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.
Episodes
November 25, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode, Eileen Lamb speaks with Santa Wade, a longtime Cherry Hill Programs Santa who is specially trained to support and engage autistic children during their holiday photo experience. Autism Speaks partners with Cherry Hill to help prepare Santas and staff to create calm, welcoming, sensory-aware environments so every child can enjoy a moment with Santa in their own way. Join us as we explore what an inclusive Santa visi...
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October 15, 2025 • 19 mins
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb talks with Manish Arora, co-founder of LinusBio, the company behind ClearStrand-ASD — a new test that uses hair samples to help detect autism risk earlier in life. Together, they discuss the science behind early detection, recent advances in research, and what the future could look like for early autism screening.
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October 6, 2025 • 13 mins
In this new episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, guest host Kadin McElwain sits down with Hispanic guitarist Ashton Almengor Fontanez. Diagnosed with autism at two, Ashton has used music to change people’s perceptions on what autistic individuals are capable of and as a way to express himself. We sat down to discuss what Hispanic Heritage Month means to him, his story, and Autism Speaks’ Hispanic resources.
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September 29, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, two-time Emmy-nominated journalist, mother, and autism advocate Sofia Lachapelle joins guest host Tony Hernandez Pumarejo for an inspiring conversation about the Hispanic community. From her career in journalism to advocating for the autism community at the United Nations, Sofia has become a voice for many Hispanic and Spanish-speaking families with
loved ones on the autism spectrum. ...
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August 12, 2025 • 11 mins
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Tyler White from Love on the Spectrum joins Eileen Lamb for an inspiring and lighthearted conversation about love, music, and life on the spectrum. Tyler shares what it was really like filming the show, how he found his perfect match in Madison. From his journey as a self-taught musician to performing at the Grand Ole Opry and launching his own DJ business, Tyler’s story is full of en...
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July 16, 2025 • 18 mins
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb sits down with Chris Redding, father, musician, and autism advocate, and his wife Serena to talk about their journey raising Christian, their son who is autistic and nonverbal. Chris and Serena open up about the daily realities of parenting a child with high support needs, from elopement and self-injury to the quiet moments of connection that make it all worth it. They sha...
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July 9, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Amy Tiffany from Love Is Blind joins Eileen Lamb for a down-to-earth conversation about life in the pods, the reality behind reality TV, and what the experience taught her about connection and vulnerability. Amy also opens up about her relationship with her autistic brother, sharing how growing up alongside him shaped her outlook on communication, empathy, and love. It's an honest, re...
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July 3, 2025 • 28 mins
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb sits down with the team behind The Plight — Matthew Boda (director), Ronald Sandoval (writer), and Jacob Waltuck (autistic actor). They talk about the personal stories that inspired the film, what it was like collaborating on such an emotionally intense project, and why authentic representation in media matters now more than ever.
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May 28, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with Landon Ashworth, an autistic filmmaker, actor, and creative powerhouse. Landon talks about how being autistic influences the way he tells stories, what it’s like working in entertainment, and why real representation matters. He also shares the inspiration behind his new movie, which was made in honor of his young autistic cousin and dives into themes like grief,...
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May 7, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with golf legend Billy Mayfair. Billy recently joined Autism Speaks’ Team 20. In this episode, he opens up about getting diagnosed with autism later in life and how it helped him make sense of so many things, on and off the course. They talk about his journey through pro golf, and how his perspective on life and the game has shifted since his diagnosis. It’s an hones...
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May 6, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb talks with Scott LeRette—author of The Unbreakable Boy and father to Austin, who is autistic and lives with a rare connective tissue disorder. Scott opens up about the highs, lows, and unexpected beauty of raising a child with profound disabilities. From raw honesty about the hardest days to the joy Austin brings into every room, Scott shares what resilience really looks l...
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March 27, 2025 • 26 mins
In this episode of Just Another Podcast with Eileen Lamb, Eileen sits down with Survivor contestant Eva Erickson to discuss her incredible journey with autism and how it shaped her experience on the show. Eva shares her personal story, from her early diagnosis to the therapies that helped her thrive, and opens up about what it was like representing the autism community on such a huge platform. They dive into the challenges, victori...
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March 24, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb is joined by award-winning chef, author, and television personality Maneet Chauhan. Best known as a judge on Chopped and the first-ever two-time champion of Tournament of Champions, Maneet is also a mother to a 10-year-old autistic son.
She shares how autism has shaped her perspective both in the kitchen and at home, discussing sensory sensitivities with food, inclusive d...
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March 19, 2025 • 6 mins
In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb sits down with 12-year-old Austin, an autistic aspiring stand-up comedian. Austin opens about his diagnosis, the challenges of growing up feeling different, and how comedy has become his way of navigating the world. With humor and honesty, he shares how laughter has helped him connect with others and embrace his unique perspective.
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March 14, 2025 • 27 mins
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, includi...
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March 4, 2025 • 24 mins
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 impr...
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February 27, 2025 • 24 mins
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 ...
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February 20, 2025 • 19 mins
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. Jus...
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February 6, 2025 • 29 mins
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 poli...
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December 6, 2024 • 34 mins
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 advo...
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