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THE SJ CHILDS SHOW-Building a Community of Inclusion

Sara Gullihur-Bradford aka SJ Childs
Autism
Neurodiversity
Dyslexia
ADHD
Accessibility
Colorful Capes Of Feelings
Parenting
Handwriting
Neurofibromatosis Type 2
Literacy
Kidpitch
Technology
Youth Entrepreneurship
Infrared Light Therapy
Regenerative Farming
Neurodivergence
Streamable Live
The SJ Childs Global Network
Inclusion
Autism Sucks, Finding Hope In the Chaos

🎙️ Welcome to The SJ Childs Show Podcast! 🎉

Join Sara Bradford—better known as SJ Childs—as she bridges understanding and advocacy for the neurodivergent community. This podcast shines a light on autism awareness, empowering stories, expert insights, and practical resources for parents, educators, and individuals alike.

Brought to you by The SJ Childs Global Network, a nonprofit dedicated to sup... more

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Jessie Dennerline
Founder of KidPitch and advocate for youth entrepreneurship
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Episode: Season 16-Episode 360- Utah's KidPitch For Young Entrepreneurs with Jessie Dennerline
Karen Simmons
Founder of Autism Today; author and advocate
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Episode: Episode 359- How "AUTISM TODAY" Helps Families Find Real Resources with Karen Simmons
Zoe Lewis
Founder of New Bloom ADHD Coaching
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Episode: Episode 358-You Do Not Need To Change Yourself To Thrive With ADHD with Zoe Lewis
Paul Voss
Dad of eight; autism advocate and author
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Episode: Episode 357-What If The Hardest Part Of Autism Parenting Is Our Expectations with Paul Voss
Daniel Hodges
Founder of Pieces of Me Foundation, blind advocate, attorney by training
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Episode: Episode 356-Accessibility Works When We Stop Treating Disability As Defect with Daniel Hodges
Melissa Schulz
Parenting coach at BCBA
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Episode: Episode 355-What Big Behaviors Are Really Saying And How To Respond with Melissa Schulz
Will Ruddell
NF2 patient, advocate, and speaker sharing lived experience
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Episode: Bonus Episode- Living With Neurofibromatosis Type 2 with Will Ruddell
Dr. Anna Levy-Warren
Clinical psychologist specializing in complex learning needs, ADHD, and executive functioning
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Episode: Episode 354- The Art Of The Restart with Dr. Anna Levy-Warren
Holly Britton
Handwriting educator and founder of Squiggle Squad
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Episode: Episode 353- Handwriting: The Missing Link in Early Literacy with Holly Britton

Host

Sara Bradford
Host of The SJ Childs Show / The SJ Childs Global Network, focused on neurodiversity advocacy and practical resources

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Could not ask for a better host!

    SJ has such an amazing podcast. Cheery demeanor, great conversations. Twists and turns make it exciting for her audience. Just had such a good time being a guest. One of a kind host. AMAZING!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Todd2401
    United States8 months ago
  • Empowering Young Adults

    Sara does a really good job of interviewing and drawing out important content and suggestions for parents with neurodiverse young adults who are at the launching stage. These young adults have special challenges but all desire to increase their independence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack Stoltzfus
    United Statesa year ago
  • A pleasure to discover

    I had an amazing conversation with thoughtful, generous, curious Sara. What a treat to find this show, I can’t wait to hear our episode together. X Alena Turley

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    luckylanelane
    Australia2 years ago
  • Excellent questions

    I thought Sara’s questions were just right to explore where I am as a writer. I enjoyed our conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Geoffrey Wells
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent interview

    Excellent interview!

    Sara asked insightful questions and thought provoking follow-up questions. We had an easy flow of conversation and I thoroughly enjoyed our chat!

    Thank you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vickie Rubin - Author
    United States2 years ago

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Host is warm, engaging, and thoughtful, making conversations feel authentic.
Content is described as informative, relatable, and inspiring for caregivers and educators.
Guests consistently report a comfortable, respectful interview style.
Episodes provide actionable, practical tips for families navigating neurodiversity.

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Talking Points

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Episode 328-Farming Revolution: Regenerative Agriculture's Impact on Health, Autism and More with Mattieu Mehuys
Q: How do you see the link between farming practices and health or autism, based on your experience?
Nutrition and environmental exposure from farming systems can influence health; removing certain proteins like gluten and casein can reduce inflammation and improve communication in some autistic individuals, though results are individual and not universal.
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Q: Like you said, could you explain to listeners what regenerative farming really means in practical terms?
Regenerative farming focuses on working with natural systems—improving soil health through composting, diverse crops, and organic practices to increase yields sustainably while storing carbon and reducing chemical inputs.
Episode 335-Belonging Begins When You Trust Your Neurotype with Lisa Richer
Q: What motivated you to focus on Journey to Bloom and neurodiversity advocacy?
Lisa describes her personal journey through diagnosis, burnout, and the realization that a coordinated team and authentic work aligned with her neurodiverse perspective could help others navigate similar paths.
Episode 337-From Classroom Insights To An Inclusive Social App with Brittany Moser
Q: How does Synchrony work and what makes it different?
The app combines a social-coaching framework with an AI assistant named Jesse that suggests prompts, helps interpret interactions, and promotes independent, authentic communication while safeguarding users' comfort and privacy.
Episode 337-From Classroom Insights To An Inclusive Social App with Brittany Moser
Q: Tell us about your background and what led you to Synchrony.
Brittany shares her journey from teaching in Australia to developing leadership roles in autism-focused education in New York, which eventually inspired the idea for a social-coaching app that supports autistic adults and prioritizes inclusion.

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This show centers on neurodiversity, autism awareness, parenting, education, and practical resources for families, educators, and advocates. It features in-depth conversations with clinicians, educators, parents, and nonprofit founders who share actionable strategies, personal journeys, and systems-level ideas to create inclusive environments. Highlights include practical parenting approaches, neurodiversity advocacy, accessibility and universal design, and a focus on collaboration, dignity, and real-world impact for neurodivergent individuals and their communities.

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