Sensory Overload
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsWelcome to the semi-irreverent adventures of parenting a precocious, hilarious, autistic child! We salute you. And you.
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Episodes
Small, Measurable, Attainable… I Forget the Rest
June 01, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBTiny steps become bigger progressions. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
Wonders Never Cease
May 01, 2024 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBAli was recently a panelist at WonderCon, and our daughter was able to sit in attendance! We discuss this and how church camps are the best place to discover D&D. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
Upsetting the Normies
April 25, 2024 00:17 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBTheme parks are once AGAIN changing their disability pass guidelines. Ali & John have thoughts. Washington Post: "Some Disney Fans Abused Disability Access to Skip Lines. Now Rules Are Changing." IBCCES Accessibility Card Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
Piece By (Lego) Piece
March 05, 2024 01:08 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBThe value of surprises and Legos. Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
Stealing Her Stims
February 01, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBAli & John celebrate 50 episodes (!) with stories about traveling to Antioch, and the fine art of Redirection. Zachary's Pizza - the yummy Oakland pizza we had Open Mind Music - the delightful Oakland shop we purchased rekkids from Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
Let a Strummer Be a Strummer [w/Rebekah McKendry]
December 04, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWe welcome special guest Dr. Rebekah McKendry, director of the movie "Glorious," award-winning podcaster, and parent of Strummer, an autistic six-year-old bug enthusiast! Autism! The Musical Watch Ali's Christmas (horror) movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's podcasts! The Book of John The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Facebook
Forced Choices
November 01, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBAli & John talk about giving Bethany options... by severely limiting her options. Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's podcasts! The Book of John The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook
Vigilante S***
October 01, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBAli & John are raising an independent little Swiftie. Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's podcasts! The Book of John The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook
The Ballad of General Kickass
August 03, 2023 01:23 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBAli & John talk about their long road to parenthood, including fertility problems, and a miscarriage. Our guest appearance on Parenting Understood Podcast Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's new podcast! The Book of John Hear John's old podcast! The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook
PT, OT, OMG [w/Jessica Rodriguez & Brittany Benson]
July 05, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBWe're very excited to be joined by special guests Jessica Rodriguez (Pediatric Physical Therapist) & Brittany Benson (Pediatric Occupational Therapist]! We talk PT, OT, how the two overlap, how they differ, and everything in-between. [Also, guest-starring Jessica's son, who chatters and plays with toys in the background, so it's a little louder than usual, but he's very cute] Jessica's Swim Therapy: SNAP: Special Needs Aquatic Physical Therapy Jessica & Brittany's recommended sites: The...
Work In Progress
June 01, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBAli & John lay bare their latest marital disputes for you to enjoy and laugh at. Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's new podcast! The Book of John Hear John's old podcast! The Hold Up Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook
Parenting Understood (Finally!) [w/Michelle Tangeman]
May 05, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBWe welcome special guest Michelle Tangeman, BCBA, LMFT, and co-host of the podcast "Parenting Understood!" Links from the show: Parenting Understood Michelle Tangeman's therapy website Thriving Toddler Association For Science In Autism Treatment The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse For Child Welfare Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder Hear John's new podcast! The Book of John Sensory Overload Instagram Sensory Overload Twitter Sensory Overload Facebook
Regional Centers & Reading Rainbows [w/Mark Wolfe, President of ARCA]
March 13, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBWe're excited and honored to welcome special guest Mark Wolfe, President of the Board of Directors of the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) - Mark discusses his own experiences as the parent of a grown autistic child, working with the various Regional Centers of California, and his previous career producing movies, and the new generation of Reading Rainbow! [NOTE: This interview was conducted over Zoom, so you will hear occasional dropouts and inconsistencies.] https://arcanet...
Always a Piper To Be Paid
February 01, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBAli & John download the last couple of months - Ali's movie premiere, Christmas, the first trip to Disneyland in over three years... and the whole family catching Covid. Disneyland's Disability Access Pass FAQ Watch Ali's movie! iTunes AMC+ Shudder See some of Ali's media tour! Dread Central Women and Hollywood Making Movies Is Hard The Freshman 15 Positive depictions of autism in media- Shout-out to Greg Weisman and the team at Young Justice! Young Justice, Season 4, Episode 18 - Beyond...
Part of Your Normal Life [w/ABA Program Director Erin]
December 01, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBAli & John are joined by special guest, ABA Program Director Erin! We discuss the goals, mechanics, and controversies of ABA therapy. Ali's movie "The Apology" premieres Dec. 16th in theaters in LA/NY, and on Shudder and AMC+! Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTA1-3z1M4 Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
Freedom to be Angry
November 16, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBAli & John talk about making your own community, when to hold in the anger and when to let it fly. Ali's movie "The Apology" premieres Dec. 16th in theaters in LA/NY, and on Shudder and AMC+! Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLTA1-3z1M4 Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
Ali Made a Movie
October 12, 2022 16:47 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBAli went off and made a movie! "The Apology," a psychological thriller, written and directed by Alison Star Locke herownself, coming to theaters, Shudder and AMC+ on December 16th, produced by Company X ! We tell you all about it, and how being a parent of a special needs child inspired it! Ali also joins us on The Hold Up podcast, where we talk about the movie "Alison's Birthday!" http://holduppodcast.com Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en ...
