Mother's Guide Through Autism
165 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis podcast is to inspire, support, and build community for mothers raising children with autism. Brigitte Shipman is the host and creator of this podcast and it has been inspired by her son Joseph who has been living with autism for the last 31 years. Together, Brigitte and Joseph hope to offer mothers of autistic children hope for the future. They will be sharing what they have learned in their journey as well as have expert guests on the show to give you knowledge, resources, insights, and inspiration.
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Kids Not Sleeping? Try These Strategies with Melissa Doman
April 18, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBMelissa Doman is a sleep coach exclusively for children with special needs. She is back on Mother's Guide to dive deeper into the strategies and how-to’s of sleep for your kids! In this episode, she shares: - the important prep work to set you and your kids up for success - the one-change-at-a-time approach to ensure long-term success - troubleshoots for when things don’t go as planned - and more! Enjoy! Melissa Doman Sleep Consulting https://www.melissadomansleepconsulting.com/ Purchas...
The Common Misunderstandings Between Autistic and Neurotypical Individuals with Jaime A. Heidel
April 14, 2024 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBJaime A. Heidel, The Articulate Autistic, is a late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD writer, advocate, consultant, and communication translator. In this revealing episode, Jaime shares: - her struggles of growing up autistic and not knowing - the common misunderstandings that happen between autistic and neurotypical individuals - how she helps autistic and neurotypical couples/families to understand each other better - and more! Enjoy! The Articulate Autistic: https://www.thearticulateautistic.c...
Learn to Bridge the Gap Between Autistic & Neurotypical People with Jeremy and Charity Rochford
April 04, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBJeremy and Charity Rochford are Certified Life Coaches who specialize in helping Neurodivergent and Neurodiverse Families understand communication, culture, and their own unique family dynamic. They are a Neurodivergent/Neurotypical couple who have been happily married for over 20 years and have two Neurodivergent children. In this episode, Jeremy and Charity share: - advice on how to work through differences in “mixed-neurotype” relationships - Jeremy’s autism diagnosis and how it helpe...
Give Your Special Needs Kids a Stage to SHINE with Nicole DeWard
March 27, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBNicole DeWard is a wife and mom of 4 amazing kids. She started RISE coffee & tea in 2020 for those like her daughter, Bekah, who has Down Syndrome. She wanted to create a safe work environment for adults with special needs and to give them a bigger stage to SHINE their light. In this episode, Nicole talks about: - what it’s like to have a daughter with Down Syndrome, a son with autism, a neurotypical son, and an adopted daughter - how her daughter Bekah’s perspective brings more joy to he...
Changing the Hospitality Industry to Support the Families with Autism with Becky Large
March 21, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBBecky Large is nationally and internationally recognized for her support of people and families living with autism and the creation of the innovative Autism Travel Club program and Autism Traveler app. Becky was instrumental in having the Town of Surfside Beach declared The First Autism Friendly Travel Destination, anywhere, in 2016. In this episode, Becky talks about: - the adjustment she had to make about college to improve her son’s mental health - how Autism Travel Club is changing t...
The Journey of Motherhood, 5 Kids, and Autism with Carrie Cariello
March 15, 2024 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBCarrie Cariello is the author of What Color Is Monday? Someone I’m With Has Autism, and Half My Sky. She speaks regularly about autism, marriage, and motherhood, and writes a weekly blog at carriecariello.com. In this episode, Carries talks about: - what it’s like to have 5 kids with one on the spectrum - the sibling dynamic with autism - how to say no - “untethering” as her son Jack transitions into adulthood - and more! Enjoy! Carrie's Website: https://carriecariello.com/ Purchase my ...
Help Your Autistic Child Grow Into the Beautiful Person That They Are with Gina Kavali
March 08, 2024 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBGina Kavali is a syndicated radio personality and host of "Life With the Spectrum" on YouTube. Gina is also a proud mother to an 11-year-old son, Lyric, who is on the spectrum and the inspiration for everything she does now. Based in Atlanta Georgia, Gina Co-Founded Atlanta's first premier speed dating event for young adults on the spectrum called "Table Talk." It was just featured on season two of Love On The Spectrum on Netflix. In this episode, Brigitte and Gina talk about: - how we ...
