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Parenting Autism

167 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratings

Your hosts are Chris and Sandy Colter, the parents of Bryce, who share their autism journey with stories about their nine year old son who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age two. The podcast is designed to connect with families who have been touched by autism and people who want to learn more about their world. You'll learn all about how they deal with day to day challenges and how you might apply it to your own life. It also sheds light on the "Mommy and Daddy" perspectives of parenting on the autism spectrum. Find their podcast on all of the popular platforms including Spotify, Apple iTunes, Google, Audible, Castbox, and Podbean.  Also, follow their Facebook and Instagram pages. Their website (www.parentingautismshow.com) includes helpful resources on a variety of topics. 

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E120: Ways to Manage Stress + Misophonia

April 15, 2024 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

In this episode, we talk about a tool for managing stress - a great tool for using with our children AND ourselves! Self-care is so important on our parenting autism journey. If we are empty, we have nothing to pour into others... MY STRESS BOOK We also talk about Misophonia and updates from the past few weeks with Bryce.  You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at [email protected].   Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autis...

E119: The Power of Words with Our Children AND Reviews

March 28, 2024 00:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this episode, we talk about how our words need to be given thought when communication with our children as well as all people. Words can build up or break down. We also review a children's game designed for special needs as well as a documentary about the ASD Band based out of Toronto, Canada.  Both positive reviews - Grateful for the opportunity to review them! What's Next? Special Needs Set (Interactive game for families and group therapy environment) ASD Band Documentary (PG13 rat...

E118: Conversation with Bryce, Book Reviews, + New Reading Program

March 13, 2024 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this episode, we review a few books that were sent to us that may be of interest to our listeners. A Day with Papa Leroy Martial Arts on the Autism Spectrum Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child We share Bryce's new reading program along with some updates from the past couple of weeks before we sit down with Bryce for an interview / conversation. We were happily surprised as to how much longer he engaged in the conversation this time and also how he volunteere...

E117: EEG, BALLOONS, and ABA UPDATES

February 25, 2024 15:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

In this episode, we talk about Bryce's recent 24-hour EEG results as well as ABA changes for a new season. Bryce's ABA plan is being updated with more life skills for his age that we will begin to implement at home. We also chat about some "wins" with latex balloons and faster recoveries from recent meltdowns. And, yes, a faster recovery time when your child is extremely upset due to autism related behaviors is a WIN!   You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parenti...

E116: SPEECH, SOCIAL, AND LIFE UPDATES

February 06, 2024 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode, we catch the listeners up with life updates from the past several weeks including Speech, Social, and more.   Subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at [email protected].   Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place! We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world ...

E115: Happy New Year! 8 Keys to Successful Parenting

January 07, 2024 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

In this episode, we chat about some keys to successful parenting that have worked with Bryce including a vision, making changes, following science, advocating, celebrating, and prioritizing health.  We also announce our 2024 Parenting Autism Newsletter and share some podcast listener stats.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place! We are humbled and honored to foll...

E114: 13 Questions Answered by an Autistic 13 Year Old

December 02, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

In this episode, weshare thirteen questions posed to a 13 year old boy with autism who ia able to articulate his answers with such incredible insight. These questions along with many more can be found in the book "Why Do I Jump" by Naoki Higashida. We talk about how this insight helps us understand how Bryce may be feeling and how he may be experiencing ways in a completely different way than we do. It has created some  thought provoking talks in our home and will be a tool that we keep on h...

E113: How Do We Help Bryce Improve His Social Interactions?

November 23, 2023 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

In this episode, we talk about ways that we are trying to help Bryce with social interactions and all of the ups-and-downs that come with it. It's not always easy to discern how far to push him when he has resistance. His physical safety is our top priority. We also are mindful of his emotional safety and his anxiety. We want him to be comfortable around other people and to learn how to have simple, meaningful conversations that are not about Super Mario and friends.  We also talk about his...

E112: Happy News: BOOK LAUNCH + Heartfelt News: Bryce's Reading Challenges

October 21, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

In this episode, we announce the launch of our paperback book "PARENTING AUTISM The Early Years". It's available on Amazon to purchase for yourself or to gift to someone who you know needs to read it.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKQ4668J We also have a "real conversation" about this past week's reading consultation for Bryce and how we worked through a very rare disagreement that had us both in tears because of our hurting hearts for Bryce.  We were also hurting for each other. Autism is ...

