We conclude Season One with final thoughts on how to go from ‘Weathering the Storm’ to ‘Embracing Autism’ and how to transform negative perceptions of autism to one of positivity and acceptance.
In this episode, we will tackle contentious topics in the autistic community and talk about why topics such as the puzzle piece symbol, person-first language among others are controversial and hotly debated.
Unsure about ABA? In this episode, we review what’s considered the ‘Golden Standard’ therapy for Autism, Applied Behavioral Analysis, also known as ABA and discuss common goals for this form of therapy, how it is used to improve a child’s quality of life and what makes it so controversial.
We take a deeper look into what you can expect at your child’s Speech Therapy (ST) sessions, what target areas Speech Therapy can help with, and some tools that may be provided to your child to include the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), sign language, and electronic communication devices (i.e. Read more…
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…
