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10 Feb 2022
Use Joy as a Guide on Your Autism Parenting Journey
00:29:43
In this brand new episode of 2022, I talk about using joy as a guide on this journey of raising our kids with autism.
It's so hard to have any goals or set New Year's Resolutions when you are in survival and trying to cope with the autism diagnosis of your child. (I know, because I've been there...)
My message is that you will be okay. Your child will be okay. Have hope and connect to the joy that is inside of you to carry you through.
I share some tools to connect to your joy even through life challenges.
In this episode, I talk about the grief that mothers go through when they receive their child's autism diagnosis.
Once you hear the words “Your child is Autistic,” you may feel like your world has been shattered or you may feel relief to know what you have suspected all along.
For me, it was daunting to hear that my son was going to live with a lifelong disability (this was back in 1995).
I believe grief is a part of the autism journey. I encourage developing a relationship with grief because becoming familiar with grief will strengthen your healing journey.
The days following hearing the words “Joseph is autistic,” were some of my darkest days. I was living with the deepest pain I had felt in my 32 years of life.
But along the way I found hope. And hope was what got me out of the deep dark forest of pain. I learned that hope is the north star. When I found hope, I learned to hold on to it.
In this episode, I show you how you can do the same to find your way out of the deep dark forest of pain.
Enjoy the episode!
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09 Mar 2022
Practical Advice for When You Begin the ASD Parenting Journey
00:28:27
"My child was just diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, now what?"
This is a question that is often asked by newly diagnosed parents. I can remember the immense feeling of overwhelm taking me hostage when my son Joseph’s diagnosis was confirmed.
To say my mind, body, and spirit were overloaded with fear of the future is an understatement.
There was so much to process. I processed what this diagnosis meant for my son, my family, and myself. I decided to put myself on the back burner and move to what was most important to me at the time, which was finding ways to help my son.
So I got to work--finding help for my son and advocating for him.
As you begin this process of finding help for your child, I want to share some important tips in this video.
More episodes of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast are available on Apple Podcast here: https://apple.co/30UFFW3
15 Mar 2022
Give Yourself Kindness on the Autism Parenting Journey
00:20:20
Why is kindness essential on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder journey?
Well, you probably have noticed that this autism parenting journey is no cakewalk.
It comes with a lot of daily frustration, fear, guilt, and overwhelm that can cause heavy wear and tear on your mind, body, and soul, and because of that, you need to bring a massive amount of kindness to yourself.
I talk about why you should practice kindness to yourself and guide you through one of my kindness practices in this video.
Advocate with Kindness on the Autism Parenting Journey
00:28:19
When I started advocating for my son Joseph, sometimes I hit a wall. Some educators and administrators at his schools were defensive or wanted nothing to do with my son.
Perhaps they were fearful or intimidated or had their own negative experiences with disabilities in the past.
Whatever the reason, what I decided to do was that I was going to be kind.
I thought if I entered a meeting with kindness, perhaps I would be heard. I knew that my requested strategies would be a win-win for all of us.
Were there times that kindness didn’t work in certain moments? YES! But what I noticed over time was that although fear was greater than kindness for some, eventually kindness would offer each person an experience that helped heal and lessen their fears.
I left those meetings being who I wanted to be, a kind person with my goals met.
In this video, I want to offer you some practical advice on how to advocate for your child on the spectrum.
Self-Compassion Is Essential on the Autism Parenting Journey
00:25:24
In this episode, I talk about the importance of having self-compassion on the autism parenting journey.
I myself lived many years without practicing self-compassion on my journey as a mother and I want to encourage all mothers to incorporate this powerful practice.
I can honestly say that if I had the understanding of what self-compassion meant and how to practice it, I would have lived a much happier life! I want you to live a happier life!
I'm going to guide you through a practice of self-compassion in this episode.
When I began the autism journey with my son Joseph, I decided to speak about anything and everything I learned about autism to help my son. And I continue to do so to this day.
The more we share our stories and offer knowledge, the more we are making a difference in our society.
Let's come together not only for the month of April but each and every day to give opportunities for our children to shine their light.
30 Years of Autism Parenting Journey - Thoughts & Reflections
00:16:49
I celebrate my son Joseph turning 30 this month!
In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts and reflections and what has helped me during difficult times along the way.
These past 30 years have been full of growth as a human being for me. I have evolved into a much kinder, patient, and loving person because of my son.
He has taught me more than I could ever have taught him. He teaches with love and grace. I am filled with gratitude for my autism parenting journey with one of the most unique, delightful humans on this earth.
Thanks for picking me to be your mom. Happy 30th Birthday Joseph!
How I Came to Write the Mother's Guide Through Autism Book!
00:27:07
I am so excited to share that my book Mother's Guide Through Autism is coming soon!
This book, written by me and my son Joseph, offers two distinct perspectives. In part one of the book, I share my journey and lead mothers through a journey to heal their own hearts. In part two of the book, “Through the Eyes of the Guided”, Joseph offers insight into his experience living with autism.
Writing this book has been one of the most extraordinary experiences of our autism journey and I want to share how we came to write this book together.
