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Welcome to On the Spectrum—the essential podcast exploring autism, neurodivergent, and mental health expert insights and heartfelt stories.
Hosted by Sonia Krishna Chand, acclaimed autism advocate, speaker, and author of Dropped In The Maze, this podcast dives deep into autism, neurodivergent experiences, and mental health.
Whether you're a parent, educator, clinician, or neurodivergent individual, On the Spectrum offers practical strategies, empowering conversations, and a supportive community to help you navigate life with confidence.
Why Listen?
🔹 Autism & Mental Health: Understand sensory triggers, masking, anxiety, and self-acceptance.
🔹 Neurodivergent Well-Being: Explore neurodiversity-affirming approaches to relationships, education, and advocacy.
🔹 Real Stories, Real Solutions: Hear raw, inspiring journeys from autistic adults, parents, and experts.
Key Topics
✅ Parenting & Family Dynamics – Navigating milestones, IEPs, and healthcare.
Raising a child on the autism spectrum comes with unique joys and challenges. Sonia shares practical parenting strategies, tips for fostering connection, and advice on navigating developmental milestones, education systems, and healthcare resources.
✅ Relationships & Social Connection – Building meaningful bonds.
Autism doesn’t just shape individual lives—it profoundly impacts relationships. Episodes explore topics like building meaningful connections, navigating romantic relationships, and fostering social skills in neurodiverse individuals.
✅ Mental Health & Self-Identity – Overcoming anxiety and embracing neurodivergence.
Learn how to effectively advocate for your child or loved one in schools, workplaces, or the community. Sonia will explore Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), inclusive learning environments, and overcoming systemic barriers.
✅ Celebrating Strengths – Harnessing creativity and resilience.
The intersection of autism and mental health is vital yet often overlooked. Sonia tackles issues like anxiety, sensory processing challenges, and the journey to self-acceptance and empowerment for individuals on the spectrum. Neurodiversity is about valuing every brain's unique wiring.
Meet Sonia Krishna Chand
Sonia Krishna Chand is a passionate voice in the autism community, dedicated to fostering understanding and inclusion. As the author of Dropped In The Maze, Sonia weaves powerful storytelling with expert insights to help readers navigate the complexities of neurodiverse living.
Who Should Tune In?
Parents, educators, clinicians, and neurodivergent individuals seeking understanding and empowerment.
About Dropped In The Maze
Sonia’s transformative book explores neurodiverse experiences with raw honesty and actionable guidance.
Buy “Dropped in a Maze” Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dropped-Maze-Sonia-Krishna-Chand-ebook/dp/B0F3B7BQJ7/
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Book A Coaching Call with Sonia: https://cal.com/sonia-chand/self-esteem-coaching-call
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Inside NeuroWell: Safer, Happier Classrooms That Work with Lisa Riegel
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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When Love Sees The Person, Not The Label with Christopher Carazas
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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From Diagnosis To Dialogue: Autism, Mindset, And A Family’s Playbook For Progress with Neil Rogers
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Aunt, Artist, Advocate: Building Communication And Dignity For Profound Autism with Jennifer McGee
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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From Sensory Overload To Strengths-Based Parenting with Sara Hartley
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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How Schools Build Safety, Trust, And Belonging with Kevin Dahill-Fuschel
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Building Human Connection With AI Through Family Memories with Jeremy Horne
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Rethinking Bipolar Disorder with Sean Blackwell
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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From Burnout To Balance: Supporting Caregivers Of Neurodivergent Loved Ones with Eleonora Magri
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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How Systematic Reading Instruction Transforms Dyslexia And Dysgraphia with Daniela Feldhausen
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Silent Battle, Shared Hope
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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We Put Wheels on Inclusion (And Yes, They’re at Target) with Drew Ann Long
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Uncovering the Real You: Life Beyond the Bottle with Joshua Case
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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The Publisher Behind the Scenes with Dominick Domasky
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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When Everything Changed: From Speaker to Award-Winning Songwriter
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Escaping Toxic Love with Lindsay Abernathy
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Why Gen Z's Struggle Isn't Just About Social Media
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Rewiring the Brain: The Power of Neurofeedback
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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From Masking to Leading: Navigating the World as a Neurodivergent Woman
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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You're Not a Body with a Soul, You're a Soul with a Body with Aaron Ash
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May 30, 2025 |
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When Your Inner Child Drives Your Success Bus with Andrea Andree
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May 16, 2025 |
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Breaking Autism Stereotypes with Sam Mitchell
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Pigs Are For Eating, Not For Dating: Lessons on Self-Worth and Acceptance
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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EndoDNA....Using Genetic Testing to Guide your Health
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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Beyond the Diagnosis: Financial Planning for Special Needs Families
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Hallmark, Healing, and Heartache: The Real Story Behind the Movie
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Stories of Hope: Changing Lives One Book at a Time
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Embracing Your Unique Path with Molly Booker
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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Getting UP with Brian P. Swift
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Feb 02, 2025 |
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Exploring the Intersection of Policing and Mental Health with Tom Smith
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Jan 25, 2025 |
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Visionaries and the Art of Authentic Self-Expression
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Deborah's Courageous Journey: From Emotional Abuse to Empowerment and Advocacy
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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Brittney's Journey to Becoming a Successful Creative Entrepreneur Alongside Navigating Trauma and a Bipolar Diagnosis
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Dec 08, 2024 |
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Navigating Holiday Dynamics with Autism
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Faith and Bipolar Disorder: Sarah's Story
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Shannon's Resilient Journey: Healing and Empowerment After a Brain Injury
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Empowering Transformation and Breathwork Insights with Dr. Seema
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Caralyn's Journey of Healing and Empowerment After Trauma
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Empowering Drayson: A Mother's Advocacy
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Luna's Entrepreneurial Way of Thinking and Creativity Sparked Because of her Autism
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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From Misdiagnosed to Diagnosed to School Drop Out to Success Story...Life of Dave Kotera
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Aug 10, 2024 |
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Autism from a Sibling Perspective
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Mona's Autism Journey
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Breaking the Stigma of ABA
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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A Boy and His Dream with Sunny Akhigbe
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Running with the Right Mindset.Thoughts from Shelley Aniciete
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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From Prominent Lawyer to Cancer Warrior to Author...A Journey with Charlotte Murphy's Harrowing Journey
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May 25, 2024 |
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Depression and the Power it Has Over the Autistic Mind
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May 20, 2024 |
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Change your Mind, Change Your World with Theresa Agostinelli
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May 11, 2024 |
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Things to Not Say to a Person on the Autism Spectrum and How to be Supportive
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May 04, 2024 |
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Parental Alienation with Tom Flynn
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Just Two Girls Discussing Autism Spectrum Disorder, Friendships, and Navigating Life Lessons
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Getting Obsessed with Julie Lokun, Tia Walden, and Mika Altidor on the Obsessed Podcast as WE discuss Autism!
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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A Profound Conversation with Marccella Gonzalez who shares about her journey with Autism Spectrum
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Mar 24, 2024 |
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Man You Are Crazy with Kevin P. Donaldson
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Mar 17, 2024 |
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Being on the Autism Spectrum while Multiracial with Dr. Angel Durr
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Live Loud with Vasavi Kumar
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Insights with Dr. Matthew Glowiak on Various Mental Health Issues including Addiction and Autism Spectrum
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Introduction to Sonia on the Spectrum
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Jan 24, 2024 |