This Customized Program Will Help Your Child Accomplish the Impossible with Spencer Doman
February 29, 2024 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBSpencer Doman is the director of Doman International, author of The Doman Method: From Special Needs to Wellness and Answering Autism, and coach to parents on how to help their children reach their fullest potential and express their innate intelligence. In this episode, he shares: - What Doman International does to help kids with special needs - What sets the Doman Method apart from other therapeutic approaches - Why you should never give up on your child - and more! Enjoy! Doman Intern...
Create a Nontoxic, Sensory-Friendly Space for Your Child with Deborah DiMare
February 15, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBDeborah DiMare is a renowned interior design consultant, author, and educator. She is a leading authority in designing environments that promote optimal mental and physical health for the special needs population including Autism, ADHD, and sensory difficulties. Design for Autism was born out of the experience of creating a space for one of Deborah's daughters who is autistic. In this episode, she shares: - how toxic most of our homes are and what this means to our kids - top 3 things we...
You're Going to Be Okay with Maureen Bryce
February 09, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this special episode of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast, Maureen Brice, author, autism expert, and certified health coach, hijacks the mic to have a lively conversation with Brigitte about her book A Mother's Guide Through Autism. In this episode, they discuss: - how the book is a toolkit for moms raising kids with autism - the vulnerability and emotions that moms are afraid to talk about - what you need to know to make this journey lighter Listen to Maureen Bryce talk abou...
A Great Night's Sleep Is Possible for Your Child on the Spectrum with Melissa Doman
January 31, 2024 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBMelissa Doman is a sleep coach exclusively for children with special needs. She has helped hundreds of families by providing lasting solutions for their child's sleep struggles. In this episode, she shares: - the most common sleep struggles families with autistic kids face and what to do about it - practical steps families can take for sleep struggles - and more! Enjoy! Melissa Doman Sleep Consulting https://www.melissadomansleepconsulting.com/ Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through...
This Gentle Therapy Will Leave Your Kids Calm & Relaxed with Dr. Sally Fryer Dietz
January 26, 2024 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBDr. Sally Fryer Dietz is the Founder and Director of Integrative Pediatric Therapy and Integrative Concussion Therapy. Dr. Sally explains why sensory integration is key to child development and why CranioSacral Therapy works so well for children with autism. Listen to some of her success stories and find out how CranioSacral Therapy helped a kid who used to eat furniture! Enjoy! Integrative Pediatric Therapy https://iptkids.com/home Upledger https://www.upledger.com/ Purchase my book...
These Moms’ Words Will Keep You Sane on Your Autism Parenting Journey
December 28, 2023 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this special episode, we put together some of the most helpful advice we received from the three moms we had in our previous episodes. ***Please note: this is an audio-only episode*** This episode includes topics on: - perspective shifts that make the journey easier - must-have on the autism parenting journey - how to set your child up for success - and more! You can listen to the original episodes below: My Son Is Not a Tragedy: Miracles that Autism Helped Us to See with Tulika Pr...
Autism Parenting Tips for the Holiday Season
December 20, 2023 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBAutism parenting can be hectic on regular days but throw in the holidays, things can quickly get out of hand! Tune in to this episode for my best advice for the holiday season so you can be prepared and actually enjoy the holiday season a little more! Happy Holidays! Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism: https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan ...
Soothe Your Child’s Nervous System with Safe and Sound Protocol with Kelly Beins
December 06, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBKelly Beins is a sensory parent and seasoned Occupational Therapist with over 28 years of clinical experience, including 18 years with certification in sensory integration. Kelly explains to us what Polyvagal Theory is, how it revolutionized the way we view the body’s response to stress, and how it can be applied therapeutically to help a wide range of people including children with autism. Find out how a powerful listening therapy can help your child with sensory processing and emotional ...
