Tune in as we sit down with Dawn M. Barclay, an award-winning author who has spent a career working in different aspects of the travel industry. Her book, “Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse” tackles the challenges parents of autistic and neurodivergent Read more…
It’s that time of year again when schools start to wrap up with exciting end-of-year celebrations, bouncy houses, snow cones, and games galore! It’ll be fun, right? As parents of autistic children, something as simple as a Field Day can quickly turn dangerous or even life-threatening. Tune in this Friday Read more…
We talk about autism A LOT, but the truth of the matter is – most of us are dealing with other pressures, stressors, and relationship conflicts that often enhance an already challenging situation. Today we discuss what some of these challenges have been for our family and share the lessons Read more…
In today’s episode, we discuss how to advocate for your child in school, important ‘buzzwords’ you should know, your child’s rights, and what parents can do to make sure their voices are heard during those critical IEP meetings. Laura Hales is a Mother of two autistic children, autism advocate, and Read more…
We made it to our 100th episode of the Embracing Autism Podcast! Today we will share reflections on our journey thus far and what we’ve learned along the way. We will also be sharing our favorite listener reviews and emails we’ve received. Please consider supporting us at autismwish.org/give to help Read more…
Kate Swenson, the founder of Finding Cooper’s Voice and nonprofit, The More Than Project, is a mother, a wife, and a proud Minnesotan. She writes and creates videos regularly about her life as a mother and an autism advocate for Facebook, Instagram, and her website, Finding Cooper’s Voice. Her book, Read more…
Oftentimes autistic individuals and their family members face blame, shame, and rejection typically from those who are misinformed about the nature of Autism. Today we focus on how to spot the stigma and the importance of stopping it. Our listeners get a FREE AngelSense GPS tracker during Autism Acceptance Month Read more…
“Aren’t we all a little on the spectrum?” I’m sure you’ve heard it said before! Today we touch on what it means to be autistic and how dismissive it can be to claim that everyone is “a little autistic”. We’ll also make suggestions on alternative ways to state your support! Read more…
Is there a cure for Autism, and if so, should there be? Today we discuss the ethical and moral questions surrounding the topic of “curing” Autism. We also share personal and community insights from this ongoing debate. Our listeners get a FREE AngelSense GPS tracker during Autism Acceptance Month April Read more…
Why do some autistic children struggle with severe behavioral challenges? What does the brain have to do with it and can anything be done? Today we sit down with Lulu Mahne, an autistic adult whose dangerous and aggressive outbursts as a child led him to learn more about his neurology, Read more…
