Embracing Autism IRL – Solving Sleep Struggles for Autistic Kids with Dr. Vladimir Barayev

Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism IRL - Solving Sleep Struggles for Autistic Kids with Dr. Vladimir Barayev
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In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Vladimir Barayev, a board-certified pediatrician and autism specialist, to discuss the importance of good sleep habits for autistic children. Dr. Vlad, who runs a holistic pediatric practice in Staten Island, New York, will share insights on common sleep issues and effective strategies Read more…

EP 747 – School’s In Session!

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EP 747 - School's In Session!
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As the new school year approaches, we’ll share advice and practical strategies to help parents prepare their autistic children for a successful return to school. By fostering a supportive environment and implementing effective preparation techniques, you can make the transition smoother for your child. Support our mission, Become a Member: Read more…

EP 746 – Too Many Choices: Decision Fatigue

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EP 746 - Too Many Choices: Decision Fatigue
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Today we’ll explore how decision fatigue uniquely affects individuals with autism. We’ll show you how to identify signs, understand its impact, and discover practical strategies for managing daily choices. Support our mission, become a member today: patreon.com/autismwish

EP 745 – Prime Time: Autism Amazon Finds

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EP 745 - Prime Time: Autism Amazon Finds
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Amazon’s yearly Prime event is around the corner and we have some great suggestions on what we’ve personally used that has helped our girls with sensory regulation, elopement, transitions and more. Items discussed in this episode can be found below (we may earn a small commission on purchases made from these links at Read more…

EP 744 – Fight Night: Sibling Rivalry

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EP 744 - Fight Night: Sibling Rivalry
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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

EP 743 – Stranger Danger

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EP 743 - Stranger Danger
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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…

EP 742 – Superpower or Super Myth?

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EP 742 - Superpower or Super Myth?
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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

EP 741 – The Harm of “High Functioning”

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EP 741 - The Harm of "High Functioning"
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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

EP 740 – Murphy’s Law

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EP 740 - Murphy's Law
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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…

EP 739 – Bittersweet

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EP 739 - Bittersweet
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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…