Sounds Like Autism

New Theme, Who Dis? - SLA’s News In Neurodiversity Jan 18, 2023

Surprise! Season 4's theme is SLA's "News In Neurodiversity." Josh and Dave sit down to introduce this season's theme. The guys have a real life heart to heart beginning with an honest conversation about the closing of the Thomas Valva story (check this out for context). The conversation shifts to an international scope with a look at the divergent landscape around the world. Dave even brings out a top 10 list. Let us know what you think of this season's theme and, please, join the conversation.

Hosted by Josh Mirsky & Dave Thompson.

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Sounds Like Autism is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

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Blue Star Recyclers - SLA’s Virtual Inclusion Tour! Jun 24, 2022

It's another stop on SLA's Virtual Inclusion Tour and this time Josh and Dave stop to see Blue Star Recyclers, a company the employs dozens of neurodivergent individuals across Colorado and Illinois. Sounds Like Autism speaks with the electronics recycling company's founder, Bill Morris, and it's an incredible and impactful conversation. Enjoy the latest stop on our Virtual Inclusion Tour!

Check out Blue Star Recyclers here: http://www.bluestarrecyclers.org

Hosted by Josh Mirsky & Dave Thompson.

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For more about what Dave + Josh do, visit The Nicholas Center at www.tncnewyork.org

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Sounds Like Autism is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

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Stops At Home - SLA’s Virtual Inclusion Tour May 27, 2022

As the Virtual Inclusion Tour rolls along, Josh and Dave make a pit stop at home on episode 12 to take stock, chat about what's happening in life and of course, advocate for the neurodivergent population. Take a listen before we get back on the virtual road again, folks!

Hosted by Josh Mirsky & Dave Thompson.

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For more about what Dave + Josh do, visit The Nicholas Center at www.tncnewyork.org

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Sounds Like Autism is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

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The Best of Texas! Potentia - SLA’s Virtual Inclusion Tour Apr 29, 2022

Josh and Dave venture all the way to the great state of Texas to catch up with their friend Jeff Miller, founder and CEO of Potentia. Potentia trains employers on the benefits of Neurodiversity, recruits talented candidates who have a strong desire to contribute to great organizations, and supports both clients and candidates throughout the process.

Hosted by Josh Mirsky & Dave Thompson.

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For more about what Dave + Josh do, visit The Nicholas Center at www.tncnewyork.org

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Check out Potentia at https://www.potentiaworkforce.com

Sounds Like Autism is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

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The Best of Connecticut! Driving With Autism - SLA’s Virtual Inclusion Tour Mar 23, 2022

Andrew Arboe, a neurodivergent driver, is passionate about supporting others in their journeys, both towards the road and on it. Andrew recently started the program Driving With Autism, an online driver's education curriculum dedicated to preparing and supporting Autistic drivers and hopeful drivers. Josh and Dave are blown away by his passion and big picture thinking on the subject.

Hosted by Josh Mirsky & Dave Thompson.

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For more about what Dave + Josh do, visit The Nicholas Center at www.tncnewyork.org

Check out www.soundslikeautism.com for the video, merch & more from SLA.

Check out Driving with Autism at https://planningacrossthespectrum.com/transportation-driving-with-autism/

Sounds Like Autism is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

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The Best of Puerto Rico! Gersh Academy - SLA’s Virtual Inclusion Tour Dec 16, 2021

Kevin Gersh, the neurodivergent innovator behind Gersh Academy, stops by SLA to talk about his philosophy towards education, vocational training and support. Gersh Academy's mission is to provide an environment where programs and services are customized around individual needs. Their vision is a world where individuals on the Autism spectrum are empowered to thrive.

Check out Gersh Academy at www.gershacademy.com.

Check out www.soundslikeautism.com for the video, merch + more from SLA, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram + Facebook!

For more about what Dave + Josh do, visit The Nicholas Center - www.tncnewyork.org

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The Best of Illinois! - Aspiritech - SLA’s Virtual Inclusion Tour! Nov 15, 2021

Josh + Dave don't know much about computers, but they know a great company when they hear about one!

Rachael Brusic is employed as a Software Quality Assurance Lead at Aspiritech NFP. She actively leads a team of 25 neurodiverse QA Analysts through complex + chaotic projects for Fortune 500 companies. Each day, she + her team empower + change the lives of adults on the autism spectrum.

Check out their website at www.apiritech.org.

