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Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver Stories
INCHSTONES is a podcast about caregiver stories, nonverbal autism, and the realities of special needs parenting—hosted by Sarah Kernion, a mother raising two children with profound, non-speaking autism. Here, we talk honestly about the parts of autism and disability parenting that don't always fit neatly into an inspirational story: caregiver burnout, grief and acceptance, communication, sensory needs, advocacy, family dynamics, therapies, education, sibling relationships, and the uncertainty…
Episodes
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesThe Cost of Being Misunderstood: Caregiving in Severe Autism with Autism Mom, Jaime Hrobar
There are parts of profound autism parenting that most people will never witness and many would never believe. In this episode, Autism Mom Sarah Kernion and…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesThe Power of Vulnerability: Autism, Motherhood, and Connection with Autism Mom, Jess Caraway
Motherhood in the autism community is not about perfection, it’s about connection. Autism Moms Sarah Kernion of INCHSTONES and Jess Carrawa of 'If You Know…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesA Conscious Approach to Autism Parenting & The Myth of "Catching Up" with Kathleen Somers
Autism parenting isn’t a race, it’s a reorientation. Autism Mom Sarah Kernion and fellow Autism Mom and author Kathleen Somers unpack the quiet revolution of…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesAutism Parent Reset: Reorienting, Healing, and Finding Joy with Writer, Kit Perez
If you’re an autism parent, you already know autism doesn’t come with a tidy instruction manual—it comes with plot twists, hard truths, and surprising joy. In…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesAutism and Parenting Performance with Avela Health's Dr. Cynthia Anderson on Expectations and Well-Being
Autism and parenting performance are at the heart of this conversation between Profound Autism Mom Sarah Kernion and Dr. Cynthia Anderson, Chief Clinical…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesAutism, Consciousness, and The Love Revolution with Dr. Julia Mossbridge
Autism parenting and consciousness intersect in this incredible Inchstones episode! Cognitive neuroscientist and consciousness researcher Dr. Julia Mossbridge…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesBuilding Trust in ABA Therapy with ABA Therapists Brittany Vecero and Jada Watkins
Autism and autism parenting guide this week’s Inchstones Podcast as Autism Mom Sarah Kernion sits down with Brittany Vecero and Jada Watkins, two compassionate…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesAutism & EMFs: From Silicon Valley to Health Advocacy with Peter Sullivan
Autism and autism parenting take center stage in this Inchstones Podcast episode, as host Sarah Kernion speaks with Peter Sullivan—a former Silicon Valley…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesHow AI & Innovation Are Transforming Autism Parenting & Support with Shahriar Afshar
In this episode of the Inchstones Podcast, host Sarah Kernion sits down with Shahriar Afshar, autism parent and founder of the Autism Innovation Lab, to…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesProfound Autism, Disability Care, and Why Mothers Must Be Believed with Liv Rojo
Profound Autism Mom Sarah Kernion sits down with Olivia Rojo (@praying_though_autism), an fellow autism mom and advocate, to discuss the unfiltered truth of…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesHow Love Transforms Autism Parenting with Author and Autism Mom, Jenny Briggs
Autism parenting is a journey filled with unique challenges and profound growth. In this episode of Inchstones, host Sarah Kernion talks with Jenny…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesConscious Self-Care for Autism Parents: Insights from Kat Riojas
Parenting a child with autism demands deep reserves of energy, empathy, and endurance—and too often, parents forget to include themselves in the circle of…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesInclusive Playgrounds, Autism, and Community Change with Erica Witte
Episode 64 of the Inchstones Podcast, host & Autism Mom Sarah Kernion sits down with Erica Witte, mom and founder of Project Playground, to explore how her own…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesAutism & The Gut-Brain Connection: Nutrition Tips for Parents with Dr. Delia McCabe
A must-listen new episode coming to you with host Sarah Kernion, who sits down with Dr. Delia McCabe, neuroscientist and nutrition expert, to explore how food…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesHow Storytelling Transforms Autism Parenting & Advocacy with Documentarian, Chelsea Casabona
Discover the transformative power of storytelling in Autism advocacy with Sarah Kernion as she sits down with documentary filmmaker Chelsea Casabona for a…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesMagnetosphere and Motherhood: Synesthesia, Autism Parenting, and the Beauty of Neurodiversity with Director, Nicola Rose
Explore Neurodiversity and Synesthesia in this episode on Inchstones, host and autism Mom Sarah Kernion, profound autism mom of two nonspeaking autistic…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesProfound Autism, Powerful Love: How One Mother Learned to Let Go and Lead with Marie Watkinson
Motherhood doesn’t come with a manual—but if it did, autism parenting would be filed under “plot twist.” In this candid episode of the Inchstones podcast, host…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesBeyond the Diagnosis: Autism Parenting, Inchstones, and the Journey to Adulthood with Gena Mann
Parenting autistic kids isn’t a straight line—it’s a zigzag through school meetings, medication trials, sleepless nights, and unexpected joy. In this episode…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesParenting in the Era of Neurodiversity: Inside the World of Profound and Nonspeaking Autism with Rob Gorski
