Shifting the Narrative on Everything Autism

Shifting the Narrative on Everything Autism

Everything Autism

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (7)
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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24%
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About This Podcast

”Shifting the Narrative” is a podcast that seeks to dispel the myths, misconceptions, and fears around Everything Autism. Stacy Badon is an Autism Education specialist, Sensory Enrichment Therapist, and Parent Coach, with previous experience as a Speech Therapist and Early Intervention teacher for public schools. She has 20+ years of professional experience supporting families in the Autism community, as well as global experience volunteering with nonprofit organizations. Torrin Kearns is an Autistic screenwriter, blogger, and neurodiversity advocate. Each week, they’ll deep-dive into a different autism-related topic in a quest to provide answers, skills, and strategies for parents, caregivers, teachers, and therapists.

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Recent Episodes

EP 11: An Interview w/ Autistic Children's Author Pastiche Graham

Feb 23, 2026 51m

On this episode, Stacy interviewed Pastiche Graham, a children's author, who is herself, autistic.  Pastiche is the author of Pia Pistachio Gets A Job, a tale of a young autistic woman who enters…

EP 117: Why Does Your Autistic Child Love Trains?

Feb 10, 2026 52m

We're back (at least for this week), and we're here to talk about Monotropism?  -What is it? -Is it like having a one-track mind? -What is its relationship to autism?                               …

EP 116: How To Help Your Autistic Child Speak When He Doesn't Talk

Dec 01, 2025 48m

On this episode, Stacy and Torrin discuss Augmented Alternative Communication (AAC).    -What is it?  -What are AAC devices?  -Does using an AAC device stunt an autistic child's potential to use…

EP 115: Your Autistic Child Was Learning To Speak. Now They Don't. Now What?

Nov 20, 2025 51m

On this episode, Stacy and Torrin discuss what to do when an autistic child seemingly starts to regress in various skill sets.  -How to deal with this issue.  -Is it even an issue at all?  -What are…

EP 114: What Exactly Is "Parent Empowerment?"

Nov 12, 2025 35m

Stacy and Torrin speak a lot about parent empowerment, but what exactly is it?  On this episode, they explain what it is, what it looks like when applied to parenting, and easy ways to implement…

EP 113: "Systemic Incompetence" w/Santana Ficken

Oct 20, 2025 59m

On this episode, Stacy and Torrin speak with Mental Health Practitioner, Educator, and Disability Justice Advocate Santana Ficken.    Santana came on to discuss autism in adults, the kinds of trauma…

EP 112: The Link Between Tylenol and Autism (There Isn't One) w/Julia Lee Barclay-Morton

Oct 02, 2025 1h 4m

We were going to wait a couple more weeks to start releasing the latest season of the podcast, but President Trump and RFK forced our hands...   On this episode, Julia Lee Barclay-Morton returns to…

EP 111: Helping Autistic People Overcome Trauma w/Alicia Diesch

Jul 07, 2025 56m

On this episode, Stacy flies solo and talks with musician, therapist, and yoga instructor Alicia Diesch.    Alicia specializes in using music therapy to help neurodivergent people overcome trauma.…

EP 110: How Rachelle Vartanian Is Helping Autistic Adults Find Their Dream Jobs

Jun 10, 2025 50m

On this episode, Stacy and Torrin are joined by Rachelle Vartanian to talk about the services available to adults with autism.  Rachelle is the founder of the Living and Learning Enrichment Center…

EP 109: What We Have Learned About Autism

Jun 02, 2025 58m

On this episode, Stacy and Torrin discuss what they've learned over the years about autism and working with autistic people. (Stacy has had more years than Torrin).  TL;DR: Stacy has always led with…

EP 108: One Mom's Struggle To Protect Her Autistic Daughter: The Chantelle Hyde Story

Apr 14, 2025 1h 12m

On this episode, Stacy and Torrin are joined by Chantelle Hyde, an anti-restraint advocate and mother of an autistic daughter.  Chantelle is the Lead Canadian Volunteer with Alliance Against…

EP 107: A Message For Autism Parents

Apr 09, 2025 45m

On this episode, Stacy and Torrin talk about a variety of topics that all relate to the overarching theme of communicating with autism parents. -What is the best way to talk to autism parents? -Why…

EP 106: Free to Be Me w/Christina Schmidt

Mar 31, 2025 54m

On this episode (unfashionably late), Stacy and Torrin were joined by autistic Speech Pathologist Christina Schmidt to discuss therapy for late-diagnosed individuals. What does a neuro-affirming…

EP 105: If Your Child Has Autism, You Must Act!

Feb 24, 2025 50m

On this episode, Stacy and Torrin talk about the importance of having a sense of urgency as an autism parent. If your child has autism, they might need supports, therapies, and treatments for…

EP 100: The 100th Episode! (Also, Stacy Is Starting Her Own School)

Feb 10, 2025 45m

Stacy's new Micro-School: https://autism4home.com/taki-wa-tanga Thanks for listening to the first hundred episodes. Hope to see you for the next hundred.                                           …

EP 104: The Department Of Education Is Going Away; What Now?

Jan 29, 2025 49m

On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin discuss what will happen if the Department of Education is dissolved. (As the new presidential administration has promised to do).  What can parents do? What…

EP 103: From Late-Diagnosed To Becoming An Autistic Therapist The Dr. Alondra Rodgers Story

Jan 20, 2025 1h 12m

On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin are joined by autism therapist, parent, and author Dr. Alondra Rodgers.  She spoke with us about her therapy work with autism parents and autistic adults,…

EP 102: Creating An Autistic Children's Show w/Dr. Stephen Shore

Jan 13, 2025 53m

Dr. Stephen Shore is an autistic professor of special education at Adelphi University.  He has written books that include: College for Students with  Disabilities, Understanding Autism for Dummies,…

EP 101: Why Does Your Autistic Child Repeat What You Say?

Jan 06, 2025 50m

We are SO back!  This week's episode is all about Echolalia. What is it? Is it a good/bad thing? How do you deal with the annoyance of your child repeating what you say? (TL;DR it's a form of…

EP 99: Tough Decisions Autism Parents Are Forced To Make

Oct 28, 2024 52m

On this week's episode, Stacy and Torrin discuss some of the hard decisions autism parents have to make while trying to do what's best for their children.  Stacy is a parent of two. Torrin is…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Shifting the Narrative on Everything Autism have?

Shifting the Narrative on Everything Autism has published 100 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.

Is Shifting the Narrative on Everything Autism still active?

Shifting the Narrative on Everything Autism is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 54m.

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