Check out www.soundslikeautism.com for the video, merch + more from SLA, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram + Facebook!

For more about what Dave + Josh do, visit The Nicholas Center - www.tncnewyork.org

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The Best of Missouri - Skills Center - SLA’s Virtual Inclusion Tour! Sep 17, 2021

Josh + Dave head west to Missouri and discover the incredible Skills Center! Executive Director joins the show to discuss how the Skills Center supports neurodiverse jobseekers in being set up for success in the workplace!

Check out their website at https://skillscenterstl.com/

Check out www.soundslikeautism.com for the video, merch and more from SLA.

Also mentioned in the episode:

The Nicholas Center - www.tncnewyork.org

Spectrum Designs Foundation - www.spectrumdesigns.org

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”Next Stop: Staycation!” - Mental Health Day for SLA’s Virtual Inclusion Tour Aug 23, 2021

"The Boys Are Back In Town" to catch up and talk mental health!

Check out www.soundslikeautism.com for merch and more from SLA.

Mentioned in the episode:

The Nicholas Center - www.tncnewyork.org

Spectrum Designs Foundation - www.spectrumdesigns.org

Autism With A Side Of Fries - http://autismwithasideoffries.blogspot.com

Monmouth Ocean Foundation for Children - https://www.moffc.org/

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The Best Of Tennessee - Sweet Jordan’s! SLA’s Virtual Inclusion Tour Jun 28, 2021

Josh + Dave stop in Dave's new home state, Tennessee, at an incredible establishment that's making delicious treats, and making an impact at the same time.

Check out Sweet Jordan's at www.SweetJordans.com

Check out the video of our interview on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ah98HPwkm5I

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The Best of New York! SLA’s Virtual Inclusion Tour stops at home with The Nicholas Center Apr 30, 2021

Josh and Dave are thrilled to make a stop at home on their virtual inclusion tour.

The Nicholas Center is a human service agency,a nonprofit with a social mission: to help individuals with Autism lead full and productive lives in the community. They focus on an individualized approach – meeting the person where they are – abilities, needs for support, interests and goals — they create opportunities for community engagement, vocational training and job support and peer connections.

Josh and Dave have been involved with The Nicholas Center and Spectrum Designs Foundation for many years and are so excited to highlight what exactly makes these nonprofits so special, featuring participant perspectives from Jason and Robert, and a leadership perspective from Sr. Director Brooke Mellett.

Check out www.tncnewyork.org for more information about TNC.

Also mentioned, Josh and Dave’s TEDx Talk

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Losin’ Louisiana - Police Autism Trainings and Nicholls State University - SLA’s Virtual Inclusion Tour S.3 Ep.3 Mar 25, 2021

For Josh's brithday, he and Dave plan to cruise through Louisiana, home of his favorite hot sauce. BUT - the virtual inclusion tour bus breaks down as they become dissappointed with the lack of meaningful opportunities being afforded to teens and young adults on the spectrum. They do find some and celebrate those, and discuss why this is really what SLA is all about.

Each month, Josh and Dave will make another virtual stop celebrating the best, most inclusive programs, businesses and people from a different state. Hit the road with us!

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The Best Of New Jersey! No Limits Cafe + Words Bookstore - SLA’s National Inclusion Tour Feb 25, 2021

Josh and Dave hit New Jersey! National Inclusion Tour - Florida! No Limits Café and Words Bookstore are celebrated for being incredible social enterprises which employ and provide vocational training opportunities for people who think differently.

Each month, Josh and Dave will make another virtual stop celebrating the best, most inclusive programs, businesses and people from a different state. Hit the road with us!

Check out No Limits Café online at https://www.nolimitscafe.org/

Check out Words Bookstore online at http://www.wordsbookstore.com/

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The Best Of Florida! My Autism Connection + EmployU - SLA’s National Inclusion Tour, S3E1 Jan 28, 2021

Josh and Dave are back and stoked to bring you on their first stop of the National Inclusion Tour - Florida! My Autism Connection and EmployU are celebrated for their incredible programs. Each month, Josh and Dave will make another virtual stop celebrating the best, most inclusive programs, businesses and people from a different state. Hit the road with us!

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Visit www.soundslikeautism.com for more from SLA.

Sounds Like Autism is sponsored by The Zoomiverse - Virtual Learning and Leisure programming for neurodiverse people.

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Season Two-Taloo - S2E16 Jun 01, 2020

Josh and Dave say farewell to Season 2 by reflecting on the past months.

