Autism Empowerment Podcast
by Autism Empowerment
Wherever you identify in your autism or autistic journey, Autism Empowerment is here to meet you along the way with acceptance, enrichment, inspiration, and empowerment for the road ahead. We are an Autistic-led podcast, nonprofit, and publisher of Spectrum Life Magazine. Join Karen Krejcha, Autism Empowerment Co-Founder, autistic entrepreneur, and parent to two children on the spectrum for weekly encouragement, interviews, and insight.
Episodes
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Ep. 24: Spectrum Life Magazine Spring 2022 Review and a New Chapter for Autism Empowerment
In today’s episode, we are reviewing the Spring 2022 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine, a nonprofit autistic-led publication from Autism Empowerment written by and for autistic, neurodivergent and disabilities communities. We’ll be talking about a new chapter for Autism Empowerment, sharing about…
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Ep. 23: Spectrum Life Magazine Winter 2021 Issue Preview - Autism Advocacy, Inclusion and Mental Health
In today’s episode, we are previewing the Winter 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine, a nonprofit autistic-led publication from Autism Empowerment written by and for autistic, neurodivergent and disabilities communities. We'll be going into behind-the-scenes details about each of the articles in...
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Ep. 22: Double Back and Double Take
This episode of the Autism Empowerment Podcast is dedicated to all those who are struggling with insecurity, depression, anxiety and loneliness. As tough as it may seem, please know that you are not alone. You are enough. You are meant to be. In this particular show, we'll talk about...
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Ep. 21: Spectrum Life Magazine Fall 2021 Preview - Autism Advocacy, Enrichment and Empowerment
In today’s episode, we are previewing the Fall 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine, a nonprofit autistic-led publication from Autism Empowerment written by and for autism, autistic and disabilities communities. From advocacy and education to employment, wellness and mental health, we'll be going...
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Ep. 20: Moving Forward - Autism Empowerment Summer 2021 Update: Support and Grace in Tough Times
The Autism Empowerment Podcast is back! After a two-month hiatus, we're answering listener questions in today's episode: What has been going on with Autism Empowerment in Summer 2021? When is our next issue of Spectrum Life Magazine? When is our 10th Anniversary mini-series debuting? What will be...
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Ep. 19: Autism Empowerment 10th Anniversary + Behind the Scenes Mini-Series Launch
In today's milestone episode, we celebrate a Happy 10th Anniversary with Autism Empowerment with the reveal of a new 5-week mini-series starting July 12th, 2021. Come join Autism Empowerment co-founders Karen Krejcha and John Krejcha as they go Behind the Scenes: A Look At 10 Years of Autism...
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Ep. 18: Spectrum Life Magazine Summer 2021 Preview - 10 Years of Autism Empowerment
In today’s episode, we are previewing the milestone Summer 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine. This issue marks 5 years of Spectrum Life Magazine being a nonprofit program of Autism Empowerment and also 10 years of Autism Empowerment serving youth, adults and families within autism and autistic...
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Ep. 17: Special Education Recovery Services and Legal Support for Students on IEPs in the age of COVID
In this episode of the Autism Empowerment Podcast, we are talking about educational support and recovery services for students in pandemic times and the age of COVID. Many parents and children involved in Special Education and general education services are concerned in some way about academic...
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Ep. 16: Spectrum Life Magazine Spring 2021 Preview - Autistic Voices, Autism Advocacy and Acceptance
In this episode, we preview the Spring 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine published by Autism Empowerment. We shine a light on Autism Acceptance every day by centering and celebrating autistic voices in advocacy, education, poetry, podcasting, and entrepreneurial endeavors. We also show...
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Ep. 15: Autism Acceptance Month 2021 with Autism Empowerment - Centering Autistic Voices
What does Autism Acceptance look like? What is the difference between Autism Acceptance and Autism Awareness? How can we each do a better job of listening to other voices in our community? Why is it so important to center autistic voices in policymaking, research, programs and philanthropy? In...
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Ep. 14: Ways to Get Involved with Autism Empowerment and become an Ambassador for Acceptance of All Abilities
Although April is Autism Acceptance Month, we practice Autism Acceptance every day at Autism Empowerment. We invite you to join us as Ambassadors for Acceptance of All Abilities! In this episode, we will share easy and helpful ways for you to get involved with and support Autism Empowerment and…
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Ep. 13: Spring Ahead with Autism Empowerment - Program and Organization Updates for Spring 2021
To commemorate Daylight Savings Time, this episode of the Autism Empowerment Podcast is called Spring Ahead with Autism Empowerment. This show will be an update on recent programming changes we have made at our nonprofit organization and will introduce listeners to the Social Microgrant…
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Ep. 12: Autism Diagnosis Disclosure for Adults - When, Why and How to Disclose Your Autism Diagnosis
In today’s episode, we are finishing our three-part series on Autism Diagnosis Disclosure. We’ll be focusing on the pros and cons of Autism Disclosure for Adults, how to tell, when, why and how much to share. We’ll be looking at this in the context of relationships, health, education and...
