So many amazing and heartfelt stories have been told during the pandemic. The front line heroes, working tirelessly to stay on top of this. Stories from those who have recovered from COVID-19, and from others who have suffered great loss. For

Ep. 8 Coping with COVID

Apr 30th, 2020 38m 57s

COVID-19 has turned things upside down...A change in routine and a world of uncertainty is confusing and disruptive, especially for people living with autism who thrive on predictability and structure.Join host Katie Bennison as she checks in

Ep7 Bonus Episode, an in-depth conversation with Michelle Garcia Winner

Dec 17th, 2019 35m 10s

Hear Katie’s full conversation with globally renowned speech-language pathologist, Michelle Garcia Winner. The founder of "Social Thinking" specializes in the treatment of individuals with social and communication challenges. Michelle Garcia Wi

Michelle Garcia Winner – Full Interview

Dec 17th, 2019 35m 10s

Hear Katie’s full conversation with globally renowned speech-language pathologist Michelle Garcia Winner. The founder of "Social Thinking," Michelle is recognized for her work helping students on the spectrum overcome their social and communica

Ep 6. Celebrating 'Success on the Spectrum', with Temple Grandin

1 Dec 11th, 2019 42m 51s

We hear so much about the challenges that people living on the spectrum face, it’s easy to lose sight of the remarkable strides that people with Autism have made in all areas of society — In this episode, we are celebrating the success of Dr. T

Ep. 5 Navigating the Teenage Years with ASD

Dec 4th, 2019 31m 25s

Adolescence is tough enough as it is -- but what happens when you throw Autism into the mix? In this episode, our teen and parent roundtables share their thoughts on the teenage years, and some of what they have to say may surprise you. Plus --

Ep. 4 Autism and your Family Finances

Nov 27th, 2019 20m 45s

Families living with Autism will tell you: there are a lot of great therapies out there to help your child grow, develop, and overcome challenges. They'll also tell you that therapy is expensive and that government funding -- while helpful -- d

Ep. 3 School on the Spectrum

Nov 13th, 2019 34m 54s

Brightly lit classrooms, crowded cafeterias, constant bells ringing... these are just a few of the particular challenges kids living with Autism face when they enter the school system. Not to mention learning comprehension, organizational and s

Ep. 2 Social challenges of Autism

Oct 30th, 2019 27m 58s

One of the biggest challenges of autism is the social side. So in this episode, we focus on solutions. Meet Vicky Ryan, a mom whose own daughter, Charlotte, is on the spectrum. When Charlotte was struggling with social opportunities, Vicky foun

Ep. 1 Diagnosing Autism

Oct 16th, 2019 34m 7s

Obtaining an Autism diagnosis for their child is a daunting prospect for many parents. So on this episode, we talk about what it really means. What is the process like, and what are the benefits? We'll hear from Sarah Benedetti, a mom whose son

Trailer

Life on The Spectrum - Show Promo

Jul 20th, 2019 6m 12s

A brand-new podcast for families living with Autism. Hosted by broadcaster and special education assistant Katie Bennison, who has a teenage daughter on the spectrum. Featuring the voices of parents, educators, doctors, therapists, and most of