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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.
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- Sep 23, 2026
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S4-Ep 39: The College Transition: Helping Neurodivergent Students Thrive with Dr. Tara Williams (opens the original)
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Preparing for college is about much more than academics. In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Dr. Tara Williams, professor and founder of Innovative Collegiate Consultants, to talk about what neurodivergent students—and their families—can do to prepare for the transition from high school to college. From executive functioning, time management and accommodations to independent living, social connection and self-advocacy, Dr. William
S4-Ep 38: The Power of Being Included: Lessons from Special Olympics Coach, Jarome Davis and Golfer Peyton Mattingly with his Father/Caddy Chad Mattingly (opens the original)
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Special Olympics is about so much more than sports—it's about belonging, friendship, confidence, leadership, and having the opportunity to shine. In this special two-part episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Dr. Jerome Davis, Head of Delegation for Special Olympics at Lone Star College, to talk about the growth of the program across the college system, the power of Unified Sports, and his unforgettable experience coaching Team Texas basket
S4-Ep 37: When Every Second Counts: Autism, Elopement & Search and Rescue with Blue SAR (opens the original)
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When a vulnerable loved one goes missing, every second matters. In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler talks with Angelina Farris, Founder and Executive Director of Blue SAR, a nonprofit dedicated to the search, recovery, and rescue of missing persons, with a special focus on vulnerable individuals. Angelina introduces listeners to Skye, Blue SAR's black-and-tan bloodhound trained specifically in scent-discriminating trailing. Unlike a tracking dog
S4-Ep 36: More Than Swim Lessons: Practical Water Safety Solutions for Families of Autism with Swim AngelFish (opens the original)
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Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for autistic individuals—but there are practical steps families can take to reduce the risk. In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Cindy Freedman OT, co-founder of Swim Angelfish, occupational therapist, and recreational therapist, to discuss adaptive swim instruction, water safety, and the free resources available to help families, caregivers, educators, and aquatic professionals. You'll le
S4-Ep 35: Building Employment Success for Autistic Adults with Dr. Dorothea Lerman (opens the original)
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In this episode of Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism, host Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Dr. Dorothea Lerman, Professor of Behavior Analysis at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and Director of the UHCL Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, to explore the skills that truly lead to workplace success. While many vocational programs focus on teaching job-specific tasks, Dr. Lerman explains why social communication, problem-solving, accepting feedback, self-advocacy, and
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