Around The Spectrum
Around the Spectrum
Honest conversations from the people around the spectrum — the ones supporting, questioning, and showing up daily.
This podcast is for those in the trenches: parents navigating new diagnoses, BCBAs striving to lead with integrity, educators, caregivers, and allies asking, "Am I getting this right?”
Hosted by a longtime autism parent and healthcare communicator, Around the Spectrum brings together real stories and practical guidance from individuals who support autistic children every day. No extremes. No preachy vibes. Just honest conversations with parents, professionals, and those in-between.
Because when we listen more and judge less, we all do better.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
Around The Spectrum
Latest Episodes
Around the Spectrum – Inside the IEP: What Schools Are Responsible For (with Leila Farshchian)
Walking into an IEP meeting can feel confusing, especially when you’re unsure what’s required, what’s flexible, and how decisions are made. In this episode, Leila Farshchian, a special educator and Board Certified Behavior Analyst, breaks down ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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39:53
Around the Spectrum - Compassion Is the Intervention: Rethinking Autism Care at the Start (with Anna Sturgeon)
The starting line of an autism journey can feel like a maze of waitlists, opinions, and second-guessing. We invited BCBA and clinic founder Anna Sturgeon to sit with us at the table and make that first stretch less lonely and far more practical...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:32
Around the Spectrum - Not Bad, Just Communication (With Kea Lee)
Ever been told your child is “bad” in the checkout line while you’re just trying to make it through the day? This episode centers on a different lens: not bad just communication. We dive into the real story behind behavior with BCBA and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:33
Around the Spectrum: Consistency Over Chaos: Rethinking Systems in ABA (with Michael Conteh)
Growth is not the enemy. Poor systems are. In this episode, we explore how ABA leadership and systems shape the ability of autism clinics to grow while maintaining quality care. BCBA, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and executive coach Michae...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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32:16
Around the Spectrum - Welcome to Holland: Finding Beauty in a Different Path (with Michael Vassar)
When Michael Vassar’s daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder and later autism, his family’s journey took an unexpected turn. In this candid conversation, Michael shares how “Welcome to Holland,” Emily Perl Kingsley’s well-known poe...
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