Navigating Autism Awareness Month with Sara Bradford (SJ Childs)

-What happens when autistic women take the mic during Autism Awareness Month—on their terms? In this Social Saturdays episode, we’re joined by powerhouse advocate, educator, and fellow autistic woman Sara Bradford for a real conversation on shifting the narrative of Autism Awareness Month from external education to internal empowerment.

🔹 Highlights you won’t want to miss:

A behind-the-scenes look at the International Autism Summit happening April 25–26

How Sara’s entire autistic family informs her work and advocacy

Insight into the SJ Childs Global Network and its mission for family support

Ways the Summit embraces entrepreneurship, tech, and inclusive education

Why representation from autistic women globally matters more than ever this April


This episode isn’t just about awareness—it’s about reclaiming space, amplifying stories, and building community that thrives year-round.

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📲 Grab your seat at the International Autism Summit (April 25–26) and be part of the movement.

📅 Coming Next on Social Saturdays:

APRIL 12:
Join me align with my new co-host, Becca Lory Hector, for our new series “Things That Really Matter” Saturday, April 12

APRIL 29:
“The ND Lovers Club” with authors Bontle Senne and Sara Louise Ackrell join me on Saturday, April 29 with all the juicy goodness on love, dating and relationships in their new book.

📢 Join me at the International Autism Summit! April 25-26 (I’m speaking Friday at 12 PM CT) – RSVP for Free HERE: https://sjchilds.betterworld.org/even...


🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington:

Take the Masking Styles Quiz and discover if you’re The Chameleon, Observer, Script Reader, Performer or Integrator: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/

🔗 Connect with Sara Bradford:
www.sjchilds.org
www.sjchilds.betterworld.org

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