IRL – Are Our Kids’ Rights at Risk? — with Jean Mayer

Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism
IRL - Are Our Kids’ Rights at Risk? — with Jean Mayer
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What happens if the protections our children depend on suddenly change? In this episode, we sit down with Jean Mayer, co-creator of the Moms Talk Autism podcast, to unpack the Texas v. Becerra lawsuit and the growing pressures on Section 504 — the law that ensures vital supports for students Read more

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EP 766 – Finding Their Voice: Empowering-Self Advocacy

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Embracing Autism
EP 766 - Finding Their Voice: Empowering-Self Advocacy
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Teaching self-advocacy to autistic kids can feel impossible—but it doesn’t have to be! We’re breaking down why it’s so hard and sharing practical tips to help your child express their needs, no matter how they communicate. You don’t want to miss this! Support our mission and unlock exclusive perks, Become Read more

IRL – The Hidden Truths of Autism Parenting with Kelley Coleman

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Embracing Autism
IRL - The Hidden Truths of Autism Parenting with Kelley Coleman
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Today we sit down with Author and Advocate, Kelley Coleman, to discuss the ins and outs on filing autism related paperwork, navigating therapies, understanding insurance, government benefits, advocating for your child in school, financial planning and more! Kelley Coleman is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for Read more

IRL – Advocating for Your Autistic Child: Key IEP Tips with Laura Hales

Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism
IRL - Advocating for Your Autistic Child: Key IEP Tips with Laura Hales
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In today’s episode, we discuss how to advocate for your child in school, important ‘buzzwords’ you should know, your child’s rights, and what parents can do to make sure their voices are heard during those critical IEP meetings. Laura Hales is a Mother of two autistic children, autism advocate, and Read more

IRL – The Case for Autism Self-Diagnosis with Nate Hallquist

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Embracing Autism
IRL - The Case for Autism Self-Diagnosis with Nate Hallquist
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Self-Diagnosis is often debated in the autism community. Today we speak with Nate Hallquist a budding neurodivergent advocate. Nate has gone through a journey of self-discovery, recently learning that he is both ADHD and Autistic. As part of this process, he is learning about the barriers to receiving an Autism Read more

EP 112 – Embracing Autism

Embracing Autism
Embracing Autism
EP 112 - Embracing Autism
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We conclude Season One with final thoughts on how to go from ‘Weathering the Storm’ to ‘Embracing Autism’ and how to transform negative perceptions of autism to one of positivity and acceptance.

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