E111: Our Seaworld Orlando Experience + Special Olympics Gymnastics Competition

October 07, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

In this episode, we chat about highlights from our recent Seaworld experience in Orlando, Florida. We also talk about Bryce's first visit to Urban Air, an indoor place to play while supplementing his occupational therapy! Both were great experiences for Bryce to celebrate his 10th birthday this week.  We also share the ups and downs that took place during Bryce's first Special Olympics gymnastics competition this past Sunday. We talk about how hard it can be as his parents to step back and ...

E110: The Foreward from our Book + A Boomerang Behavior

September 23, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

In this episode, we read the Foreword from our new book "Parenting Autism: The Early Years" which is in the final stages of being published. Our goal is to have it available to purchase on Amazon when we celebrate Bryce's 10th birthday - October 5, 2023. We also chat about an trigger word from the past that resurfaced this past week and caused a new and somewhat disturbing self injurious behavior! We are working hard with Bryce's team to help him get past these self inflictions by speaking ...

E109: New Anxiety Developments + A Good "Autism Doctor" Report for Bryce

September 04, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

In this episode, we talk about our recent visit with Bryce's "Autism Doctor" along with his latest source of anxiety. We give thanks to the many listeners who have left us reviews and provided encouragement to continue to share our journey through our podcast. Bryce wanted to come onto the podcast to share with the listeners that he got a new iPad at the Apple Store which was a big highlight for him.  The link below is available that will allow listeners to support the Parenting Autism p...

E108: Benefits of ABA Parent Training + Two New Reading Apps that are Helping Bryce!!

August 21, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

In this episode, we talk about new ways to help Bryce with his anxiety and sound sensitivity thanks to "parent training" provided by Bryce's ABA team and his neuropsychologist. We also share some funny stories about Bryce's sneakiness and creative ways to cope with his anxiety. We also share a couple of reading apps that have been very helpful for Bryce. Khan Academy Get Epic Bryce wanted to come onto the podcast to share his trophies with the listeners. He has been asking to talk on the...

BONUS EPISODE: Bryce's Request - A Short, Candid Conversation About His Interests

July 30, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MB

This is a bonus episode that Bryce requested after we ended episode 107. He wanted chat about some of his favorite things for the listeners. We hope you like it! The link below is available that will allow listeners to support the Parenting Autism podcast expenses as well help with the publishing of our book that is currently with our editor (Parenting Autism: The Early Years). Our goal is to have it edited and published by the end of 2023.      Support the show Bryce is a funny, mechani...

E107: The Challenges of our Crazy, Busy Schedule + Bryce Shares his Vacation Highlights

July 30, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

In this episode, we talk about the long list of activities and services that we have to prioritize and schedule as we roll into Bryce's 4th grade season. It is NOT easy at all. In addition to his school education, each activity and therapy also has significance for Bryce. As his parents, we also recognized the importance of scheduling time for ourselves as a couple and as individuals, too.  We also are making sure that we schedule family time on Sundays for our special fun time with Bryce in...

E106: Our Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber (HOBT) Experience + ADD Regression

July 10, 2023 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

In this episode, we talk about our HBOT experience after 25 continuous hours. We also talk about some regression with Bryce's attention span that we believe is due to allowing gluten to creep back into his diet. The link below is available that will allow listeners to support the Parenting Autism podcast expenses as well help with the publishing of our book that is currently with our editor (Parenting Autism: The Early Years). Our goal is to have it edited and published by the end of 2023....

E105: Bryce's Psych-Eval Results + New Diagnosis + Several Major Changes

June 24, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

In this episode, we talk about Bryce's psych evaluation results along with some significant changes we have begun and will be making in the near future.  Bryce also talks at the end of the podcast about his Special Olympics Bowling Area Competition that took place today.   We didn't have time to go into depth about the hyperbaric chamber this episode. We have invited listeners to send in questions to us in advance that we may be able to answer in regard to our experience with Bryce.  Bryc...

E104: VACATION PART TWO: Taking Bryce Out of our Bubble and into the Real World

June 16, 2023 02:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

In this episode, we talk about the second half of our recent ten-day vacation with Bryce. It's been a few years since we took a long trip with multiple destinations. There were a few times that Bryce's questions and answers made us cringe and laugh. We never know what's going to come out of him when he is out in public being exposed to new places, people, and experiences.  You will hear about our visit to the USS New Jersey battleship and our tours of a submarine, ship engine room, and a hi...

E103: VACATION PART ONE: Taking Bryce Out of our Bubble and into the Real World

June 04, 2023 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

In this episode, we talk about the first half of our recent ten-day vacation with Bryce. It's been a few years since we took a long trip with multiple destinations. There were a few times that Bryce's questions and answers made us cringe and laugh. We never know what's going to come out of him when he is out in public being exposed to new places, people, and experiences.  You will hear about our wonderful flight experiences with Southwest Airlines, our less than wonderful car rental experie...

