Your child is autistic, now what? Parenting a child is often rewarding, but for parents of autistic children, it can be a struggle when communication, finances, or behavior is a barrier. Join hosts Lia & Matt McCabe, a neurodiverse couple raising two autistic daughters and the founders of the charity initiative AutismWish, in weekly discussions to provide parents with guidance, tips, resources, and a newfound perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Each week we will share our experience raising special needs children and tackle difficult or taboo subjects in the Autism world with encouragement and guidance on how to broaden your perspective while learning to understand and empathize with your autistic child, from weathering the storm to Embracing Autism. Learn more at www.autismwish.org or follow us on Facebook @AutismWish.
Join us as we discuss the debate surrounding the proposed designation of the term “Profound Autism” in the DSM and its potential impact on the autistic community.
We re-examine ABA therapy and the diversity of the autistic perspective.
Tune in as we chat about the difference between disinformation and misinformation in the autism world and why intent matters.
We explore the role of community and how to approach autism with your neighbors.
Join us today as we touch on the topic of parental self-awareness and how it may impact our children.
Today we talk about potty training an autistic child and how we suddenly found success after a year plus of trying.
In today’s episode, we discuss the role of dads in autism and why they tend to be less vocal in the autism community.
In this episode, we speak on the struggles of making friends as parents of autistic children as well as the unique challenges our kids face when building friendships.
Tune in as we discuss prepping our kids for school, IEPs, and transitions. We answer questions such as, how can I make the transition to school easier for my autistic child? What are some things I should advocate for in my child’s IEP? And how can I help my child’s Read more…
In the Season 4 premier, we discuss the importance of advocacy in the autism community and practical steps you can take as a parent to help create a more autism inclusive world for your child.
