...and here we go again.

Excerpt from Podcast #5 with Sheena Leedham - Autism Awareness Month

Special education is an unfunded federal mandate. Contrary to popular belief, it is not funded by the feds at 100%. Not even close to a third. Cutbacks and downsizing are hitting education hard, and it’s directly impacting student delivery in the classroom.

ASK ME ANYTHING - April 19, 2019 - FROM IG @underthebar story. 89 questions answered.

When a stranger asks the guardian of a child with autism to calm down their kid, should they say, "Sorry, my kid has autism"? Dave Tate and Sheena Leedham share their perspectives on what to do in that situation.

I can’t begin to count the number of times I left that place wanting to tear the steering wheel of the dashboard.

How does your coach rank?

Looking back over all the years this was my strongest bodyweight for Powerlifting

In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, you might want to grab your headphones because Dave Tate has some choice words on a variety of topics.

The Strongest Gym in Pittsburgh – Union Fitness

What am I supposed to do? Not care? Walk away? Trade in for a new one?

Keep in mind that Dave's bodyweight here was before Westside and was around the time when he tried out bodybuilding for a little bit... 'cause why not?

I popped out a question on my Instagram asking if it was important for one who trains the powerlifts to compete. Here are close to 100 answers.

Some of the rules I remember while training there.

ASK ME ANYTHING - April 12, 2019 - FROM IG @underthebar story. 100 questions answered.

I did happen to have my phone in hand as I was walking back in the meet after running out to make a call and got the video in this post.

This programming clip is taken from the full ASD Podcast with Sheena Sheena Leedham

Training is more than the squat, bench, and deadlift — especially for a child on the autism spectrum. According to Sheena, bring together observation, communication, scheduling, progression, and motivation, and you’ll have a solid start to a program.

Autism Awareness Podcast, ebooks and articles all in one place.

AUTISM AWARENESS - The Cure?!

Bands, Chains, Wide Pads... Hold... Hold... Hold... PRESS!

In this episode of Table Talk Podcast, Dave Tate opens up about being a father to a son with Asperger's, and elitefts Managing Editor Sheena Leedham talks about training and educating Blaine and other young adults on the spectrum.

No, he’s not like Rainman. Autism is a spectrum with the person having their own characteristics which can be significantly different.

Don’t be upset when I reply “no”, “nope” or “not today” when you raise your voice or ask me...