EP 731 – The Trust Challenge

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EP 731 - The Trust Challenge
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One of the biggest challenges we have faced as parents of autistic children is finding people we trust to care for them when we cannot. Whether it be a medical emergency, a sleepover, or a simple date night, it’s hard to trust others with the care of our children. Today Read more…

EP 730 – The Impact of Peer Rejection & Bullying

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EP 730 - The Impact of Peer Rejection & Bullying
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It’s time for a hard reality check. Our kids get bullied and rejected by their peers – often.  As a parent, it hurts to see your child treated poorly and we can get caught up in the ‘what do I do?’ spiral. Due to their autism, our girls can’t always tell when they’re Read more…

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Heather Chauvin

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Bonus EP - Embracing Autism IRL - Meet Heather Chauvin
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Heather Chauvin is a parent of neurodivergent children and leadership coach who helps ambitious, overwhelmed women break free from their fears to courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms. Today she shares her expertise on tackling lack of parenting confidence, specific strategies to gain self-trust, managing Read more…

EP 729 – You Can’t Hurry Love

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EP 729 - You Can't Hurry Love
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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 Read more…

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Kelley Coleman

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Bonus EP - Embracing Autism IRL - Meet Kelley Coleman
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Today we sit down with Author and Advocate, Kelley Coleman, to discuss the ins and outs on filing autism related paperwork, navigating therapies, understanding insurance, government benefits, advocating for your child in school, financial planning and more! Kelley Coleman is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for Read more…

EP 728 – Good News, Or Baby Blues?

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EP 728 - Good News, Or Baby Blues?
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Embark on a thoughtful journey with us as we discuss the complex choice of expanding a family after raising two autistic children. In this episode, we navigate the intricacies of parenting within the spectrum, exploring both the joys and challenges that come with adding another member to the fold. From Read more…

Bonus Episode – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Sara Bradford

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Bonus Episode - Embracing Autism IRL - Meet Sara Bradford
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Today we bring to you a fellow autism advocate and CEO of autism consulting business SJ Childs LLC, Sara Bradford. We’ll touch on subjects including the challenges of parenting an autistic child and what you can do to create a closer connection. Sara is an autistic adult with a goal Read more…

EP 727 – What It Means To Be #ActuallyInclusive

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EP 727 - What It Means To Be #ActuallyInclusive
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This one’s gonna be a doozy! Join us as we dive into the controversial world of what it means to be #ActuallyInclusive in the autistic community. Is it okay to like the puzzle piece symbol? How should we respond with those who disagree with our views? And why is it so hard to get Read more…

EP 724 – Back To School

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EP 724 - Back To School
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Our kids are heading back to school for the second year. This time, we’re prepared and sharing our best tips and resources to help your autistic child start school on the right foot! Join our private Embracing Autism Community on Guilded.gg and support our charitable programs by Becoming a Member Read more…

EP 723 – Under the Sea

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EP 723 - Under the Sea
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Community outings can often seem impossible to manage with an autistic child, but sometimes the key to success can really be quite simple. Today we will chat about our experience at the Georgia Aquarium and why visiting a Certified Autism Center can make all the difference in a successful outing. Read more…