Autism Empowerment Podcast

In today’s episode, we will be talking about the importance of autism-related support and support groups for autistic adults, youth, parents, and family members. We will also be discussing 9 Points to Ponder in the Journey for Connection, an article from Spectrum Life Magazine.

Whether you’re searching for connections with others experiencing a particular challenge, seeking resources and referrals, or are hoping to develop new friendships and relationships, support groups and support forums can reduce isolation and provide great benefits. Join Autism Empowerment Podcast hosts Karen and John Krejcha for this discussion.

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In March 2020, Karen Krejcha, Autism Empowerment Podcast host, became seriously ill with COVID-19. She was sick for many months and is now a COVID long-hauler. In this episode, she will be discussing that experience and her subsequent journey back to health with co-host John Krejcha. Karen originally wrote about these challenges in an article for Spectrum Life Magazine’s Winter 2020-21 issue. It is part of the Stories from The Spectrum, Autism from an Autistic Perspective series and can be found at www.SpectrumLife.org.

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Today’s episode is an introduction to Spectrum Life Magazine, a print and online publication written by and for autistic, autism, and disabilities communities. Join Karen and John Krejcha, Autism Empowerment co-founders to learn about the magazine’s past and present. We’ll even tell you how to get a FREE copy of our current issue! www.SpectrumLife.org

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Today’s episode is an introduction to Autism Empowerment, the organization, and the Autism Empowerment podcast. You’ll be meeting co-founders and hosts, Karen and John Krejcha, learn about our nonprofit organization's past, present, and where we’re heading in the future.

As a passionate, proactive and positive autistic and disability led organization, we are deeply committed to including people of all ages, ability levels, and intersecting identities in the work we do. Whether you identify as a self-advocate, parent advocate, family member, ally or service provider, we learn from and value the lived experience of all community members.

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Autism Empowerment Website: www.AutismEmpowerment.org 

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We're all on a journey. We're all lifelong learners. And sometimes we need help, support, and motivation along the way. Welcome to the Autism Empowerment podcast. We're a program of Autism Empowerment, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization devoted to promoting a culture of acceptance, enrichment, inspiration, and empowerment in the Autistic and Autism communities.

My name is Karen Krejcha. I'm the co-founder of Autism Empowerment along with John Krejcha, and I am going to be your host for this journey. I also identify as autistic and am a parent of two children on the spectrum. As you know, the spectrum is quite diverse and we're going to be talking about autism from a variety of different perspectives.

So whether you're new in your journey or you've been around a long time, stick around because there's going to be something here for you. Upcoming episodes will include interviews, insights, inspiration, and storytelling. We're a unique show that complements our print and online publication, Spectrum Life Magazine.

So whether you identify as on the autism spectrum, a parent, caregiver, family member, ally, service provider, or other professional, we're here to meet you where you're at and wherever you may be in your personal journey.

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