Just Another Autism Podcast

In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb talks with Jackie Ceonzo, founder of SNACK*, a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of children, teens, and young adults with autism through inclusive programs and activities. Jackie shares what inspired her to create SNACK*, how the organization has grown from a small after-school program to serving over 250 individuals, and her vision for expanding support, including housing options for autistic individuals. She also discusses the challenges families face and the importance of building spaces where everyone feels welcome and can thrive.

In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb talks with Dr. Arthur Westover, a psychiatrist specializing in adult autism and developmental disabilities, and a dad to a 20-year-old autistic son with intellectual disability. Dr. Westover shares his dual perspective as a professional and parent, highlighting the challenges families face in finding psychiatric care for autistic adults. He also discusses the need for improved education and training in psychiatry to serve this community better.

In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, special host GW joins us for Black History Month as we talk with Josh King, who shares his journey as a single parent of an autistic daughter diagnosed at 18 months in 2005 while serving in Iraq. He faced challenges in childcare and medical services due to lack of awareness and training. King advocated for better funding and training for special needs teachers and caregivers, running for various political offices to raise awareness. He emphasized the need for local advocacy and bipartisan support. King's efforts led to improved services and policies, including paid sick leave for caregivers. He continues to advocate nationally, aiming to ensure better care and services for individuals with autism.

In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, host Eileen Lamb sits down with Justin Moehn, a passionate autism self-advocate and educator. Justin shares his journey from being diagnosed with autism in 1985 at Texas Children’s Hospital to becoming an award-winning advocate. He opens up about his experiences growing up, his work with organizations and businesses, and his mission to help others by teaching essential job skills. Justin also dives into his efforts to train first responders about autism, sharing the impact this work has had on his community and himself. Justin Moehn was diagnosed with autism in 1985 at Texas Children's Hospital. He’s a passionate self-advocate who’s been sharing his insights at events, organizations, and businesses for years. Justin covers everything from general resources to job skills and was recognized for his advocacy work with an award from The Arc of Fort Bend in 2019. A 2001 graduate of Austin High School, he earned certifications in PC technical support and office administration at Wharton County Jr. College. These days, Justin also trains first responders about autism, helping them better understand and support the community.

In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with Bryan Russell, Emergency Management Coordinator with Disability Rights Florida. Bryan talks about making sure people with disabilities, including those with autism, are included in emergency preparedness and recovery efforts. He shares tips on preparing before a disaster happens, offers resources and checklists for families and providers, and dives into the policy changes needed to improve support.Bryan Russell is the Emergency Management Coordinator with Disability Rights Florida where he works to ensure the needs of persons with disabilities are included in emergency preparedness, response and recovery efforts across the state. Prior to this role, Bryan was the Program Manager for the Florida Department of Health’s Disability and Health Program where he focused on adapting and implementing public health interventions for persons with disabilities. During emergencies and disasters, Bryan serves as the State Access Coordinator with the Florida State Emergency Response Team providing guidance and recommendations to ensure the needs of persons with access and functional needs are met during all phases of disasters.

In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, host Eileen Lamb sits down with Abbey Romeo from the Netflix show Love on the Spectrum and her mom, Christine. Abbey opens up about her passion for music, sharing her aspirations for the future and the goals she’s working toward. She also gives listeners an inside look at her relationship with David.Christine joins the conversation with her own perspective, discussing her online advocacy work within the autism community. She shares her thoughts on ABA therapy, reflecting on its impact and her hopes for how it can evolve to better serve autistic individuals. Christine also speaks from the heart about her vision for the autism community. Together, Abbey and Christine offer a touching and inspiring look into their lives.

In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb is joined once again by Dani Bowman and her aunt, Sandy. Dani is the star of Netflix's Love on the Spectrum, accomplished entrepreneur, and proud autistic woman. As part of the Hispanic community, Dani shares her unique perspective in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, reflecting on her experiences as both a person with autism and a Hispanic woman. 

In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with Kate Wasmer, a self-advocate diagnosed with autism at an early age. Kate shares her journey as an autism advocate, reflecting on how ABA therapy helped her as a child and how she has navigated graduate school with the support of a strong community. She also discusses how she's leveraged her math and data science degrees to make meaningful contributions to autism research.

In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb sits down with Annette Addo-Yobo, the newly crowned Miss Texas. Annette's passion for autism advocacy stems from her personal connection, as her brother is on the autism spectrum. Annette shares her journey to the crown and how her brother's experiences have influenced her mission. She discusses her initiatives to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and provide support for autistic individuals and their loved ones. 

In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb interviews Andy Bondy and Lori Frost, the creators of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and the Pyramid Approach to Education. Their organization empowers individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and communication challenges, allowing them to shape their own lives and actively engage with the world around them.