Alternative Therapies to Try for Your Autistic Child
November 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBIn this special compilation episode, we put together information about 3 alternative therapies you might want to try for your autistic child. This episode includes topics on: - equine-assisted therapy and oxytocin - how music therapy can help with building skills - creating connection through meditation - and more! You can listen to the original episodes below: Equine Therapy to Empower Your Child and Yourself with Kristy Newstrom https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episo...
What’s VISION got to do with autism?
November 05, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBIn this eye-opening compilation episode, we put together the most helpful information about vision and autism from the past episodes we had with our 3 expert guests. This episode includes topics on: - why a vision exam is a must for kids with autism - how a vision exam is different from an eye exam - how inflexible/inefficient vision affects behavior - what to look for in your kids - and more! You can listen to the original episodes below: Why Every Child with Autism Needs a Vision Exam ...
Holistic Treatments to Try for Your Child with Autism
October 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBIn this special compilation episode, we put together the most helpful information we received on holistic treatments from the 3 experts we had previously on our podcast. This episode includes topics on: - nutrition - brain inflammation - genetic epigenetic mismatch - 4 foods to avoid - toxicity - and more! You can listen to the original episodes below: Providing a Roadmap for Neurodevelopmental Disorders with Maria Rickert Hong https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-...
Best of Behavior Episodes
October 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this super helpful compilation episode on behavior issues, we put together the best advice we got from the 3 experts we had on our podcast. This episode includes topics on: - social skills - meltdowns and their triggers - toilet training - reasons kids hit - and more! You can listen to the original episode below: No More Meltdowns with Dr. Jed Baker https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-26 Autism Logistics - How to Work with Challenging Behaviors with Kate Wilde ...
Tackling Behavior Issues of Your Autistic Child
October 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn this super helpful compilation episode on behavior issues, we put together the best advice we got from the 3 experts we had on our podcast. This episode includes topics on: - social skills - meltdowns and their triggers - toilet training - reasons kids hit - and more! You can listen to the original episode below: No More Meltdowns with Dr. Jed Baker https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-26 Autism Logistics - How to Work with Challenging Behaviors with Kate Wilde ...
Early Memories, Therapies & Painful Moments with Joseph Shipman
October 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBIn this special compilation episode, my son Joseph shares what he remembers about growing up on the autism spectrum. Please note: this is an audio-only episode. Enjoy! You can listen to the original episodes below: Insight from the One Who Lived It What Joseph Remembers of "Waking Up" Patience Goes a Long Way Dealing with Confusion of Reading Social Cues and Other Pains of Growing Up with Autism Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism Sign up to get news and updates fro...
In Case You Missed It - Throwback to Episode 1
September 29, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBIn case you missed it, I wanted to bring you the very first episode of the Mother's Guide Through Autism podcast, which aired back in 2019. Listen to how my autism parenting journey started and get insight and knowledge from my own story. Enjoy! Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism: https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin https://sou...
Leverage Your Kid’s Strengths with Debbie Reber
September 22, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBDebbie Reber is a parenting activist, bestselling author, speaker, and the CEO and founder of Tilt Parenting. Debbie shares her story of going from not knowing what to do to figuring out what works to help her differently-wired son thrive. She talks about how she had to change the way she thought about what it means to parent a child. She offers so many nuggets of wisdom to help you support your neurodivergent child in the best way you can. Find out what they are in this episode. Enjoy!...
This Journey Can Feel Beautiful with Len Arcuri
September 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBLen Arcuri is the Co-Founder of All In Parent Coaching and the co-host of the Autism Parenting Secrets podcast. At 18 months old, his son Ry was diagnosed with moderate/severe autism and life-threatening food allergies. Len shares his journey of going from being at war with autism to accepting it, and offers his wisdom to enjoy this journey more. Find out what his top 3 steps to take on the autism parenting journey in this episode. Enjoy! Len's Website: https://autismparentingsecre...
Follow Your Mama Gut & Near-Death Experience with Maureen Brice
September 08, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBMaureen Brice is an author, autism expert, advocate, certified health coach, speaker, and single parent of 3, with her youngest son living with special “extra needs” and autism. Maureen shares her deeply personal story of raising her son with autism including a traumatic experience her son Jonathan had in school. She also talks about the importance of trusting your gut and urges parents to have their kids tested for allergies. Find out what happened when Maureen was facing a life-threate...
