Episode – Page 11 – AutismWish

IRL – Revolutionizing Autism Therapy: The PLAY Project with Dr. Rick Solomon

Seeking a more child-centered approach to therapy for your autistic child? Today we sit down with Dr. Rick Solomon, Founder of The PLAY Project, an evidence-based intervention complementary to ABA, with a parent-implemented autism intervention model, and take a closer look at this innovative therapy. Over the last 25 years, Read more

By The AutismWish Team, 3 years ago May 21, 2025

EP 722 – Just Keep Swimming

Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic children? Today we will chat about the importance of water safety for autistic individuals and share our experience with special needs swimming lessons with our girls. Join our private Embracing Autism Community and support our charitable programs Read more

By The AutismWish Team, 3 years ago July 20, 2023

EP 721 – Movie Mayhem

When was the last time you went out to the movies as a family? Today we will share how we were able to share the movie magic of Super Mario Bros with our girls, the hiccups along the way, and what we did to ensure a positive outcome. If you Read more

By The AutismWish Team, 3 years ago July 13, 2023

EP 720 – We Try the 4th of July

The 4th of July is one of the biggest celebrations in the United States, unfortunately, it’s often marked by loud and bright fireworks displays, large crowds, and booming music. This year marks our family’s first attempt to view fireworks, join us as we share tips on how to create an Read more

By The AutismWish Team, 3 years ago July 6, 2023

EP 719 – Aggression & Violent Outbursts

Aggression in autistic children is often the most reported challenge by parents. Today we will dive into our experiences with aggression and violent outbursts, illustrate how we decode the reason behind them, and explain how we have both succeeded and failed in addressing these behaviors. If you like what you Read more

By The AutismWish Team, 3 years ago June 29, 2023

IRL – The Untold Story of Autism Dads: A Heartfelt Conversation with Matt McCabe

This one’s for the dads! We don’t often hear about fathers of autistic children, so this Father’s Day we’re honoring you by highlighting the “Autism Dad” experience. In this intimate 1-on-1 conversation, Matt will share his personal struggles, gains, and lessons learned along his journey as a father to autistic Read more

By The AutismWish Team, 3 years ago May 21, 2025

EP 718 – Regressions: 1 Step Forward, 2 Steps Back

Regression, or the loss of a skill previously acquired, is a common characteristic of autism. From potty training to PICA – today will share our family’s struggles with regressions and what steps we are taking to help our girls continue to make progress. If you like what you hear, please Read more

By The AutismWish Team, 3 years ago June 15, 2023

EP 717 – Special Interests Vs. Hobbies

Individuals on the autism spectrum tend to have a particularly strong affinity toward certain items, shows, movies, activities, etc. This is often referred to as an autistic “special interest”, but what makes a special interest different than a neurotypical hobby? Today we will discuss this difference and shed light on Read more

By The AutismWish Team, 3 years ago June 9, 2023

IRL – Vacationing Made Easy with Dawn M. Barclay

Tune in as we sit down with Dawn M. Barclay, an award-winning author who has spent a career working in different aspects of the travel industry. Her book, “Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse” tackles the challenges parents of autistic and neurodivergent Read more

By The AutismWish Team, 3 years ago May 21, 2025

EP 716 – Having a Field Day

It’s that time of year again when schools start to wrap up with exciting end-of-year celebrations, bouncy houses, snow cones, and games galore! It’ll be fun, right? As parents of autistic children, something as simple as a Field Day can quickly turn dangerous or even life-threatening. Tune in this Friday Read more

By The AutismWish Team, 3 years ago May 25, 2023