EP 408 – Dispelling Disinformation
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Tune in as we chat about the difference between disinformation and misinformation in the autism world and why intent matters.
EP 400 – Season 4 Trailer: Work To Be Done
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Season 4: Work To Be Done launches Friday, April 1, 2022, everywhere you stream podcasts! Keep yourself up to date with all things Embracing Autism by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @AutismWish to stay up-to-date with live events, giveaways, monthly support group access, and more! Want to show Read more…
EP 207 – Understanding Aphantasia
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We explore what it means to have Aphantasia, how it relates to autism, and how it may overlap with the other senses.
EP 206 – Hearing Voices
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Today we tackle our final sense, the sense of hearing, and how autistic children may react differently to sound than their neurotypical peers. We discuss the importance of completing a hearing evaluation as well as some adjustments or accommodations you can make to help your child cope.
EP 205 – Making Scents
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Today we chat about the sense of smell and its newfound relationship with autism. We discuss interesting findings from recent studies linking the sense of smell to social ability in autism as well as some activities you can do at home to help your child adjust to overwhelming smells.
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 201 – Senses & Sensibilities
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Welcome to Season 2 of the Embracing Autism Podcast! In the premiering episode, we introduce this season’s theme of Senses & Sensibilities and tease some of the topics we will be covering in the next few episodes with a fun, lighthearted tone.
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…