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And make sure you #dontwaitforapril

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Our TEDxCELLENT Adventure with George Andriopoulos May 18, 2020

George Andriopoulos is a management consultant who prides himself on fixing broken businesses. He’s an entrepreneur and accomplished keynote speaker. He’s also producer of TEDx Farmingdale and since meeting him almost a year ago, he’s become a dear friend and mentor to Josh and I. He is the first guest we have to have back on the show due to not pressing record the first time. We're proud to have him as a friend, and stoked to have him drop in live from his living room.

Check out The Launchcast wherever you get your podcasts!

Check out his company, Launchpad 516!

Follow him on instagram @launchpadceo!

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Sounds Like Inclusion: A Panel In Collaboration with Spread The Word - S2E14 May 04, 2020

SLA teams up with Spread The Word: Inclusion to moderate an international panel of inclusion all-stars! Hear a conversation about neurodiversity, virtual inclusion during the COVID-19 pandemic, and inclusion beyond April and social distancing.

Guests include:

Haley Moss - Attorney, Artist, Author, Autism Self-Advocate

Britney Bautista and Savannah Rock- Special Olympics North America Youth Ambassadors

Daniel Jones - Autistic YouTuber and Social Media Sensation behind TheAspieWorld

Jerry Holy - Specialist - Unified Champion Schools, Special Olympics North America

Soeren Palumbo - Vice President, Global Youth Engagement, Special Olympics International

John and Mark Cronin - Cofounders of New York-based social enterprise John's Crazy Socks

Catalina Mildenburger - Special Olympics Latin America Youth Leader

#DontWaitForApril

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Making Inclusion Fancy - with Emmy Award winning writer Matt Hoverman - S2E13 Apr 13, 2020

Matt Hoverman has written for Disney Jr's Fancy Nancy and Sofia The First, PBS' Arthur and Curious George, among many other excellent kids shows, along with being an accomplished playwright and voice over actor - but we reached out because of his efforts to normalize people who carry the label of "different."

Inspired by his sister, Matt has made an effort over the years to include characters that expose young viewers to learning differences and differing abilities in an accessible, digestible and fun way. Most recently, he wrote in a character with Autism into Disney Jr.'s Fancy Nancy - released on International Autism Awareness/Acceptance Day.

Matt wanted to make it clear that the episode was a team effort, including the magnifique leadership of Fancy Nancy’s head writer Krista Tucker, the brilliant eye of the director Jamie Mitchell, the entire talented crew, our encouraging executives at Disney Junior, and our insightful expert consultants, particularly Elaine Hall of RespectABILITY – who all did their best to get this very important story just right.

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Josh Mirsky’s Socially Distant, Low Sound Quality, High Friend Quality, Big, Fun, First Ever Zoom Surprise Birthday Party Mar 30, 2020

COVID-19 couldn't stop Mirsky's friends from wishing him a happy 27th birthday. People from all over the U.S. gathered on Zoom to wish him well, despite all of the challenges we've all faced.

Party guests include the Spectrum Designs team (www.spectrumdesigns.org) which includes some of Josh' best friends in the world, Marc Cordon of The Golden Mic Podcast and The Joy Revolution, and George Andriopoulos of The Launchcast and Launchpad 516!!!

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For Thomas - S2E9 Feb 17, 2020

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode surrounds the topics of child neglect, abuse and wrongful death.

"An NYPD officer and his fiancee pleaded not guilty to murdering the officer’s 8-year-old son, Thomas Valva, as new troubling details emerged about life in what prosecutors are calling “a house of horrors.” - CBS News NY

Dave and Josh process the news unfolding in their own backyard - the abuse, neglect and death of Thomas Valva.

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Inclusion Diffusion with Jay Ruderman Feb 03, 2020

Josh and Dave regroup after Josh recovers from a long bout with the flu. Dave shows Josh what he unfortunately missed out on - a deep dive interview on inclusion with Jay Ruderman from the Ruderman Family Foundation.

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Pixar Perfect: Staying in the LOOP - S2E7 Jan 20, 2020

Erica Molsom, Director, and Michael Warch, Producer of Pixar's short film Loop hang out with Josh and Dave. Some technical difficulties didn't stop the gang from having an awesome conversation about inclusion, neurodiversity, and the truly special film about two kids in a canoe figuring each other out.

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Rebel, Rebel! With Christa Holmes, @NeuroDivergentRebel Jan 06, 2020

Finally, we sit down with Neurodivergent Rebel!

