All Abilities, No Filter
All Abilities, No Filter
Podcast Description
All Abilities, No Filter is the unfiltered table talk you didn’t know you needed! Join our crew of specialists as we dive into the real, raw, and often surprising side of autism and disability advocacy. We’re not here to sugarcoat or stick to the script—we’re talking about the topics that don’t make it into polished social media posts or school brochures.
From navigating tough conversations to celebrating everyday wins, we keep it honest, supportive, and full of heart (with a few laughs along the way). Whether you’re a parent, professional, or just curious, come pull up a chair—we’re saving you a seat at the table!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of topics related to autism and disability, focusing on real-life challenges and celebrations. Example episodes include in-depth discussions on navigating crises in autism support and insights into managing emotional tolls, power struggles, and rebuilding trust after incidents. Other themes include personal narratives, advocacy efforts, and practical strategies for caregivers.
All Abilities, No Filter is a podcast that delivers honest, unfiltered conversations about autism, disabilities, inclusion, and special education. Hosted by a team of professionals working across multiple fields — including education, behavioral health, advocacy, and therapy — the show explores the real stories, challenges, and successes of individuals with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who support them.
Each episode dives into key topics such as IEP advocacy, inclusive education, neurodiversity, behavioral and emotional regulation, and the power of collaboration between parents, teachers, and specialists. Guests include educators, therapists, self-advocates, parents, and leaders who share practical insights, proven strategies, and meaningful personal experiences.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, clinician, first responder, or someone passionate about creating a more inclusive world, All Abilities, No Filter offers perspectives that inform, inspire, and challen…
When seconds matter, understanding makes all the difference. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jennifer Kaufman—school principal, autism advocate, and grandmother to a child on the spectrum—to explore how first responders can dramatically improve outcomes for autistic individuals through training, awareness, and compassionate response.
Jennifer shares real experiences from both sides of the table, offering a rare dual perspective on what families, educators, and emergency personnel all need to know. She also highlights her work with First Response on Autism, an organization transforming the way police, firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders approach autism-related emergencies.
Listeners will learn:
The hidden challenges autistic individuals face during crisis situations
Why traditional emergency response methods can unintentionally escalate behaviors
Practical strategies first responders can use to create safety, calm, and trust
How families can prepare their loved ones for emergency interactions
The critical role of communication, sensory awareness, and trauma-informed response
What “safety through understanding” really looks like in the field
Whether you’re a parent, educator, clinician, or first responder, this conversation delivers essential insight into building a safer, more prepared, and more empathetic world for autistic individuals.
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