Stem Cell Therapy Is a Game-Changer for Autism with Dr. Eric and Christine Weiss
September 01, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBDr. Eric and Christine Weiss share their journey of seeking information and therapies to help their autistic son Marston. Serendipitous moments and their research led to their son trying out stem cell therapy, which turned out to be a game-changer. Convinced by the results, Dr. Weiss incorporated stem cell therapy into his medical practice to help people with autism. Find out how stem cell therapy might benefit your child in this episode. Dr. Eric and Christine Weiss's website: https://...
5 Best Pieces of Advice from the Grief Series
August 25, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this special compilation episode, I put together the sage advice of 5 moms who were recently featured in the Grief Series. These wise words from moms who've been on the autism parenting journey will give you insights and perspectives, and encourage and inspire you on your own journey. Enjoy! You can listen to the original episodes with the links below: Eileen Lambs https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-115 Stella Spanakos https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.co...
Remove Toxic Buildup to Help Shift Autism Behaviors with Luminara Serdar
August 10, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThrough her own struggles and healing from allergies, Luminara Serdar discovered an energy-healing modality that led her to help kids struggling with autism behaviors. Luminara, an autism transformation expert with a background in biochemistry and genetics, discusses why so many kids are getting diagnosed nowadays and why some of the biomedical protocols don’t work. Find out how Luminara’s protocol is helping kids shift their autism behaviors. Enjoy! Luminara's Website: https://www.a...
Effective Strategies to Parent Your Autistic Child with Andrea Pollack
August 04, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBAndrea Pollack recalls the feeling of relief and terror she felt when she received the autism diagnosis of her son 22 years ago. After witnessing the struggles of her son in school, Andrea left her 19-year law career to homeschool her son. After gaining knowledge and tools in her 8 years of homeschooling, she returned to school to earn a Master’s degree and education. Now, Andrea educates, supports, and empowers parents to help their autistic children reach their highest potential and cr...
The Best Way to Help Your Autistic Child Thrive and Be Happy with Sam Young
July 28, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBMr. Sam is a neurodivergent educator who has ADHD. He’s also the Director of Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment school that supports twice-exceptional, differently-wired, and gifted students to feel seen, nurtured, and happy as heck. Mr. Sam shares his struggles growing up with ADHD and how he turned around his struggles into success and how he now helps neurodivergent students thrive. Listen to this episode and find out the very best ways to help ...
Autism and Adulthood [Autism Blueprint Episode]
July 21, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThis episode was originally released on the Autism Blueprint Podcast on July 11, 2023. Used with permission. I was recently interviewed by Janeen Herskovitz for her awesome podcast Autism Blueprint. We spoke on many topics including autism and adulthood. Listen to this episode and discover the simple and powerful approach I used to help my son Joseph become independent. Check out the original episode on Autism Blueprint: https://puzzlepeacecounseling.com/episode109/ Embrace Beauty Aft...
Address the Underlying Root Causes of Autism Symptoms with Dr. Larry Miller
June 29, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBDr. Larry Miller is a family physician, health coach, author of Healing the Symptoms of Autism, and father of three kids. Ever since Dr. Larry's oldest son was diagnosed with autism, he has been resolute in his commitment and dedication to healing the symptoms of those diagnosed. Find out what Dr. Larry discovered to help his son with his self-injurious behavior, and so much more. Enjoy! Dr. Larry's Website: https://www.myhopewellness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhopewell...
Grief Series Recap and Announcement with Brigitte Shipman
June 19, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBBrigitte gives a recap of the 8-part grief series that featured 8 remarkable women who shared their experience with grief on the autism parenting journey. Brigitte also makes an exciting announcement. Find out what. Enjoy! Embrace Beauty After Grief 6-Week Group Coaching Program: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/beauty-after-grief/ Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism: https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book Sign up to get news and updates from me: https:/...
