Autism Empowerment Podcast
Wherever you identify in your autism or autistic journey, Autism Empowerment is here to meet you along the way with acceptance, enrichment, inspiration, and empowerment for the road ahead. We are an Autistic-led podcast, nonprofit, and publisher of Spectrum Life Magazine. Join Karen Krejcha, Autism Empowerment Co-Founder, autistic entrepreneur, and parent to two children on the spectrum for weekly encouragement, interviews, and insight.
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Jan. 25, 2021
Ep. 2: Spectrum Life Magazine - Amplifying Autism Acceptance
Today’s episode is an introduction to Spectrum Life Magazine, a print and online publication written by and for autistic, autism, and disabilities communities.
Dec. 30, 2020
Autism Empowerment Podcast Trailer
We're all on a journey. We're all lifelong learners. And sometimes we need help, support, and motivation along the way. Welcome to the Autism Empowerment podcast. We're a program of Autism Empowerment, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization devoted to promotin...
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Jan. 19, 2021
Ep. 1: Welcome to the Autism Empowerment Podcast
Today’s episode is an introduction to Autism Empowerment, the organization, and the Autism Empowerment podcast. You’ll be meeting co-founders and hosts, Karen and John Krejcha, learn about our nonprofit organization's past, present, and where we’re heading in the future.
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April 2, 2021
Ep. 15: Autism Acceptance Month 2021 with Autism Empowerment - Centering Autistic Voices
What does Autism Acceptance look like in 2021? What is the difference between Autism Acceptance and Autism Awareness? How does Autism Empowerment come into play? In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, we are launching this show on April 2nd. Join us for a meaningful autistic led conversation!
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Oct. 3, 2021
Ep. 22: Double Back and Double Take
This episode of the Autism Empowerment Podcast is dedicated to all those who are struggling with insecurity, depression, anxiety and loneliness. As tough as it may seem, please know that you are not alone. You are enough. You are meant to be.
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Sept. 13, 2021
Ep. 21: Spectrum Life Magazine Fall 2021 Preview - Autism Advocacy, Enrichment and Empowerment
In today’s episode, we are previewing the Fall 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine, a nonprofit autistic-led publication from Autism Empowerment written by and for autism, autistic and disabilities communities.
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May 31, 2021
Ep. 18: Spectrum Life Magazine Summer 2021 Preview - 10 Years of Autism Empowerment
In today’s episode, we are previewing the milestone Summer 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine. This issue marks 5 years of Spectrum Life Magazine being a nonprofit program of Autism Empowerment and also 10 years of Autism Empowerment serving youth, adults and families within autism and autistic communities. It's the 18th issue of Spectrum Life Magazine being published by Autism Empowerment and also our 18th Autism Empowerment Podcast episode!
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Dec. 14, 2021
Ep. 23: Spectrum Life Magazine Winter 2021 Issue Preview - Autism Advocacy, Inclusion and Mental Health
In today’s episode, we are previewing the Winter 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine, a nonprofit autistic-led publication from Autism Empowerment written by and for autistic, neurodivergent and disabilities communities.
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April 24, 2022
Ep. 24: Spectrum Life Magazine Spring 2022 Review and a New Chapter for Autism Empowerment
In today’s episode, we are reviewing the Spring 2022 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine, a nonprofit autistic-led publication from Autism Empowerment written by and for autistic, neurodivergent and disabilities communities.
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April 24, 2022
Ep. 24: Spectrum Life Magazine Spring 2022 Review and a New Chapter for Autism Empowerment
In today’s episode, we are reviewing the Spring 2022 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine, a nonprofit autistic-led publication from Autism Empowerment written by and for autistic, neurodivergent and disabilities communities.
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Dec. 14, 2021
Ep. 23: Spectrum Life Magazine Winter 2021 Issue Preview - Autism Advocacy, Inclusion and Mental Health
In today’s episode, we are previewing the Winter 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine, a nonprofit autistic-led publication from Autism Empowerment written by and for autistic, neurodivergent and disabilities communities.
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Oct. 3, 2021
Ep. 22: Double Back and Double Take
This episode of the Autism Empowerment Podcast is dedicated to all those who are struggling with insecurity, depression, anxiety and loneliness. As tough as it may seem, please know that you are not alone. You are enough. You are meant to be.
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Sept. 13, 2021
Ep. 21: Spectrum Life Magazine Fall 2021 Preview - Autism Advocacy, Enrichment and Empowerment
In today’s episode, we are previewing the Fall 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine, a nonprofit autistic-led publication from Autism Empowerment written by and for autism, autistic and disabilities communities.
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Aug. 15, 2021
Ep. 20: Moving Forward - Autism Empowerment Summer 2021 Update: Support and Grace in Tough Times
The Autism Empowerment Podcast is back! Hooray! Thank you so much for your patience, support and grace! After a two-month hiatus, we're answering listener questions in today's episode: What has been going on with Autism Empowerment in Summer 2021? When is our next issue of Spectrum Life Magazine? When is our 10th Anniversary mini-series debuting? What will be happening in the Fall? Let’s get going!
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June 14, 2021
Ep. 19: Autism Empowerment 10th Anniversary + Behind the Scenes Mini-Series Launch
In today's milestone episode, we celebrate a Happy 10th Anniversary with Autism Empowerment with the reveal of a new 5-week mini-series starting August 30th, 2021. Come join Autism Empowerment co-founders Karen Krejcha and John Krejcha as they go Behind the Scenes: A Look At 10 Years of Autism Empowerment. Come join the journey!
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May 31, 2021
Ep. 18: Spectrum Life Magazine Summer 2021 Preview - 10 Years of Autism Empowerment
In today’s episode, we are previewing the milestone Summer 2021 issue of Spectrum Life Magazine. This issue marks 5 years of Spectrum Life Magazine being a nonprofit program of Autism Empowerment and also 10 years of Autism Empowerment serving youth, adults and families within autism and autistic communities. It's the 18th issue of Spectrum Life Magazine being published by Autism Empowerment and also our 18th Autism Empowerment Podcast episode!
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April 22, 2021
Ep. 17: Special Education Recovery Services and Legal Support for Students on IEPs in the age of COVID
In this episode of the Autism Empowerment Podcast, we are talking about educational support and recovery services for students in pandemic times and the age of COVID. Many parents and children involved in Special Education and general education services are concerned in some way about academic regression, staying on track and progressing forward.
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About the Hosts
Karen Krejcha
Host
Karen Krejcha is a Co-founder of Autism Empowerment, where she serves as Executive Director. She is Editor of Spectrum Life Magazine, Founder of Spectrum of Voices LLC, a freelance writer, and a voiceover artist.
Karen was diagnosed on the autism spectrum in her 40s, after the diagnosis of her two children. She has been married to John Krejcha for over 28 years and is devoted to promoting a culture of acceptance and empowerment within autistic, autism and disabilities communities worldwide.
John Krejcha
Co-host
John Krejcha is a Co-founder of Autism Empowerment and serves as Program Director where he oversees Community Outreach. He also serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of Spectrum Life Magazine.
John is married to Autism Empowerment co-founder, Karen Krejcha and is the father of two children on the autism spectrum and a cat named Zula. While John is the only one is in the family who is not on the autism spectrum, he is a neurodiverse and loving ally.