

Just Another Autism Podcast
Autism Speaks
In this podcast, Eileen Lamb take a deep dive into the personal journeys of people in the autism community–from autistic individuals navigating daily life to the caregivers, educators, and employers who support them. Each week, we shed light on the different ways autism shapes lives, offering first-person perspectives from every angle of the community.
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Jan 25, 2023 • 22min
Tom and Andrew D'Eri on the power of employing neurodivergent individuals
Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with Tom and Andrew D'Eri about neurodivergent workers at their family's car wash business.

Jan 23, 2023 • 39min
Anna Czarska on being an autistic screenwriter
Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with film maker Anna Czarska about movies and life in Ireland. Anna has been in and out of the film industry their entire life but finally landed firmly back into it in 2018 when they founded their film and media production company, Sticky Tape Productions.

Dec 20, 2022 • 25min
Dawn "Scully" Sikora on turning a special interest into a career
Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with Dawn "Scully" Sikora. Scully, has Asperger Syndrome and she specializes in studying entomology, which is insects. She's been an autism advocacy since her brother was diagnosed with autism in the early '90s. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Autism Speaks.

Dec 2, 2022 • 33min
Lia McCabe on dealing with anxiety and navigating autistic spaces
Hosts Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb speak with Lia McCabe. Lia is the founder of "Autism Wish" a charity initiative providing autistic children with sensory therapeutic items and parent resources. She is also the host of "Embracing Autism" Podcasts. She is an outspoken autistic advocate, and seeks to create a more compassionate and inclusive community. ----- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Autism Speaks.

Sep 28, 2022 • 28min
Erin Burnett on autism and religion
Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak to Erin Burnett. Erin is a 23-year-old autistic woman from Northern Ireland, diagnosed at 18. She is the author of two books, a fantasy novel for children, and a nonfiction book about autism and the church. ----- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Autism Speaks.

Aug 29, 2022 • 25min
Nell Russ on stand-up comedy, sarcasm, and history
Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with Nell Russ. Nell is an autistic stand-up comedian, and a self-professed history nerd. ----- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Autism Speaks.

Aug 9, 2022 • 49min
Jennifer Cook on being a consultant on 'Love on the Spectrum'
Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb speak with the author of nine best-selling books, Jennifer Cook (formerly Cook O'Toole). Jennifer is an autistic advocate who was diagnosed as an adult and has appeared on the Netflix series, "Love on the Spectrum U.S." as an autism expert. ------ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Autism Speaks.

Jul 26, 2022 • 26min
Joy on Constructed language, Job Hunting and Pokémon
Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speaks with Joy. Joy is an autistic writer with a particular interest in constructed language, video games and Pokémon. Professionally, she is seeking employment and developing some professional skills before returning to school for creative writing. ----- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Autism Speaks.

Jul 11, 2022 • 42min
Rebecca Alley on Neurodiverse Hiring and a Passion for Carnivorous Plants
Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb, speak with Rebecca Alley. Rebecca was diagnosed with autism at age 23 and went through a neurodiverse hiring program to find her job at a large financial institution as a project management officer. She also has a passion for carnivorous plants. ------- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Autism Speaks.

Jun 28, 2022 • 49min
Tony Hernandez on Finding his Calling Helping The Autism Community
Hosts, Andrew Komarow and Eileen Lamb speak with Tony Hernandez. Tony is a bilingual autistic author, writer, motivational speaker, podcaster and international advocate for autism, mental health and other causes. He was born and raised in Puerto Rico currently lives in Florida. Tony works with Autism Speaks as part of the Autism Response Team, which is an information line for the autism community. ------- The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Autism Speaks.


