Autism Knows No Borders

Finding Joy in the Journey, with Ben & Sandy Hartranft


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Discover what’s possible when kindness starts with one. 

Our guests today are mother and son, Sandy and Ben Hartranft. An Autistic Self-Advocate and public speaker, Ben visits schools, businesses, and organizations with the message of spreading kindness and inclusion. Sandy's book Swinging From The Chandelier: Finding Joy In The Journey Through Autism was published in 2022.

In today’s conversation, we discuss:

  • Ben learning about his autism
  • How the right speech therapist opened up doors for communication
  • Ben’s special interests
  • His experience being a guest on The Ellen Show and participating in The Price is Right
  • Challenges autistic people face when looking for a job
  • What employers can do to accommodate autistic employees
  • Ben’s company Benergy and his takeaway messages for students
  • What Ben wishes people understood about him
  • His dating experiences
  • Why Sandy’s blog is titled “Ben’s Kite String”
  • What Sandy wishes she’d learnt sooner about motherhood
  • To learn more about Ben and Sandy Hartranft, please visit benergy1.com.

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