EP 734 – Empathy In Action: Navigating Autism Allyship

Embracing Autism
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EP 734 - Empathy In Action: Navigating Autism Allyship
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As parents of autistic children and as autistic individuals, we are often faced with additional stressors, challenges, and overwhelming circumstances while lacking support and resources to navigate them. Today we will discuss the importance of empathy in action, and what it means to be an autism ally. This episode aims Read more…

EP 733 – Autism Acceptance Month: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

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EP 733 - Autism Acceptance Month: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
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It’s April and you know what that means, it’s officially Autism Acceptance Month! This time of year is intended to spread awareness and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder while organizations like AutismWish work hard towards fundraising and charitable missions, but it’s not all sunshine and roses. Today we chat about Read more…

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Dani Bowman

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Bonus EP - Embracing Autism IRL - Meet Dani Bowman
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Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dani Bowman, best known for her starring role in the docuseries “Love on the Spectrum, US”. Dani is a young and talented animator, artist, and entrepreneur on the Autism Spectrum who is passionate about using her skills to help others and dedicated Read more…

EP 732 – Digital Dilemma: Screen Smart Parenting

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EP 732 - Digital Dilemma: Screen Smart Parenting
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In this episode, we explore valuable insights and tips for navigating screen time in the context of autism. We discuss the potential benefits, such as skill development and communication support, as well as the challenges, including sensory overload and addiction risks. Join us as we share practical strategies for striking Read more…

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Ron Sandison

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Bonus EP - Embracing Autism IRL - Meet Ron Sandison
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Today we welcome Ron Sandison. Ron works full time in the medical field and is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry. Sandison has a Master of Divinity from Oral Roberts University and is the author of “A Parent’s Guide to Autism: Practical Advice, Biblical Wisdom”. Join us Read more…

EP 731 – The Trust Challenge

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EP 731 - The Trust Challenge
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One of the biggest challenges we have faced as parents of autistic children is finding people we trust to care for them when we cannot. Whether it be a medical emergency, a sleepover, or a simple date night, it’s hard to trust others with the care of our children. Today Read more…

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Dr. Temple Grandin

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Bonus EP - Embracing Autism IRL - Meet Dr. Temple Grandin
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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…

EP 730 – The Impact of Peer Rejection & Bullying

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EP 730 - The Impact of Peer Rejection & Bullying
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It’s time for a hard reality check. Our kids get bullied and rejected by their peers – often.  As a parent, it hurts to see your child treated poorly and we can get caught up in the ‘what do I do?’ spiral. Due to their autism, our girls can’t always tell when they’re Read more…

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Heather Chauvin

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Bonus EP - Embracing Autism IRL - Meet Heather Chauvin
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Heather Chauvin is a parent of neurodivergent children and leadership coach who helps ambitious, overwhelmed women break free from their fears to courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms. Today she shares her expertise on tackling lack of parenting confidence, specific strategies to gain self-trust, managing Read more…

EP 729 – You Can’t Hurry Love

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EP 729 - You Can't Hurry Love
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Join us as we dive into a topic close to many parents’ hearts: the journey of hearing those precious words, “I Love You,” from our kids and what happens when that moment doesn’t quite happen as expected? We’re here to share our experiences of exploring love languages with our girls Read more…