Ever feel like your social life disappeared the moment you became an autism parent? You’re not alone — and you’re not a bad friend. In this episode, we get real about the hidden struggles no one talks about: canceled plans, isolation, misunderstood boundaries, and the guilt that tags along. If Read more…
On today’s episode we’re diving into how autism is portrayed in media and how these representations influence public understanding. We’ll explore different storytelling approaches, from metaphorical to direct portrayals, and discuss their strengths and limitations. Support our mission, unlock members only perks, Become A Member today: patreon.com/autismwish
In today’s episode, we explore how society continues to marginalize the disability community through harmful perceptions and practices. Support our mission, become a member today: patreon.com/autismwish
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 Read more…
Today we explore how to celebrate gratitude in ways that resonate with autistic children. From sensory-friendly activities to simple, meaningful routines, we’ll share how we create unique ways to teach and experience gratitude with our children. Support our mission, become a member today: patreon.com/autismwish
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 Read more…
Today we’re happy to connect with Estates, Trusts, and Probate Attorney Adam Abramowitz. A sincere desire to help people protect their loved ones inspired Adam to focus his legal career on estate planning. He believes estate planning is an ongoing, lifelong process and he works with clients to see how Read more…
Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of homeschooling an autistic child. We’ll cover the benefits of personalized learning, socialization challenges, and tips for creating routines and incorporating therapies to help you decide if homeschooling is right for your family. Support our mission, become a member today: patreon.com/autismwish
On Sept. 4th a gunman who shall not be named entered Apalachee High School and ended the lives of 4 people in our community, two 14 year old students and 2 teachers. One of the two students, whose name was Mason, was autistic. Today we will discuss the incident that Read more…
Join us as we share our children’s experience with Play Therapy and how these approaches are helping our girls manage anxiety, particularly around performance and fear of failure. We also discuss how Autplay, an autism-tailored play therapy, is teaching them new skills to help express emotions and build confidence. Support Read more…
