
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 • 3 episodes
Around The Spectrum
Latest Episodes
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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Around the Spectrum - Why Leadership Matters in Autism Services (with Amanda Cox)
Amanda Cox, leadership development trainer and consultant, shares insights on how leadership in autism centers directly impacts family experiences and client outcomes. • Leadership in ABA requires constant "chameleonism" – switchin...
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