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.
We dive into the ups and downs of sibling rivalry when both kids are on the autism spectrum. We’ll chat about how to help them understand each other, deal with jealousy, and break through communication barriers. Support our mission, become a member: patreon.com/autismwish
An inability to judge social situations often accompanies autism. Unfortunately, this can result in our children making poor choices when it comes to strangers. Today we dive into the topic of Stranger Danger, how we have seen it manifest in our children, and some ideas on tackling it. Support our Read more…
You’ve heard it said before, Autism is a superpower! But is it really? Today we’ll chat about the well-meaning but potentially harmful notion of Autism being viewed as a superpower and why this opinion may vary among autistic individuals. Support our mission, become a member today: patreon.com/autismwish
Today we discuss the unique challenges faced by those of us diagnosed with high-functioning or level 1 autism and why it’s problematic to perceive this category of individuals as requiring fewer supports than are actually needed. Support our mission, Become a Member today: patreon.com/AutismWish
Does it feel sometimes like everything is going wrong and at the worst possible moment? Today we discuss how parenting an autistic child can lower your mental and emotional threshold for dealing with hard times, what this looks like in our family, and how we continue learning healthier ways to Read more…
It’s that time again when our kids are graduating, extracurriculars are wrapping up, and it seems as though everything is reminding you of what progress (or lack thereof) your child has made over the past year. Today we discuss the highs and lows of end-of-school-year celebrations, how grief can often Read more…
Is it just us, or are parents of autistic kiddos constantly blamed for their child’s diagnosis? From the refrigerator mom theory to the helicopter parent theory, we can’t even tell you how many times we’ve heard accusations hurled towards parents blaming them for their child’s autism diagnosis. Are they all Read more…
Summer is just around the corner and we are so ready! Are you? Today we discuss how we prepare for summer and the complications it can bring such as a disruption of routine, learning loss, behavioral challenges, and more. We also share how taking certain precautionary steps can help create Read more…
Birthdays can be tricky to navigate with autistic kiddos. From sensory overload, to sudden changes in routine, these celebrations often result in meltdowns and overwhelm. Today we’ll chat about how we create an autism-conscious birthday experience for our girls and share our tips on how to reduce the overwhelm and Read more…
She’s here! We’re dedicating this episode to a family update as we share our experience welcoming our newest member of the McCabe clan, how our girls reacted, and what we have done to help with the transition. Support our mission, Become A Member: patreon.com/AutismWish
