Best Sonia Krishna Chand Autism Podcasts (2025)

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Escaping Toxic Love with Lindsay Abernathy 1:15:30

2d ago1:15:30

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Send us a text Lindsay Abernathy shares her powerful journey through domestic abuse and offers practical guidance for survivors trying to rebuild their lives after toxic relationships. • Abuse can hide behind the appearance of a perfect life with fancy houses and cars • Many victims don't identify their situation as abuse because it doesn't match s…

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Why Gen Z's Struggle Isn't Just About Social Media 1:03:24

28d ago1:03:24

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Send us a text Trigger Warning: Suicide and SA was discussed. What if everything we think we know about the Gen Z mental health crisis is incomplete? In this eye-opening conversation, suicide survivor, author, and mental health advocate Aly Vredenberg challenges conventional wisdom by revealing four interconnected factors driving declining mental h…

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Rewiring the Brain: The Power of Neurofeedback 30:34

1M ago30:34

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Send us a text By now, everybody has heard of traditional going to therapy and taking medications, if necessary. However, what role does neurofeedback play in treating mental health? Meet Meg Stuppy, founder of the Los Angeles Neurofeedback Center and co-founder of Clarity Direct Neurofeedback, who joins us to illuminate how neurofeedback technolog…

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From Masking to Leading: Navigating the World as a Neurodivergent Woman 34:23

2M ago34:23

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Send us a text What if neurodivergence isn't just something to be accommodated, but a powerful gift that can transform leadership? Rita Ramakrishnan, a person with Autism Spectrum and ADHD, found strengths behind her diagnosis, and she used it to excel in executive leadership. Amongst the strengths Rita found was her remarkable hunger for knowledge…

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You're Not a Body with a Soul, You're a Soul with a Body with Aaron Ash 41:16

2M ago41:16

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Send us a text As many may know, May is mental health awareness month. However, what still needs more conversation about mental health is the fact that men too have mental health challenges. Men too deserve to share their stories and be heard. Men too deserve to be vulnerable without being told to "man up" or "suck it up." Aaron Ash bravely shares …

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When Your Inner Child Drives Your Success Bus with Andrea Andree 51:50

3M ago51:50

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Send us a text Andrea Andree takes us on a transformative journey from being a corporate Engineer to becoming a leadership and embodiment coach for high-achieving women who want to get out of their heads and into their bodies. • Former project manager with two engineering degrees who felt unfulfilled despite checking all the boxes of success • High…

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Breaking Autism Stereotypes with Sam Mitchell 26:01

4M ago26:01

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Send us a text Sam Mitchell shares his journey of being diagnosed with autism at age four and transforming his experiences into a platform for advocacy through podcasting and motivational speaking. Sam turned his pain into purpose by giving back and helping others. • Diagnosed with classic autism symptoms including repetitive behaviors, restricted …

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Pigs Are For Eating, Not For Dating: Lessons on Self-Worth and Acceptance 39:14

4M ago39:14

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Send us a text "Pigs are for eating, not for dating." This powerful metaphor emerged from my journey through unhelpful therapy, where I was repeatedly told to lose weight because "thin girls get away with more." During this special Autism Acceptance Month episode, I'm sharing raw, personal chapters from my book "Dropped in a Maze" to illuminate the…

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EndoDNA....Using Genetic Testing to Guide your Health 50:10

4M ago50:10

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Send us a text What if your DNA could guide you on how to better handle your health? What if genetic testing could guide you on how certain medications would work? Len May, founder and CEO of EndoDNA, does just that: helps people navigate their health through genetic testing. The road to lead Len May to where he is today has been anything but easy.…

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Beyond the Diagnosis: Financial Planning for Special Needs Families 24:49

5M ago24:49

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Send us a text Michael Pereira, an insurance specialist and father of a son with autism, shares critical financial planning strategies for families with special needs children. He offers insight into comprehensive insurance planning that protects dependents with special needs if something happens to their caregivers. • Michael's strong passion is h…

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Hallmark, Healing, and Heartache: The Real Story Behind the Movie 1:03:35

5M ago1:03:35

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Send us a text What happens when a devastating diagnosis becomes a pivotal turning point in someone's life? In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Heather Krueger, who transformed adversity into her calling. Diagnosed with stage four liver disease just before her 25th birthday, Heather's strong faith and determination led her down a …

