Embracing Autism IRL – The Fight Against Restraint & Seclusion: A Conversation with Guy Stephens

Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism IRL - The Fight Against Restraint & Seclusion: A Conversation with Guy Stephens
Loading
/

Today we chat with Guy Stephens! Guy is a passionate advocate and nationally recognized expert on restraint and seclusion. In 2019, he founded the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR), a respected nonprofit aimed at reforming policies and practices to eliminate punitive discipline and the school-to-prison pipeline. Guy promotes trauma-informed, Read more…

EP 754 – School Without Limits

Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism
EP 754 - School Without Limits
Loading
/

Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of homeschooling an autistic child. We’ll cover the benefits of personalized learning, socialization challenges, and tips for creating routines and incorporating therapies to help you decide if homeschooling is right for your family. Support our mission, become a member today: patreon.com/autismwish

Embracing Autism IRL – Why Feeding Matters with Pediatric Feeding Specialist Cuyler Romeo

Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism IRL - Why Feeding Matters with Pediatric Feeding Specialist Cuyler Romeo
Loading
/

Today we’re sitting down with Occupational Therapist and Pediatric Feeding Specialist Cuyler Romeo. Her extensive leadership and clinical experience are instrumental in the execution and management of Feeding Matters’ strategic initiatives. In partnership with the CEO, Jaclyn Pederson, Cuyler collaborates with constituents to identify, track, and assess innovative approaches to Read more…

EP 753 – #ApalacheeStrong

Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism
EP 753 - #ApalacheeStrong
Loading
/

On Sept. 4th a gunman who shall not be named entered Apalachee High School and ended the lives of 4 people in our community, two 14 year old students and 2 teachers. One of the two students, whose name was Mason, was autistic. Today we will discuss the incident that Read more…

EP 752 – Managing Hyper-Empathy

Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism
EP 752 - Managing Hyper-Empathy
Loading
/

Today we discuss hyper-empathy in autism—a condition where individuals feel others’ emotions intensely, making it challenging to regulate their own feelings. We’ll explore what hyper-empathy looks like, its potential causes, its impact on daily life, and provide practical tips for managing it. Support our mission, become a member today: patreon.com/autismwish

Embracing Autism IRL – How Koji Is Empowering Nonverbal Voices with Meg Raby Klinghoffer

Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism IRL - How Koji Is Empowering Nonverbal Voices with Meg Raby Klinghoffer
Loading
/

Today’s special guest is Meg Raby Klinghoffer, an autistic writer and author of the beloved My Brother Otto series. As a speech-language pathologist at KultureCity, Meg is at the forefront of their latest innovation, Koji—a free AI tool designed to empower nonspeakers and minimally speaking individuals. Join us as Meg Read more…

EP 751 – Playful Confidence

Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism
EP 751 - Playful Confidence
Loading
/

Join us as we share our children’s experience with Play Therapy and how these approaches are helping our girls manage anxiety, particularly around performance and fear of failure. We also discuss how Autplay, an autism-tailored play therapy, is teaching them new skills to help express emotions and build confidence. Support Read more…

EP 750- When the Truth Hurts: Tactful Honesty

Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism
EP 750- When the Truth Hurts: Tactful Honesty
Loading
/

Today we explore how to help your autistic child use their natural honesty more tactfully, turning their bluntness into a strength without causing social conflict. We discuss practical strategies to help your child express themselves while considering others’ feelings. Tune in for tips on nurturing their honesty while fostering empathy Read more…

EP 749 – Autistic Vulnerability

Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism
EP 749 - Autistic Vulnerability
Loading
/

Tune in as we tackle the topic of autistic vulnerability, focusing on the challenges of social communication and how they can lead to bullying, harassment, social isolation, and even job loss. We’ll discuss practical strategies for parents to support their children and safeguard their well-being. Support our mission, Become A Read more…

EP 748 – Milestone: 100,000+ Listeners Q&A Celebration!

Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism
EP 748 - Milestone: 100,000+ Listeners Q&A Celebration!
Loading
/

In this special milestone episode, we are thrilled to celebrate reaching 100,000 listeners! To mark this momentous occasion, we are dedicating this episode to you, our amazing audience, with a Q&A session. We’ll be answering your most burning questions about parenting autistic children, sharing personal insights, and reflecting on the Read more…