Forget the clichés, this is where autism, neurodiversity, and inchstones collide to challenge every assumption about what parenting a profoundly autistic…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesHealthcare Choices for Families Facing Profound Autism with benefitbay®’s Brandy Burch Thompson
Families raising children with profound autism often face overwhelming challenges in navigating healthcare, education, and daily life. On the Inchstones…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesResilient Parenting in the World of Autism & Neurodiversity with Kyle Shepard
Kyle Shepard, writer of The Resilient Mental State Substack, joins the Inchstones podcast for a powerful conversation about resilience, caregiving, and…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesAutism, Caregiving, and the Struggle for Inclusive Communities with Kate Lynch
On the Inchstones Podcast, host Sarah Kernion sits down with Kate Lynch to unpack the realities of neurodiversity and the often-overlooked struggles of parents…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesNeurodiversity and Endurance: What Profound Autism Motherhood and A Navy SEAL Share in Common
Navy SEAL veteran Sam Alaimo joins Inchstones host Sarah Kernion for a conversation that bridges two worlds: combat and caregiving. Together, they explore how…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesThe Power of Self-Advocacy & Neurodiversity with Mother-Son Duo Valerie and Philip
Autism Mom Sarah Kernion sits down with mother-son duo Valerie Buccino and her son Philip for a conversation within the broader neurodiversity spectrum (while…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesDental Care and Profound Autism: Inchstones with Dr. Sydnee Chavis
What if your child’s first dental visit was about more than teeth? In this episode of Inchstones, Sarah Kernion sits down with Special Needs Dentist, Dr…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesNavigating Nonspeaking Autism: Support for Families with Jordan Arogeti
When parenting meets profound autism, support needs to evolve—fast. On this episode of Inchstones, Sarah Kernion sits down with Jordan Arogeti, founder of…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesHow to Support Children with Autism & Neurodiversity in Medical Settings: Insights from a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Dr. Chelsea Willie
When your child is autistic—especially when they have profound autism or neurodiversity, routine medical visits can feel anything but routine. On this episode…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesMothering Through Loss: Resilience, Healing and Mental Health with Traci Kovacic
A reminder that even in our hardest seasons, we still have the power to choose how we show up, Sarah Kernion sits down with Traci Kovacic for a conversation…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesRedefining Allyship: Autism Awareness and Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Julie Kratz
In this inspiring conversation, Sarah Kernion is joined by Julie Kratz—an acclaimed inclusive leadership trainer, TEDx speaker, and author of The Allyship…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesSevere Autism, Grief, and the Advocacy Families Need with Jill Escher
Sarah Kernion is thrilled to welcome Jill Escher, President of the National Council on Severe Autism, to the Inchstones Podcast. Sarah & Jill open up about the…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesFinding Peace in Autism: Embracing Non-Speaking Parenting Experiences with Donna Ross-Jones
In this moving conversation, Donna Ross-Jones joins Inchstones host Sarah Kernion to talk about the deep, often unspoken realities of parenting children with…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesCaregiving in Autism and Aging: Finding Joy, Challenges, and Advocacy with Dr. Kerry Burnight
This week’s conversation takes us deep into the heart of caregiving and the layered beauty of loving someone with autism. Dr. Kerry Burnight—gerontologist and…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesInside the Emotional and Family Journey of Raising a Child with Autism & Neurodiversity
Grab your drink - coffee or something that packs a bigger punch! In this heartfelt episode, Sarah Kernion sits down with fellow autism Mom and friend, KC…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesRealistic Self-Care for Neurodiverse, Autism Moms: Small Joys, Big Impact with Jenna Jonaitis
In this heart-to-heart episode of Inchstones, Sarah Kernion sits down with writer and fellow mom Jenna Jonaitis to talk about something we all need more of—but…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesThe Power of Online Support for Autism Caregiver Communities
In this episode of the Inchstones podcast, host Sarah Kernion sits down with fellow autism moms Kat and Erica for a real, honest talk about what life is really…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesGrowing Up with Autism: A Sibling’s Perspective on Inchstones and Empathy
In this powerful episode of Inchstones, Sarah Kernion sits down with Laurie Dove and her teenage daughter Lyla to talk about something often overlooked in the…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesParenting Children with Profound Autism: Insights from Expert Michelle Dempsey-Multack
In this powerful episode of Inchstones, host Sarah Kernion talks with Michelle Dempsey-Multack, a co-parenting expert and fellow mom who deeply understands the…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesNeurodiversity Matters: Insights from a Global HR Leader, Andrea Li
Sarah chats with Andrea Li, Senior Director of Global HR at Malin+Goetz, about how workplaces can better support neurodivergent employees. They dive into how…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesExploring Autism: Parenting Wins and Emotions with Sunita Theiss
Sarah welcomes writer and neurodiversity advocate Sunita Theiss to Inchstones for a real, no-filter chat about the ups and downs of parenting and finding your…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesAutism Journeys: Insightful Fatherhood Tales With Greg Scaduto