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Stories of Hope: Changing Lives One Book at a Time 54:48

5M ago54:48

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Send us a text What happens when the magic of books become a lifeline for children in need? We welcome the extraordinary Seena Jacob, founder and CEO of Bookwallah, a nonprofit that is dedicated to setting up libraries for underprivileged children who survived traumatic events but didn't have kind of resources available for support. Seena Jacob kno…

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Embracing Your Unique Path with Molly Booker 1:01:08

6M ago1:01:08

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Send us a text Trigger Warning: Past Suicidal Ideations Discussed After experiencing the crushing weight of societal expectations, Molly Booker found her path to self-acceptance through embracing her individuality and passions. On this episode of "On the Spectrum with Sonia," Molly, the author of "Magic in the Mess," takes us on her inspiring journ…

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Getting UP with Brian P. Swift 1:02:17

6M ago1:02:17

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Send us a text Just imagine you are living your life and going about your day to only have the course of your whole life change in a flash. This is what happened to Brian P. Swift back on December 26, 1979. Brian was just a gregarious 17 year old off school on winter break. He just finished celebrating Christmas with his family, and he was looking …

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Exploring the Intersection of Policing and Mental Health with Tom Smith 45:10

6M ago45:10

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Send us a text Tom Smith, a retired NYPD officer and current host of the Gold Shield Show, joins me on "On the Spectrum with Sonia" to discuss the often unseen intersection of law enforcement and mental health. Inspired to follow his father's footsteps and seeing the strong camaraderie and "family" formed within the community, Tom aimed to recreate…

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Visionaries and the Art of Authentic Self-Expression 49:15

7M ago49:15

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Send us a text Get ready to unlock the secrets of visionary thinking with Justin Breen, a best-selling author and innovator with a unique talent for connecting patterns across various fields. Join us as we journey through Justin's transition from journalism to entrepreneurship, revealing how neurodivergence, such as ADHD and autism, can often lead …

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Deborah's Courageous Journey: From Emotional Abuse to Empowerment and Advocacy 53:47

8M ago53:47

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Send us a text What if awakening in a psychiatric ward could be the catalyst for a transformative life change? Join us as Deborah Griffiths courageously shares her journey from a toxic marriage to becoming an empowered single mother and advocate. Her story is a testament to the strength and resilience required to break free from an abusive environm…

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Brittney's Journey to Becoming a Successful Creative Entrepreneur Alongside Navigating Trauma and a Bipolar Diagnosis 52:36

8M ago52:36

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Send us a text Join us as we sit down with Brittney Benavides-Smith, a devoted music teacher from Georgetown, Texas. Britteny bravely shares her inspirational story of navigating the complexities of living with bipolar disorder, being faced with traumatic loss at a young age of both of her parents, overcoming a toxic first marriage, and tackling bi…

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Navigating Holiday Dynamics with Autism 43:09

9M ago43:09

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Send us a text Navigating the holidays can be challenging, especially for those on the autism spectrum. Picture yourself at a festive family gathering, overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle, and struggling to interpret social cues. Through personal stories and therapist-tested strategies, I explore how to manage the emotional intricacies of holiday …

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Faith and Bipolar Disorder: Sarah's Story 53:41

9M ago53:41

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Send us a text After grappling with the realities of bipolar disorder, Sarah I Fox invites us into her world, sharing her transformative journey through mental health challenges. Growing up in Brooklyn and identifying as a woman of color, Sarah discusses the intersectionality between mental health, being a person of color, and the role of her faith…

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Shannon's Resilient Journey: Healing and Empowerment After a Brain Injury 44:17

9M ago44:17

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Send us a text Please tune in as Shannon Freedman shares her harrowing journey of surviving a horrible car crash that landed her in a coma. Shannon details her experience of still being able to hear while in a coma what people were saying and shares what she was able to remember, despite being in a debilitating state. Shannon ended up losing a 1/4 …

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Empowering Transformation and Breathwork Insights with Dr. Seema 54:35

10M ago54:35

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Send us a text Have you ever felt trapped by societal expectations? Meet Dr. Seema Desai, one of the inspiring hosts of the "Happy and Human" podcast, who candidly shares her journey from a structured career in dentistry to embracing her true calling as a coach, podcast host where various topics with regard to mental heath are discussed , and autho…

