Autism Changemakers Podcast
Autism Changemakers is the podcast for parents of nonspeaking autistic kids who are done feeling isolated and dismissed. Hosted by Sara Intonato—parent coach, consultant, and mom to a nonspeaking child—you’ll find real tools, real connection, and real hope. We presume competence, honor brilliance, and create a community where parents lead the quiet revolution for change.
https://www.autismchangemakers.com
Episodes
21 episodes
The Magic Bullet for Non-Speaking Autism Progress? It's Consistency
If you've ever asked another autism parent — what's the one thing that made the biggest difference for your child? — this episode is my honest answer. People ask me all the time: Sara, what's the thing that transformed Rocco's...
Non-Speaking Autism Parents: Stuck Between the System and Self-Trust
If you're parenting a non-speaking autistic child, there's a space you might be in right now that almost nobody is talking about. You don't trust the system anymore. You've seen the gaps. You've watched experts underestimate y...
Non-Speaking Autism and First Words: A Letterboard Breakthrough Story
If you're parenting a non-speaking autistic child and your letterboard journey feels messy and nothing like the polished videos you see on social media — this episode is for you. Jennifer Kenny, an Autism Changemakers member a...
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The Hardest Moment of My Autism Parenting Life — And How I Got Through It
If you're parenting a non-speaking autistic child and you've ever looked at someone else's life and thought — how are they okay when I'm barely holding it together — this episode is for you. I recorded this one becaus...
Autism Awareness Month Is Not Supposed to Feel Like This
If you’re raising a child with non-speaking autism and Autism Awareness Month doesn’t feel supportive, I want you to know you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing why April can feel so heavy for parents of non-speaking a...
Why Life Skills Classrooms Limit Non-Speaking Students | Dr. Vaish Sarathy
If you’re parenting a child with non-speaking autism and feel like you’re constantly advocating for more than the system expects, this episode will resonate deeply. In this conversation, Sara Intonato speaks with educat...
Non-Speaking Autism Help: Get the Support You Need (Part 3)
If you’re raising a non-speaking autistic child and feel like you’re barely surviving, this episode is for you. This episode is part of The Quiet Work That Changes Everything — a mini-series for parents of non-speaki...
Non-Speaking Autism Help: Stop Abandoning Yourself (Part 2)
If you’re parenting a non-speaking autistic child and feel like you have to hold everything together, this episode is for you. This episode is part of The Quiet Work That Changes Everything — a mini-series for ...
Non-Speaking Autism Help: You’re Not Alone (Part 1)
If you’ve been searching for non-verbal autism help or support for raising a non-speaking autistic child, this episode is for you. This episode is part of The Quiet Work That Changes Everything — a mini-series ...
What if my nonspeaking child never finds their voice? | Special Guest: Austin Moore
In this episode, I sit down with my friend and colleague Austin, a seasoned spelling coach and fellow parent, to crack open what it really means to live the spelling lifestyle with non-speaking children.I dive into:How Austin...
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What happens when you remove yourself from the usual patterns?
In this episode, we step into the transformative experience of walking the Camino de Santiago—not as a romanticized pilgrimage, but as a raw journey of self-discovery, nervous system healing, and collective support. We explore...
What Every Parent Should Know About Lead and Safety
In this episode, we peel back the curtain on the hidden world of lead exposure and the far-reaching impact it can have—often where you least expect it. I explore: How my personal journey with my autistic son s...
What If Your Intuition Is The Key To Your Child’s Autism Journey?
In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of healing and transformation with Alessandra Miele—a parent, clinician, and functional medicine health coach. I explore: How Alessandra’s intuition and bac...
Your Child Can’t Thrive If You’re Barely Surviving
In this episode, we dive into the often-unspoken pattern of parents investing everything into their autistic non speakers—while neglecting their own needs. I explore: Why self-worth and victim mentality quietl...
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What If More Holiday Magic = Less Holiday Bullsh*t?
In this episode, I dive deep into the realities of surviving—and actually enjoying—the holiday season as a parent of a non-speaker. I explore: Why I choose “joyful chaos” over overwhelm, and how you can create...
Flipping the Script: How to Get Results at Your Child’s IEP Meeting
In this episode, I share a real, behind-the-scenes look at what actually works for me in IEP meetings as both a coach and a parent to a non-speaking child. I explore: The subtle power of listening before speak...
Navigating Change: Helping Your Autistic Child (and Yourself) Through Transitions
In this episode, we dive deep into the real-life challenges and solutions around making transitions smoother for autistic children—and their families. I explore: Why “calling out the pink elephant” is essentia...
What Happens When Moms Prioritize Themselves? Hayley’s Autism Parenting Story of Transformation
In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable transformation of Haley, a mom of five (including four autistic children, three of whom are non-speaking). We explore: · Haley’s journey from ex...
Stronger Together: How Community Transforms Autism Parenting
In this roundtable episode, we gather six remarkable mothers—each raising non-speaking autistic children—to reveal the challenges, surprises, and breakthroughs on their parenting journeys. We explore: Why comm...
Why I Stopped Waiting for Schools to Fix My Autistic Child’s Future
In this episode, I share the raw and revealing story of how I became the changemaker for my son Rocco—stepping beyond experts, schools, and traditional advice to transform our family’s autism journey. I dive into: T...
What my son’s journey to open communication REALLY looked like
In this episode, we go behind the scenes of Rocco’s transformative journey to open communication as a non-speaking teen, guided by the Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) and a parent’s unwavering commitment.I explore:--Why our pat...
