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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...more

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Autism Caregiving and Community with We Are Brave's Jessica Patay

Episode 96

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May 07, 2026

Autism Caregiving and Community with We Are Brave's Jessica Patay

Autism parenting often places caregivers in prolonged states of stress, isolation, and emotional exhaustion. In this conversation, Sarah Kernion speaks with Jessica Patay, founder...

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From Dysregulation to Connection: Autism Parenting and Emotional Support with Laurie Dove

Episode 95

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May 05, 2026

From Dysregulation to Connection: Autism Parenting and Emotional Support with Laurie Dove

Autism parenting often brings families face-to-face with emotional intensity—both in their children and within themselves. In this conversation, Sarah Kernion speaks with Laurie Dove...

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Beyond Stereotypes: Autism Parenting, Communication, and Community with Chloe Barnes

Episode 94

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May 01, 2026

Beyond Stereotypes: Autism Parenting, Communication, and Community with Chloe Barnes

Autism parenting often begins with uncertainty but evolves through relationship, exposure, and lived experience. In this conversation, Sarah Kernion speaks with Chloe Barnes about...

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Public Policy & Autism Parenting: The Truth About Support Needs with NCSA Fellow, Cristina Gaudio

Episode 93

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April 22, 2026

Public Policy & Autism Parenting: The Truth About Support Needs with NCSA Fellow, Cristina Gaudio

Autism parenting often reveals a gap between public narratives and lived reality—especially for families supporting children with higher needs, including nonspeaking autism. In this...

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From Autism Parenting to Advocacy: Honey Rinnicella on MAPS and A Place To Breathe

Episode 92

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April 14, 2026

From Autism Parenting to Advocacy: Honey Rinnicella on MAPS and A Place To Breathe

Autism parenting often leads families into advocacy, especially when navigating complex healthcare and support systems. In this episode of the Inchstones Podcast, Sarah Kernion...

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Autism Parenting and Travel: Real Strategies, Inclusion, and Caleb’s Courageous Travels

Episode 91

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April 02, 2026

Autism Parenting and Travel: Real Strategies, Inclusion, and Caleb’s Courageous Travels

Autism parenting often changes what families believe is possible—especially when it comes to travel. In this episode of the Inchstones Podcast, Sarah Kernion speaks...

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