EP 743 – Stranger Danger

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EP 743 - Stranger Danger
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An inability to judge social situations often accompanies autism. Unfortunately, this can result in our children making poor choices when it comes to strangers. Today we dive into the topic of Stranger Danger, how we have seen it manifest in our children, and some ideas on tackling it. Support our Read more…

EP 741 – The Harm of “High Functioning”

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EP 741 - The Harm of "High Functioning"
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Today we discuss the unique challenges faced by those of us diagnosed with high-functioning or level 1 autism and why it’s problematic to perceive this category of individuals as requiring fewer supports than are actually needed. Support our mission, Become a Member today: patreon.com/AutismWish

EP 740 – Murphy’s Law

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EP 740 - Murphy's Law
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Does it feel sometimes like everything is going wrong and at the worst possible moment? Today we discuss how parenting an autistic child can lower your mental and emotional threshold for dealing with hard times, what this looks like in our family, and how we continue learning healthier ways to Read more…

EP 739 – Bittersweet

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EP 739 - Bittersweet
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It’s that time again when our kids are graduating, extracurriculars are wrapping up, and it seems as though everything is reminding you of what progress (or lack thereof) your child has made over the past year. Today we discuss the highs and lows of end-of-school-year celebrations, how grief can often Read more…

EP 738 – The Blame Game

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EP 738 - The Blame Game
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Is it just us, or are parents of autistic kiddos constantly blamed for their child’s diagnosis? From the refrigerator mom theory to the helicopter parent theory, we can’t even tell you how many times we’ve heard accusations hurled towards parents blaming them for their child’s autism diagnosis. Are they all Read more…

EP 737 – Summer Livin’

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EP 737 - Summer Livin'
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Summer is just around the corner and we are so ready! Are you? Today we discuss how we prepare for summer and the complications it can bring such as a disruption of routine, learning loss, behavioral challenges, and more. We also share how taking certain precautionary steps can help create Read more…

EP 736 – Birthday Bash or Blunder?

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EP 736 - Birthday Bash or Blunder?
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Birthdays can be tricky to navigate with autistic kiddos. From sensory overload, to sudden changes in routine, these celebrations often result in meltdowns and overwhelm. Today we’ll chat about how we create an autism-conscious birthday experience for our girls and share our tips on how to reduce the overwhelm and Read more…

EP 735 – Bringing Baby Home

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EP 735 - Bringing Baby Home
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She’s here! We’re dedicating this episode to a family update as we share our experience welcoming our newest member of the McCabe clan, how our girls reacted, and what we have done to help with the transition. Support our mission, Become A Member: patreon.com/AutismWish

EP 734 – Empathy In Action: Navigating Autism Allyship

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EP 734 - Empathy In Action: Navigating Autism Allyship
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As parents of autistic children and as autistic individuals, we are often faced with additional stressors, challenges, and overwhelming circumstances while lacking support and resources to navigate them. Today we will discuss the importance of empathy in action, and what it means to be an autism ally. This episode aims Read more…

EP 733 – Autism Acceptance Month: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

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EP 733 - Autism Acceptance Month: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
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It’s April and you know what that means, it’s officially Autism Acceptance Month! This time of year is intended to spread awareness and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder while organizations like AutismWish work hard towards fundraising and charitable missions, but it’s not all sunshine and roses. Today we chat about Read more…