PODCAST · kids
Sensory Overload
by Ali & John
Welcome to the semi-irreverent adventures of parenting a precocious, hilarious, autistic child! We salute you. And you.
Episodes
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A Parents' Guide to Micro-Interest Gifts
Ali & John return from the void to reveal their daughter's Christmas gifts, based on her current micro-interests. RESOURCE LINKS: This Ain't Holland - Autism Moms - Ali and Natasha's new TikTok/Insta site about being Autism Moms! Paper Stilettos - the site we purchased frowning Elsa and Anna…
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The "I" in DEI
THIS IS IT! THE ONE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Ali & John hit you with a rant about the government's latest nonsense about vaccines and autism. THAT'S RIGHT Y'ALL'S, WE'RE GOIN' WOKE. (Podcast is free, so we can't go broke. Nyah-nyah.) RESOURCE LINKS: So many details about this campaign to maintain...
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The Autism Voyage [w/Michael Pereira]
Ali & John welcome special guest Michael Pereira, creator of The Autism Voyage blog, to discuss financial planning for parents of Special Needs. The Autism Voyage Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
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Welcome, Fire
Ali & John return to the mics for 2025 and our very special guest... fire. Lots of fire. And also, we talk about the trash fire that is Special Education. So it's like a themed episode, dig? L.A.'s new favorite app, Watch Duty: Watch Duty GoFundMes of peoples we know who lost homes in the fires:...
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Bethany Nelson Graduates
Ali & John celebrate their daughter's imminent graduation from ABA. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
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And the Script Goes On...
Ali & John talk about perseverating behavior, and the upcoming election. Your Rights as a Voter With a Disability (CA) Voting With a Disability Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
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This is Halloween [w/Bethany]
Bethany returns to the show to talk Halloween and playing soccer inside the house. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
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Dreaming Together
Ali & John talk about the business of family meetings. Colin Farrell Interview - Colin Farrell Foundation Colin Farrell Foundation The Fair Play Book Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
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Small, Measurable, Attainable… I Forget the Rest
Tiny steps become bigger progressions. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
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Wonders Never Cease
Ali was recently a panelist at WonderCon, and our daughter was able to sit in attendance! We discuss this and how church camps are the best place to discover D&D. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
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Upsetting the Normies
Theme parks are once AGAIN changing their disability pass guidelines. Ali & John have thoughts. Washington Post: "Some Disney Fans Abused Disability Access to Skip Lines. Now Rules Are Changing." IBCCES Accessibility Card Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
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Piece By (Lego) Piece
The value of surprises and Legos. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
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Stealing Her Stims
Ali & John celebrate 50 episodes (!) with stories about traveling to Antioch, and the fine art of Redirection. Zachary's Pizza - the yummy Oakland pizza we had Open Mind Music - the delightful Oakland shop we purchased rekkids from Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
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Let a Strummer Be a Strummer [w/Rebekah McKendry]
We welcome special guest Dr. Rebekah McKendry, director of the movie "Glorious," award-winning podcaster, and parent of Strummer, an autistic six-year-old bug enthusiast! Autism! The Musical Watch Ali's Christmas (horror) movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's podcasts! The Book of John The Hold…
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Forced Choices
Ali & John talk about giving Bethany options... by severely limiting her options. Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's podcasts! The Book of John The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook
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Vigilante S***
Ali & John are raising an independent little Swiftie. Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's podcasts! The Book of John The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook
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The Ballad of General Kickass
Ali & John talk about their long road to parenthood, including fertility problems, and a miscarriage. Our guest appearance on Parenting Understood Podcast Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's new podcast! The Book of John Hear John's old podcast! The Hold Up Sensory Overload…
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PT, OT, OMG [w/Jessica Rodriguez & Brittany Benson]
We're very excited to be joined by special guests Jessica Rodriguez (Pediatric Physical Therapist) & Brittany Benson (Pediatric Occupational Therapist]! We talk PT, OT, how the two overlap, how they differ, and everything in-between. [Also, guest-starring Jessica's son, who chatters and plays…
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Work In Progress
Ali & John lay bare their latest marital disputes for you to enjoy and laugh at. Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's new podcast! The Book of John Hear John's old podcast! The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook
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Parenting Understood (Finally!) [w/Michelle Tangeman]
We welcome special guest Michelle Tangeman, BCBA, LMFT, and co-host of the podcast "Parenting Understood!" Links from the show: Parenting Understood Michelle Tangeman's therapy website Thriving Toddler Association For Science In Autism Treatment The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse For…
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Regional Centers & Reading Rainbows [w/Mark Wolfe, President of ARCA]
We're excited and honored to welcome special guest Mark Wolfe, President of the Board of Directors of the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) - Mark discusses his own experiences as the parent of a grown autistic child, working with the various Regional Centers of California, and his...
