EP 706 – Social Anxiety & Autism

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EP 706 - Social Anxiety & Autism
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Autistic individuals often struggle with social anxiety due to a variety of compounding factors. Today we will share an autistic perspective on why this happens, how your child may be feeling during these moments, and what you can do to help. Check out the Sensory Theraplay Box while also supporting Read more…

EP 705 – Beyond The Label

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EP 705 - Beyond The Label
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Should a child be identified primarily by their autism? Today we discuss the topic of identity as it relates to autism, and the potential impact of boxing our children into a label. Check out the AngelSense GPS tracking device while also supporting our programs by using our special link: https://www.angelsense.com?ref=autismwish

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Dr. Kristin Wegner

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Embracing Autism
Bonus EP - Embracing Autism IRL - Meet Dr. Kristin Wegner
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Dr. Wegner is the Neurodivergent author of the Brody The Lion Children’s Book Series. She holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education, a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has worked with special needs kids for over 30 years. Join us as we discuss autism red flags, beating the Read more…

EP 704 – Failure to Thrive

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EP 704 - Failure to Thrive
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Tune in as we get personal and share our family’s struggles with the public education system, thoughts on how the current system often fails the special needs community, and how we plan to tackle it. This episode is sponsored by The Exceptional Learning Institute (E.L.I.), learn more about their customized Read more…

EP 703 – The Mind-Body Disconnect

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Embracing Autism
EP 703 - The Mind-Body Disconnect
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Join us as we talk about interoception and how the mind-body signals get disrupted in autistics. We chat about how this disconnect can result in bathroom accidents, fecal smearing, as well as poor awareness of sickness, hunger, thirst, emotional states, and beyond. This episode is sponsored by Kawaii Slime Company. Read more…

EP 702 – Too Late To Apologize

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EP 702 - Too Late To Apologize
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Why is apologizing so difficult for autistics? Today we talk about the challenges autistic children (and adults) face when asked to say “I’m Sorry”, how inappropriately labeling your child as “proud” may do more harm than good, and what alternatives you can use for a successful apology. For a comforting Read more…

EP 701 – Our Year In Review

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EP 701 - Our Year In Review
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Today Lia goes solo as Matt recovers from Covid-19 and chats about Our Year in Review for 2022 and goals for 2023! Check out the Sensory Theraplay Box while also supporting our programs by using our special link: https://shrsl.com/3tqle

EP 700 – Seasons of Change

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EP 700 - Seasons of Change
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Join us as we discuss how the Embracing Autism Podcast is evolving in the new year.

Bonus EP – Transforming Christmas

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Embracing Autism
Bonus EP - Transforming Christmas
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Join us as we chat about how to provide your child with an autism-friendly holiday and lessons we’ve learned from past Christmases.

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Thomas A. McKean

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Bonus EP - Embracing Autism IRL - Meet Thomas A. McKean
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Today we sit down with Thomas A. McKean. Thomas is an autistic adult and co-creator of Autism Awareness month and the current autism puzzle piece awareness ribbon. We discuss the official meaning behind the puzzle piece ribbon, thoughts on autism self-diagnosis, and challenges the autism community (including parents) currently face.