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All Abilities No Filter

All Abilities No Filter

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 All Abilities, No Filter is the unfiltered table talk you didn’t know you needed! Join our crew of specialists as we dive into the real, raw, and often surprising side of autism and disability advocacy. We’re not here to sugarcoat or stick to the script—we’re talking about the topics that don’t make it into polished social media posts or school brochures. From navigating tough conversations to celebrating everyday wins, we keep it honest, supportive, and full of heart (with a few laughs along the way). Whether you’re a parent, professional, or just curious, come pull up a chair—we’re saving you a seat at the table!All Abilities No Filter Hygiene & Healthy Living Parenting Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Service Dogs Changing Lives: Inside Paws With a Cause

    Service Dogs Changing Lives: Inside Paws With a Cause
    Jan 15 2026
    In this powerful Season 2 premiere, we sit down with Becky and Michelle from Paws With a Cause, an organization dedicated to pairing highly trained service dogs with individuals who need them most. Becky and Michelle take us behind the scenes of how service dogs are trained, matched, and integrated into the lives of children and adults with disabilities—and the profound, life-changing impact that partnership can have. We talk honestly about the misconceptions surrounding service dogs, the commitment required from families, and the emotional moments that make this work so meaningful. Whether you’re a parent, educator, clinician, or simply someone who believes in inclusion and access, this episode will leave you inspired by the incredible bond between humans and service dogs.
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    47 mins
  • Safety Through Understanding: Emergency Response and Autism

    Safety Through Understanding: Emergency Response and Autism
    Dec 11 2025
    When seconds matter, understanding makes all the difference. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jennifer Kaufman—school principal, autism advocate, and grandmother to a child on the spectrum—to explore how first responders can dramatically improve outcomes for autistic individuals through training, awareness, and compassionate response. Jennifer shares real experiences from both sides of the table, offering a rare dual perspective on what families, educators, and emergency personnel all need to know. She also highlights her work with First Response on Autism, an organization transforming the way police, firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders approach autism-related emergencies. Listeners will learn:
    • The hidden challenges autistic individuals face during crisis situations
    • Why traditional emergency response methods can unintentionally escalate behaviors
    • Practical strategies first responders can use to create safety, calm, and trust
    • How families can prepare their loved ones for emergency interactions
    • The critical role of communication, sensory awareness, and trauma-informed response
    • What "safety through understanding" really looks like in the field
    Whether you're a parent, educator, clinician, or first responder, this conversation delivers essential insight into building a safer, more prepared, and more empathetic world for autistic individuals.
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    49 mins
  • Dropping The Gloves: Ending the Parent-Teacher Battle in Special Education

    Dropping The Gloves: Ending the Parent-Teacher Battle in Special Education
    Nov 28 2025
    In this episode of All Abilities, No Filter, we dive deep into one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—factors in a child’s special education journey: the relationship between parents and the special education teacher. A strong, respectful partnership can transform the entire IEP process, leading to better communication, stronger interventions, and a more united team supporting the child. But when this relationship breaks down, the impact is felt immediately—and the child pays the price. We explore: ✨ What happens when parents and teachers build trust and communicate openly ✨ How collaboration strengthens IEP planning, problem-solving, and consistency between home and school ✨ The real consequences when the relationship is strained, disconnected, or adversarial ✨ The different “types” of parent–teacher relationships—from highly collaborative teams to high-conflict partnerships ✨ Practical steps BOTH sides can take to strengthen communication, respect, and alignment Whether you’re a parent navigating special education, a teacher working to build trust with families, or an advocate supporting teams through the IEP process, this episode gives honest insight into what makes these relationships work—and what happens when they don’t. At the end of the day, the relationship between parents and special educators isn’t just a professional interaction. It’s a partnership that directly shapes a child’s success. And when we get it right, everyone wins—especially the student.
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    49 mins
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