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. www.autismempowermentpodcast.org
Episodes
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
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 Kids on the Spectrum: 101 Inspirational Stories for Parents of Children with Autism and Asperger's.
Show Notes and Transcript at www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
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 over 2% of adults in the United States are on the autism spectrum. If you are asking yourself if you or an adult family member or friend may be autistic and what to do next, please listen to today’s show.
Show Notes and Transcript at www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
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 the next steps to take if you are concerned about your child’s development.
Show Notes and Transcript at www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
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, Jasmyn shared advice and wisdom that resonates with parents new in their autism journey and is also encouraging for other spectrum travelers. We’ll be reading the letter to you today and discussing key takeaways.
Show notes and transcript at www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org
Today's hosts: Karen and John Krejcha
Autism Empowerment Website: www.AutismEmpowerment.org
Spectrum Life Magazine: www.SpectrumLife.org
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
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 our two-part series. We will be covering:
- Taking your priorities and turning that into a plan
- Search tips to help you cut through the clutter.
- Benefits and pitfalls of different types of groups
- Strategies to encourage a loved one to seek support.
Join Autism Empowerment Podcast hosts Karen and John Krejcha as we go more in-depth on what you should be thinking about when seeking support for yourself or a loved one.
Show notes and transcripts at:
www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
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 searching for connections with others experiencing a particular challenge, seeking resources and referrals, or are hoping to develop new friendships and relationships, support groups and support forums can reduce isolation and provide great benefits. Join Autism Empowerment Podcast hosts Karen and John Krejcha for this discussion.
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Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
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 originally wrote about these challenges in an article for Spectrum Life Magazine’s Winter 2020-21 issue. It is part of the Stories from The Spectrum, Autism from an Autistic Perspective series and can be found at www.SpectrumLife.org.
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Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
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 get a FREE copy of our current issue! www.SpectrumLife.org
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Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
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, proactive and positive autistic and disability led organization, we are deeply committed to including people of all ages, ability levels, and intersecting identities in the work we do. Whether you identify as a self-advocate, parent advocate, family member, ally or service provider, we learn from and value the lived experience of all community members.
Podcast Notes and Transcripts: www.AutismEmpowermentPodcast.org
Autism Empowerment Website: www.AutismEmpowerment.org
Spectrum Life Magazine: www.SpectrumLife.org
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
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, inspiration, and empowerment in the Autistic and Autism communities.
My name is Karen Krejcha. I'm the co-founder of Autism Empowerment along with John Krejcha, and I am going to be your host for this journey. I also identify as autistic and am a parent of two children on the spectrum. As you know, the spectrum is quite diverse and we're going to be talking about autism from a variety of different perspectives.
So whether you're new in your journey or you've been around a long time, stick around because there's going to be something here for you. Upcoming episodes will include interviews, insights, inspiration, and storytelling. We're a unique show that complements our print and online publication, Spectrum Life Magazine.
So whether you identify as on the autism spectrum, a parent, caregiver, family member, ally, service provider, or other professional, we're here to meet you where you're at and wherever you may be in your personal journey.
Be sure to hit the subscribe button as you'll want to have access to each of our upcoming episodes. There's going to be a lot of awesomeness here.
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