# Chris Blankenship

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Episode 29: Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood - The Harm of “Lazy Diagnosing” in Mental Health

In this special conference edition of the Autism Learning Lab podcast, recorded during the Autism Symposium in Georgia, host Chris Blankenship is joined by Tony Meiners and Trish Ruggles for a conversation about “lazy diagnosing,” autism misdiagnosis, and the long-term impact of mismatched mental h…

Snapper now 7 days a week

Anglers who fish in Alabama waters will now gain more access to American red snapper, effective the Friday before Memorial Day. The 2026 season for private recreational anglers and state-licensed charter boats opened May 22 and will run seven days a week. The season will remain open until the NOAA …

Episode 31: How A Diagnosis Should Guide Treatment, Not Define a Person

In this episode of the Autism Learning Lab Podcast, Chris Blankenship discusses the complexities of autism diagnosis and treatment with Neil Wallace the director of Spark. They discuss the challenges of ever emerging autism labels and how those labels can impact care, identity, and outcomes. Neil a…

Episode 32: Understanding Sensory Processing and the Power of Neuroplasticity

In this episode of the Autism Learning Lab Podcast, host Chris Blankenship sits down with occupational therapist and Mountain Valley Treatment Center Executive Director Zachary Schafer to discuss sensory processing challenges in adolescents. Together, they explore the remarkable power of neuroplast…

115. Beyond Picky Eating: Autism, ARFID, and Building a Healthier Relationship with Food

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is much more than picky eating—and for many autistic children, teens, and adults, it can become a serious challenge that affects nutrition, family life, and emotional well-being. In this episode, Zack sits down with autism specialist and licensed cl…

The Land Show Episode 558

This week on The Land Show, our host Jonathan Goode speaks with: - Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of Alabama's Department of Natural Resources, joins us to discuss some great accomplishments across Alabama's State Lands Department, in our State Parks, and with Fish and WIldlife. http://www.outdoor…

Episode 34: When Girls Go Undiagnosed: Autism, Pain, and the Cost of Being Misunderstood

Chris Blankenship invites therapist Regan Adair to discuss the unique challenges autistic adolescent girls who are often diagnosed later in life face. They explore the impact of chronic pain, sensory differences, shame, and years of being misunderstood. Regan shares how listening deeply, believing …

Stimpson named new conservation commissioner

Ben Stimpson Jr., a former forestry industry leader with ties to Clarke County and southwest Alabama has been appointed commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources by Gov. Kay Ivey. Ivey also appointed John “Bo” Cross of Grove Hill as chairman of the Conservation Ad…