In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Host Louloua Smadi El Hajj and guest Krystel Alhayek come together for Autism Awareness Month to unpack 5 common myths about autism that may be standing in the way of real growth—for parents, professionals, and autistic individuals themselves.
From the damaging belief that autistic children are just being “difficult ... Show More
Jan 2026
What If You Stopped Saying “Stop” to Behaviors? (And What to Do Instead)
What if the word “stop” is doing more harm than good? As caregivers, siblings, and parents of neurodivergent and disabled children, we often ask behaviors to stop, not out of frustration or lack of love, but because we want our loved ones to be accepted, included, and safe in the ... Show More
15m 57s
Jan 2026
Believe They Understand: How Expanding Expectations Builds Stronger Brains
Does my autistic or neurodivergent child understand what I’m saying? This is a question so many parents carry quietly, and one I’ve asked myself countless times, as a sister, mother and neurotherapist. In this episode, I share why believing that our children understand, truly und ... Show More
15m 40s
Jul 2025
The Epilogue: A Season of Growth
After 28 episodes, I’m closing this season with a quiet reflection on the voices that shaped this past year: parents, siblings, therapists, educators, and experts. And the ones I hope to hear more from in the next. You’ll hear moments from the most personal interviews, people who ... Show More
8m 42s
Nov 2025
Did I Miss the Window? The Truth About Early Intervention and Autism” with Jonathan Alderson, Episode 156
If you’ve ever worried that you’ve missed a critical window to support your autistic child, you’re not alone. Many parents are told that early intervention must happen before a certain age — leaving them feeling anxious, pressured, or even discouraged. In this powerful episode, T ... Show More
37m 28s
Sep 2021
In 'We're Not Broken,' Author Eric Garcia Takes On Myths About Autism
Whether you know it or not, you know somebody who is autistic. So if you think autism doesn't affect you, you're wrong, says Eric Garcia.In this episode, Garcia, author of We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation, talks about myths surrounding autism, how to talk about ... Show More
22 m
Apr 2023
How autism is different for girls and women
Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Did you know that many people’s idea of autism is that it only occurs in boys—who don’t make eye contact, who are obsessed with cars or trains, and who have superior intelligence? While that does describe some autistic people, it leaves out the wide ... Show More
12m 52s
Apr 2021
Side Effects of Autism (with Holly Robinson Peete)
This week, we kick off April, Autism Awareness Month, with actress and autism awareness advocate Holly Robinson Peete, who talks us through her journey from her son’s diagnosis to his independence, bringing understanding and breaking the stigma surrounding this developmental diso ... Show More
1h 3m