37 - Stuck In the Middle... School
September 01, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBThe Bairn has begun Middle School. Alea iata est. Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
Stuck In the Middle... School
September 01, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBThe Bairn has begun Middle School. Alea iata est. Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
36 - CATS!!!... and Neurotypical Goodbyes
August 15, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBWe put the spotlight on our fourth family member: Conan, our 16-year-old Norwegian Forest Cat, his long, slow coming to terms with having a child in the house, and how being cat parents prepared us for being human parents. We also tell you about Ali's bum ankle, and bring the hammer down on Neurotypical Goodbyes. Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...
CATS!!!... and Neurotypical Goodbyes
August 15, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBWe put the spotlight on our fourth family member: Conan, our 16-year-old Norwegian Forest Cat, his long, slow coming to terms with having a child in the house, and how being cat parents prepared us for being human parents. We also tell you about Ali's bum ankle, and bring the hammer down on Neurotypical Goodbyes. Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...
Straight Up Bribery
July 01, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBIn a desperate attempt to get their daughter reading this summer, Ali & John have resorted to bribery. We also discuss the term "Asperger's," and how John could be watching "The Deer Hunter" instead. Bethany's fav YouTuber: Cookie Swirl C LOL Surprise! dolls The golden calf: The Barbie Care Clinic Playset Asperger Syndrome The Deer Hunter Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Fa...
35 - Straight Up Bribery
July 01, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBIn a desperate attempt to get their daughter reading this summer, Ali & John have resorted to bribery. We also discuss the term "Asperger's," and how John could be watching "The Deer Hunter" instead. Bethany's fav YouTuber: Cookie Swirl C LOL Surprise! dolls The golden calf: The Barbie Care Clinic Playset Asperger Syndrome The Deer Hunter Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Fa...
34 - The Snowball Effect
June 16, 2022 04:51 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBOur angel has culminated! Elementary school is in the rearview mirror, and yet, Ali & John STILL manage to squeeze in another disappointing IEP. But all is not lost, as our child also got to go to her first rock/roll show! "This is the best concert EVER!" - Bethany's review Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverl...
The Snowball Effect
June 16, 2022 04:51 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBOur angel has culminated! Elementary school is in the rearview mirror, and yet, Ali & John STILL manage to squeeze in another disappointing IEP. But all is not lost, as our child also got to go to her first rock/roll show! "This is the best concert EVER!" - Bethany's review Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverl...
“I'm Just Gonna Go"
May 02, 2022 01:08 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBAli's back from making movies, here to tell you how easy and effortless following your dreams is. We also discuss our impromptu family trip to Boston, and the newest adventure with our tween - braces! Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
33 - "I'm Just Gonna Go"
May 02, 2022 01:08 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBAli's back from making movies, here to tell you how easy and effortless following your dreams is. We also discuss our impromptu family trip to Boston, and the newest adventure with our tween - braces! Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
32 - Of Pinkalicious and Babybel Cheeses [guest-starring Bethany]
April 01, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBBethany returns to the show to talk about Pinkalicious, her current favorite book series, and how many Babybel cheeses she can eat in one sitting. Pinkalicious's tv show: https://pbskids.org/pinkalicious Bethany's favorite cheese: https://www.babybel.com/en-us/products Bethany's favorite YouTube series: https://www.youtube.com/c/ComePlayWithMe
Of Pinkalicious and Babybel Cheeses [guest-starring Bethany]
April 01, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBBethany returns to the show to talk about Pinkalicious, her current favorite book series, and how many Babybel cheeses she can eat in one sitting. Pinkalicious's tv show: https://pbskids.org/pinkalicious Bethany's favorite cheese: https://www.babybel.com/en-us/products Bethany's favorite YouTube series: https://www.youtube.com/c/ComePlayWithMe
Baby's First Skull Surgery
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBYears before our daughter was diagnosed with autism, we had a totally different neurological adventure - join Ali & John as they talk about Baby's First Skull Surgery™! We also briefly talk about Autcraft, a Minecraft server specifically for autistic players. Ted Hour - Autcraft segment begins at 33:05 https://overcast.fm/+HuQLAtd9w Autcraft - https://www.autcraft.com
31 - Baby's First Skull Surgery
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBYears before our daughter was diagnosed with autism, we had a totally different neurological adventure - join Ali & John as they talk about Baby's First Skull Surgery™! We also briefly talk about Autcraft, a Minecraft server specifically for autistic players. Ted Hour - Autcraft segment begins at 33:05 https://overcast.fm/+HuQLAtd9w Autcraft - https://www.autcraft.com
30 - You Need to Calm Down
February 01, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAs a grown-ass man, John has discovered that anxiety and panic attacks can deeply suck. So imagine if your mostly non-verbal toddler is having them too, and can't tell you about them! We offer up thoughts and experiences about anxiety and some things you can try if your child is struggling with it. (Reminder, we are in no way medical experts, so don't be thinkin' this be like doctor's orders 'r nuthin'.) The Calm app John used to learn mindfulness (monthly cost does apply): https://www.ca...