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Ep. 11: Disclosing a Child's Autism Diagnosis to Family and others in the Community
Today’s episode of the Autism Empowerment Podcast is Part 2 in a 3-part series on Autism Diagnosis Disclosure. We discuss reasoning and strategies in Disclosing a Child’s Autism Diagnosis to family, friends, agencies, schools, medical providers and others in the community. Help set your child up...
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Ep. 10: Disclosing an Autism Diagnosis to A Child
In today’s episode of the Autism Empowerment Podcast, we will be starting a three-part series on Autism Diagnosis Disclosure. Topics in this series include disclosure of the diagnosis from parents to their children, from parents to family, teachers and professional providers, from youth to peers,...
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Ep. 9: Autism Does Not Define Me - A Message of Hope and Inspiration
In today’s episode, we will be sharing and discussing the poem, Autism Does Not Define Me written by Karen Krejcha, an autistic mom parenting two children on the autism spectrum. The poem has been translated into multiple languages and also appeared in the book Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising...
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Ep. 8: Signs of Autism in Adults Commonly Overlooked in Childhood
In today’s episode, Karen Krejcha, co-founder of Autism Empowerment and an autistic adult, will be talking about commonly overlooked Signs of Autism in Adults and why so many people in their 30’s to 60’s and older don’t get identified or diagnosed until later in adulthood. It is estimated that…
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Ep. 7: Early Signs of Autism in Children - Learn the Signs. Act Early.
In today’s episode, Karen and John Krejcha from Autism Empowerment talk about common early signs of autism in children from a parent perspective, professional perspective, and self-advocate perspective. We discuss resources available for free in the CDC’s Learn the Signs. Act Early Program and…
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Ep. 6: When the Best Autism Therapy is Love - A Letter to Autism Parents
In today’s episode of the Autism Empowerment Podcast, we focus on supporting parents who are new or early in their child’s autism journey. In the Summer 2018 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine, Jasmyn Jones wrote a letter to parents called “When the Best Therapy is Love.” As an autistic mother…
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Ep. 5: Autism Support Groups and Forums - Priorities, Plans and Strategies for Success
In today's episode, we are talking about Autism Support Groups and Forums - Priorities, Plans, and Strategies for Success. On our previous show, we talked about Autism Support Groups and 9 Points to Ponder before you begin searching for a support group or support forum. Today we will be finishing...
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Ep. 4: Autism Support Groups - 9 Points to Ponder in the Journey for Connection
In today’s episode, we will be talking about the importance of autism-related support and support groups for autistic adults, youth, parents, and family members. We will also be discussing 9 Points to Ponder in the Journey for Connection, an article from Spectrum Life Magazine. Whether you’re...
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Ep. 3: My Journey with COVID-19 - An Autistic Perspective from Karen Krejcha
In March 2020, Karen Krejcha, Autism Empowerment Podcast host, became seriously ill with COVID-19. She was sick for many months and is now a COVID long-hauler. In this episode, she will be discussing that experience and her subsequent journey back to health with co-host John Krejcha. Karen...
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Ep. 2: Spectrum Life Magazine - Amplifying Autism Acceptance
Today’s episode is an introduction to Spectrum Life Magazine, a print and online publication written by and for autistic, autism, and disabilities communities. Join Karen and John Krejcha, Autism Empowerment co-founders to learn about the magazine’s past and present. We’ll even tell you how to…
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Ep. 01: Welcome to the Autism Empowerment Podcast
Today’s episode is an introduction to Autism Empowerment, the organization, and the Autism Empowerment podcast. You’ll be meeting co-founders and hosts, Karen and John Krejcha, learn about our nonprofit organization's past, present, and where we’re heading in the future. As a passionate…
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Autism Empowerment Podcast Trailer
We're all on a journey. We're all lifelong learners. And sometimes we need help, support, and motivation along the way. Welcome to the Autism Empowerment podcast. We're a program of Autism Empowerment, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization devoted to promoting a culture of acceptance, enrichment,...
About this show
Wherever you identify in your autism or autistic journey, Autism Empowerment is here to meet you along the way with acceptance, enrichment, inspiration, and empowerment for the road ahead. We are an Autistic-led podcast, nonprofit, and publisher of Spectrum Life Magazine. Join Karen Krejcha, Autism Empowerment Co-Founder, autistic entrepreneur, and parent to two children on the spectrum for weekly encouragement, interviews, and insight.
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