The Polaris Connection Navigating Autism & Neurodiversity
The Polaris Connection is the ultimate autism parenting podcast for families, caregivers, and professionals navigating the world of autism and special needs. Each episode shares real stories, expert insights, and practical strategies to support children with autism, strengthen family life, and connect with the broader autism community. From special education resources and behavioral tips to advocacy guidance and emotional support, The Polaris Connection provides actionable tools for parents, teachers, and therapists alike. Join us to discover inspiring journeys, learn about autism support networks, and explore ways to celebrate your child’s strengths while overcoming challenges. Whether you’re seeking advice on autism therapies, school programs, social skills development, or community connection, The Polaris Connection offers trusted guidance to help you thrive. Tune in each week for episodes that empower families, build understanding, and create meaningful connections in the world of autism and special needs parenting.
Join Brad Broyles and Nathan Palmer on The Polaris Connection where they help parents of autistic and neurodivergent children find power, perspective, and possibility. Through expert insights and real-life stories, we spark hope, share resources, and inspire families to navigate the journey with confidence. It’s not just a podcast, it’s a movement for connection, strength, and unapologetic advocacy.
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The Polaris Connection Navigating Autism & Neurodiversity
Latest Episodes
The Parenting Mistake That Makes Special Needs Kids Needier: Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
In this episode, we explore the real challenges and quiet strengths of parenting an autistic child, especially when parents see things differently. Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife shares a practical framework for balancing expectations with respons...
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Why Understanding Adult Autism Diagnosis and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) Changes Everything - With Tony and Michelle
In this episode of The Polaris Connection, Brad and Nathan welcome autism experts Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett for a deeply compassionate conversation of how autism is not a defect but a different way of perceiving, thinking, learning,...
Understanding the People You Love: The Power of the Color Code With Dan Call
Why does one child need to talk everything through while another shuts down? Why do some people crave connection, others need control, and others simply need space?In this episode of The Polaris Connection, we sit down with Dan Ca...
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Kerry Magro on Hope, Autism, and Love on the Spectrum
This episode offers the autism journey hope grounded in lived experience, plus practical guidance you can actually use.Our guest, Kerry Magro, shares his journey from being non-speaking until age two and a half and speaking in full sente...
How Gaming Can Boost Social Skills for Kids with Autism: With Andrew Fishman
"Are video games a social lifeline or a mental trap? This might surprise you..." 🎮 Drop a 🔥 if you've wondered about this before and tag a parent who's trying to understand their kid's gaming habits!Many assume gaming ...