E102: Bryce's first set of Neuro-Psych Evaluations + Teaching Life Skills

May 07, 2023 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MB

In this episode, we talk about Bryce's first four hours of testing with his new psychologist for neuro-psych testing as well as teaching Bryce life skills. This was recommended by his vision and auditory doctors as well as his neurologist. Our goal is to identify Bryce's strengths and weaknesses that will help guide us to the best curriculum and tools for his education as he approaches his tenth (10th) birthday in October. It has become clear that he has a learning disability that affects hi...

E102: Bryce's first set of Neuro-Psych Evaluations

May 07, 2023 20:00 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MB

In this episode, we talk about Bryce's first four hours of testing with his new psychologist for neuro-psych testing. This was recommended by his vision and auditory doctors as well as his neurologist. Our goal is to identify Bryce's strengths and weaknesses that will help guide us to the best curriculum and tools for his education as he approaches his tenth (10th) birthday in October. It has become clear that he has a learning disability that affects his ability to write words which most li...

E101: Reviews of Books + Workshop and Bryce's Hyperacucis Appointment

April 15, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

This episode is a discussion about Bryce's audiologist appointment regarding his increasing hearing sensitivity.  We review several books that have been sent to us that relate to autism. We also talk about a workshop that we did as a couple with Curated Family Therapeutics.  We have both recognized the importance of intentionally making time for ourselves, individually AND as a couple! This workshop gave us some tools to build upon that will help both of us remain aligned with our values an...

E100: Celebrating our 100th Episode with Mamaw - A Grandparent's Perspective

April 08, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

Our 100th episode! We started this podcast shortly after Bryce's 5th birthday more than four years ago. We don't usually have guests but thought having Bryce's grandmother (Mamaw) on the show would be special, since she has two grandsons on the autism spectrum.   We also recap our week and some "parent fail" feelings that Sandy experienced.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a muc...

E99: March's Highlights including Visit with a Neuropsychologist to Provide Guidance

April 03, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

This episode is a lengthy chat about our extraordinarily busy month of March!  Three doctor appointments: Bryce's autism MAPS dr, his  vision test results and new home therapies to help him,  and our first visit with his neuropsychologist who will be helping us with testing that will guide us with Bryce's education needs as well as  helping Bryce talk about his emotions. New territory - We are very encouraged about this new path of assistance!  Fun activities: Family Mini-Vacation to Anna ...

E98: Special Olympics GOLD Medal, Medical Grants, and County Fair Surprises

March 05, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

This episode is a chat about Bryce's Special Olympic State experience for basketball. We talk about a couple of grants that we have been granted that have been very helpful for medical out of pocket expenses. Lastly, we also talk about our recent visit to our county fair and how Bryce surprised us again with his ride choices. We briefly mentioned Bryce's vision results. We will have more information after our follow up doctor appointment later this month.  tacanow.org Bryce is a funny, mec...

E 97: Bryce's New Diagnosis - Auditory Processing Disorder

February 18, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

This episode is a chat about Bryce's results from his recent auditory testing at the Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida.  Bryce endured three hours of audio testing that confirmed that Bryce has an auditory integration deficit. We talk about how this resulted in poor testing results with his recent speech evaluation as well as recommended ways to help Bryce's brain correctly process sounds. We are still digesting all of this information and will be working with "Team Bryce" to he...

E96: Bryce's Vision and Audio Testing Appointments

February 05, 2023 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

This episode is a chat about Bryce's recent vision and audio appointments at the Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida.   He had two different vision appointments that totaled five hours of testing. He also had three hours of audio testing. It was very extensive testing that has already shed light on some areas that need more development in both areas. Test results will be provided in the next two weeks which will help guide us to our next steps.   Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAP...

E95:Bryce's First Cavity Filling and Tooth Extraction at the Dentist

January 14, 2023 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

This episode is a chat about Bryce's first cavity filling and tooth extraction at the dentist's office. We also provide an update on Chris' recent foot surgery and some other highlights from the past week. Bryce joins us to answer three more questions for the listeners.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place! If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment...

E95: Bryce's First Cavity Filling and Tooth Extraction at the Dentist

January 14, 2023 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

This episode is a chat about Bryce's first cavity filling and tooth extraction at the dentist's office. We also provide an update on Chris' recent foot surgery and some other highlights from the past week. Bryce joins us to answer three more questions for the listeners.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place! If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment...