Grief Series Ep. 8: What the Mother's Grief Is All About with Sarah Wayland
June 02, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBSarah Wayland is the founder of Guiding Exceptional Parents, the author of Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else, and a mother of two autistic adults. In this last installment of the Grief Series, Sarah dives into the emotional journey of receiving her sons’ autism diagnoses and raising them. She talks about the mixed emotions that range from acceptance to depression to anger to joy and offers a deeper understanding of what the mother’s grief is all about on the autism...
Grief Series Ep. 7: What’s Happening Biologically Behind Your Grief with Dr. Rita Eichenstein
May 25, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBDr. Rita Eichenstein is a licensed neuropsychologist and the author of the award-winning book, Not What I Expected: Help and Hope for Parents of Atypical Children. Dr. Rita offers us the perspective she gained from working with thousands of children with special needs and their parents as a clinician. She explains what happens hormonally and neurologically when we have kids and receive their autism diagnosis. Listen to this episode as Dr. Rita demystifies the grief process you might be goi...
Grief Series Ep. 6: The Key to Getting to a Happier Place with Janeen Herskovitz
May 19, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBJaneen Herskovitz is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida and owner of Puzzle Peace Counseling, LLC. Janeen has a unique perspective on the grief that parents go through from her own experience of raising a child with autism and also from being a licensed mental health counselor who helps parents raising children with autism. Listen to Janeen share her own complex experience of grief and talk about why it’s so important for parents to process their grief as she and ...
Grief Series Ep. 5: Don’t Let Anyone Strip You of Your Hope with Christine Goulbourne
May 12, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBChristine Goulbourne is a special needs mom, advocate, and writer. She shares her experience of going through the cycle of grief that arose from the autism diagnosis of her son. The emotional challenges Christine discusses in each stage are very relatable to most, if not all, autism moms. She shares the strategies and tools she adopted to handle them. Listen to this episode and discover the secrets Christine found to cope with challenging emotions and to find joy beyond grief. Enjoy! C...
Grief Series Ep. 4: I Found a Gift in My Experience of Grief with Kathy Heath
May 05, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIf you are struggling or have dealt with difficult feelings (anger, fear, grief, etc.) arising from the autism diagnosis of your child, you are not alone. Kathy Heath, a blogger and a mom of three with one autistic child, openly shares the complexity of feelings she experienced after receiving her middle son’s autism diagnosis several years ago. She talks about the transformational process of going from denial to acceptance and why it’s so important for moms to sit with their fear and fee...
Grief Series Ep. 3: God gives special needs children to parents who are special with Stella Spanakos
April 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBStella Spanakos is the founder of the nonprofit organization the Nicholas Center and three social enterprises called Spectrum Designs, Spectrum Bakes, and Spectrum Suds, where 60% of the staff are individuals with Autism. Stella created the Nicholas Center to offer life-skills programming, vocational skills training, and supported employment to her son Nicholas and other adults on the spectrum like him because the needs of autistic adults were not being met. Stella and I talk about the e...
Grief Series Ep. 3: Focus on the Joy in Front of You with Stella Spanakos
April 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBStella Spanakos is the founder of the nonprofit organization the Nicholas Center and three social enterprises called Spectrum Designs, Spectrum Bakes, and Spectrum Suds, where 60% of the staff are individuals with Autism. Stella created the Nicholas Center to offer life-skills programming, vocational skills training, and supported employment to her son Nicholas and other adults on the spectrum like him because the needs of autistic adults were not being met. Stella and I talk about the e...
Grief Series Ep. 2: You are NOT a horrible mom for feeling sad with Eileen Lamb
April 20, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBEileen Lamb is a writer, photographer, podcast host, and a mother of three. She brings a unique perspective of raising a severely autistic child while being on the spectrum herself. Eileen talks about the grief she experienced from her son’s diagnosis and the vulnerability of talking about it publicly because of the bullying and harassment she receives on social media. Eileen and I talk about the importance of allowing ourselves to feel what we feel and being vulnerable. Listen to this...
