Welcome, Fire

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 dollsBarbie Helen Keller dollSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

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 Medicaid and how to contact your Senators and Representatives, what you could say, how to learn more, etc. A treasure trove:https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/05/tell-your-legislators-protect-medicaid-2/Weekly templates to advocate for various issues:https://projectmailstorm.carrd.co/https://postcardstovoters.org/There are always elections that need our help, especially crucial local ones. Here’s a grounded way to help from home. Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

Ali & John welcome special guest Michael Pereira, creator of The Autism Voyage blog, to discuss financial planning for parents of Special Needs.The Autism VoyageSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

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 DutyGoFundMes of peoples we know who lost homes in the fires:Help the Apodaca and Fenard FamiliesThe Soul Points FundEaton Fire Community ReliefDisplaced Black Families GoFundMe ReliefThe Collaboration LA Fire ResponseSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

Ali & John celebrate their daughter's imminent graduation from ABA.Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

Ali & John talk about perseverating behavior, and the upcoming election.Your Rights as a Voter With a Disability (CA)Voting With a DisabilitySensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

Bethany returns to the show to talk Halloween and playing soccer inside the house.Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook

Ali & John talk about the business of family meetings.Colin Farrell Interview - Colin Farrell FoundationColin Farrell FoundationThe Fair Play BookSensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook 

Tiny steps become bigger progressions.Sensory Overload InstagramSensory Overload Facebook 

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 InstagramSensory Overload Facebook