still lead to isolation when classmates start treating you differently. We get honest about what that does to self-esteem, why confidence and learning are tied together, and how shame can make d...

3. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Blueprints for Empowerment: Navigating IEPs and Parenting on the Spectrum with Vicki Christensen

   Send us Fan Mail Join Sonia Chand as she speaks with Vicki Christensen, founder of Blue Glasses Advocacy, about navigating the world of special education, IEPs, and parenting children with neurodiverse needs. Learn how to find support, understand your legal rights, work with schools on accommodations, and hear Vicki's personal journey raising two children with unique needs. Discover actionable advocacy tips, the importance of building your village, and insights from Vicki’s upcoming me...

Who has been a guest on On the Spectrum with Sonia

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

• Meg Stuppy
• Rita Ramakrishnan
• Aaron Ash

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

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

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71