Episode 359- How "AUTISM TODAY" Helps Families Find Real Resources with Karen Simmons

Episode 359- How "AUTISM TODAY" Helps Families Find Real Resources with Karen Simmons

June 2, 2026 · 33 min · Season 15 · Episode 359

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The episode discusses how 'AUTISM TODAY' provides essential resources for families navigating autism diagnoses, featuring insights from guest Karen Simmons.

Send us Fan Mail The worst part of an autism diagnosis is not the word itself. It is the silence that can follow when you do not know where to go, what to trust, or who will truly understand your day to day life. We talk with Karen Simmons about that exact moment and the long road after it, from early parenting chaos to building reliable autism resources that help families feel less alone. We get into why “future tellers” can be so damaging, how a strengths based approach changes everything,...

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Host: Sara Gullihur-Bradford

Guest: Karen Simmons

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