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Autism Resources Kawartha
Autism Resources Kawartha is a series of unscripted conversations with local autistic people - and the people who love them - right here in Kawartha Lakes. Hosted by ARK co-founder, Matt Geraghty, this podcast is all about sharing real-life experiences and normalizing the autistic experience. Tune in and listen to real, honest, judgment-free conversations between the father of an autistic kid and his guests about what life with autism is really like: the joys, the challenges, the funny moments, the hard days, and everything in between. Whether you're autistic yourself, or a parent, caregiver, sibling, or friend to someone who is, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
14 episodes
Season 1 Wrapped | Autism Resources Kawartha
This marks the end of Season 1 of the Autism Resources Kawartha Podcast - and what a season it’s been.If you or someone you know may be interested in being a guest on the podcast, or you want to sponsor the podcast, let us know, so they ...
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Season 1
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John | Episode 12 | Autism Resources Kawartha
In this episode, Matt sits down with John from Kawartha Conservation.John reflects on how awareness of autism has changed over the decades and shares personal stories about parenting, e...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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Ashley | Episode 11 | Autism Resources Kawartha
In this episode, Matt sits down with Ashley, a parent and advocate whose life has been deeply shaped by autism - from growing up with her aunt Sarah Jane, to parenting her recently diagnosed son.Ashley opens up about her early experienc...
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Episode 11
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Heather | Episode 10 | Autism Resources Kawartha
In this episode, Matt sits down with Heather, a retired teacher and owner of R&J Stables. Heather shares her incredible journey from education to equine-assisted therapy, exploring how her lifelong lo...
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Episode 10
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Jennifer | Episode 9 | Autism Resources Kawartha
In this episode, Matt sits down with Jennifer - a devoted aunt to an autistic niece - to explore what it means to love, support, and understand from the outside looking in.Jenn shares the story of her niece’s autism, ADHD, and Pathologi...
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Episode 9
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Christy | Episode 8 | Autism Resources Kawartha
In this conversation, Christy discusses the challenges faced in advocating for her child within the school system, the importance of understanding sensory overload and anxiety, and the need for structure and routine. She reflects on her journey...
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Episode 8
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Kali | Episode 7 | Autism Resources Kawartha
In this conversation, Kali shares her personal journey with autism, focusing on her experiences as a parent of an autistic child. We discuss the early diagnosis of her son, the challenges faced in understanding autism, and the impact it has on ...
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Episode 7
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Alexandra | Episode 6 | Autism Resources Kawartha
This conversation with Alexandra explores the experiences of parenting autistic children, highlighting the challenges, triumphs, and the importance of understanding and advocacy. The discussion delves into the role of sports in providing inclus...
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Robert | Episode 5 | Autism Resources Kawartha
This conversation explores the experiences of an individual diagnosed with autism some time ago, focusing on Robert’s journey through childhood, the challenges of socialization, and the therapeutic role of art in his life. The discussion also h...
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Episode 5
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Ruth | Episode 4 | Autism Resources Kawartha
In this episode, Ruth shares her journey as a parent of a son with autism, discussing the challenges and triumphs of raising him. She opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of dealing with meltdowns, the importance of understanding and pati...
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Episode 4
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Jamie | Episode 3 | Autism Resources Kawartha
In this episode, Jamie shares her personal journey with autism, discussing her experience growing up with an autistic sister and raising an autistic daughter. She explores the challenges and triumphs of navigating a world not built for neurodiv...
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Episode 3
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Ashley | Episode 2 | Autism Resources Kawartha
In this conversation, Ashley, shares her personal journey of discovering her autism and ADHD, reflecting on the challenges faced throughout her life, particularly as a woman. She discusses the impact of these neurodivergent conditions on her so...
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Episode 2
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Natalie | Episode 1 | Autism Resources Kawartha
This conversation with Natalie explores the personal journey of understanding autism and ADHD, particularly from the perspective of a mother navigating her own diagnosis alongside her daughter's. It delves into reflections on childhood experien...
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Episode 1
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