Latest Specialneedsmom Podcast Episodes
Disability ComicCon w/ Dr Alisa Elliot
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - July 08, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsDr. Alisa Elliot, founder, owner and operator of the Chrysalis Spectrum Foundation, www.chrysalisspectrum.com, is back to tell us about her latest venture. Which was a glowing success, Check out www.disabilitycomiccon.com, the theme was "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility" It was an e...
You Have No Idea w/ Beth James Burns
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - July 01, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsWe recommend you watch the documentary first, but it is not required to enjoy this conversation. Links below. We are honored to talk with Beth today, the co-star of the documentary, “You Have No Idea”. Beth and her son, Evan, are featured in this amazing film, giving us a real glimpse into auti...
Grab Bag #11 w/ Tash & Shannon
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - June 24, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsWelcome to the Tashie and Shannon show! Totally kidding, but today’s episode IS just the two of us and we’re answering some specific questions y’all have. Per usual, we are no experts, but we will always share openly about where we are in our journey and what has or is (or isn't) working for us....
Don't Sing Happy Birthday with Joni Brown
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - June 17, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsToday we chat with Joni Brown about her family’s journey with not only autism but also PCDH19, a rare epilepsy disorder. Today Allie is 20 years old, and Joni discusses their diagnosis story. We dive into the heartache of the life-changing diagnosis, Joni’s tenacity in finding answers, and the t...
SOS: Asking for Help (Pt 3 with Britt & Jean)
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - June 10, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsWelcome to our three-part series on asking for and receiving help from others. Brittney and Jean are having this week's conversation, diving deep into some of the challenges of parenthood and why we DON’T ask for help. What stops us from letting others in? Is it a purely external, logistical iss...
Finding Confidence as a Parent with Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe and Shahla Ala’i-Rosales
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - June 03, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsToday we welcome authors Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe and Shahla Alai-Rosales to the podcast to discuss navigating therapies and feeling confident as a parent. Long-time friends and colleagues, they have worked together to bring important insights and knowledge to families all over the world. We are th...
SOS: Asking for Help (Pt 2 with Britt & Shannon)
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - May 27, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsWelcome to the Brit and Shan show, in part two of our three-part series on asking for and receiving help from others. We are diving deep into some of the challenges of parenthood and why we DON’T ask for help. What stops us from letting others in? Is it a purely external, logistical issue or are...
#PeriodProblems w/ Ashley Lewis
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - May 20, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsIt’s finally time. Today, Shannon and Britt tackle menstruation (aka period problems) with the help of our friend Ashley Lewis! You guys have been asking for this one for so long, and we haven’t been able to speak from experience. Ashley shares about her family, and her daughter’s diagnosis, and...
SOS: Asking for Help (Pt 1 with Britt & Tash)
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - May 13, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsWelcome to our three-part series on asking for and receiving help from others. Brittney and Tash are starting this conversation by diving deep into some of the challenges of parenthood and why we DON’T ask for help. What stops us from letting others in? Is it a purely external, logistical issue ...
Modern Mom Probs w/ Tara Clark!
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - May 06, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsToday we were able to chat with Tara Clark from Modern Mom Probs! If you haven’t found Tara online, you definitely should; her links are below! Today we had a great conversation about her son’s diagnosis. Jack was diagnosed in 4th grade with Developmental Coordination Disorder, also known as Dys...
Moms Talk Moms #5
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 29, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsThis one is a bit wild, y’all. Just like Tash’s favorite chunky sweater. We talk about pet peeves, our favorite outfits and clothing, ways to unwind and relax, and our apps that we just can’t quit! This is exactly what it’s like when we are all in the same room. Lots of giggles, maybe a couple ...
Jonathan Alderson Pt. 3: Consequences and our Kids
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 22, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsWHAT DO I DO ABOUT THE OREOS?!?! :D (Inside joke… listen and you’ll understand!) For a discussion on consequences, this one has a lot of laughs. It's important to laugh at ourselves, right? How do we teach our kids consequences that empower them to make better choices? What is the framework a...
Merry Go Round: Sleep
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 15, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsWelcome to the first of our Merry-Go-Round Episodes! We needed a fun way to revisit episode topics that we'd already done, but as you all know, certain topics are ever-changing. Much like a merry-go-round we just circle right back around. Today’s episode we touch on SLEEP! Let us know if there a...
Learning to Speak Up with Katie Gallardo
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 08, 2024 12:45 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsWe love it when DM chats lead to podcast guests. Katie shares her personal story about her son’s diagnosis and therapy journey, specifically ABA. This led to her finding her voice, speaking up, and helping others in her area and state to receive more coverage for autism services. We all have to ...
Mindful Voices: A One-Stop Shop for Therapy?!
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 01, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsToday we had a great discussion with Rachael Farkas at Mindful Voices about therapies and services available to autistic families in a “one-stop shop” style company. There are places out there that can provide speech, OT, potty training, ABA, etc all from one location and team. Everyone works to...
