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Sensory Overload

Welcome to the semi-irreverent adventures of parenting a precocious, hilarious, autistic child! We salute you. And you.

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A Parents' Guide to Micro-Interest Gifts

Ali & John return from the void to reveal their daughter's Christmas gifts, based on her current micro-interests. RESOURCE LINKS: This Ain't Holland - Autism Moms - Ali and Natasha's new TikTok/Insta site about being Autism Moms! Paper Stilettos - the site we purchased frowning Elsa and Anna dolls Barbie Helen Keller doll Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

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The "I" in DEI

THIS IS IT! THE ONE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Ali & John hit you with a rant about the government's latest nonsense about vaccines and autism. THAT'S RIGHT Y'ALL'S, WE'RE GOIN' WOKE. (Podcast is free, so we can't go broke. Nyah-nyah.) RESOURCE LINKS: So many details about this campaign to maintain Medicaid and how to contact your Senators and Representatives, what you could say, how to learn more,…

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The Autism Voyage [w/Michael Pereira]

Ali & John welcome special guest Michael Pereira, creator of The Autism Voyage blog, to discuss financial planning for parents of Special Needs. The Autism Voyage Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

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Welcome, Fire

Ali & John return to the mics for 2025 and our very special guest... fire. Lots of fire. And also, we talk about the trash fire that is Special Education. So it's like a themed episode, dig? L.A.'s new favorite app, Watch Duty: Watch Duty GoFundMes of peoples we know who lost homes in the fires: Help the Apodaca and Fenard Families The Soul Points Fund Eaton Fire Community Relief Displaced Black…

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Bethany Nelson Graduates

Ali & John celebrate their daughter's imminent graduation from ABA. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

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And the Script Goes On...

Ali & John talk about perseverating behavior, and the upcoming election. Your Rights as a Voter With a Disability (CA) Voting With a Disability Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

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This is Halloween [w/Bethany]

Bethany returns to the show to talk Halloween and playing soccer inside the house. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

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Dreaming Together

Ali & John talk about the business of family meetings. Colin Farrell Interview - Colin Farrell Foundation Colin Farrell Foundation The Fair Play Book Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

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Small, Measurable, Attainable… I Forget the Rest

Tiny steps become bigger progressions. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

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Wonders Never Cease

Ali was recently a panelist at WonderCon, and our daughter was able to sit in attendance! We discuss this and how church camps are the best place to discover D&D. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook

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