Voices Beyond the Spectrum
Karla Chinen
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ADR and Due Process: Devon Rios, Special Education and Civil Rights Attorney
In this episode of Voices Beyond the Spectrum Resource Hub Edition, Karla Chinen invites Devon Rios, Special Education and Civil Rights Attorney, into the conversation to break down ADR and due…
Family Resource Network: TeiYana Muse
Host Karla Chinen interviews TeiYana Muse from Family Resource Network about the organizations family-centered services that guide caregivers of autistic and neurodivergent children through early…
Family Resource Network: Vicky Murillo
Host Karla Chinen speaks with Vicky Murillo of Family Resource Network about the programs that support families of children and adults with disabilities, including Early Start, the Family Empowerment…
Odyssey Inclusive: Dr. Lynn R. Larsen
In this episode Karla Chinen interviews Dr. Lynn R. Larson about Odyssey Inclusive, a program that adapts Odyssey of the Mind for students and adults with significant disabilities. They discuss how…
CalABLE: Promoting Independence and long-term planning—Thomas Martin Executive Director
Welcome to Voices Beyond the Spectrum Resource Hub Edition. In this episode, host Karla Chinen speaks with Thomas Martin, Executive Director of CalABLE, about how CalABLE helps individuals with…
Care Partners: Alicia Prieto (Spanish)
En este episodio de Voices Beyond the Spectrum Resource Hub, edición en español, la anfitriona Karla Chinen entrevista a Alicia Prieto de Care Partners para conversar sobre los servicios de cuidado…
Care Partners: Monique Arrendondo Executive Director
On this Resource Hub edition of Voices Beyond the Spectrum, host Karla speaks with Monique Arredondo, Program Director at Care Partners, about their person-centered respite and disability services…
Options for All: Empowering Adults to Live, Work, Thrive: Leo Zuno
Host Karla Chinen speaks with Leonel Zuno of Options for All about adult services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — from supported employment and community engagement to…
Options for All: Leo Zuno Spanish Edition
In this Spanish-language resource hub episode, host Karla Chinen talks with Leonel “Leo” Zuno of Options for All about services that help autistic and neurodivergent adults live with…
From Overwhelm to Connection: RDI Secrets with Brooke Wagner
In this episode of Voices Beyond the Spectrum Research Hub Edition, host Karla Chinen interviews Brooke Wagner, RDI Program Certified Consultant and founder of Therapeutic Approach to Growth. Brooke…
Bilingual Voices: Communication Tips from SLP Beth Abinya
Episode one of the Resource Hub introduces Beth Abinya, a bilingual speech-language pathologist, who discusses myths about bilingualism and AAC, and explains why all forms of communication…
S1E13 How AAC Gives Voice to Neurodivergent Children: Ashley Ray, CCC-SLP
Host Karla Chinen interviews speech-language pathologist Ashley Ray about her personal and professional journey supporting neurodivergent children, inspired by her nephew Hudson who uses AAC. They…
Showing Up Online, Showing Up at Home: Tanasha Jackson
Host Karla Chinen speaks with Tanasha Jackson, a mother of a young autistic daughter, about diagnosis, grief, cultural barriers, and the emotional work of caregiving. Tanisha shares how she found…
The Glass Sibling: Breese Maldonado-Mejia
In this episode, host Karla Chinen talks with Breese Maldonado Mejia about growing up as a sibling to a brother with autism—navigating caregiving responsibilities, missed experiences, and the feeling…
S1E10 From Diagnosis to Hope: Carol Larkin
Host Karla Chinen talks with Carol Larkin, a parent and Proxy Parent Foundation Director of Client Relations, about recognizing autism, the emotional impact of diagnosis, and the early therapy…
Journey of Creativity and Resilience: Uver and Mari's Empowering Story
Welcome to this special bilingual episode of Voices Beyond the Spectrum. In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Uver Maldonado, a young autistic artist who has turned his passion for…
S1E8 Unmasking Identity: Ruth Cassell
Welcome back to Voices Beyond the Spectrum, where real stories illuminate the path for parents and caregivers of autistic and neurodivergent children. Today, our host Karla Chinen welcomes Ruth…
Navigating Autism and Self-Care with Angela Taber
In this insightful episode of "Voices Beyond the Spectrum," host Karla Chinen sits down with Angela Taber, a devoted mother and family support specialist. Angela courageously opens up about her…
S1E6 Navigating Neurodiversity: KJ Johnson
Join us on this heartfelt episode of "Voices Beyond the Spectrum," where host Karla Chinen converses with special guest KJ Johnson. KJ shares his inspiring journey as a father navigating inclusion…
S1E5 Navigating Teenage Years: Stephanie Inclan
In this episode of Voices Beyond the Spectrum, host Karla Chinen dives into a candid conversation with Stephanie Inclan, a passionate and resilient mother of a 15-year-old autistic daughter, Lyla.…
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Voices Beyond the Spectrum has published 24 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
Voices Beyond the Spectrum is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 37m.
