Today, we’re thrilled to have Lee Burdette Williams, the Executive Director of the College Autism Network, as our guest. Lee brings a wealth of experience to the table, having spent years as a student affairs professional before stepping into her current role in 2019. She previously served as Vice President Read more…
In this heartfelt Christmas episode, we reflect on the bittersweet emotions of the holidays as we honor the memory of our children’s late grandfather, whose birthday was on Christmas Day. We share how we balance grief and joy by teaching our kids about his legacy, creating meaningful traditions, and embracing Read more…
Today we explore how to celebrate gratitude in ways that resonate with autistic children. From sensory-friendly activities to simple, meaningful routines, we’ll share how we create unique ways to teach and experience gratitude with our children. Support our mission, become a member today: patreon.com/autismwish
In this Halloween-themed episode, we’re excited to share practical tips for creating a fun, sensory-friendly Halloween experience for autistic kids, and a special guest appearance from the newest member of our family! We’ll also talk about how Halloween might look a little different this year as we embrace these changes. Read more…
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
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…
Dr. Temple Grandin is an acclaimed animal behaviorist and animal science professor at Colorado State University. She is the subject of the 2010 film, Temple Grandin, which focuses on her start in animal agriculture. Dr. Grandin has become a prominent author and speaker both on autism and animal behavior. Diagnosed Read more…
Our kids are heading back to school for the second year. This time, we’re prepared and sharing our best tips and resources to help your autistic child start school on the right foot! Join our private Embracing Autism Community on Guilded.gg and support our charitable programs by Becoming a Member Read more…
Tune in as we get personal and share our family’s struggles with the public education system, thoughts on how the current system often fails the special needs community, and how we plan to tackle it. This episode is sponsored by The Exceptional Learning Institute (E.L.I.), learn more about their customized Read more…
Join us as we chat about how to provide your child with an autism-friendly holiday and lessons we’ve learned from past Christmases.
