EP 203 – Savoring Diverse Palates

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EP 203 - Savoring Diverse Palates
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We review the sense of taste and how autistic individuals may experience this sense differently than their neurotypical peers. We discuss feeding therapy, as well as pica, oral stimming, and transitioning to self-feeding.

EP 202 – Seeing Through A Different Lens

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EP 202 - Seeing Through A Different Lens
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Join us as we focus on the sense of sight and how it may be impacted by Autism. We discuss visual sensory symptoms, stimming behaviors, and related visual impairments.

EP 201 – Senses & Sensibilities

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EP 201 - Senses & Sensibilities
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Welcome to Season 2 of the Embracing Autism Podcast! In the premiering episode, we introduce this season’s theme of Senses & Sensibilities and tease some of the topics we will be covering in the next few episodes with a fun, lighthearted tone.

EP 200 – Season 2 Trailer: Senses & Sensibilities

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EP 200 - Season 2 Trailer: Senses & Sensibilities
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We’ll be right back! Sneak a peek into Season 2: Senses & Sensibilities launching Friday, September 10, 2021, everywhere you stream podcasts.

EP 112 – Embracing Autism

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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.

EP 111 – Anticipating Controversy

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EP 111 - Anticipating Controversy
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In this episode, we will tackle contentious topics in the autistic community and talk about why topics such as the puzzle piece symbol, person-first language among others are controversial and hotly debated.

EP 110 – Applied Behavioral Analysis

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EP 110 - Applied Behavioral Analysis
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Unsure about ABA? In this episode, we review what’s considered the ‘Golden Standard’ therapy for Autism, Applied Behavioral Analysis, also known as ABA and discuss common goals for this form of therapy, how it is used to improve a child’s quality of life and what makes it so controversial.

EP 109 – Speech Therapy

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EP 109 - Speech Therapy
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We take a deeper look into what you can expect at your child’s Speech Therapy (ST) sessions, what target areas Speech Therapy can help with, and some tools that may be provided to your child to include the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), sign language, and electronic communication devices (i.e. Read more…

EP 108 – Physical Therapy

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EP 108 - Physical Therapy
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Tune in as we explore Physical Therapy (PT) and what you can expect during sessions as we discuss common activities, potential benefits, and how Physical Therapy can help your child work on balance, core strength, or coordination among other key areas. We also explore how you can recreate physical therapy at Read more…

EP 107 – Occupational Therapy

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EP 107 - Occupational Therapy
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Considering Occupational Therapy (OT)? Learn more about what you can expect in OT and some common reasons your child may be referred. We discuss examples of activities your child may work on during sessions to include heavy work, feeding therapy, and sensory regulation while sharing our personal insights and experiences Read more…