You Need to Calm Down
February 01, 2022 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAs a grown-ass man, John has discovered that anxiety and panic attacks can deeply suck. So imagine if your mostly non-verbal toddler is having them too, and can't tell you about them! We offer up thoughts and experiences about anxiety and some things you can try if your child is struggling with it. (Reminder, we are in no way medical experts, so don't be thinkin' this be like doctor's orders 'r nuthin'.) The Calm app John used to learn mindfulness (monthly cost does apply): https://www.ca...
Zero Bandwidth
January 01, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBAli & John talk about the holidays, and think about the future.
29 - Zero Bandwidth
January 01, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBAli & John talk about the holidays, and think about the future.
A Certain Level of Discomfort
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBAli & John talk about the big feelings of being a parent of an autistic child, sort through another parent's despair, and finally, court controversy by gleefully talking about the family trip to get the kid vaxxed. (I mean, she's already autistic, am I right y'all's?!?! Up top!) NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
28 - A Certain Level of Discomfort
December 01, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBAli & John talk about the big feelings of being a parent of an autistic child, sort through another parent's despair, and finally, court controversy by gleefully talking about the family trip to get the kid vaxxed. (I mean, she's already autistic, am I right y'all's?!?! Up top!) NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
The Money Pit
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBAli & John talk DOLLAHS, y'all's!! How insurance, therapies and other expenses can wipe a bank account so clean you could eat off it, and how you can maybe save a couple bucks here and there. NOTES: A real estate agent who understands the meaning of "sudden life change" -- https://www.realestatebook.com/agent/851076/meadow-goddard SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpo...
27 - The Money Pit
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBAli & John talk DOLLAHS, y'all's!! How insurance, therapies and other expenses can wipe a bank account so clean you could eat off it, and how you can maybe save a couple bucks here and there. NOTES: A real estate agent who understands the meaning of "sudden life change" -- https://www.realestatebook.com/agent/851076/meadow-goddard SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpo...
26 - Areas of Strength
October 01, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBWe often talk about the obstacles and setbacks, so let's get some positivity up in this mother! Ali & John totally brag on their daughter and the strides she's made lately, because she's awesome. NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
Areas of Strength
October 01, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBWe often talk about the obstacles and setbacks, so let's get some positivity up in this mother! Ali & John totally brag on their daughter and the strides she's made lately, because she's awesome. NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
25 - Complicated Friends
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBAli & John talk about being the "complicated friends"... the families who always seem to need extra patience, extra help, or extra understanding. NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
Complicated Friends
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBAli & John talk about being the "complicated friends"... the families who always seem to need extra patience, extra help, or extra understanding. NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
24 - Actually Autistic [w/special guest Christina]
August 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBWe welcome special guest Christina, an actual autistic person! NOTES: [Apologies for the occasional audio issues, we were sharing microphones] Instagram recs by Christina: @autisticats @omgimatuisticaf @autienelle SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
Actually Autistic [w/special guest Christina]
August 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBWe welcome special guest Christina, an actual autistic person! NOTES: [Apologies for the occasional audio issues, we were sharing microphones] Instagram recs by Christina: @autisticats @omgimatuisticaf @autienelle SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod
23 - Just Coastin'
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBSummertime, and the livin' is... well, busy. Ali & John wax rhapsodic about day camp, and how they're letting their precious little nubbin go completely feral in the off hours. Plus a delightful listener email! NOTES: We learned a little bit about Williams Syndrome this month, thanks to listener Devra -- https://williams-syndrome.org SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod...
Just Coastin'
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBSummertime, and the livin' is... well, busy. Ali & John wax rhapsodic about day camp, and how they're letting their precious little nubbin go completely feral in the off hours. Plus a delightful listener email! NOTES: We learned a little bit about Williams Syndrome this month, thanks to listener Devra -- https://williams-syndrome.org SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod...
22 - Growin' Up
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBOur baby is growing up fast, soon to be a tween, with all that entails. Ali & John jaw about how they're preparing for the onslaught of puberty (they hope), and how they're dealing with Ali about to return to the workplace after ten years of stay-at-home momming. NOTES: We guested on another podcast! Check us out chewin' the parental fat with Shanna & Laura over at "Big Fat Positive!" https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-150-sensory-overload/ SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloa...
Growin' Up
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBOur baby is growing up fast, soon to be a tween, with all that entails. Ali & John jaw about how they're preparing for the onslaught of puberty (they hope), and how they're dealing with Ali about to return to the workplace after ten years of stay-at-home momming. NOTES: We guested on another podcast! Check us out chewin' the parental fat with Shanna & Laura over at "Big Fat Positive!" https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-150-sensory-overload/ SOCIAL MEDIAS: Instagram: @sensoryoverloa...
21 - Yeah, Sorry, It's a Marathon
May 01, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBNo nice way to put it, advocating for your special needs kid is an endurance test. Ali & John tell tales of their seven (and counting) years of advocacy. And paperwork. So much paperwork. NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod