Disorderly Blondes Autism PODCAST
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsSouth Florida moms, Brenda and Kristi, candidly discuss MOTHERHOOD and AUTISM while balancing heels, cocktails, and meltdowns. They share the challenges and triumphs that define the parenting journey of their own special needs sons (autism spectrum disorder + CHRNA7 genetic duplication). Together, they provide community support and a lifeline to parents of newly diagnosed children, teens, and adults. Guests bring essential professional information to educate and empower families. The blondes keep it light by coloring outside their tan lines and flipping off the PC police. Never a dull moment.
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S1 E11: Literallllly Virtual
May 06, 2019 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn their efforts to keep things REAL (thanks to genius colorists), the Disorderly Blondes are literallllly on the edge of their salon chairs with excitement to invite you to experience VIRTUAL REALITY. VR applications for special needs individuals are endless, from lessons in safety to anxiety reduction to pure fun. Step aside, social stories! Listen to the blondes interview Dr. Toby Honsberger, EdD, BCBA-D and conveniently rubio executive director of The Learning Academy at The Els Cente...
S1 E10 A Few of Our Favorite Things
April 21, 2019 16:19 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBWhen our day bites When the bleach stings When our hair looks bad We simply remember our favorite things And then we don’t feel so HAD Move over Oprah (and certainly Ariana Grande, pfft), cuz we’ll splurge on (and happily share) anything that makes our kids’ lives (okay who are we kidding?)- OUR LIVES easier! Shout out to Ariana tho, cuz we don’t mean to brag, but we be like, “Put in in the bag,” when it comes to sanity products we feature in this season’s Favorite Things episode. ...
S1 E9 Legally (Non) Blonde
April 07, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe South Florida Disorderly Blondes are happier than Elle Woods at Harvard to unpack this stellar podcast episode featuring autistic attorney Haley Moss. Much like the time Elle found Cameron Diaz at Fred Segal, we blondes gain a closet full of invaluable autism insight. We may ask the tough questions (have you met us?), but you’ll see this “exercise” in respecting differences gives off plenty of endorphins for all to enjoy. What? Like, it’s hard? Now who’s in for a bend and SNAP? Unpacked...
S1 E8 We Got the Beat
March 23, 2019 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBSee the kids at Ms. Audrey’s schoooool They can’t wait to hang out and be coooool Hip hop moves to ABA in 3…2…1 They got the beat They got the beat Kids got the beat Yeah, kids got the beat! Who knew movement was therapy and could be so much fun? Meet Miami native Audrey Amadeo, founder of Spectrum Dance Therapy: Arts for Autism Foundation. Her strong belief to tune ASD children into the arts falls right in time with her training in Applied Behavior Analysis. Audrey is truly a step ahead...
S1 E7 Flip the Script
March 10, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBSadly, mainstream media “entertainment” has Americans TUNED OUT to the REAL WORLD of autism by creating shows like The Good Doctor. We want to see the TRUE story of individuals with autism, picked to live in 1 out 59 homes, who work hard as hell to “improve” at a cost of $2.3 million, and have their families’ lives turned upside down; let’s find out what happens when we stop being polite…and start getting REAL. Let’s FLIP the script! Support the show
S1 E6 The Sweet Spot
February 23, 2019 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBMeet Valerie Herskowitz, owner of The Chocolate Spectrum Café and Academy in Jupiter, FL. Her sweet contributions to the special needs community have provided a rich assortment of flavorful foundations and textured trainings, sprinkling hope for young adults on the autism spectrum. Listen in as only Valerie could concoct this Master Class on just how much adult support and instruction still needs to be cooked up. What do you get when you combine an already “seasoned” speech and language pa...
S1 E5 #WWDBD
February 11, 2019 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBWhat Would the Disorderly Blondes Do, you ask? They’d pour an adult beverage (duh) then turn their show over to their #disorderlytribe via IG! Tune in for answers to burning questions like How do the blondes navigate this special needs life with such exceptional poise? and Who dares refer to autism as a gift in their presence? Ha! Okay, actual questions came from their loyal, loud, and proud followers who are not afraid to proclaim #iamdisorderly #sosoydisorderly. Autism. South Florida. M...
S1 E4 The Smoking Gun
January 28, 2019 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBEverything is A-OK at this autism corral! The Disorderly Blondes are shooting first and asking questions later as their very first guest enters, guns a-blazin’! High caliber advocate Ysela aims to please as she discusses her role as an educational consultant. Her mission (if you choose to accept it) is to keep special needs families in close range while providing all the ammunition they need for those dreaded IEPs. There is no telling if these 3 cats can be completely herded, but they’ll g...
S1 E3 Holidazed & Confused
January 11, 2019 00:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIt’s the most wonderful(ly) stressful time of the year! Did your 2018 holiday season bite the big one, compliments of autism? Well if so have we got an ego boost for you! Listen in on the unique challenges the South Florida Disorderly Blondes unwrapped, and the number of bottles they uncorked in order to cope. Think trains, nutcrackers, and tantrums. Oh joy! Merry Christmas! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/disorderlyblondes/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/d...
S1 E2 The D Word
December 19, 2018 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBWill it be desserts? D-Cups? Deny Terrio? Don’t despair! This episode doesn’t disappoint as we disorderly dames date ourselves, dig deep, and dish on our desperate, dreaded days of autism diagnoses. Dom will be served. Damn us if we delay in dutiful dialogue! We’ll deliver you dope doctrine in defining your OWN dynamic team designed to help draft, design, and direct your desired post-autism diagnosis destination. All aboard the D train! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...
S1 E2 The "D" Word: Autism Diagnosis Day
December 19, 2018 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBAll aboard the D train! This parenting episode doesn’t disappoint as we disorderly podcast dames date ourselves, dig deep, and dish on our desperate, dreaded days of autism diagnoses. Dom will be served. Dale! #autism #autismawareness #livingwithautism #autismmompodcast #autismreality #autismdiagnosis #autismfamily #autismmom www.disorderlyblondes.com Support the show
S1 E1 Welcome to Disorderly Blondes!
November 29, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBJoin us as we begin our dream project, ten years in the making. Our goal is to dish on all things motherhood, with a focus on balancing autism, cocktails, and heels. No Spanglish skills will be required to listen, but they will certainly help. To know us is to know we have faced special needs parenting head on, while somehow keeping our blonde heads on straight and semi-coiffed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/disorderlyblondes/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/d...