Hunter Hansen was diagnosed with autism at age 16. Today, he is a full-time data visualization professional, husband, and father. He shares his personal journey of...
Episodes
88: A Pediatrician's Perspective on Advocating for Misfits | Dr. Alisa Minkin, MD
Jan 04, 2022
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Dr. Alisa Minkin is a pediatrician and mother to six adult children, one of whom has a rare diagnosis. She shares her journey of getting answers for her daughter, finding...
79: The Link Between Executive Functioning and Self Esteem | Sara-Louise Ackrill
Nov 02, 2021
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Sara-Louise Ackrill, founder of Wired Differently, talks about the connection between executive functioning and self-esteem. She also shares personal stories of managing autism...
69: Parenting on Your Terms | Ashley Farrar
Jun 22, 2021
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Ashley was diagnosed with ADHD soon after her daughter was diagnosed with autism. After receiving conflicting advice from doctors, Ashley talks about her decision to trust her...
61: How to Pick Your Battles | Lindsay Lapaquette
Apr 27, 2021
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As the parent of a misfit, you’re on a the “frontlines” of advocating for your child. That can mean a lot of tough conversations. Lindsay Lapaquette, a mom of...
55: How to Parent Like an Autistic | Kelly Bron Johnson
Mar 16, 2021
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Kelly Bron Johnson is an Autistic and Hard of Hearing self-advocate, speaker, author, and founder of Completely Inclusive and the Autistic Entrepreneurs Network. She and Emily...
54: Multigenerational Autism | Lola Dada-Olley
Mar 09, 2021
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Lola Dada-Olley‘s adult brother and two kids are on the autism spectrum. Lola shares how she went through parentification as a child. She draws on those difficult...
53: How to Embrace Being Different | Andrew Komarow
Mar 02, 2021
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Andrew Komarow is a Certified Neurodiversity Professional and Financial Planner to those who think differently. Diagnosed with autism later in life, he shares how he’s...
43: The Importance of Neurodiversity | Corey Hollemeyer
Dec 22, 2020
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Corey Hollemeyer is an HR & Inclusion Consultant and mother of two beautiful girls. Her oldest is autistic and her youngest is likely autistic as well. Corey shares how...