occupational therapy

Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Cuyler Romeo

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Bonus EP - Embracing Autism IRL - Meet Cuyler Romeo

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Today we’re sitting down with Occupational Therapist and Pediatric Feeding Specialist Cuyler Romeo. Her extensive leadership and clinical experience are instrumental in the execution and management of Feeding Matters’ strategic initiatives. In partnership with the CEO, Jaclyn Pederson, Cuyler collaborates with constituents to identify, track, and assess innovative approaches to Read more…

By The AutismWish Team, 2 monthsSeptember 27, 2024 ago

EP 722 – Just Keep Swimming

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EP 722 - Just Keep Swimming

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Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic children? Today we will chat about the importance of water safety for autistic individuals and share our experience with special needs swimming lessons with our girls. Join our private Embracing Autism Community and support our charitable programs Read more…

By The AutismWish Team, 1 yearJuly 21, 2023 ago

EP 703 – The Mind-Body Disconnect

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EP 703 - The Mind-Body Disconnect

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Join us as we talk about interoception and how the mind-body signals get disrupted in autistics. We chat about how this disconnect can result in bathroom accidents, fecal smearing, as well as poor awareness of sickness, hunger, thirst, emotional states, and beyond. This episode is sponsored by Kawaii Slime Company. Read more…

By The AutismWish Team, 2 yearsJanuary 20, 2023 ago

EP 302 – Introducing Independence

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EP 302 - Introducing Independence

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We cover how to work with your child to establish levels of independence, regardless of where they fall on the spectrum. This episode is sponsored by BehavioralFoundation.org

By AutismWish, 3 yearsJanuary 14, 2022 ago

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…

By AutismWish, 3 yearsJuly 23, 2021 ago

EP 106 – Finding the Balance

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EP 106 - Finding the Balance

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In this episode, we discuss the various therapies your child may be referred to after receiving an Autism diagnosis and give tips on how to manage your schedule as well as what to do if your child appears to hate therapy.

By AutismWish, 3 yearsJuly 16, 2021 ago