Around the Spectrum
Around the Spectrum
Honest conversations from the people around the spectrum — the ones supporting, questioning, and showing up daily.
This podcast is for those in the trenches: parents navigating new diagnoses, BCBAs striving to lead with integrity, educators, caregivers, and allies asking, "Am I getting this right?”
Hosted by a longtime autism parent and healthcare communicator, Around the Spectrum brings together real stories and practical guidance from individuals who support autistic children every day. No extremes. No preachy vibes. Just honest conversations with parents, professionals, and those in-between.
Because when we listen more and judge less, we all do better.
Around the Spectrum - Ethical Recruiting in ABA: What Parents and Clinicians Should Ask (with Cassi Cain)
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Around the Spectrum - Welcome to Holland: Finding Beauty in a Different Path (with Michael Vassar)
When Michael Vassar’s daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder and later autism, his family’s journey took an unexpected turn. In this candid conversation, Michael shares how “Welcome to Holland,” Emily Perl Kingsl...
Around the Spectrum - Why Leadership Matters in Autism Services (with Amanda Cox)
Amanda Cox, leadership development trainer and consultant, shares insights on how leadership in autism centers directly impacts family experiences and client outcomes. • Leadership in ABA requires constant "chameleonism" – sw...
Welcome to Around the Spectrum
Pull up a chair, your spot is waiting. In this brief trailer, host Wendy Manganaro shares what you can expect from Around the Spectrum : grounded guidance, honest conversations, and real stories about raising and supporting c...
Recent Blog Posts
Leadership's Impact on Autism Care
Leadership in autism centers has a significant impact on the quality of care children receive and the overall experience for their families. In a recent conversation with Amanda Cox, a leadership development trainer and consultant with a master's de…
About the Host
Wendy Manganaro
Podcast Host / Healthcare Fractional CMO / Autism Mom and Advocate
Wendy Manganaro is the host of Around the Spectrum, where parents, professionals, and everyone in between pull up a chair for honest conversations about raising and supporting children with autism. An autism mom herself, Wendy knows firsthand how overwhelming mixed messages, online debates, and professional jargon can feel. Her mission is to cut through the noise with grounded guidance, compassionate insight, and stories that empower, never judge.
With more than 15 years of experience in marketing and leadership across healthcare and education, Wendy brings both professional expertise and personal heart to the table. She has worked alongside clinicians, advocates, and families, bridging the gap between research and real-life applications. Whether she's discussing leadership in clinical settings with a BCBA or guiding a parent through their first IEP meeting, Wendy keeps the conversation smart, human, and relatable.
Outside the podcast, Wendy is a former nonprofit board president and a lifelong advocate for inclusion. She lives in Southern New Jersey with her family, a flock of backyard ducks and chickens, and a belief that when we sit together and listen, understanding grows.