Jan 19
DEEP DIVE: When Our Kids Are Bad at Making Friends
When we have a kid who just doesn't seem to fit in—or who is a loner, if a fairly content one—it can be hard for parents. But putting our own anxiety about it aside, and getting clear on the lagging skills and social cues that may not quite be in place, is the best way to help ki ... Show More
45m 22s
Jan 16
Fresh Take: Dr. Greg Hammer on the Winter Blues—and How Mindfulness Can Help
Why does winter affect our mood—and why are teens especially vulnerable? Amy talks with Dr. Greg Hammer, author of the book A MINDFUL TEEN, about the science behind the winter blues, teen mental health, and how simple mindfulness practices can help families feel better. Dr. Hamme ... Show More
31m 23s
Oct 31
Girls with Autism Physical Exercise
In this episode of The Aspie World Podcast, Dan explores how physical exercise impacts girls and women with autism — from improving focus and mood to reducing anxiety and sensory overload.He explains how movement supports brain function, emotional regulation, and executive skills ... Show More
3m 2s
Sep 2025
Interview with Jenny Loughran (on the topics of systemic trauma, advocacy, self-identification & autistic parenthood and more)
Join hosts Simeon Thompson and Dr Sophia Christophi as they welcome Jenny Loughran, the CEO and Editor in Chief of Autistic Revolution magazine. In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Jenny shares her unflinching story of self-identification, the concept of systemic trauma, ... Show More
2h 1m
Jun 2025
The "deep whys" behind autistic behaviors | with Barry Prizant
I talk to Barry Prizant, author of the popular book "Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism," about the often misunderstood world of autism. We explore the idea that many so-called “autistic behaviors” are actually meaningful responses to stress, overwhelm, or attempts ... Show More
1h 10m
What if we're looking at autism in the wrong way? Dr. Lynn Koegel, co-author of Hidden Brilliance: Unlocking the Intelligence of Autism, explains how to engage with the strengths in kids with autism rather than focusing on what they're lacking.
Dr. Lynn Koegel is a clinical professor at the Stanford School of Medicine. She and her husband developed Pivotal R ... Show More
<p>In this episode, hosts Drs. <a href='https://x.com/PLLU'>Peter Lu</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/JenniferLeeLee1'>Jennifer Lee</a> talk to Dr. <a href='https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1043315435/kara-g-margolis'>Kara Margolis</a> about caring for autistic children with GI ... Show More
