Walking with faith on this side of the spectrum.
Join Terra and Sara at the kitchen table for an authentic conversation full of vulnerability, humor, and connection. Normal With Autism is a biweekly podcast that invites the listener to experience the lives of families with autistic and differently abled children. Through stories and interviews, Sara and Terra welcome the listener family to experience the joy in the journey.
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11/4/2020
Everything is Spiritual with Rob Bell
Everything is Spiritual with Rob Bell
10/19/2020
Episode 47: Disability Rights Ohio
Join Sara, Terra and Ross Musick from Disability Rights Ohio (DRO) for a discussion on protections and advocacy for people with disabilities. We cover topics that include what programs and services are offered from DRO. We talk about disability rights in education during the ongoing pandemic. And finally we cover making sure you plan your vote!
Find more information and donate to this amazing organization at the link below.
https://www.disabilityrightsohio.org
Plan your vote here. https://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/voting
Find a side by side comparison of the two major presidential candidates here.
10/12/2020
Episode 46: Craig, the man, the myth, the marriage
What?!? Craig came on the podcast. Find out why and learn about all his wisdom about marriage.
9/28/2020
Episode 45: Chasing the questions.
How does a podcast about autism release an episode on racial and social justice and law enforcement? Sara and Terra are asking questions about what happens when law enforcement is involved in calls for help mental health issues. We talk specifically about a 13 year old boy, who is autistic and was shot multiple times by police when his mother called for help.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54041549
https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Crisis-Intervention/Crisis-Intervention-Team-(CIT)-Programs
https://www.wksu.org/post/what-law-enforcements-role-mental-health-calls#stream/0
https://radio.wosu.org/post/defund-police-columbus-police-account-more-third-citys-budget#stream/0
9/16/2020
Episode 44: The Catina Way
Clinical social worker Catina Burkett joins us for a discussion about her experience as a Black, autistic woman. She explores how cultural stereotypes are dangerous for Black, autistic individuals. She joins her and our returning friend, Sean Inderbitzen to talk about their approach to helping autistic people who are seeking mental health services.
Read Catina’s article here
Find the work of Sean and Catina for mental health professionals here
8/31/2020
Episode 43: Horrifyingly funny
So far this year has been a horror show. Sara and I are still trying to find the joy. Join us for a conversation about why we are so passionate about justice for our Black brothers and sisters and how that fight relates to equity and justice in our disabled community.
8/4/2020
Episode 42: E-learning, masks, and county emergencies. Oh my!
Not sure what to do with your child at the start of this school year? We aren’t either. However, we have a wonderful friend who can shed some light on the tough questions we face as we stare down the 20-21 school year.
7/22/2020
Episode 41: Unique, like everyone else
Join Sara and Terra for a conversation with Sean Inderbitzen. Sean is a mental health therapist who was diagnosed with autism at age 18. He has a passion for working with autistic clients and talks about alternative therapies to ABA.