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Caralyn's Journey of Healing and Empowerment After Trauma 58:30

10M ago58:30

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Send us a text Please give it up for Caralyn Dreyer, whom for the very first time, spoke out loud her journey of surviving the trauma of sexual assault. As anybody knows, being vulnerable is a courageous act in and of itself, but when we are speaking the trauma of being sexually assaulted, the amount of courage and vulnerability is at a whole new l…

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Empowering Drayson: A Mother's Advocacy 1:01:10

11M ago1:01:10

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Send us a text Navigating the maze of autism diagnosis can be overwhelming and isolating. Today’s episode of "On the Spectrum with Sonia" features Nikki Shipp, the courageous host of Pieces for my Puzzle podcast, sharing her personal journey from the initial shock of her son Drayson's diagnosis to the joyous moment he first called her "mom." Nikki’…

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Luna's Entrepreneurial Way of Thinking and Creativity Sparked Because of her Autism 25:13

11M ago25:13

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Send us a text Please tune in to listen as Luna discusses how Autism not only allowed her to focus on her intense interests and creativity, but how it allowed her to thrive. Luna discusses the challenges she went through being on the Autism Spectrum, but she also discusses her immense successes. It is amazing how at 12 years old, Luna is a way forw…

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From Misdiagnosed to Diagnosed to School Drop Out to Success Story...Life of Dave Kotera 1:17:52

12M ago1:17:52

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Send us a text Please tune in as Dave Kotera shares his journey from being misdiagnosed to diagnosed, mistreated at school to ending up dropping out of school, struggles with addiction to living a clean and sober life, and ultimately becoming a success story. Dave shares his account of the power of ignorance and better need for understanding and ed…

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Autism from a Sibling Perspective 53:40

1y ago53:40

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Send us a text Please tune in as we listen to Lauren Erickson discuss how she experienced Autism from the lens of having a sibling who is on the spectrum. Through Lauren's story, you will see how she was taught many valuable life lessons; life lessons that many didn't get the opportunity to be taught. Lauren discusses the importance of not just qui…

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Mona's Autism Journey 1:21:13

1y ago1:21:13

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Send us a text Please tune in as Mona Isreal discusses her journey with Autism, how she uses her voice to advocate for women on the Autism Spectrum, and her abundance of positivity around Autism. Not only has Mona accomplished what people never thought she would be able to do, which was graduate high school, Mona went on to become a financial analy…

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Breaking the Stigma of ABA 1:00:36

1y ago1:00:36

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Send us a text Please tune into this week's episode as we discuss Applied Behavioral Analysis with two amazing ladies: Britney Smith and Ashton Benedikt. Brittney and Ashton are very intelligent and passionate workers, striving to improve the quality for life for those on the autism spectrum. In addition, both Britney and Ashton have their own uniq…

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A Boy and His Dream with Sunny Akhigbe 29:21

1y ago29:21

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Send us a text Please tune in as Sunny Akhigbe shares his harrowing story of overcoming challenges growing up impoverished in a rural part of Nigeria to becoming a success story in Chicago. Because of his passion to help others, Sunny took what he has gone through and started a foundation to give back to those in need. After listening to Sunny's st…

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Running with the Right Mindset.Thoughts from Shelley Aniciete 1:08:27

1y ago1:08:27

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Send us a text Please join us as the wonderful Shelley Aniciete discusses not only her journey of becoming an amazing public defender in the post conviction division, but also, her journey as an amazing runner. Needless to mention, she is a 4 time going on 5 time marathoner, a run coach who also has a nutrition background as part of her coaching pr…

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From Prominent Lawyer to Cancer Warrior to Author...A Journey with Charlotte Murphy's Harrowing Journey 53:23

1y ago53:23

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Send us a text Charlotte Murphy (Char) was a prominent attorney in Little Rock, Arkansas. It was not until 2003 during one fateful mammogram for her life to change. Char underwent cancer treatment, not only one time, but 4 times. Her battle with cancer forced her to take a detour out of the legal profession, but it was the detour where she was able…

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Depression and the Power it Has Over the Autistic Mind 23:54

1y ago23:54

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Send us a text In this episode, I discuss depression as it pertains to being on the Autism Spectrum and how it is experienced. I also give some insight as to how to get out of your own head as to help take some of the edge off.By Sonia Chand

