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Welcome to Regulation Station, a podcast helping parents and carers navigate neurodivergent childhood with confidence and clarity. Part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network.

Hosted by Becca Engle, the series explores evaluations, accommodations, IEPs, advocacy, education, regulation, and the realities of raising neurodivergent children.

Through conversations with parents, educators, and professionals, Regulation Station turns overwhelming systems into practical, actionable guidance.

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In this episode of Regulation Station, Becca Engle is joined by Jillian Eisloeffel, founder of Bobby's World: Profound Autism and parent to an 11-year-old child with high support needs.

Together they discuss caregiving, self-injurious behaviours, medical advocacy, and the realities of supporting a child with complex needs. Jillian shares her family's experiences navigating crisis periods, adapting their home for safety, advocating for medical answers, and finding ways to regulate herself while caring for her son.

The conversation also explores the challenges families face accessing support, the importance of community, and why understanding the full spectrum of autistic experiences matters.

In this episode:

• Parenting a child with profound autism
• Self-injurious behaviours and medical advocacy
• Why caregiver regulation matters
• Creating safe environments at home
• The realities of school, healthcare, and support systems
• Finding community and support as a caregiver
• Balancing privacy, dignity, and advocacy online
• Practical advice for families navigating difficult seasons

Content Note: This episode includes discussion of self-injurious behaviour, caregiver stress, medical trauma, family challenges, and disability support systems.

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In this episode of Regulation Station, Becca Engle is joined by author and advocate Mitch Grace to discuss growing up autistic, receiving an autism diagnosis during high school, and navigating education from childhood through to postgraduate study.

Mitch reflects on the challenges of social communication, feeling different from his peers, and the mixed emotions that came with finally understanding why certain aspects of life had always felt harder. Together, Becca and Mitch explore the educational environments that helped them thrive, the importance of accommodations, and how autistic students can advocate for the support they need.

In this episode:

• Receiving an autism diagnosis and what it changed
• Social communication, friendships and understanding yourself
• The impact of specialist schools and smaller class sizes
• What makes an educational environment truly inclusive
• College accommodations and disability support services
• Navigating higher education as an autistic student
• The importance of self-advocacy and asking for support
• Why autistic-led advice and lived experience matter

Guest:

Mitch Grace is the author of Growing Up with Asperger's: Lessons Learned and Shareable Wisdom, where he shares practical advice and personal reflections drawn from his experiences growing up autistic.

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In this episode of Regulation Station, Becca Engle is joined by school principal Anthony Chiles for a conversation about neurodivergent students, school systems, regulation, and what children really need to thrive in educational environments.

Together they explore the increasing number of neurodivergent students entering schools, the challenges educators face in supporting diverse needs, and the importance of balancing academic expectations with nervous system regulation. Anthony shares practical examples from his school, including sensory spaces, visual supports, transition planning, and even reintroducing rest time for young learners.

The conversation also examines the role of relationships in education, debates around intervention approaches, and how schools can create environments that support both learning and wellbeing.

In this episode:

• Supporting neurodivergent students in mainstream schools
• Why regulation and learning should work together
• The impact of transitions on autistic and neurodivergent children
• Building flexibility into educational environments
• Sensory needs, classroom design, and school culture
• Technology, attention, and modern childhood
• The importance of trusted relationships in education
• Rethinking traditional approaches to behaviour and support

Guest:

Anthony Chiles is a primary school principal with more than 20 years of experience in education. He is passionate about creating flexible, supportive learning environments that meet children where they are and help them succeed.

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In this episode of Regulation Station, Becca Engle is joined by neurodivergent business coach and former educator Megan Bonde to explore what happens when we stop trying to fit ourselves into systems that weren't designed for us.

Together they discuss burnout, productivity, entrepreneurship, and the importance of understanding how your brain works. Megan shares her journey from special education leadership to building a business around her strengths, while Becca reflects on creating flexibility in both education and work. The conversation explores delegation, self-advocacy, and why success looks different for every neurodivergent person.

In this episode:

• Recovering from burnout and survival mode
• Building a business around your strengths
• Why productivity isn't one-size-fits-all
• Delegation, support, and letting go of perfectionism
• Creating neuroinclusive workplaces and systems
• Structure, flexibility, and autonomy
• Entrepreneurship for neurodivergent people
• Redefining success beyond money and output

Guest:

Megan Bonde is a neurodivergent business coach, TEDx speaker, former speech-language pathologist, and founder of an intentional community focused on neuroinclusive living and learning.

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In this episode of Regulation Station, Becca Engle is joined by autism care specialist, author, and advocate Carra Dixon to discuss inclusion, education, and the power of early understanding.

Carra shares the experience that inspired her children's book series Malia Makes a Friend and reflects on the importance of teaching children about autism from an early age. Together, Becca and Carra explore the role educators play in supporting autistic students, the need for greater neurodiversity education, and how small moments of understanding can create lasting change.

The conversation also examines friendship, acceptance, advocacy, and why meaningful inclusion extends beyond the classroom into parks, restaurants, and everyday community spaces.

In this episode:

• Why autism acceptance must go beyond awareness
• Teaching children about neurodiversity from an early age
• Supporting autistic students in educational settings
• The role of educators as both teachers and nurturers
• Friendship, belonging, and inclusion
• Creating sensory-friendly community spaces
• Advocacy, activism, and creating change
• How stories can help children understand differences

Guest:

Carra Dixon is an autism care specialist, advocate, and author of the Malia Makes a Friend children's book series, which helps children learn about autism, friendship, and inclusion through relatable stories and characters.

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In this episode of Regulation Station, Becca Engle is joined by psychotherapist and Clinically Awkward host Alyssa Zimmerman for a conversation about therapy, neurodivergence, relationships, and what it means to build a life that works with your brain rather than against it.

Together they explore the realities of being an AuDHD therapist, the impact of masking and burnout, and the importance of creating environments that support neurodivergent needs. Alyssa shares insights from both her professional practice and personal experiences, discussing everything from executive dysfunction and special interests to dating, boundaries, and self-acceptance.

In this episode:

• Being an AuDHD therapist
• Creating neurodivergent-friendly work environments
• Masking, burnout, and identity
• Executive dysfunction and reducing shame
• Special interests and hyperfixations
• Neurodivergence, dating, and relationships
• Boundaries, communication, and emotional safety
• Why humour can be an important regulation tool

Guest:

Alyssa Zimmerman is a New York City-based psychotherapist and the host of Clinically Awkward, a podcast for neurodivergent women, femmes, and thems exploring hyperfixations, identity, and everyday life.

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In this episode of Regulation Station, Becca Engle is joined by writer, speaker, photographer, and paraeducator Michelle Steiner to discuss invisible disabilities, self-advocacy, and challenging the limits other people place on us.

Michelle shares her journey growing up with a learning disability and the many times she was told she would never attend university, become a published writer, or achieve her goals. Together, Becca and Michelle explore disability stigma, accommodations, education, and the importance of believing in yourself when others doubt your potential.

In this episode:

• Living with an invisible disability
• Overcoming low expectations and stigma
• Self-advocacy in education and adulthood
• Disability accommodations and accessibility
• Finding confidence through writing and storytelling
• Supporting students with disabilities
• The importance of representation
• Redefining success on your own terms

Guest:

Michelle Steiner is a writer, speaker, photographer, paraeducator, and creator of Michelle's Mission, a blog where she shares her experiences living with a learning disability while advocating for disability awareness and inclusion.

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