Episodes: 59
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 601 subscribers
Instagram: 963 followers
Publicly listed emails
thompsoncenter@missouri.edu
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Jaclyn Benigno - Co-host covering autism, neurodevelopment, transitions, family support, and inclusive care.
Molly Love - Autism In Girls And Women, Masking, Adult Diagnosis, Lived Experience In Applied Behavior Analysis, Self-advocacy, And Affirming Support.
Molly Love - Autism In Girls And Women, Masking, Misconceptions, Delayed Recognition, And Practical Strategies For Supportive Environments.
Judith Miles - The Thompson Center’s History, Autism And Neurodevelopmental Care, And Supporting Families.
Tammy Hickman - Family-centered Clinical Care, Supporting Patients With Autism And Neurodevelopmental Conditions, And The Evolution Of Services.
Behind the Mask: Understanding Autism in Women Pt. 2
September 07, 2026
In Part 2 of Tara and Jaclyn’s conversation with Molly Love, BCBA and self-advocate, we explore the experiences of autistic girls and women in education, the importance of lived experience in the field of ABA, and the challenges many autistic adults face when seeking diagnosis and support. Join us as we discuss masking, self-advocacy, adult autism diagnosis, and how professionals can better partner with autistic individuals to create more inclusive and affirming support systems.
Behind the Mask: Understanding Autism in Women- Pt.1
August 24, 2026
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Tara and Jaclyn sit down with Molly Love, BCBA and autistic self-advocate, to explore how autism can present differently in girls and women. Together, they discuss common misconceptions, the concept of masking, why many autistic women go unrecognized for years, and the emotional impact of constantly hiding autistic traits. Molly shares both professional insights and personal experiences while offering practical strategies for creating environments where auti...
Making Change Accessible
May 25, 2026
In this episode of Supporting the Spectrum, we explore what it really means to make change more accessible for neurodivergent individuals. Joined by transition specialists Jen DeLaporte and Jaclyn Benigno, we unpack why transitions, both everyday and life-changing, can be challenging, how executive functioning, anxiety, and sensory differences play a role, and what meaningful support can look like across home, school, and adulthood. From practical strategies to myth-busting common misconcepti...
Supporting the Spectrum is hosted by Jaclyn Benigno. Its publicly listed email is thompsoncenter@missouri.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Supporting the Spectrum: thompsoncenter@missouri.edu.
Podseeker estimates Supporting the Spectrum reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Supporting the Spectrum typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Autism clinicians, pediatricians, medical specialists, educators, transition professionals, experienced care providers, and autistic self-advocates with relevant lived experience. Common among recent guests: Clinical or medical expertise in autism or neurodevelopment; Professional experience supporting autistic individuals and families; Relevant lived experience and self-advocacy. Recent guests include Molly Love, Molly Love, and Judith Miles.
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