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Change your Mind, Change Your World with Theresa Agostinelli 59:33

1y ago59:33

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Send us a text Theresa Agostinelli discusses her journey from trauma, becoming a widower at 26 along with being a single mother to flourishing and becoming a successful psychotherapist and CEO of her organization Profits with Purpose. Theresa's story is definitely one that will inspire anybody and will touch even the hearts of those feeling uninspi…

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Things to Not Say to a Person on the Autism Spectrum and How to be Supportive 34:13

1+ y ago34:13

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Send us a text Do you have someone in your life whom you love on the autism spectrum? Have you ever wondered what their world was like? Have you ever wondered how you can be supportive towards a person on the autism spectrum? Tune in and find out now! Much love always!!!By Sonia Chand

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Parental Alienation with Tom Flynn 57:40

1+ y ago57:40

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Send us a text Please tune in as Tom Flynn, a loving father of 3 girls, discusses his journey with parental alienation. Tom discusses his life pre-marriage with kids as a law enforcement officer who moved up in the ranks in NJ. In a series of unfortunate events, Tom is not only stopped in his career, but also is precluded from being able to have th…

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Just Two Girls Discussing Autism Spectrum Disorder, Friendships, and Navigating Life Lessons 57:19

1+ y ago57:19

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Send us a text Please welcome back Marccella Gonzalez as we both discuss our journeys of being on the Autism Spectrum, navigating friendships, and understanding life lessons. After all, we all have our journeys through life we take, and the beauty is the ability to share our respective lessons and paths with others. This not only helps us connect m…

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Getting Obsessed with Julie Lokun, Tia Walden, and Mika Altidor on the Obsessed Podcast as WE discuss Autism! 41:47

1+ y ago41:47

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Send us a text Please tune in to Julie, Tia, and Mika's podcast Obsessed with Humans on the Verge of Change; as I discuss the autism spectrum and share insight into what it is like to be on the spectrum. Julie, Tia, and Mika did such an amazing job at asking profound questions and sharing feedback that left me pondering well after the podcast inter…

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A Profound Conversation with Marccella Gonzalez who shares about her journey with Autism Spectrum 1:12:37

1+ y ago1:12:37

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Send us a text Please tune in as I welcome a special guest, Marccella Gonzalez. Marccella bravely shares her journey with the Autism Spectrum through raising her children. She shares the experience of advocating at the school for her daughter, her own shares of challenges and triumphs, and how her Autism makes her the talented Tarot card reader and…

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Man You Are Crazy with Kevin P. Donaldson 1:29:25

1+ y ago1:29:25

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Send us a text Please welcome Kevin, a retired law enforcement officer from New Jersey, as he bravely comes forward to discuss his book "Man You are Crazy." Kevin, along with his co-author Chris Anderson, share their heroic incidents of being in law enforcement and the mental health issues they ensued. Kevin is a prime testament to the saying "no m…

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Being on the Autism Spectrum while Multiracial with Dr. Angel Durr 1:15:04

1+ y ago1:15:04

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Send us a text Please join us as Dr. Angel Durr as she shares her trials and tribulations of being on the autism spectrum and the intersectionality of multiracial and autism. In addition to coming bravely forward to sharing her story, Dr. Durr offers insight and pieces of advice that anybody both on and off the autism spectrum could benefit from.…

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Live Loud with Vasavi Kumar 28:47

1+ y ago28:47

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Send us a text Please join in as I speak with Vasavi about what it means to live her truth through her book Say It Out Loud. Vasavi's book has been a game changer in my life. Apart from being an amazing author, Vasavi is a licensed therapist in TX, an amazing group leader, and also an amazing editor to my upcoming memoir. Vasavi shares her journey …

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Insights with Dr. Matthew Glowiak on Various Mental Health Issues including Addiction and Autism Spectrum 1:04:56

1+ y ago1:04:56

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Send us a text Please join me as we learn from Dr. Matthew Glowiak who has generously shared from his professional training and expertise what he has learned working with various mental health issues, namely addiction but also has experience working with autism spectrum. Apart from sharing valuable insight that is beneficial for both professionals …

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Introduction to Sonia on the Spectrum 11:41

1+ y ago11:41

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Send us a text Hello Everyone and Welcome to On the Spectrum with Sonia.By Sonia Chand

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