E94: New Year! New TACA Conference Information + New Leads to Help Bryce

January 09, 2023 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

This episode is a chat about information that we wanted to share with our listeners from the most recent 2022 TACA conference. We have some new leads for helping Bryce with his audio sensitivity and his vision.  Appointments are in place for later this month as we continue to seek ways to help our boy with his deficits and struggles.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better...

E93: Bryce's Increased Sensitivity to Loud Sounds + Christmas Season Activities

December 18, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

This episode is a chat about Bryce's increase of sensitivity to loud sounds. We also chat about taking Bryce outside of his "safety bubble" during the holiday season for Christmas activities and Special Olympics activities.  Our new dedicated Parenting Autism phone line has been activated, so we share that information with the listeners.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much be...

E93: Call or Text Us! + Increased Sensitivity to Loud Sounds + Christmas Activities

December 18, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

This episode is a chat about Bryce's increase of sensitivity to loud sounds. We also chat about taking Bryce outside of his "safety bubble" during the holiday season for Christmas activities and Special Olympics activities.  Our new dedicated Parenting Autism phone line has been activated, so we share that information with the listeners.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much be...

E92: Bryce's Follow Up MAPS Dr. Visit, the Hyperbaric Chamber, and Special Olympics

November 21, 2022 01:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

This episode is a chat about Bryce's follow up visit to his autism doctor and another dive into the hyperbaric chamber. We also talk about the Jacksonville Zoo, Special Olympics, and our first Briteline train ride. Bryce also answers some questions for us in the studio.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place! If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment...

E91: Listening to Bryce Speak about His Top Three Worries

October 29, 2022 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

This episode features a conversation between Chris and Bryce about Bryce's top three worries. We have seen a significant spike in Bryce's anxiety the past few weeks along with some concerning behaviors. We think we may have found out one of the reasons for the change and happy to say that it has been much better this past week.  Parenting autism keeps us on our toes and constantly being pro-active in an effort to nip the small things before they morph into BIG things! Asking Bryce the right...

E90: Bryce Celebrates "NINE" + First Helicopter Flight

October 09, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

This episode is a reflection on how much Bryce has improved the past year as we celebrate his 9th birthday! We catch the listeners up on what's been happening at the Colter Hotel the past several weeks - including an interview with Bryce!  Chris is still recovering from foot surgery. We had a couple of weeks away with his family who visited from Maryland. Our area had a couple of tropical storm weather from Hurricane Ian but sustained no damage.   Bryce is maturing and learning how to mana...

E89: Our Visit with Bryce's New Autism / MAPS / DAN / Functional Medicine Doctor

August 27, 2022 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

This episode is a conversation about our visit to Bryce's new autism doctor. This type of doctor is also referred to as a MAPS doctor (Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs), a DAN doctor (Defeat Autism Now), or a Functional Medicine doctor.  Our first autism doctor experience helped us achieve our goals for Bryce. After a difference of opinion for the next steps and a bit of a plateua/regression, we felt led to make a change with a fresh perspective as we move into the future.  It wa...

E89: Our Visit with Bryce's New Autism / MAPS / Functional Medicine Doctor

August 27, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

This episode is a conversation about our visit to Bryce's new autism doctor. This type of doctor is also referred to as a MAPS doctor (Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs), or a Functional Medicine doctor.  Our first autism doctor experience helped us achieve our goals for Bryce. After a difference of opinion for the next steps and a bit of a plateua/regression, we felt led to make a change with a fresh perspective as we move into the future.  It was a great decision! We are thrille...

Our Amazing "Deliver the Dream" Autism Family Retreat

August 14, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

This episode is a conversation about our recent weekend retreat with the Deliver the Dream and other autism families. We are humbled and honored that we were selected to be the guests of this incredibly kind and loving organization. It was such a beautiful  opportunity to meet other autism families and share laughter, tears, our stories, and suggestions. It was a judgment-free zone that our families were able to enjoy without inquisitive questions, stares from strangers, or a need to apologi...

E88: Our Amazing "Deliver the Dream" Autism Family Retreat

August 14, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

This episode is a conversation about our recent weekend retreat with the Deliver the Dream and other autism families. We are humbled and honored that we were selected to be the guests of this incredibly kind and loving organization. It was such a beautiful  opportunity to meet other autism families and share laughter, tears, our stories, and suggestions. It was a judgment-free zone that our families were able to enjoy without inquisitive questions, stares from strangers, or a need to apologi...

