In this special episode, we’re going to look at the imaginative story of Yippee. This unique creature has captured the hearts of many, embodying the spirit of acceptance, understanding, and the magic that lies within the autism community. Whether you're deeply connected to autism advocacy, have a fondness for captivating stories, or simply love a touch of magic in your day, this episode is crafted just for you. Join us as we embark on a journey through the enchanting world of Yippee, exploring the significance of representation and embracing the extraordinary. As always if you have questions or ideas to discuss, or if you’d like to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe. See ya next time!
What’s up everybody? Welcome back to the Pulse! On today’s episode we visit a conversation between Parker and Indigo Hynds about autism in the spider-verse. The pair discuss the personal traits of many spider-man characters, versions and the history of Spider-man’s development. So, is Spider-man autistic? As always if you have questions or ideas to discuss, or if you’d like to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe. See ya next time.
Hello everyone, welcome to another edition of The Pulse! In today's episode, we're sharing advice aimed at fostering a positive self-image and boosting your self-assurance. Our objective is to provide you with the knowledge and resources to enhance your self-esteem, guiding you toward a journey of authenticity and self-improvement. As always if you have questions or ideas to discuss, or if you’d like to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe. See ya next time!
Today, we’re going to discuss an important topic: how to take control of your life and set yourself up for success. We’ll delve into the details of creating new routines, organizing your life, and planning your day-to-day activities. As always if you have questions or ideas to discuss, or if you’d like to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe. See ya next time.
Hey everybody! Welcome back to The Pulse. Today, we're jumping right into the thrilling adventure of leaving the nest and embracing independence. Our focus in this episode? The absolute essentials of claiming your own turf and navigating those initial make-or-break choices. Whether you're a recent grad, a budding young pro, or simply someone itching to spread their wings, this episode is your one-stop shop for the wisdom you need to kickstart your independent journey. As always if you have questions or ideas to discuss, or if you’d like to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe. See ya next time.
Hey, what’s everybody, welcome back to the Pulse! It's that time of the year again – back to school! And you know what? Parker's got your back with a bunch of awesome tips to kickstart your year and make it the best one yet! So, grab your notebooks, sharpen those pencils, and get ready to soak in some valuable advice for a stellar start to the school year! As always if you have questions or ideas to discuss, or if you’d like to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe. See ya next time.
Alright friends, we've made it to the last leg of our 3-part journey into the world of autism and scientific research. Big thanks to the incredible Dr. Shafai for hanging out with us – what a privilege! No more waiting around, let's jump right into the epic finale: part 3! As always if you have questions or ideas to discuss, or if you’d like to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe. See ya next time.
Exciting news for women and seniors! We're here for the second installment of our three-part series focused on research and advocacy, featuring Dr. Fakhri Shafai, who serves as the Chief Science Officer at AIDE Canada. In this episode, Dr. Shafai delves into the areas where research falls short and shares some noteworthy advancements. Be sure to stay tuned for our upcoming episode, where we'll engage in a conversation with Dr. Fakhri Shafai about opportunities to participate in clinical research. As always if you have questions or ideas to discuss, or if you’d like to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe. See ya next time. International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) https://www.autism-insar.org/ Kids Brain Health Network https://kidsbrainhealth.ca/research/
Hey, guess what? We've got this incredible 3-part series lined up for you, all about how folks on the autism spectrum are getting into research as a way to stand up for themselves. We had a super insightful chat with Dr. Fakhri Shafai, who's not only a neuroscientist but also the Chief Science Officer at AIDE Canada. Dr. Shafai has been in the game for over 20 years, working with the autism community in various capacities. Big shoutout to her for squeezing us into her busy schedule. This right here is part one of the series. As always if you have questions or ideas to discuss, or if you’d like to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for listening! International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) https://www.autism-insar.org/ Kids Brain Health Network https://kidsbrainhealth.ca/research/
Welcome back to The Pulse. Today we are going to show you why being outside and offline is the way to go this summer. Also, Parker and Kayla share some of their favourite offline activities. As always if you have ideas or topics you’d like us to discuss, or if you’d like to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe.
It’s a time to celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and love. There are many people around the world that celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community. People in the queer community and our allies coming together? It's one of our favourite times of the year! As always if you have ideas or topics you'd like us to discuss, or if you want to be a guest on the show, please send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for joining us!
Summer is here and school is out! What are your plans? Are you graduating? Are you planning for next year? If so, here are some common options for what to do after graduation, no matter your age. As always if you have ideas or topics you'd like us to discuss, or, if you'd like to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com
This episode wraps up our six-part series on advocacy. We discuss the importance of autistic researchers in science today. As always, if you have questions or topics you'd like us to discuss, or if you want to be a guest on the show, please send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. Thanks for joining us! Don't forget to like, share and subscribe.
This episode takes us into the world of advocacy and information sharing. We specifically discuss school and medical supports and how information can easily get lost but we also talk about how information can be shared, who can share it on your behalf and more. As always if you have questions or topics you'd like us to discuss or if you want to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. Thanks for joining us!
Hey everybody, welcome back to The Pulse. This is part 4 of our 6-part series on advocacy. In this episode, we discuss pros and cons of social media when it comes to advocacy and we share some funny stories about clickbait. We also share the VOA’s story with social media.
Join us next time for our conversation about research and advocacy. As always, if you have ideas or topics you’d like us to discuss or if you want to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for joining us. Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe.
Hey everybody and welcome back to our advocacy series. This week we start the conversation about voting as a form of advocacy. Why does it matter? Does one voice really matter? Spoiler alert: yes! How can we find the right information? What is early voting? Do you know where to find resources about parties and platforms? Today we talk about aspects of voting and how it is essential to cast your ballot.
As always, if you have ideas or topics you’d like us to discuss or if you want to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for joining us. Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe.
Today we continue our discussion about advocacy and specifically, some common forms of action, what we think works and doesn’t work and we offer some personal insights. We also have Lucas back with us today to join this discussion. Let’s get back into it. Next week we’ll get into how voting is a form of advocacy and how we can use it to make our voices heard. With a little help, we can join the bigger conversation and advocate for our values. As always, if you have ideas or topics you’d like us to discuss or if you want to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for joining us. Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe.
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This episode marks the first in a new series on advocacy. In this episode we discuss types of advocacy, share our personal ideas and we try to get to the bottom of why advocacy is essential. Our new host, Parker, joins us for their first episode as a host. We also have guest Tarra Carlson give us her take on advocacy groups and the occasional struggle to work together, across systems.
As always, if you have ideas or topics you’d like us to discuss or if you want to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com. We look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for joining us. Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe.
Hey everyone and welcome back to The Pulse! We’re reaching the end of the winter holidays and we thought we would discuss social expectations. We all had very different experiences in 2022 and now that we are approaching Valentine’s day we wanted to share some of our stories and some tips to enjoy the holidays with minimal stress.
As always, if you have questions you’d like us to discuss or if you want to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com we look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for listening.
Today's episode focuses on transport on 2 wheels. Bikes, scooters, rentals, costs and more.
As always, if you have questions you’d like us to discuss or if you want to be a guest on the show, send an email to voa@pacificautismfamily.com we look forward to more of your great questions. Thanks for listening.
