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Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism

Every voice deserves to be heard, and every story has the power to inspire. Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the neurodiverse community. Hosted by Jennifer Dantzler, a passionate...more

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KSBJ: Community Beats with Kim McKee

March 10, 2026

KSBJ: Community Beats with Kim McKee

Our Executive Director, Jennifer Dantzler, sat down for an interview on Community Beats with Kim McKee from KSBJ this morning!She shared about our mission...

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Episode 25

March 04, 2026

S3-Ep 25: Jake’s Story: A Mother’s Instinct. A Father’s Patience. A Son’s Perspective.

In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Jake and his parents for a powerful and...

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S3-Ep 24: From Confusion to Confidence: How Parents Can Navigate School Advocacy

Episode 24

February 18, 2026

S3-Ep 24: From Confusion to Confidence: How Parents Can Navigate School Advocacy

Advocating for your child at school shouldn’t feel overwhelming — but for many families, it does. In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices...

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S 3: Ep 23-What Parents Need to Know About Speech Therapy, AAC, and Collaboration with Speech Pathologist and Brite Success Owner Melanie Johnston, M.A., SLP, CAS.

Episode 23

February 04, 2026

S 3: Ep 23-What Parents Need to Know About Speech Therapy, AAC, and Collaboration with Speech Pathologist and Brite Success Owner Melanie Johnston, M.A., SLP, CAS.

In this powerful episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with longtime colleague and speech-language pathologist Melanie Johnston...

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S3-Ep 22: Beyond the Label: Christine & Madilyn’s Story of Growth and Determination

Episode 21

January 21, 2026

S3-Ep 22: Beyond the Label: Christine & Madilyn’s Story of Growth and Determination

In this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode, Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Christine Biddle—a mom, BCBA, and fierce advocate—to explore what it truly means...

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S3-Ep 21: How to Help People With Autism Get a Night’s Sleep: Tips From Armando Bernal, BCBA, Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist

Episode 21

January 07, 2026

S3-Ep 21: How to Help People With Autism Get a Night’s Sleep: Tips From Armando Bernal, BCBA, Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist

Sleep challenges are one of the most common—and exhausting—concerns for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. In this episode of Shining Through:...

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