Just Another Autism Podcast

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.

Just Another Autism Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Autism Speaks, with 116 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Autism Speaks hosts Just Another Autism Podcast, a society show with 116 episodes published.

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  Advocacy Starts with You: EJ Wallace on Making Your Story Heard

  Jul 23, 202621 min

  In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, host Eileen Lamb has a meaningful conversation with EJ Wallace, autistic self-advocate, founder of The Wallace Edge. With 20 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations, EJ has helped mobilize thousands of advocates and he's helped secure millions in public and private funding for various missions. Together, they explore Autism Speaks' new State Advocate Guide, a practical resource designed to help advocates at every stage of their journey. Whether you're advocating for the first time or looking to strengthen, your impact, this conversation is filled with practical advice and encouragement.

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  Mental Health Awareness Month & Caregiver Burnout

  Jun 1, 202623 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb is joined by Autism Speaks Champions of Change Makayla and Lauren for a candid conversation about caregiver burnout, mental health, sibling impacts, and the realities of raising children with significant support needs.</p> <p>From navigating diagnoses and therapies to managing anxiety, isolation, and the daily mental load of caregiving, this episode offers an honest look at challenges many families face—and a powerful reminder that no caregiver is alone.</p>

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  Born Lucky: Leland Vittert’s Journey from Autism Diagnosis to the News Desk

  Apr 20, 202628 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb hosts a special conversation with Leland Vittert—veteran journalist, host of On Balance on NewsNation, and author of Born Lucky.</p> <p>Leland shares his personal journey of growing up with an autism diagnosis and how it shaped his path to becoming a national news anchor. Together, they explore what autism looked like in his early life, the challenges he faced, and the broader conversations that matter to autistic individuals and their families today.</p> <p>This is an honest and insightful discussion about identity, resilience, and redefining what’s po...

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  International Pet Day: How Service Dogs Transform Autistic Lives

  Apr 11, 202626 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb has a special conversation with Brandon Oakes, an autistic self-advocate and one of our Champions of Change, and Dr. Kerri Rodriguez, an advisory board member with Fetch Pet Insurance.</p> <p>As today is International Pet Day, we learn more about service dogs and their role in supporting people with autism through Brandon’s own story with his service dog, Manci. Dr. Rodriguez also shares research-based insights on how important and essential service dogs are in the life of an autistic individual.</p> <p>It is important to learn mo...

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  Dr. Morris: Championing Black Families in the Autism Community through Education and Awareness

  Feb 27, 202627 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb has a meaningful conversation with Dr. Muhsinah Morris, an autism mom, sibling of a special needs individual, author, chemist, and educator, about her journey advocating for her family and supporting Black families with neurodivergent children. She is a mother of five children, two of whom are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Through her story, we learn about the challenges and struggles Black families with autistic and neurodivergent children face in obtaining the support they need. Additionally, Dr. Morris discusses her work at Morehouse College, using AI and related technologies t...

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