EP 204 – Thriving Under Pressure

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EP 204 - Thriving Under Pressure
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Today we will talk about the sense of touch and how differences in this area can impact certain behaviors such as toe-walking, pressure-seeking, and headbanging. We will also touch on research surrounding the relationships between the vagal nerve, synesthesia, and therapies that may help.

EP 203 – Savoring Diverse Palates

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EP 203 - Savoring Diverse Palates
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We review the sense of taste and how autistic individuals may experience this sense differently than their neurotypical peers. We discuss feeding therapy, as well as pica, oral stimming, and transitioning to self-feeding.

EP 200 – Season 2 Trailer: Senses & Sensibilities

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EP 200 - Season 2 Trailer: Senses & Sensibilities
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We’ll be right back! Sneak a peek into Season 2: Senses & Sensibilities launching Friday, September 10, 2021, everywhere you stream podcasts.

EP 108 – Physical Therapy

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EP 108 - Physical Therapy
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Tune in as we explore Physical Therapy (PT) and what you can expect during sessions as we discuss common activities, potential benefits, and how Physical Therapy can help your child work on balance, core strength, or coordination among other key areas. We also explore how you can recreate physical therapy at Read more…

EP 107 – Occupational Therapy

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EP 107 - Occupational Therapy
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Considering Occupational Therapy (OT)? Learn more about what you can expect in OT and some common reasons your child may be referred. We discuss examples of activities your child may work on during sessions to include heavy work, feeding therapy, and sensory regulation while sharing our personal insights and experiences Read more…

EP 105 – Navigating Financial & Educational Resources

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EP 105 - Navigating Financial & Educational Resources
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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…

EP 104 – Weathering the Storm

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EP 104 - Weathering the Storm
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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.

EP 102 – Prepping for D-Day

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EP 102 - Prepping for D-Day
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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…

EP 101 – Demystifying Autism

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EP 101 - Demystifying Autism
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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.

EP 100 – Welcome to Embracing Autism

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EP 100 - Welcome to Embracing Autism
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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…