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Always a Piper To Be Paid
Ali & John download the last couple of months - Ali's movie premiere, Christmas, the first trip to Disneyland in over three years... and the whole family catching Covid. Disneyland's Disability Access Pass FAQ Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder See some of Ali's media tour! Dread Central…
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Part of Your Normal Life [w/ABA Program Director Erin]
Ali & John are joined by special guest, ABA Program Director Erin! We discuss the goals, mechanics, and controversies of ABA therapy. Ali's movie "The Apology" premieres Dec. 16th in theaters in LA/NY, and on Shudder and AMC+! Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTA1-3z1M4...
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Freedom to be Angry
Ali & John talk about making your own community, when to hold in the anger and when to let it fly. Ali's movie "The Apology" premieres Dec. 16th in theaters in LA/NY, and on Shudder and AMC+! Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTA1-3z1M4 Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod...
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Ali Made a Movie
Ali went off and made a movie! "The Apology," a psychological thriller, written and directed by Alison Star Locke herownself, coming to theaters, Shudder and AMC+ on December 16th, produced by Company X ! We tell you all about it, and how being a parent of a special needs child inspired it! Ali...
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Stuck In the Middle... School
The Bairn has begun Middle School. Alea iata est. Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
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CATS!!!... and Neurotypical Goodbyes
We put the spotlight on our fourth family member: Conan, our 16-year-old Norwegian Forest Cat, his long, slow coming to terms with having a child in the house, and how being cat parents prepared us for being human parents. We also tell you about Ali's bum ankle, and bring the hammer down on...
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Straight Up Bribery
In a desperate attempt to get their daughter reading this summer, Ali & John have resorted to bribery. We also discuss the term "Asperger's," and how John could be watching "The Deer Hunter" instead. Bethany's fav YouTuber: Cookie Swirl C LOL Surprise! dolls The golden calf: The Barbie Care…
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The Snowball Effect
Our angel has culminated! Elementary school is in the rearview mirror, and yet, Ali & John STILL manage to squeeze in another disappointing IEP. But all is not lost, as our child also got to go to her first rock/roll show! "This is the best concert EVER!" - Bethany's review Instagram:...
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“I'm Just Gonna Go"
Ali's back from making movies, here to tell you how easy and effortless following your dreams is. We also discuss our impromptu family trip to Boston, and the newest adventure with our tween - braces! Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter:...
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Of Pinkalicious and Babybel Cheeses [guest-starring Bethany]
Bethany returns to the show to talk about Pinkalicious, her current favorite book series, and how many Babybel cheeses she can eat in one sitting. Pinkalicious's tv show: https://pbskids.org/pinkalicious Bethany's favorite cheese: https://www.babybel.com/en-us/products Bethany's favorite YouTube...
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Baby's First Skull Surgery
Years before our daughter was diagnosed with autism, we had a totally different neurological adventure - join Ali & John as they talk about Baby's First Skull Surgery™! We also briefly talk about Autcraft, a Minecraft server specifically for autistic players. Ted Hour - Autcraft segment begins at...
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You Need to Calm Down
As a grown-ass man, John has discovered that anxiety and panic attacks can deeply suck. So imagine if your mostly non-verbal toddler is having them too, and can't tell you about them! We offer up thoughts and experiences about anxiety and some things you can try if your child is struggling with…
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Zero Bandwidth
Ali & John talk about the holidays, and think about the future.
