Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville

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A monthly podcast discussing all things ADULTS with AUTISM. Come and get your BREAKTHROUGH!... more

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The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

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November 10, 2020 DAY 6-Social Relationships- 21 Day Challenge
Greetings Friends,

       Adults with autism are stereotypically mischaracterized as being disconnected and not interested in social relationships. I think that         perception could not be further from the reality of the people that I have met, worked with and whom I have formed friendships.

       Granted, there are typical characteristics like difficulty identifying and interpreting and expressing emotions, high level focus in particular interest areas, having difficulty predicting beliefs and intentions of others that make it difficult to connect with others. However intense or variable those factors may be, the need for meaningful social relationships over time is crucial to the well being of adults on the spectrum.

       It's difficult to maintain friendships, social and even romantic relationships over time. It takes real work. What is that experience like for someone with ASD?

       Well, it's funny you asked! Today we will be engaging with Dr. Ramón V. León, retired professor of statistics, and member of Breakthrough's Asperger's Support and Social Group about how he does it!

       Stay tuned,

       Kendrise Colebrooke

       Listen live at 9am EST
       Dial: 312-626-6799    Meeting ID: 853-0939-9259
Click here to Listen on Zoom

       Missed the call? Listen later on Anchor.FM, Spotify, GooglePodcasts
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37min
November 09, 2020 Day 5-Autism At Work-21 Day Challenge
Greetings Friends,

       I hope you had the chance this weekend to catch up on your runs and walk and talk challenge recordings. It's Monday....back to the grind and back to WORK!

       WORK is the topic of today's talk. Today I will be speaking with Spencer Rosenberg, one of Breakthrough's best and brightest whose work         with adults and young adults we support in pre-employment and employment services speaks for itself.

       Here at Breakthrough we believe that every person with autism has the ability to make a contribution through work if given the opportunity         and avenue that works best for them. Most times, we help a bit with preparation, making inroads, and being supportive when it is needed most.

       Too often many forget how amazingly talented and able adults on the autism spectrum are and can be. Yet, they are the most         underrepresented and underemployed subset of the disability community. Why is it so hard for adults with autism to get or keep a job?

       Let's talk about it,

       Kendrise Colebrooke
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33min
November 08, 2020 DAY-4- Catch Up-21 Day Challenge
This is a replay of day 1. Catch up on the episodes you may have missed this week!
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25min
November 07, 2020 DAY 3- Parenting and Caregiver Stress-21 Day Challenge
Hey Friends,

Congratulations on making it to Day 3! It has been my pleasure sharing with you the challenges adults and families of adults on the autism spectrum face every day. Over the last couple of days we have talked about the history and prevalence of autism as a diagnosis, early beginnings of our beloved organization Breakthrough and building independence at any age.

Today's topic will examine the role of caregivers and parents of adults on the spectrum. More specifically, we will highlight the sometimes harsh effects of caregiver stress and some of the ways caregivers practices, what I like to call, radical self care.

As you walk today feel those moments where you feel helpless and at your wits-end as caregivers and as advocates. When do you take a moment to recharge and rejuvenate yourself? When can you?! It's high-time to sprinkle in a little self love and self care so that you can continue to show up! Day in and day out. Friends, it's absolutely necessary to be effectual in our caregiving and advocacy long-term.

I am eagerly looking forward to the 9 am call this morning and to the rest of this 21 day challenge with you! Through this exercise we are expanding our awareness, mental and physical agility, and adding tools to our "advocacy toolboxes".

Yours in service,

Kendrise Colebrooke
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31min
November 06, 2020 DAY 2-Independent Living--21 Day Challenge
Hi Friends,

Yesterday's kickoff has me so pumped and energized for the rest of this challenge! I hope it has been and will be as rewarding for you as it is for me. If you missed the kickoff yesterday, don't worry, you can catch up before today's walk using the anchor.fm link or any of the other podcasting links below.

With the action step yesterday, I connected with a couple of my friends who are parents of children with autism in a way we'd never connected before. It was such a powerful moment. Share your stories on social media with #21for21 and #AutismBreakthrough.
Today we are going to get into possibilities and realities for independent living for adults with autism on every point on the spectrum. Sometimes what I hear from parents of adults with autism are things like, "They'll never be able to...live on their own, or without us," etc. I could probably fill in the blank hundreds of different scenarios. We are going to challenge that thinking during today's call by examining what is possible through advances in modern technology, services that are available to bridge the gap to independence and much more.

What can you do now, and at any age, to prepare for this transition? How important is it for young adults and adults in transition to have and build independence?
Tune in and find out,

Kendrise Colebrooke
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35min
November 05, 2020 Day 1-Kickoff- 21 Day Challenge
Judi Brookshire, one of the founders of Autism Breakthrough joins us for the kickoff walk and talk. We discuss diagnosis history of autism, and some common characteristics that have evolved over time. We also discuss the early beginnings of Breakthrough and how people can advocate for adults on the spectrum. Hope you enjoy!
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25min
November 01, 2020 Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville (Trailer)
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1min
September 01, 2020 Register for our 21 day challenge
Hello Autism Breakthrough Supporters,
Instead of having our typical 5k run, during the month of November we will be raising awareness for Autism Breakthrough by having daily discussions on topics related to adults with autism.
Register today on RunSignUp (link) to take the pledge to support adults with autism!
Join us daily from November 5th-25th, 2020 at 9am eastern for a Walk and Talk.
There are so many issues related to adults on the spectrum that just aren't discussed in mainstream media, we are going to get into those topics here. You don't want to miss it. Invite a friend or a family member to walk with us. Who knows, we might even have a breakthrough!
Be sure to register so that you can receive the daily email updates during that week for the topics of the day!
Don't forget to share on social media #AutismBreakthrough #Breakthrough21
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FAQs about Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville:

How many episodes does Autism Breakthrough of Knoxville have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.