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New Mic, Who Dis? [Minisode] S2E6 Dec 16, 2019

Josh and Dave take the new sound equipment for a test spin and talk about what's new in SLA world, as well as an issue with one of the biggest social media apps of 2019, Tik Tok.

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DISNerds! Interview with Bobby Rubio, Writer/Director of Pixar’s ”Float” - S2E5 Dec 09, 2019

Josh and Dave sit down with Bobby Rubio to talk about his inspiration behind the new Disney+ Original, Float!

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Winter Wondercast! [Minisode] S2E4 Dec 02, 2019

Josh and Dave are gettin' snowed in to talk about everything from weather, to bullying, to upcoming plans for SLA.

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Expect The Unexpected: Experiencing Technical Difficulties Nov 25, 2019

Josh and Dave meet in Dave’s car to record today’s episode after the planned episode was deleted due to technical difficulties. Recorded on Dave’s phone in the rain, this is our worst sounding episode but also one of our proudest, as it proves to ourselves that we always do what we have to do to “make it work.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

Gettin’ Comfy! Comfort Items for the Neurodivergent [Minisode] S2E2 Nov 18, 2019

Josh and Dave hang in the new SLA studio for the first minisode of the season to discuss comfort items. Instagram Facebook Website TEDx

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Just ATYPICAL Episode - Interview with Atypical Executive Producer Mary Rohlich - S2E1 Nov 11, 2019

In the first episode of the second season of SLA, Josh and Dave land a sit down with Mary Rohlich, the producer behind the NETFLIX Original Series "Atypical." Will she invite us to be on the show? Listen to find out!

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BONUS EPISODE! Josh with Marc Cordon - ”Be Proud of Who You Are!” S1 - E15 Aug 08, 2019

Josh sits down to hang with Marc Cordon from Golden Mic Live! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

BONUS EPISODE! Dave Is Interviewed by Marc Cordon on Golden Mic Live! S1 E14 Jul 29, 2019

Special Bonus Post-Season Crossover Episode! The amazing Marc Cordon is an author and life coach. Check him out, you won't be disappointed! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

JOSH + DAVE’S TEDxCELLENT ADVENTURE! Season Finale Jul 12, 2019

The guys reflect on an incredible 6 months and talk about the road ahead. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

Autism Renaissance with Dr. Annette Nuñez - S1 E12 Jul 01, 2019

Josh and Dave hang out with their good friend, Dr. Annette Nunez from the Behind The Breakthroughs podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

Jugglin’ with Juliana Fetherman - S1 E11 Jun 17, 2019

Josh and Dave hang out with their IRL friend, Juliana of Making Authentic Friendships, to talk about how they all juggle so much! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

O Brother, Where Art Thou? with Alex Mirsky - S1 E10 Jun 03, 2019

Josh and Dave sit down with Josh' bro to discuss having a sibling on the Autism spectrum! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

Inclusion Business! with Patrick Bardsley of Spectrum Designs Foundation - S1 E9 May 20, 2019

Josh and Dave talk inclusion with Josh's boss, who employs dozens of people affected by ASD. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

Take Care, Now! - Self Care On The Spectrum - S1 E8 May 04, 2019

Josh and Dave take a self care assessment and realize they have some work to do. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

Gettin’ Organized: To Do Lists, Technology, and Washin’ Wallets - S1 E7 Apr 19, 2019

Josh and Dave talk about their trials and tribulations in staying organized and the strategies they've both developed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

Unamused: Autism at Theme Parks - S1 E6 Apr 05, 2019

Josh and Dave sit down with Myron Pincomb from IBCCES, the organization behind Certified Autism Centers like Sesame Place. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

Stressin’ Out! - S1, E5 Mar 22, 2019

Josh and Dave talk about how they deal with stress. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

Lawyered Up! Interview w/ Haley Moss - S1 - E4 Mar 08, 2019

Josh and Dave talk about accomplishing incredible things. Haley Moss is interviewed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

Makin’ Friends - S1 - E2 Feb 26, 2019

Josh and Dave discuss relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

Flexin’ - S1 - E3 Feb 26, 2019

Josh and Dave discuss flexibility with special guest Dana, AKA @Autism_IRL --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message

Welcome to SLA - S1 - E1 Feb 25, 2019

Josh and Dave plug a mic in to Dave's laptop and just see what happens. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/soundslikeautism/message