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…
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…
In this episode, we discuss the various therapies your child may be referred to after receiving an Autism diagnosis and give tips on how to manage your schedule as well as what to do if your child appears to hate therapy.
In this episode, we will review a variety of financial resources and education programs to help support your autistic child that are available in the United States. From IEPs and IFSPs to SSDI, Medicaid, and the Autism Waiver, we discuss it all! It’s important to note that each state has Read more…
In this episode, we focus on why it’s okay and even natural to go through a season of grief after an autism diagnosis and how to overcome it with a simple change of perspective.
Tune in as we discuss what to expect at your child’s autism evaluation and compare the benefits and disadvantages of an in-person evaluation versus a telehealth or virtual assessment.
So your child is on the waitlist, now what? Autism Evaluation waitlists take forever (1-2 years!), but that doesn’t mean you have to be stuck while you wait. Learn how to prepare for your child’s autism diagnosis and what you can do in the meantime. From where to get your Read more…
What exactly is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Is my child showing red flags? Should I be concerned? Demystify Autism and learn about some common red flags, as we pull directly from our personal experience while tapping lightly into the science.
No matter where you are in your child’s autism journey, we’ve got your back. Hi! We are Lia and Matthew McCabe, neurodiverse parents of autistic children and founders of AutismWish. Tune in as we discuss how our special needs girls inspired us to create our charity initiative and what we Read more…
Enjoy a teaser of the upcoming podcast, Embracing Autism launching Friday, June 18, 2021. This podcast is brought to you by AutismWish, granting wishes to children on the spectrum and providing parent resources. Follow us on Facebook @AutismWish.
