Latest Specialneedsmom Podcast Episodes
Profound Autism : A Day With Austin
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - May 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsWe started this episode with a certain goal and topic in mind. Like so many things in life, it quickly pivoted in an unexpected direction, turning into an interview of Brittney and her perspective as a caregiver of Austin and his profound needs. We always intended to have an episode like this ...
Moms Talk Moms #3
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - May 01, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsTime for another Moms Talk Moms episode! This week we have Tash, Brittney, and Shannon on the mics. We have some fun ones but tossed in a few deeper ones for you too. Let’s get to know one another better! Today we talked about anything from our first celebrity crushes and favorite concerts to ...
Living Apart From My Son: Emely Zavala's Story
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsWe want to start by giving you a trigger warning; this episode could be hard to listen to and may evoke some big emotions. We ask that you listen to this episode with an open heart and mind. There is a percentage of our community who have children with what may be considered more profound autism...
Medical Insurance with Chris Olmanson of Beaming Health
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsIt may not be a fun or exciting topic to cover, but it is so very important! We are thrilled to have our special guest, Chris Olmanson, on to discuss his experiences working for a large health insurance company. Chris shares practical tips and tricks (takes notes, it's worth it) as well as some ...
Gestalt Language Processing with @BohoSpeechie!
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 10, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsToday we had the opportunity to sit down with Katja Piscitelli and chat all things gestalt language processing! Katja, also known as @BohoSpeechie on Instagram, is a pediatric speech-language pathologist. She owns her own practice called Total Spectrum Speech. We talked about what gestalt langua...
We Wish We Would Have Known...
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - April 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsIt’s so easy to spiral down in the “what if” game and second-guess ourselves. When it comes to our exceptional children and their care, it can feel even more stressful, like if you screw up this one therapy, medication, opportunity, etc then I’ve failed as a parent. We are here to tell you th...
Moms Talk Moms #2
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsAnother Mom Talk Moms! How do we get to know one another better?! By asking questions that friends would ask friends as they’re getting to know one another! So, tackling some of those today! Dream vacations, biggest inspirations, free time activities (what's that?!), and more! Let’s chat, friend...
Rage Against the Machine: Navigating Insurance
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 20, 2023 10:39 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsWhat a rude awakening it can be to get your first "NO" after the journey of getting a diagnosis, what gives?! This conversation covers the scope of the many nuances of the private marketplace, medicare, Medicaid healthcare, and other state programs that may provide specific needs. It's just th...
Grab Bag #6
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsIt's another grab bag, your questions answered! This episode we will touch on five different topics: *vocal stimming and how we handle volume in a public space *anxiety in our kids and how we approach it *ABA vs. Preschool *extracurricular activities tips/tricks/ideas for our ND kids *...
Connecting and Joining with your Child
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - March 06, 2023 11:09 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsThis week is all about how we connect with our neurodivergent children through play. We will talk about our four individual experiences, but also some ideas we've heard from experts. Remember, each ND person is different and the way we engage with them should be considered through their cues and...
Moms Talk Moms
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - February 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsMoms talk.. Moms?! Whatttttt? That’s right. Today, we are talking about the moms. The idea and hope for this episode is that you’ll get to know each of us a little better. Yes, as moms to exceptional kids, but also as you know... regular humans. Think of this as a fun conversation with your girl...
KultureCity, The Super Bowl, and Tash
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - February 20, 2023 11:11 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsOur very own Natasha had the honor and privilege to attend this year’s Super Bowl as a volunteer for KultureCity! We talk about the who, what, why, and how it all came about as Tash talks about her amazing weekend in Phoenix. The best part? Tash got to see and experience what KultureCity is a...
Interview with author Meg Raby
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - February 13, 2023 11:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsWe are thrilled to bring you our interview with Meg Raby, author of the children's book series, "My Brother Otto". Meg is autistic herself and discusses many relevant topics on the website "Scary Mommy". You will feel inspired and walk away learning things you didn't know about, not just Otto...
Kulture City Interview with Renae Ingles
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - February 06, 2023 11:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsToday's episode is all about our favorite non profit, KultureCity! We had the incredible privledge of sitting down with board member Renae Ingles to chat about her family’s autism journey for their son Jacob. That experience brought them to their advocacy and work with KultureCity. Renae tells u...
Our Experience With Specialists
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 30, 2023 11:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsThe doctor will see you now... If your child has an autism diagnosis, there's a good chance you are also seeing some medical or therapy specialists. Everyone has a different path and will respond to treatments in different ways. We hope you can gain some insight from our experiences with speci...
