Autism Empowerment Podcast

Autism Empowerment Podcast

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Autism Empowerment Podcast episodes

  • Ep. 24: Spectrum Life Magazine Spring 2022 Review and a New Chapter for Autism Empowerment

    In today’s episode, we are reviewing the Spring 2022 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine, a nonprofit autistic-led publication from Autism Empowerment written by and for autistic, neurodivergent and disabilities communities.

    We’ll be talking about a new chapter for Autism Empowerment, sharing about our sister publication Zoom Autism Magazine and introducing listeners to new writers, creators, illustrators and columns that will be soon appearing at the AutismEmpowerment.org and SpectrumLife.org websites including #AskingAutistics, Bluebee TeeVee Autism Information Station for kids and A Day in the Lives of Autistic Adults.

    Join Autism Empowerment co-founders Karen Krejcha and John Krejcha for fun facts and behind-the-scenes details of the articles that went into our most recent issue!

    To read the Spring 2022 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine from Autism Empowerment online, visit https://www.SpectrumLife.org/spring2022

    All back issues as well as shareable blog articles are available for free at www.SpectrumLife.org

    To help support our 501(c)3 nonprofit, please visit: www.AutismEmpowerment.org

    For Show Notes and Transcript, please visit www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org

    1 hr 8 min
  • Ep. 23: Spectrum Life Magazine Winter 2021 Issue Preview - Autism Advocacy, Inclusion and Mental Health

    In today’s episode, we are previewing the Winter 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine, a nonprofit autistic-led publication from Autism Empowerment written by and for autistic, neurodivergent and disabilities communities. We'll be going into behind-the-scenes details about each of the articles in the latest edition including our cover story, Let's Peer Up with Jenell Theobald. We'll be talking about inclusion, mental health and occasions where adversity led to autistic and disability rights advocacy. We’ll also be sharing some holiday cheer, Autism Empowerment style!

     

    The Winter 2021 issue arrived in December 2021. To pick up a print copy visit: www.SpectrumLife.org/findacopy

    To read the Winter 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine from Autism Empowerment online, visit https://www.SpectrumLife.org/winter2021.

    All back issues as well as shareable blog articles are available for free at www.SpectrumLife.org 

    To help support our 501(c)3 nonprofit, please visit: www.AutismEmpowerment.org/donate 

    For Show Notes and Transcript, please visit https://www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org

    44 min
  • Ep. 22: Double Back and Double Take

    This episode of the Autism Empowerment Podcast is dedicated to all those who are struggling with insecurity, depression, anxiety and loneliness. As tough as it may seem, please know that you are not alone. You are enough. You are meant to be.

    In this particular show, we'll talk about vulnerabilities and self-reflection. We'll talk about being touched by inspiration and how that can come during dark times. Autistic advocate Karen Krejcha will be reading and discussing Double Take. Unlike anything she has ever been inspired to write before, Double Take came to be during the unlikeliest of moments.

    41 min
  • Ep. 21: Spectrum Life Magazine Fall 2021 Preview - Autism Advocacy, Enrichment and Empowerment

    In today’s episode, we are previewing the Fall 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine, a nonprofit autistic-led publication from Autism Empowerment written by and for autism, autistic and disabilities communities. From advocacy and education to employment, wellness and mental health, we'll be going into behind-the-scenes details about each of the 13 articles in the latest edition.  

    The Fall 2021 issue just arrived September 13th, 2021. To pick up a print copy visit: www.SpectrumLife.org/findacopy.

    For the most recent issue of Spectrum Life Magazine from Autism Empowerment online, visit https://www.SpectrumLife.org/currentissue.

    All back issues as well as shareable blog articles are available for free at www.SpectrumLife.org 

    Give More 24 is coming up September 23rd, 2021. Support Autism Empowerment at https://www.givemore24.org/organizations/autism-empowerment

    or support our 501(c)3 nonprofit anytime at www.AutismEmpowerment.org/donate 

    For Show Notes and Transcript, please visit https://www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org

     

     

    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep. 20: Moving Forward - Autism Empowerment Summer 2021 Update: Support and Grace in Tough Times

    The Autism Empowerment Podcast is back! After a two-month hiatus, we're answering listener questions in today's episode: What has been going on with Autism Empowerment in Summer 2021? When is our next issue of Spectrum Life Magazine? When is our 10th Anniversary mini-series debuting? What will be happening in the Fall? Let’s get going!

    For transcripts and Show Notes, visit www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org

    For a free copy of Spectrum Life Magazine serving autistic and autism communities, visit www.SpectrumLife.org 

    The main website for our 501(c)3 nonprofit is www.AutismEmpowerment.org.

    Thank you for subscribing! We're here to serve!

