Episode – AutismWish

EP 766 – Finding Their Voice: Empowering-Self Advocacy

Teaching self-advocacy to autistic kids can feel impossible—but it doesn’t have to be! We’re breaking down why it’s so hard and sharing practical tips to help your child express their needs, no matter how they communicate. You don’t want to miss this! Support our mission and unlock exclusive perks, Become Read more…

By The AutismWish Team, 4 daysMarch 21, 2025 ago

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Katey McPherson [Sponsored]

What if you had a secret weapon to protect your autistic child—both online and in the real world? This cutting-edge device is helping families stop wandering, detect online threats, and provide real-time safety like never before. In this exclusive early-access episode of Embracing Autism IRL, I sit down with Katey McPherson from Bark Read more…

By The AutismWish Team, 2 weeksMarch 14, 2025 ago

EP 765 – The Double-Edged Sword of AI

In today’s episode, we’re exploring a game-changing topic—Artificial Intelligence. Could AI be the next big breakthrough for the autism community, or does it come with hidden risks? We’re diving into how AI could revolutionize communication, learning, and daily living, while also uncovering potential concerns about privacy, bias, and dependency. You Read more…

By The AutismWish Team, 3 weeksMarch 7, 2025 ago

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Jenifer Shahin [Sponsored]

What if virtual reality (VR) could help neurodivergent individuals build real-world social skills? In this episode of Embracing Autism IRL, I sit down with Jenifer Shahin, a behavioral therapist and former film producer who has spent over 20 years helping neurodivergent individuals thrive. Having overcome her own learning differences, Jenifer Read more…

By The AutismWish Team, 4 weeksFebruary 28, 2025 ago

EP 764 – Love, Rewritten

Parenting an autistic child brings so much love and joy, but let’s be real—it can also put a strain on a marriage. In this special Valentine’s Day episode, we’re sitting down to have an open and honest conversation about how we’ve worked to keep our connection strong while navigating the Read more…

By The AutismWish Team, 1 monthFebruary 21, 2025 ago

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Jerry Kolber

We’re thrilled to have Jerry Kolber join us today. Jerry is the Emmy-nominated co-creator of Brain Games on National Geographic, co-creator of Netflix’s Brainchild with Pharrell Williams, and host of the hit kids’ podcast Who Smarted with over 15 million downloads. In this episode, we’ll explore how Jerry’s innovative approach Read more…

By The AutismWish Team, 1 monthFebruary 14, 2025 ago

EP 763 – Autism in Media: How Stories Shape Understanding

On today’s episode we’re diving into how autism is portrayed in media and how these representations influence public understanding. We’ll explore different storytelling approaches, from metaphorical to direct portrayals, and discuss their strengths and limitations. Support our mission, unlock members only perks, Become A Member today: patreon.com/autismwish

By The AutismWish Team, 2 monthsFebruary 7, 2025 ago

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Kaelynn Partlow

Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Kaelynn Partlow, an autistic therapist, author, advocate, and speaker who’s passionate about educating others and breaking down barriers for the autistic community. You may recognize Kaelynn from Love on the Spectrum, where she shared her journey with authenticity. In addition to her advocacy work, Kaelynn Read more…

By The AutismWish Team, 2 monthsJanuary 31, 2025 ago

EP 762 – Deciphering Dual Diagnoses: ADHD & Autism

In this episode we dive into our personal experiences as neurodivergent parents of newly diagnosed ADHD children. We explore the similarities and differences between ADHD and autism, shedding light on how they often overlap in our family but are distinctly different in their challenges and needs.

By The AutismWish Team, 2 monthsJanuary 24, 2025 ago

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Matt Sloan

Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Matt Sloan, a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a unique and impactful approach to helping individuals with sensory challenges. Matt is the founder of Sensory Fitness, where he blends sensory integration therapy with integrative fitness principles to support those with sensory processing difficulties, autism, ADHD, Read more…

By The AutismWish Team, 2 monthsJanuary 17, 2025 ago