Host Sarah Kernion sits down with writer and dad Greg Scaduto — a man who’s raising an incredible son named Teddy and writing his way through the beautiful…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesProfound Autism Parenting: The Role of Friendship and Support
The Power of One Friend Who Gets It: In this episode, Sarah, Kristin, and Kasi dive into the messy, beautiful world of parenting kids with autism and…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesBridgett Burrick Brown Spills: Motherhood, Beauty Standards, and Surviving The Chaos
On this episode of Inchstones, Sarah Kernion sits down with Bridgett Burrek-Brown, the powerhouse behind Beyond Beauty Project, to talk about the curveballs…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesProfound Autism, The Telepathy Tapes, and The Power of Non Verbal Knowing with Demi Pietchell
This episode of Inchstones invites you into the space where words fall away—and connection begins. Where autism defies logic... Host Sarah Kernion sits down…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesAsking for Help with Profound Autism: Why Does It Feel Like a Crime? with Lena Suarez-Angelino
A conversation that arose from Sarah & Lena running into each other...literally. (Listen in to hear the funny story!) On this of the Inchstones podcast, Sarah…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesProfound Autism & Motherhood: Turning Challenges into Connection with Heidi Rome
Let’s face it, motherhood is already a wild ride...but raising a non-speaking autistic child? It’s a masterclass in heart, humor, and not having it all figured…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesYou’re Not Broken—You’re Becoming: Motherhood, Triggers & the Power of Self-Acceptance with The Grateful Life Coach, Trish DiGaetano
Knowing each other for over 2 decades, Sarah sits down with Trish, the Grateful Life Coach, for an episode that speaks directly to every overwhelmed…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesThe Healing Power of Nature for Neurodivergent Kids: Empathy, Confidence, and Outdoor Learning with Amy Giannotti
Is your child melting down inside but magically calm near a puddle? You're not alone...and you're definitely going to want to listen to this episode. Host…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesBooks, Affirmations, and Autism: A Conversation for Moms Like Us with Chelsea Bray
This episode is for every mom who’s ever cried in the Target parking lot after an IEP meeting. Chelsea Bray, a fellow NJ Mom who has her perfect son, Archie…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesBeyond the Behavior Plan: Dr. Suzanne Goh on Holistic Autism Care
In this episode of the Inchstones podcast, host Sarah Kernion welcomes Dr. Suzanne Goh - neurologist, author, and founder of Cortica Care—for a compelling…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesUnlocking Communication Through Music: Jammin’ Jenn’s Journey with Non-Speaking Autistic Children
Music becomes a bridge where words fall short as Sarah Kernion welcomes renowned music therapist Jenn Goodman better known as Jammin’ Jenn to the Inchstones…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesCelebrating Inchstones in Autism: Sarah Kernion Talks with ABA Center Director, Melanie Roman White
In this heartfelt episode of Inchstones, host Sarah Kernion sits down with Melanie Roman White, Center Director of The Uncommon Thread and former ABA preschool…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesCurious Presence: Parenting Without a Map in the World of Severe Autism
The Power of the Sara(h)s! In this epispode of the Inchstones Podcast, host Sarah Kernion sits down with spiritual teacher and autism parent Sara Intonato to…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesFrom Special Ed to Social Media: Grill Guy x Kevin Spies on Parenting, Purpose & Inclusion
This one is for all the feels and laughs and everything in between. Host Sarah Kernion sits down with Kevin Spies—better known online as Grill Guy—to explore…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesReal Talk on Autism Parenting: Identity, Siblings & Support with Sarah & Casey
In this candid episode of Inchstones Podcast, host Sarah Kernion and fellow autism mom Casey open up about their lived experiences as mothers of children on…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesThe Woman Behind the IEP: A Conversation with Glenna Crooks
In this landmark episode of Inchstones Podcast, host Sarah Kernion speaks with Glenna Crooks, the visionary school psychologist and national advocate who…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesIEP Success Starts with Communication: A Guide for Parents & Educators
Do you ever wonder if you actually know how to have a great conversation? In this episode host Sarah Kernion and Bhakti, a communication expert, dive into the…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesEmpathy, Advocacy & Neurodiversity: Lessons from a Kindergarden Teacher, Paige Rogers
In this meaningful episode of Inchstones, host Sarah Kernion reconnects with Paige Rogers, one of her very first babysitters and now a dedicated kindergarten…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesGirls, STEM & Neurodiversity: How to Foster Innovation Through Inclusion with Shane Woods, CEO of GirlStart
In this inspiring episode of Inchstones Podcast, host Sarah Kernion sits down with Shane Woods, CEO of Girlstart, to discuss how to ignite a passion for STEM…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesFrom Diagnosis to Daily Life:A Conversation with Cortica's BCBA, Heather O'Neil
In this heartfelt episode of Inchstones, host Sarah Kernion reconnects with Heather O’Neill, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Cortica ABA…
Inchstones with Sarah | Autism Advocacy & Caregiver StoriesBurnout: The Unpaid Overtime of Special Needs Parenting with Cait Donovan
In this episode of Inchstones, host Sarah Kernion sits down with Cait Donovan, a leading expert on burnout prevention and recovery, to discuss the unique…