Joyriding In Autismland: Autism Podcast with Kid Gigawatt

By Kelley Fitch: Kid Gigawatt's Autism Therapy Microfundin' Mama

What's Joyriding In Autismland: Autism Podcast with Kid Gigawatt about?

Launched by parents of an infectiously funny and *mostly* happy boy on the spectrum, the Joyriding in Autismland podcast chats with ASD parents, kiddos, therapists, writers, and artists about the unexpected, charming, and funny moments with autism. Because laughing? Is the best vacation. Find the show notes online at http://www.joyridinginautismland.com/podcast

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Joyriding In Autismland: Autism Podcast with Kid Gigawatt episodes:

06.06.2014
35 Jen Turrell | On ABA, staffing up, and first plane rides
Jen Turrell is mom to two daughters on the spectrum, and is the author of the new book Help! My Child Has Autism: A Parent's Guide to Start, Fund, and Maintain an Evidence Based Intervention. We chat about ABA, staffing up, and...
05.30.2014
34 Officer Matt Brown | On why registering our kids saves lives, and on summertime safety on the spectrum
Hey guys! So summer is coming, even though you wouldn't really be feeling it yet if you are up in Maine with us, and I wanted to do an episode about safety issues and autism. This is super important because...
05.16.2014
32 Patty Pacelli | On preparing younger kiddos for the workforce, what makes some people with autism fantastic hires, some of the best and worst jobs for people with autism, and about helpful work acc
Today I'm excited to speak to author Patty Pacelli, whose young adult son has autism. She advocates for people on the spectrum to achieve their career dreams and contribute their exceptional talents to the workforce, and has just written a...
05.16.2014
32 Patty Pacelli | On preparing younger kiddos for the workforce, what makes some people with autism fantastic hires, some of the best and worst jobs for people with autism, and about helpful work acc
Today I'm excited to speak to author Patty Pacelli, whose young adult son has autism. She advocates for people on the spectrum to achieve their career dreams and contribute their exceptional talents to the workforce, and has just written a...
05.09.2014
31 Kyle Crawford | On his new autism book, customized education, inclusion, laughing, and magical moments. (<--dolphins included!)
Kyle's work in autism spans direct services, research, and administration. He worked one-on-one with adults on the spectrum in Santa Barbara, CA, focusing on improvements in quality of life, employment, health, and social networks. For two years, while pursuing his...
05.03.2014
30 Kelley Fitch | On episodes 1-29 - a quick guide
Today's episode is a bit different, because I won't be doing any interviewing - I'm flying solo. It's been a rough week for us all, because my father-in-law died on Monday afternoon, and he was just a great guy. A...
04.25.2014
29 Julie Cole | On labels, raising 6 kids, and running a successful business
Today, I'm so excited to speak to Mabel's Labels founder, blogger, and mama to many, Julie Cole. Julie's business has been featured on the Huffington Post, The View, InStyle Magazine, Forbes, and many others, and her oldest of 6 kids...
04.18.2014
28 Cynthia Lord | on her Newberry award-winning book, Rules, and what's next
Today I am super excited to speak to fellow Mainer and Newberry award-winning author of the book Rules, Cynthia Lord. We chat about writing a book with autism at the center, her new books coming out this year, and some...
04.05.2014
26 Kid Gigawatt's Roman Holidays | On our summer road trip documentary plans
On road tripping from Portland Maine to Portland Oregon this summer, and our plans to make a documentary movie. Check out the deets here. Kelley
03.14.2014
23 Tom Angleberger | On making Asperger's his superpower, and on being a NY Times best-selling author
I'm stoked to be speaking with Tom Angleberger today, New York Times best selling author of the Star Wars-inspired book series that began with Origami Yoda in 2010. The series stars a middle schooler named Dwight, whose Yoda paper finger...
03.08.2014
22 Eric Tivers | On treating ADHD from both sides of the couch, forgetting your Mom's birthday, and the neurological equivalent of the polar vortex
Stoked to be chatting with Eric Tivers, licensed Clinical Social Worker, coach, consultant, and counselor for ADHD and High Functioning Autism. We chat about what led him to an ADHD diagnosis in college, and what happens when autism is comorbid with...
02.28.2014
21 Margret Ericsdottir | On raising a teenager with nonverbal autism, her documentary movie, and partnering with Kate Winslet
So inspired to speak to Icelandic filmmaker Marget Ericsdottir, whose teenage son, Keli, has nonverbal autism. Margret's moving documentary, A Mother's Courage, follows her quest to understand autism, and ultimately leads to her son being able to communicate via a...
02.07.2014
18 Kara Wilson | On parenting a hilarious daughter with Asperger's, and the importance of humor in getting through
I'm stoked to be chatting with Kara Wilson today. Kara has a 6 year-old daughter with Asperger's, and pens a fantastic blog called Karacteristic: Stirred, Not Shaken.<--LOVE. I discovered her hilarious short story Welcome to Asperger's Island in the 2011 book...
01.24.2014
16 Sarah Bronson | On therapeutic horseback riding, and orchestrating as Executive Director of Riding to the Top in Windham Maine
Stoked to be speaking today with Sarah Bronson, Executive Director of Riding to the Top, a nonprofit therapeutic horseback riding center in Windham, Maine. Riding to the Top has been a Premier Accredited Center by PATH International (the Professional Association...
01.10.2014
14 Wayne Gilpin | On laughing with autism, on becoming the powerhouse autism publishing company in America, and on his late son Alex
Wayne Gilpin began his publishing career by bringing car repair and law books to market. When his son Alex was diagnosed with autism, he joined the Autism Society of America, and became its president in 1987. Alex was 15 when...
12.27.2013
12 Jeff Waites | On Kid Gigawatt, having a son on the spectrum, and positive ions
My husband, Jeff, about having a kiddo on the spectrum, superpowers, positive ions, and the extended version at the record store.
12.20.2013
11 Lauren O'Neil | On In-Home Support, having a brother on the spectrum, and working with the Romanator for over a year
Episode number 11 is with my boyo Roman's fantabulous In-Home Support staff, Lauren O'Neil, who has worked with Romi for a little over a year in our messy... chaotic... loud... *ahem* lively home. Her little brother also has autism, and we...