Regression vs. Refusal
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 23, 2023 11:43 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsRegression can happen in many different areas of our kids' lives: language, functional skills, physical abilities, academics, etc. Refusal can also manifest itself in many ways. Join us as we discuss these differences and share some of our own struggles in trying to distinguish between these two...
Grab Bag #5
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 16, 2023 11:36 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsIt’s time for another grab bag episode baby! We’re answering your questions and diving deeper into what you want to know. Join us as we discuss relevant topics, share stories, and just spend some good old fashioned quality time together. Topics for this episode include birthday parties for our...
The Care Map: What I Wish My Teacher Knew
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 09, 2023 11:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsWhat did you wish your teacher knew?!?! I think that answer changes over time. It's static. And our experience and engagement with our educators can feel one or two-dimensional at most times. I will tell you what helps, though; it's drawing out your care map. Who freakin’ knew?!?! If you ...
2023 Focus with Moms Talk Autism
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - January 02, 2023 11:28 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsDiscussing a new year ahead of us: new goals, new experiences, and more time together with YOU! 2023 is filled with possibilities, let's talk about. Instagram: @momstalkautism Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]...
2022: Year in Review
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - December 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsIt's here, the 2022 Year in Review! We have a year much like many of you, filled with ups and downs and everything in between. Thank you for letting us be a small part of your lives. Enjoy our last episode of this year and we'll see you in 2023! Instagram: @momstalkautism Email: hello@momsta...
Best Practices with guest Lisa Baskin Wright, IEP and Special Education Coach
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - December 19, 2022 11:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsJoin us as we chat with one of our favorite returning guests, IEP Coach Lisa Baskin Wright! We love to pick Lisa's brain with all of our (and your) special education and IEP questions. Lisa is a fountain of knowledge and experience. Dive in and don't forget to contact her directly if you have fu...
Sorting Through Misinformation: How to Decide
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - December 12, 2022 11:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsAs parents to autistic children, we only want what is best for our kids. Making decisions on what therapy, diets, or supplements to give them can quickly become confusing. There are so many people, companies, and professionals with differing ideas. How do we decide what information is helpful an...
Marriage and Autism
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - December 05, 2022 11:38 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsJoin us today as we discuss marriage and parenting kids with diverse needs. We talk about our own experiences and stories, but also marriage in general and how autism can affect a relationship in postive, and sometimes, negative ways. Instagram: @momstalkautism Email: [email protected]...
Finding Faith and Perspective with Tash and Brittney
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - November 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsThe Tash and Brittney episode is here! This week is all about FAITH and the blessing of believing. We are Christians and speak of our own experiences, perspectives, and faith. We would never presume or try to speak for any other faiths or churches, but know that we think this topic, and our ap...
Grab Bag #4
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - November 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsTopics and questions discussed in today's episdoe: Working outside of the home Finding friends and community support Regression/breaks from therapy Bonus: potty training and who's the best cleaner/stain remover in the group. Instagram: @momstalkautism Email: [email protected] ...
Dynamics of First Responders Families
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - November 14, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsThat first responder family life, though... you know? And if you don’t, we'll talk all about it today. What does life look like when you layer first responder life with special needs parenting? Tash and Shannon talk about it from their personal experiences. Instagram: @momstalkautism Email...
Additional Diagnoses and Testing
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - November 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsIn today's episode we'll talk all about those extra diagnoses that our kids have in addition to autism. We have different experiences: some receiving other diagnoses before or after the autism diagnosis. For others, it was all at the same time. Either way, it can be a lot to take in. We will sha...
Separation Anxiety
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - October 31, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsCome join in the conversation as we discuss separation anxiety and autism. Instagram: @momstalkautism Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Holiday Expectations
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - October 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsDo the holidays bring you feelings of happiness and joy OR is it a time of stress and anxiety? Maybe a combination of both? For our kids, there are added layers of sensory awareness and accommodations that need to be considered, prepared for, and executed. If the upcoming hoildays fill you wi...
Grab Bag #3
Moms Talk Autism Podcast - October 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 287 ratingsToday, we answered a few of the behavior-related questions you've been asking about. Here’s a breakdown of the chat: How do you handle self-harming behaviors? What obsessive behaviors do you experience with your kiddos? Any advice on how to handle certain sensory behaviors? How do you tal...
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