Autism Soccer: Autism Podcasts to Learn All about This Disorder

There's a whole community out there waiting for you!

When it comes to learning about our kids’ condition, there really isn’t a limit to the number of resources we can find. In this case, the Internet is one of our best allies. It allows us to find services we can use, connect with people who are going through the same situation as we are and find an almost infinite source of information and data. Scientific research, experiences, and communities all merge together in the digital world to help us stay strong and give only the best for our children.

Over the years, podcasts have become one of the most popular ways to record conversations and reflections on many issues. The community of autistic people hasn’t let this opportunity pass and we can now access many interesting autism podcasts that make us reflect on this condition and the challenges that we still face in regard to nurturing, inclusion and scientific progress. That’s why today we’ve made a small list so you can start diving into the world of podcasts and find all that it has to offer for you and your family.

The Autism Show

The Autism Show is an educational podcast on an online radio created for autism parents and educators. This is a weekly interview show allowing leading autism advocates, authors, educators and organizations to share their inspirational stories and best resources with the global autism community. Listen to all the podcasts to find support, resources, facts, entertainment and inspiration for autism parents, educators and practitioners working with children on the Autism Spectrum. Topics include behavior therapy, autism apps and others related to the autism spectrum disorders.

Listen here: The Autism Show

Autism Matters

Presented by the Autism Science Foundation, the Autism Matters podcast series (hosted by Dr. Laura Crane) aims to showcase the latest research published in Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice. They do it in a way that is accessible, easy to understand and has real-world relevance. The podcasts are aimed at a broad audience, including academics, researchers, students, clinicians, journalists, policy makers, individuals with autism as well as their families, and basically anyone interested in the autism spectrum disorders.

Listen here: Autism Matters

Moving Autism Forward

This podcast is presented by Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), a National Autism Organization focused on gathering families going through similar circumstances so they can find help and support in each other. Join them for candid conversations, personal stories and leading research and therapies available today. Tune in for expert talks on issues like the best advice for parents and possible legal challenges the community faces. You'll walk away encouraged, empowered and equipped with tools to make a difference in your own Autism Journey.

Listen here: Moving Autism Forward

Finding Mikey

Finding Mikey tells a family’s story, their journey with the autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and sensory processing disorder. It’s especially aimed at families that have autistic children at home. They share their experiences as a platform for inspiring others and providing helpful strategies for coping with these disorders. Each podcast contains personal accounts and expert advice from doctors, lawyers, advocates and other influential members of the community. It’s also packed with practical help for regular incidents and special events, such as packing for family trips.

Listen here: Finding Mikey

Are you ready to give them a try? Let us know if you’ve heard about any other podcasts worth sharing! At Autism Soccer, we know that we’re on this journey together and we don’t have to face it on our own. Connect, chat, talk. Let’s start the conversation!

Jessica A. Yuncoza B.

Blogger Autism Soccer