E87: Helping Bryce with Developing Friendships

July 15, 2022 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

This episode is a conversation about a listener's recent questions about helping Bryce develop friendships. We also talk about a new ASD school curriculum that Bryce seems to really like for reading.   We are certainly grateful for all of his progress during the past six years and know that development will continue come in Bryce's timing (and more specifically God's timing). God had created Bryce's brain and we just continue to pray for wisdom and direction to help him. Bryce is a funny, ...

E: 87 Helping Bryce with Developing Friendships

July 15, 2022 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MB

This episode is a conversation about a listener's recent questions about helping Bryce develop friendships. We also talk about a new ASD school curriculum that Bryce seems to really like for reading.   We are certainly grateful for all of his progress during the past six years and know that development will continue come in Bryce's timing (and more specifically God's timing). God had created Bryce's brain and we just continue to pray for wisdom and direction to help him. Bryce is a funny, ...

E86: How We Respond to People Who do not Understand our Autism World

June 12, 2022 20:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

This episode has a conversation with Bryce about our recent vacation and his game, Animal Crossing. We also have a discussion about a listener's recent questions about handling situations with other parents who may be insensitive or don't understand our autism journey. We are certainly grateful for all of his progress and know that development will come in Bryce's timing (and more specifically God's timing). God had created Bryce's brain and we just continue to pray for wisdom and directio...

E85: Working through Anxiety Behaviors and Delayed Language/Comprehension

May 28, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

This episode is a discussion about the how we are seeing progress with Bryce's anxiety with balloons and thunderstorms while dealing with new anxiety of supply shortages. We also talk about how we are seeing his deficits in language and comprehension as Bryce is working with a  new 3rd grade curriculum as well as more advanced conversation topics with his ABA team. We are certainly grateful for all of his progress and know that development will come in Bryce's timing (and more specifically...

84: A Season of Change (MAPS Doctor, RBT, Supplements, Equine Therapy)

May 01, 2022 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

This episode is a discussion about the highs and lows of April with Bryce's autism. We've made some changes to supplements and his therapy schedule. We also made a big decision to change autism (MAPS) doctors. Bryce also finished 2nd grade and will begin 3rd grade on May 2nd, 2022.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eight years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place! If you are enjoying the show, please take ...

E84: A Season of Change (MAPS Doctor, RBT, Supplements, Equine Therapy)

May 01, 2022 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

This episode is a discussion about the highs and lows of April with Bryce's autism. We've made some changes to supplements and his therapy schedule. We also made a big decision to change autism (MAPS) doctors. Bryce also finished 2nd grade and will begin 3rd grade on May 2nd, 2022.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eight years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place! If you are enjoying the show, please take ...

E83: ABA Changes (Again) ... New RBT and New Plan

April 03, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

In this episode we chat about recent changes with Bryce's ABA RBT and some of the new plan goals we will be working on together. His new plan has a strong emphasis on conversations and social interactions along with some other important life skills and safety measures.   Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eight years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place! If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick momen...

E82: Bryce's Most Recent Brain MRI Images + A Heartfelt Discussion about Healing

March 20, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

In this episode we go into detail about Bryce's recent brain MRI images and our joint decision to defer seizure medication for new. We also have a heartfelt discussion about healing which is a sensitive topic and can be controversial. We are not shy about our relationship with Christ on our podcast and our efforts to help Bryce understand the importance of God and Jesus in our lives. We have seen God miraculously heal Bryce in many ways but understand that not all of our prayers will be an...

E81: Bryce's Brain MRI Experience + Young Eagles Aviation Program

March 05, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB

In this episode we go into detail about Bryce's recent brain MRI experience at Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital in Orlando, FL.  We will get results next week and discuss them in our next episode. We also talk about the Orlando Science Center, Bryce's airplane flight with the Young Eagles organization, and other fun adventures from the past two weeks.   Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eight years old. His pure joy makes t...

E81: Bryce's Brain MRI Experience + Young Eagles Aviation Program

March 05, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB

In this episode we go into detail about Bryce's recent brain MRI experience at Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital in Orlando, FL.  We will get results next week and discuss them in our next episode. We also talk about the Orlando Science Center, Bryce's airplane flight with the Young Eagles organization, and other fun adventures from the past two weeks.   Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eight years old. His pure joy makes t...

E80: EEG Results Discussed, Tip for Brushing Teeth

February 22, 2022 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

In this episode we go into detail about Bryce's latest EEG results after our discussion with his Neurologist's office. We also talk about the one thing that has really helped Bryce with brushing his teeth. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eight years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place! If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our p...