EP 204 – Thriving Under Pressure

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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 203 – Savoring Diverse Palates

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EP 203 - Savoring Diverse Palates
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We review the sense of taste and how autistic individuals may experience this sense differently than their neurotypical peers. We discuss feeding therapy, as well as pica, oral stimming, and transitioning to self-feeding.

EP 202 – Seeing Through A Different Lens

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EP 202 - Seeing Through A Different Lens
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Join us as we focus on the sense of sight and how it may be impacted by Autism. We discuss visual sensory symptoms, stimming behaviors, and related visual impairments.

EP 201 – Senses & Sensibilities

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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 200 – Season 2 Trailer: Senses & Sensibilities

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EP 200 - Season 2 Trailer: Senses & Sensibilities
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We’ll be right back! Sneak a peek into Season 2: Senses & Sensibilities launching Friday, September 10, 2021, everywhere you stream podcasts.

EP 112 – Embracing Autism

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EP 112 - Embracing Autism
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We conclude Season One with final thoughts on how to go from ‘Weathering the Storm’ to ‘Embracing Autism’ and how to transform negative perceptions of autism to one of positivity and acceptance.

EP 109 – Speech Therapy

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EP 109 - Speech Therapy
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We take a deeper look into what you can expect at your child’s Speech Therapy (ST) sessions, what target areas Speech Therapy can help with, and some tools that may be provided to your child to include the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), sign language, and electronic communication devices (i.e. Read more…

EP 108 – Physical Therapy

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EP 108 - Physical Therapy
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Tune in as we explore Physical Therapy (PT) and what you can expect during sessions as we discuss common activities, potential benefits, and how Physical Therapy can help your child work on balance, core strength, or coordination among other key areas. We also explore how you can recreate physical therapy at Read more…

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.

EP 105 – Navigating Financial & Educational Resources

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EP 105 - Navigating Financial & Educational Resources
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In this episode, we will review a variety of financial resources and education programs to help support your autistic child that are available in the United States. From IEPs and IFSPs to SSDI, Medicaid, and the Autism Waiver, we discuss it all! It’s important to note that each state has Read more…