    26 min
  • Ep. 19: Autism Empowerment 10th Anniversary + Behind the Scenes Mini-Series Launch

    In today's milestone episode, we celebrate a Happy 10th Anniversary with Autism Empowerment with the reveal of a new 5-week mini-series starting July 12th, 2021. Come join Autism Empowerment co-founders Karen Krejcha and John Krejcha as they go Behind the Scenes: A Look At 10 Years of Autism Empowerment. Come join the journey!

    Show Notes and Transcript: https://www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org

    Read and see our 10th Anniversary story in Spectrum Life Magazine: https://www.spectrumlife.org/summer2021

    30 min
  • Ep. 18: Spectrum Life Magazine Summer 2021 Preview - 10 Years of Autism Empowerment

    In today’s episode, we are previewing the milestone Summer 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine. This issue marks 5 years of Spectrum Life Magazine being a nonprofit program of Autism Empowerment and also 10 years of Autism Empowerment serving youth, adults and families within autism and autistic communities. It's the 18th issue of Spectrum Life Magazine being published by Autism Empowerment and also our 18th Autism Empowerment Podcast episode!

    Join Autism Empowerment co-founders Karen and John Krejcha as they share interesting and fun facts from Autism Empowerment's nonprofit work over the past decade. Watch for our Behind the Scenes: 10 Years of Autism Empowerment podcast mini-series starting in July and be sure to catch our 10th Anniversary special episode on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021.

    A new contest is announced in this episode where listeners and Spectrum Life Magazine readers have the opportunity to win free gift cards and Autism Empowerment merchandise.

    For Show Notes and Transcript, please visit https://www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org

    For the most recent issue of Spectrum Life Magazine from Autism Empowerment, visit https://www.SpectrumLife.org.

     

    44 min
  • Ep. 17: Special Education Recovery Services and Legal Support for Students on IEPs in the age of COVID

    In this episode of the Autism Empowerment Podcast, we are talking about educational support and recovery services for students in pandemic times and the age of COVID. Many parents and children involved in Special Education and general education services are concerned in some way about academic regression, staying on track and progressing forward. 

    For students on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans, we’re going to take a look at options available for students to catch up. We'll explore the differences between Compensatory Education, Recovery Services (a new term) and Extended School Year Services. We're going to discuss when a student might qualify and how each service may help support children on the autism spectrum and with other learning disabilities.

     

    For transcripts and Show Notes, please visit www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org

    44 min
  • Ep. 16: Spectrum Life Magazine Spring 2021 Preview - Autistic Voices, Autism Advocacy and Acceptance

    In this episode, we preview the Spring 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine published by Autism Empowerment. We shine a light on Autism Acceptance every day by centering and celebrating autistic voices in advocacy, education, poetry, podcasting, and entrepreneurial endeavors. We also show appreciation for family, friends and allies. Listen in and we’ll let you know how to get your free copy of this publication written by and for autism and autistic communities.

    Show Notes and Transcript at www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org

    Spring issue of Spectrum Life Magazine at www.SpectrumLife.org/currentissue

     

    35 min
  • Ep. 15: Autism Acceptance Month 2021 with Autism Empowerment - Centering Autistic Voices

    What does Autism Acceptance look like? What is the difference between Autism Acceptance and Autism Awareness? How can we each do a better job of listening to other voices in our community? Why is it so important to center autistic voices in policymaking, research, programs and philanthropy? In today's episode of the Autism Empowerment Podcast, we share meaningful conversation around the following areas:  

    • What does Autism Acceptance look like at Autism Empowerment in 2021? In our world-at-large? 
  • What is the difference between Autism Acceptance and Autism Awareness? 
  • Between acceptance and stagnation? 
  • How can we promote health, wellness, and the human needs of each autistic person with respect and dignity?
  • Why is it so important to center autistic voices in policymaking, research, programs and philanthropy?
  • To support Autism Acceptance and Autism Empowerment, where can we go to learn more?
  • How can we meaningfully invest in Autistic potential and autism communities?
  • In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, we are launching this show on April 2nd. Join Autism Empowerment Podcast hosts and co-founders Karen Krejcha and John Krejcha for this important autistic-led and directed conversation. 

    Show Notes and Transcript at www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org

    Spring 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine available April 12th at www.SpectrumLife.org. (All past issues available online for free.)

    32 min

About Autism Empowerment Podcast

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Wherever you identify in your autism or autistic journey, Autism Empowerment is here to meet you along the way with acceptance, enrichment, inspiration, and empowerment for the road ahead. We are an Autistic-led podcast, nonprofit, and publisher of Spectrum Life Magazine. Join Karen Krejcha, Autism Empowerment Co-Founder, autistic entrepreneur, and parent to two children on the spectrum for weekly encouragement, interviews, and insight.

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