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Joyriding In Autismland: Autism Podcast with Kid Gigawatt episodes:

35 Jen Turrell | On ABA, staffing up, and first plane rides

34 Officer Matt Brown | On why registering our kids saves lives, and on summertime safety on the spectrum

32 Patty Pacelli | On preparing younger kiddos for the workforce, what makes some people with autism fantastic hires, some of the best and worst jobs for people with autism, and about helpful work acc

32 Patty Pacelli | On preparing younger kiddos for the workforce, what makes some people with autism fantastic hires, some of the best and worst jobs for people with autism, and about helpful work acc

31 Kyle Crawford | On his new autism book, customized education, inclusion, laughing, and magical moments. (<--dolphins included!)

30 Kelley Fitch | On episodes 1-29 - a quick guide

29 Julie Cole | On labels, raising 6 kids, and running a successful business

28 Cynthia Lord | on her Newberry award-winning book, Rules, and what's next

26 Kid Gigawatt's Roman Holidays | On our summer road trip documentary plans

23 Tom Angleberger | On making Asperger's his superpower, and on being a NY Times best-selling author

22 Eric Tivers | On treating ADHD from both sides of the couch, forgetting your Mom's birthday, and the neurological equivalent of the polar vortex

21 Margret Ericsdottir | On raising a teenager with nonverbal autism, her documentary movie, and partnering with Kate Winslet

18 Kara Wilson | On parenting a hilarious daughter with Asperger's, and the importance of humor in getting through

16 Sarah Bronson | On therapeutic horseback riding, and orchestrating as Executive Director of Riding to the Top in Windham Maine

14 Wayne Gilpin | On laughing with autism, on becoming the powerhouse autism publishing company in America, and on his late son Alex

12 Jeff Waites | On Kid Gigawatt, having a son on the spectrum, and positive ions

11 Lauren O'Neil | On In-Home Support, having a brother on the spectrum, and working with the Romanator for over a year