Welcome to Supporting the Spectrum: a podcast designed to bring you news about research, services, and supports for children with autism and non-typical neurodevelopment and their families.
Supporting the Spectrum is hosted by the University of Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders Training and Education Division (TED). This podcast is brought to you by Training Experts in Autism for Missouri (TEAM) project sponsored by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
Though the topics discussed are geared towards families and professionals providing direct support to individuals with autism, we encourage all to listen. We hope that the conversations shared will provide insight and generate new ideas on how we as a community can create and embrace more inclusive experiences for all.
Behind the Mask: Understanding Autism in Women Pt. 2
In Part 2 of Tara and Jaclyn’s conversation with Molly Love, BCBA and self-advocate, we explore the experiences of autistic girls and women in education, the importance of lived experience in the field of ABA, and the challenges many autistic adults face when seeking diagnosis and support. Join us as we discuss masking, self-advocacy, adult autism diagnosis, and how professionals can better partner with autistic individuals to create more inclusive and affirming support systems.
24 Aug 2026
Behind the Mask: Understanding Autism in Women- Pt.1
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Tara and Jaclyn sit down with Molly Love, BCBA and autistic self-advocate, to explore how autism can present differently in girls and women. Together, they discuss common misconceptions, the concept of masking, why many autistic women go unrecognized for years, and the emotional impact of constantly hiding autistic traits. Molly shares both professional insights and personal experiences while offering practical strategies for creating environments where autistic individuals feel accepted, understood, and supported.
25 May 2026
Making Change Accessible
In this episode of Supporting the Spectrum, we explore what it really means to make change more accessible for neurodivergent individuals. Joined by transition specialists Jen DeLaporte and Jaclyn Benigno, we unpack why transitions, both everyday and life-changing, can be challenging, how executive functioning, anxiety, and sensory differences play a role, and what meaningful support can look like across home, school, and adulthood. From practical strategies to myth-busting common misconceptions, this conversation focuses on shifting the question from “How do we make someone tolerate change?” to “How do we make change itself more supportive and predictable?”
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
12 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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