EP 727 – What It Means To Be #ActuallyInclusive

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EP 727 - What It Means To Be #ActuallyInclusive
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This one’s gonna be a doozy! Join us as we dive into the controversial world of what it means to be #ActuallyInclusive in the autistic community. Is it okay to like the puzzle piece symbol? How should we respond with those who disagree with our views? And why is it so hard to get Read more…

EP 726 – We’re Back: Revelations & Resilience

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EP 726 - We're Back: Revelations & Resilience
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After a several month hiatus, we’re ready to share our story. We’ll dive into what’s been going on with our family, future plans, and exciting AutismWish updates. We’d love to hear from you, so feel free to share your family updates with us by commenting on youtube.com/@autismwish or chatting with Read more…

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Sasha Long

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Bonus EP - Embracing Autism IRL - Meet Sasha Long
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Sasha Long, BCBA, M.A., is the founder and president of The Autism Helper, Inc. She is a board certified behavior analyst and former special education teacher. In Today’s episode, Sasha shares strategies and best practices for parents tackling challenging IEP discussions at school, executive dysfunction accommodations, easing back to school Read more…

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Eileen Lamb

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Bonus EP - Embracing Autism IRL - Meet Eileen Lamb
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Is Autism Speaks a hate group? Should autistics and autism allies embrace or turn away from the organization? Today I have with me a name that should be very familiar to you all, Eileen Lamb. Eileen is the author of “All Across The Spectrum” and “Be The One,” and is Read more…

EP 725 – Hope Through Humor

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EP 725 - Hope Through Humor
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It’s tough being a parent, even tougher when your child is autistic. But we have learned through the last years that it’s often better to laugh than cry or scream. Today we will share how our sense of humor has been the saving grace in our marriage and parenting journeys Read more…

EP 724 – Back To School

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EP 724 - Back To School
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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…

EP 723 – Under the Sea

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EP 723 - Under the Sea
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Community outings can often seem impossible to manage with an autistic child, but sometimes the key to success can really be quite simple. Today we will chat about our experience at the Georgia Aquarium and why visiting a Certified Autism Center can make all the difference in a successful outing. Read more…

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Dr. Rick Solomon

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Bonus EP - Embracing Autism IRL - Meet Dr. Rick Solomon
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Seeking a more child-centered approach to therapy for your autistic child? Today we sit down with Dr. Rick Solomon, Founder of The PLAY Project, an evidence-based intervention complementary to ABA, with a parent-implemented autism intervention model, and take a closer look at this innovative therapy. Over the last 25 years, Read more…

EP 722 – Just Keep Swimming

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EP 722 - Just Keep Swimming
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Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic children? Today we will chat about the importance of water safety for autistic individuals and share our experience with special needs swimming lessons with our girls. Join our private Embracing Autism Community and support our charitable programs Read more…

EP 721 – Movie Mayhem

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EP 721 - Movie Mayhem
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When was the last time you went out to the movies as a family? Today we will share how we were able to share the movie magic of Super Mario Bros with our girls, the hiccups along the way, and what we did to ensure a positive outcome. If you Read more…