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The Understanding Autism Podcast

Nicole Kubilus, Bret Thayer
Autism
Adult Independence
Mental Health
Neurodiversity
Addiction
Budgeting
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dopamine Nation
Self-Regulation
The Healthy Deviant
Education
Screen Addiction
Procrastination
ADHD
PTSD
Personal Finance
Executive Functioning
Independence
Anxiety
Autistic Independence

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often talked about but is easily misunderstood. The Understanding Autism Podcast breaks down the misconceptions around autism for educators, parents and community members to promote awareness and understanding of neurodiverse people. Join hosts Nicole Kubilus, who shares her own personal experiences with autism, and Bret Thayer who shares his views on autism as a ... more

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A big challenge in transitioning to living alone is the experience of managing a budget. This can be especially difficult if you are neurodiverse and have no previous experience in running your own household. Dealing with limited income, bills, taxes... more

As young autistic adults prepare for living independently, it’s important to have a good grasp of money management. But how do schools prepare their neurodiverse students for the economic pitfalls that come with living on their own? We discuss this t... more

We know transitions can be difficult for those on the spectrum, but what if you are transitioning from high school to college and you just discovered you are autistic? In today’s episode, we interview Adam, a college student at Colorado School of Min... more

With autism awareness surging online, more adults than ever are seeking answers. But is the current assessment process actually helping them, or just ticking a box? This week, we dive into the recommendations from The Adult Autism Assessment Handbook... more

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Zach Nuttall
Academy Supervisor and Instructor of two personal finance classes at Scenic View Academy
Scenic View Academy
Episode: Season 2 Episode 54: Teaching Financial Literacy with Zach Nuttall at Scenic View Academy
Lila Kimel
Founder of Kimel Psychological Services; provides forensics consultation for civil and criminal cases
Kimel Psychological Services
Episode: Season 2 Episode 51: What Happens When Our Autistic Adult Child Gets Into Legal Trouble?
Ali Thompson
Founder, Pulse Line Collaborative Training
Pulse Line Collaborative Training
Episode: Season 2 Episode 50: How the Neurodiverse Can Safely Interact With Police
Maureen Welch
Founder, Navigating Disability Colorado
Navigating Disability Colorado
Episode: Season 2 Episode 49: Accessing Medicaid Waivers
Richard Burk
Social Security Disability Determination Examiner for Colorado
Colorado DDS
Episode: Season 2 Episode 48: Accessing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Amy Woszczynski
Disability Examiner Level Three, Colorado DDS
Colorado DDS
Episode: Season 2 Episode 48: Accessing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Lindsay Wagner
Director of Neurodiversity and Community Inclusion at League School of Greater Boston, Occupational Therapist
League School of Greater Boston
Episode: Season 2 Episode 47: Interview with Lindsay Wagner and Amy Faraone from the League School For Autism
Amy Faraone
Coordinator of Vocational and Career Services at League School
League School of Greater Boston
Episode: Season 2 Episode 47: Interview with Lindsay Wagner and Amy Faraone from the League School For Autism
Jared Stewart
Program Director at Scenic View Academy
Scenic View Academy
Episode: Season 2 Episode 46: Interview with Jared Stewart and Scott Wood with ScenicView Academy

Hosts

Bret Thayer
Co-host of the podcast; advocate and educator on autism as a parent and professional
Nicole Kubilus
Co-host; autism advocate sharing personal experiences and expertise; episode guiding discussions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Great Topics and in-depth Content

    I very much enjoy the in-depth content explored with this Podcast. Autism is very much misunderstood and I appreciate your efforts and help with revealing Autism. People hate critical thinking and this podcast does that for you, so you, the listener, can understand Autism. Also, I’m jealous of the Title- It is so good.

    Ryan

    from From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rA fAn since '06
    United States2 years ago

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Insightful and actionable discussions valuable for listeners navigating autism-related education and independence.
Listeners note compassionate, evidence-informed conversations and accessible explanations of often-complex systems.
Peers praise depth and practical guidance across complex topics like public benefits and independent living.

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Season 2 Episode 51: What Happens When Our Autistic Adult Child Gets Into Legal Trouble?
Q: What kinds of cases do you commonly work on in the criminal domain, and how do you approach those evaluations?
She describes being part of mitigation teams, evaluating memory, malingering, adaptive functioning, and mood/anger symptoms, and ensuring the court sees the person's functioning level and developmental disability context to potentially reduce sentencing or tailor treatment.
Season 2 Episode 51: What Happens When Our Autistic Adult Child Gets Into Legal Trouble?
Q: What exactly is a forensics evaluation, and why is it important for your services to offer this to clients?
Lila explains that forensic evaluations vary by question—civil matters, ADA-related concerns, and criminal cases—often involving re-evaluation of autism diagnosis, cognitive testing, adaptive functioning measures, and collateral interviews to inform legal strategy and long-term support.
Season 2 Episode 47: Interview with Lindsay Wagner and Amy Faraone from the League School For Autism
Q: How can listeners contact the League School for more information or collaboration?
They direct listeners to their website leagueschool.org and mention that they also host their own podcast and share events and videos on the site.
Season 2 Episode 47: Interview with Lindsay Wagner and Amy Faraone from the League School For Autism
Q: What are the biggest challenges in supporting autistic students on the job and in the community, and how do you address them?
Amy and Lindsay discuss challenges with well-intentioned but under-challenging community sites, the need for employer training, and creating pathways for students to access a wider range of tasks beyond basic duties; job coaches play a critical bridging role.
Season 2 Episode 47: Interview with Lindsay Wagner and Amy Faraone from the League School For Autism
Q: All right. First, can you give our audience just a little bit of background of what the League School is and your roles in the school?
Amy explains her role as Coordinator of Vocational and Career Services, overseeing on-campus vocational programming, community work, and one-to-one career counseling; Lindsay introduces herself as Director of Neurodiversity and Community Inclusion, focusing on staff training and implementing neurodiversity-affirming practices and the CERTS model.

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1. Zach Nuttall
2. Lila Kimel
3. Ali Thompson
4. Maureen Welch
5. Richard Burk
6. Amy Woszczynski
7. Lindsay Wagner
8. Amy Faraone

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