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A Certain Level of Discomfort
Ali & John talk about the big feelings of being a parent of an autistic child, sort through another parent's despair, and finally, court controversy by gleefully talking about the family trip to get the kid vaxxed. (I mean, she's already autistic, am I right y'all's?!?! Up top!) NOTES: Instagram:...
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The Money Pit
Ali & John talk DOLLAHS, y'all's!! How insurance, therapies and other expenses can wipe a bank account so clean you could eat off it, and how you can maybe save a couple bucks here and there. NOTES: A real estate agent who understands the meaning of "sudden life change" --...
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Areas of Strength
We often talk about the obstacles and setbacks, so let's get some positivity up in this mother! Ali & John totally brag on their daughter and the strides she's made lately, because she's awesome. NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter:...
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Complicated Friends
Ali & John talk about being the "complicated friends"... the families who always seem to need extra patience, extra help, or extra understanding. NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar...
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Actually Autistic [w/special guest Christina]
We welcome special guest Christina, an actual autistic person! NOTES: [Apologies for the occasional audio issues, we were sharing microphones] Instagram recs by Christina: @autisticats @omgimatuisticaf @autienelle SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod...
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Just Coastin'
Summertime, and the livin' is... well, busy. Ali & John wax rhapsodic about day camp, and how they're letting their precious little nubbin go completely feral in the off hours. Plus a delightful listener email! NOTES: We learned a little bit about Williams Syndrome this month, thanks to listener...
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Growin' Up
Our baby is growing up fast, soon to be a tween, with all that entails. Ali & John jaw about how they're preparing for the onslaught of puberty (they hope), and how they're dealing with Ali about to return to the workplace after ten years of stay-at-home momming. NOTES: We guested on another...
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Yeah, Sorry, It's a Marathon
No nice way to put it, advocating for your special needs kid is an endurance test. Ali & John tell tales of their seven (and counting) years of advocacy. And paperwork. So much paperwork. NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter…
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Too Many Zooms 3D - The Final Chapter?
Our daughter is back in physical school... yay? A ray of sunshine as John & Ali give an update on what grade school looks like in a pandemic, and how our autistic child is not only surviving, but thriving. NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en...
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Tips For Civilians
Got someone in your life that doesn't know the first thing about autism, and not sure how to explain it? Well, friend, let us shoulder your burden! Give them this episode to plug in they earholes, where we try and think of everything we can that might be helpful to them, and in turn, helpful to...
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Retail Therapy
This month, Ali & John list many of the items we've bought or received that have helped our autistic child. From tiny chewable pencil toppers to giant trampolines and everything in-between! (NOTE: Hopefully goes without saying, but none of this is stuff we're getting paid to pimp. We are our own...
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Happy New Year! ... Now We Bum You Out
An unexpected family tragedy prompts a discussion about normalizing mental illness. 2020, man. NOTES: Finding Cooper's Voice - https://www.findingcoopersvoice.com SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod...
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The Picture I Love, the Video I Hate
Storytime! As we wind down 2020, Ali & John have a tale to tell, about Paris, appearances vs. reality, and how good memories can give bad ones a good old-fashioned prison beatdown (or vice-versa). NOTES: The Louvre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louvre_Pyramid The Raft of the Medusa:...
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Why We Fight
Ali & John are proud to present a couple of Sensory Overload firsts -- our first very special guest on the show, and our first completely family-friendly episode! 100% no cussies! Join us as we give thanks in our own special way. NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod...
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World's Worst IEP
Ali & John just had the worst IEP ever! Celebrate with us, as we dance around the legalities and drink deep from the cup of frustration. NOTES: We talk about Hannah Gadsby's Netflix special, "Douglas"...
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It's the 1st Anniversary of Sensory Overload! Yay! And Ali & John talk about [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] and also some distance learning stuff. NOTES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2BAAYsqTww SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en…
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Welcome to the semi-irreverent adventures of parenting a precocious, hilarious, autistic child! We salute you. And you.
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Sensory Overload is created and hosted by Ali & John.
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