Tough Times w/ Britt & Shannon
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 25, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsLife is tough, but so are YOU! Shannon and Britt here to talk about current struggles with our autistic kids. Dentists, ER visits, soccer practice, and the struggle to get on a literal bus. No one says this life is boring, am I right? Things happen to us, that’s life. How we react and process ...
Jonathan Alderson Pt. 2 : Receptivity & Communicating With Our Kids
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 18, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsAnother amazing conversation with Jonathan Alderson today! We dive into the topic of feeling frustrated when our kids “just won’t listen” to us and how we can find our way back to the joys of parenting again, even with kids who may have more challenging behaviors. How can we adjust our expecta...
Jonathan Alderson : Receptivity & Communicating With Our Kids
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 18, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsAnother amazing conversation with Jonathan Alderson today! We dive into the topic of feeling frustrated when our kids “just won’t listen” to us and how we can find our way back to the joys of parenting again, even with kids who may have more challenging behaviors. How can we adjust our expecta...
Jonathan Alderson Pt. 1: Why All Therapy May Not Work for All Kids
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 11, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsToday we had the pleasure of talking with Jonathan Alderson. Jonathan has a Master's of Education from Harvard and also completed a three-year intensive certification training in autism treatment at the Autism Treatment Center of America. While we could go on and on about his BIO, what we discus...
Jonathan Alderson: Why All Therapy May Not Work for All Kids
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 11, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsToday we had the pleasure of talking with Jonathan Alderson. Jonathan has a Master's of Education from Harvard and also completed a three-year intensive certification training in autism treatment at the Autism Treatment Center of America. While we could go on and on about his BIO, what we discus...
The Moms' Current Fav Book w/ author Kelley Coleman
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsWe can’t wait to dive in with our guest today, Kelley Coleman, author of “Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child”. No joke, this is one of the best books on autism and parenting disabled kids we’ve ever read! We talk about the book and venture into other topics including: ...
Feeding our Kids: The Feeding Assessment Tool w/ Elizabeth Klein, BCBA, LBA, M.Ed.
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - February 26, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsIt is of no mystery to most of us, or so it seems, that feeding and diets are significant touchstones in having a kid on the spectrum. No matter where they fall, that is the very thing that became apparent in all of her work. Join us for this expert guest, Elizabeth Klein, BCBA, LBA + M.Ed., who...
School Based Speech Therapy w/ Sarah Anzalone, SLP
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - February 19, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsIn today's episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Sarah Anzalone, Speech Language Pathologist. Sarah works in the Camas School District as an SLP working specifically with elementary-age children. Sarah shares with us about coming from a large district in Las Vegas to a much smaller distr...
Grab Bag #10
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - February 12, 2024 12:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsIt’s another Grab Bag today! We polled you guys this week on Instagram to get your questions! (Another reason to chat with us on IG, wink wink…) Here’s what we tackle: Spreading awareness vs being protective of our children’s diagnosis, how do we handle this? How do you handle punishment in yo...
Mean Jean the Legislative Machine
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - February 05, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsWhat!? Wait?! We are talking about one of our very own. It’s a long story but it’s all about the journey, in this case, Jean’s Journey to advocacy, and blossoming into the public education advocate, specifically at the cause of reimagining Special Education. You might want to listen to this in s...
Sister, Advocate, and Psychologist : Dr. Taylor Day
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 29, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsToday we have an amazing conversation with Dr. Taylor Day. She is a child psychologist and parent coach specializing in autism and neurodivergent care and today joins Jean & Shannon for a special episode. In this episode we cover a lot and it may even double as an actual therapy session for all...
School Based Occupational Therapy w/ Sharon Peddie, OT
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 22, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsSharon Peddie is an occupational therapist that works in her local school district and private practice. Her experience in both of these fields offers her a unique perspective on the importance of OT in all aspects of a person’s life. Different strategies and techniques are used depending on the...
HomeSchooling: A Discussion with Manisha Snoyer
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 15, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsToday’s show is all about homeschooling! We chat with Manisha Snoyer of Teach your Kids about the different ways that you can educate your children while thinking outside of the box. We discuss curriculum, what a day in the life of homeschool can look like, and where you can find more support an...
Siblings: A Lifetime Dedication w/ Mollie Garre and Maya LaBate
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 08, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsWe have an AMAZING one for you today! Little warning.. the tears start early, at the 6 minute mark! It’s not sad, it's heartwarming. Its emotion evoking. And so thoughtful. Today we talk about what it's like to be a sibling to an autistic individual. We had the pleasure of speaking with Mol...
2024 Vision
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 01, 2024 12:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 320 ratingsCan you believe it?! We are officially in 2024. Today we got together to discuss our vision for the upcoming year, personal, professional, and podcast! 2023 was quite the year for the 4 of us; many lessons learned. We are taking those lessons into this year and want to share with you what that m...
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