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EP 759 – A Blue Christmas

The AutismWish Team — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:01:00 +0000

In this heartfelt Christmas episode, we reflect on the bittersweet emotions of the holidays as we honor the memory of our children’s late grandfather, whose birthday was on Christmas Day. We share how we balance grief and joy by teaching our kids about his legacy, creating meaningful traditions, and embracing moments of self-care. Join us as we explore ways to navigate the season while making space for both sorrow and celebration.

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Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Dr. Alex Klein

The AutismWish Team — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:01:00 +0000

Today we have the honor of introducing Dr. Alex Klein, PsyD on the topic of pathological demand avoidance (PDA) in autism. Dr. Alex is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in parenting as well as assessing neurodivergent adults and children. He currently runs a private practice in Oakland, California where he does counseling with individual adults, couples, and parents, as well as evaluating adults and children for autism, ADHD, and other forms of neurodivergence. His primary interests include neurodiversity-affirming care, parenting challenging children, PDA, social justice, trauma, education, and advocating for the rights of children. Dr. Klein also uses his experience as a former teacher and school-based therapist to advocate in school districts for more appropriate learning environments for challenging students.

Website: www.dralexklein.com

EP 757 – Running on Fumes

The AutismWish Team — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:01:00 +0000

Tune in as we expose the raw reality of the intense exhaustion of parenting an autistic child that can feel all-consuming. We dive into the common experiences of feeling overwhelmed, depleted, and “running on fumes,” with a reminder that it’s okay to simply be present with your child without trying to immediately strategize.

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Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Amy McCoy [Sponsored]

The AutismWish Team — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:01:00 +0000

Today we sit down and chat with Amy McCoy, an autism parent, award winning children’s author, and disability educator. Her debut children’s novel, Little Big Sister, shares the sibling perspective of growing up with a brother who has autism. Amy combines her expertise as a former elementary school teacher with her experience of parenting a child with autism as she visits elementary schools, libraries, bookstores, and parenting groups offering interactive presentations highlighting disability acceptance. Amy lives in New York with her husband, Greg, and their children, Matthew and Kathryn, who are the inspiration for her books and her work.

Follow Amy on Facebook @AmyMcCoyChildrensAuthor and Instagram @amymccoyauthor

Snag your copy of her book at www.littlebigsisterbook.com

This episode is sponsored by Little Big Sister and Amy McCoy.

EP 755 – Weathering the Storm

The AutismWish Team — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:01:00 +0000

Join us as we dive into strategies for navigating hurricanes and other natural disasters with autistic children. We’ll share tips on preparing ahead, creating safety, managing sensory overload, and returning to routine, while revealing how we create a sense of adventure to bring comfort and joy during the storm. Support Read more…

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Guy Stephens

The AutismWish Team — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:01:00 +0000

Today we chat with Guy Stephens! Guy is a passionate advocate and nationally recognized expert on restraint and seclusion. In 2019, he founded the Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint (AASR), a respected nonprofit aimed at reforming policies and practices to eliminate punitive discipline and the school-to-prison pipeline. Guy promotes trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approaches and has spoken at numerous conferences and educational courses across North America. He also serves on the boards of The Arc of Maryland and PDA North America. Guy is committed to creating inclusive, safe environments by embracing neurodiversity and neuroscience to ensure equal rights for all.

Follow Guy’s work at AASR at: Facebook, TikTok, X and YouTube @endseclusion and Instagram @endseclusionorg

Visit the AASR website at: www.endseclusion.org

EP 752 – Managing Hyper-Empathy

The AutismWish Team — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 04:01:00 +0000

Today we discuss hyper-empathy in autism—a condition where individuals feel others’ emotions intensely, making it challenging to regulate their own feelings. We’ll explore what hyper-empathy looks like, its potential causes, its impact on daily life, and provide practical tips for managing it.

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EP 750- When the Truth Hurts: Tactful Honesty

The AutismWish Team — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 04:01:00 +0000

Today we explore how to help your autistic child use their natural honesty more tactfully, turning their bluntness into a strength without causing social conflict. We discuss practical strategies to help your child express themselves while considering others’ feelings. Tune in for tips on nurturing their honesty while fostering empathy Read more…

EP 729 – You Can’t Hurry Love

The AutismWish Team — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:01:00 +0000

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 and how we’ve learned to give and receive love in different ways.

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EP 721 – Movie Mayhem

The AutismWish Team — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:01:00 +0000

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.

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