Grief Series Ep. 1: Grief, Joy & Meaningful Skills with Lisa Jo Rudy
April 14, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this first episode of the Grief Series, I talk with Lisa Jo Rudy, a mother of an autistic son, writer, and consultant. Lisa and I talk about the grief, the joy, and the struggles she experienced as a mother raising a son on the spectrum. Lisa also talks about the value of developing meaningful skills like her son did with the clarinet as well as why we need to make museums and zoos more inclusive. Listen to this episode to learn from Lisa's insights and life lessons. Lisa's websites:...
Stumbling Through Grief: A Podcast Series
April 04, 2023 22:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThe grief that Mothers go through when they get the autism diagnosis of their children is often not talked about. There is a lot of complicated feelings that come with this type of grieving, along with some criticism that might come our way for sharing these vulnerable feelings. Listen to this brand-new series on grief where I and other mothers share our perspectives, insights, and lessons we gained from experiencing grief that came from the autism diagnosis of our kids. Learn how to get ...
Help Your Child Recover From Their Symptoms of Autism Naturally with Karen Thomas
March 10, 2023 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBKaren Thomas started taking her son to therapists one after the other at age 5 for his sensory overload issues, anxiety, tantrums, and OCD. The response they got from the therapists was that they as parents were not being stern enough and that if they were more strict he wouldn’t behave the way he did. After years of searching and trying, one therapist said he might have autism. He then was finally diagnosed at age 10 after 5 years of going to different therapists. After a decade of res...
See Your Child As a Future Rocket Scientist Lois Letchford
March 03, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBLois Letchford’s autistic son Nicholas was called “the worst child ever” by his first-grade teacher. School testing suggested that he had no strength and a “low IQ.” Not accepting what the teacher and school said, Lois started teaching Nicholas at home. Although she initially failed, she eventually found learning methods that worked for her son. Nicholas graduated in the top 20% of his high school class and went on to earn his PhD in Applied Mathematics from Oxford University. Listen to ...
Give Yourself Permission - Self-Love Part 2
February 14, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBA lot of moms with kids on the autism spectrum don’t feel they have possibilities. Too often, their mindset keeps them stuck in doom and gloom instead of feeling the possibility of what they daydream about. I share with you a powerful exercise to shift from feeling stuck to feeling the possibility of what you’re craving on this episode. Enjoy! Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism: https://amzn.to/3mO1fmS Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethr...
Why self-love is KEY to happier autism parenting
January 28, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBI know many moms don't want to hear anything about self-love when they're knee-deep on their autism parenting journey. But I've discovered self-love practices are truly crucial if you want to live lighter and happier, and be the calm and joyful mom you want to be. Listen to this episode if you are feeling exhausted and don't feel much joy on your autism parenting journey. What you learn here can be a game-changer! Enjoy! Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism: https://amzn.to/...
How to Ask for Help!
January 12, 2023 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIt is so hard for many moms to ask for help, even when they need it desperately! Oftentimes, they'd rather do it themselves than to have to deal with guilt, disappointment, and feeling rejected. But the thing is, you can’t do it alone on this autism parenting journey. I'm going to show you how to shift the negative feelings that come with asking for help so that you can get the help you need on your journey. Enjoy! Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism: https://amzn.to/3mO...
Navigate the Holidays with Ease
December 22, 2022 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThe holiday season can be a very stressful time for many families with kids on the spectrum. From routine disruption to food sensitivity to non-understanding relatives, there is a lot to navigate during the holidays. I myself have many stories of stress over the holidays. I share my tools and strategies on how to navigate the holidays with less stress and more ease. Enjoy! Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism: https://amzn.to/3mO1fmS Sign up to get news and updates from ...
Why Vision Therapy is a GAME CHANGER for Your Child's Future with Patti Andrich
December 15, 2022 22:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this week's interview, I talk to Patti Andrich who is an internationally honored occupational and vision therapist, researcher, and author. Patti shares her personal struggle of learning to read as a child with Dyslexia, which led her to pursue a career in helping people with learning differences. Find out why including vision therapy might change the path of your child's future in this interview. Enjoy! Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism: https://amzn.to/3mO1fmS Sign...