Why I Chose to Write About My Autism Journey with My Mom - Joseph Shipman
00:22:18
In this special, audio episode of Mother's Guide Through Autism, my son Joseph takes the mic and shares his experience of writing our upcoming book Mother's Guide Through Autism/Through the Eyes of the Guided.
Our book gives two different perspectives of going through the autism journey: mine being the mother's and Joseph's perspective being the one who lived it.
He talks about why he agreed to team up with me and what he was able to accomplish by writing his part of the book.
More episodes of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast are available on Apple Podcast here: https://apple.co/30UFFW3
06 May 2022
How I Got Through the Mental Illness of My Daughter on the Spectrum with Sarah Magnoni
00:48:23
In this episode of Mother's Guide Through Autism, I talk to my friend Sarah Magnoni, a life coach, intuitive medium, Reiki Master, and the host of the Intuitive AF podcast, who shares her experience of living through her daughter's diagnosis of both autism and schizophrenia.
Sarah takes us through the journey of her daughter's developmental/behavioral differences at age 1, diagnosis of autism at 9, and her eventual diagnosis of schizophrenia at 18.
Sarah talks about the struggles of getting care for her adolescent daughter for mental health and shares the heartbreaking story of her daughter being discharged without getting help for her psychosis in the emergency room.
She also talks about the importance of getting help for ourselves and how getting therapy and coaching helped her get through challenging times.
Sarah has written a book called Not Alone: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Mental Illness to give voice to other families struggling with mental illness and to give hope to those who are affected by it.
More episodes of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast are available on Apple Podcast here: https://apple.co/30UFFW3
13 May 2022
Mom on a Mission: Changing Lives One Gluten-Free Snack at a Time with Jennifer Wiese
00:43:37
In this episode of Mother's Guide Through Autism, I talk to Jennifer Wiese, founder and CEO of BeeFree Gluten-Free Bakery and mom to an adult son with autism.
Jennifer shares her story of starting her company after her eldest son was diagnosed with autism back in 2008 and learning later that the gluten-free diet helped him to function better.
While searching for gluten-free foods to help her son's overall wellbeing, she quickly found that gluten-free and tasty did not often go together.
She enlisted the help of her mother, and they got busy in the kitchen recreating favorite family recipes. Once they created a snack that all four of her boys would enjoy, BeeFree Gluten-Free Bakery was born!
Now 12 years later Jennifer is laser-focused on bringing delicious snacks full of real ingredients to the world while creating jobs for adults with autism.
Jennifer shares her struggles and successes as well as the lessons she's learned on this autism parenting journey and inspires us with her mission to help make this world a better place for her son and others on the spectrum.
Enjoy!
***Please pardon the occasional noise in this episode.***
Check out more episodes of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast on Apple Podcast here: https://apple.co/30UFFW3
19 May 2022
ABA Therapy Changed My Daughter's Life on the Spectrum with Sarah McClary
00:46:51
In this episode of Mother's Guide Through Autism, I speak to Sarah McClary, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a daughter on the spectrum, about her emotional journey of receiving her daughter's autism diagnosis and finding hope from the remarkable progress her daughter made with ABA.
Sarah's daughter Leah was diagnosed with autism shortly after her third birthday after her pediatrician noticed some differences in her development.
Sarah described the day of the diagnosis as one of the hardest days of her life and recounts the emotional pain she experienced in the beginning of her autism parenting journey.
It was recommended that Leah have ABA therapy, and soon after she started, she made extraordinary progress in speech and communication.
After seeing remarkable changes in Leah, Sarah changed careers and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Sarah explains what ABA is and how it can help kids on the spectrum and addresses the controversy around ABA and the negative experiences some autistic adults say they had with the therapy in their childhood.
She hopes to change the view of ABA by providing compassionate and value-based care to her clients as a therapist because ABA has been life-changing for her daughter and she passionately believes that ABA therapy can make life easier for kids on the spectrum and their families.
She shares the lessons she learned on this journey and offers advice to mothers raising children with autism.
Enjoy!
***Please pardon the occasional noise in this episode.***
Check out more episodes of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast on Apple Podcast here: https://apple.co/30UFFW3
26 May 2022
Healing the Mother's Heart - My Interview on Autism Detectives with Patricia Lemer
00:50:43
For this week's episode, I'm sharing the interview I did recently for the Autism Detectives Radio Show with Patricia Lemer where I talk about the deep grief mothers of autistic kids go through that they need to process in order to move forward lighter and happier.
We talk about my newly released book A Mother's Guide Through Autism which my son Joseph and I co-authoredand what the intention of this book is.
We also talk a lot about healing the mother's heart and I share my personal journey of how I went from not processing my grief and getting sick in the process to healing my heart by incorporating practices like self-compassion.
Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Kids on the Spectrum with Dawn Barclay
00:30:47
In this episode of Mother's Guide Through Autism, I talk to Dawn Barclay, an award-winning author who has spent a 30+ year career working in the travel industry, about traveling strategies for kids on the spectrum.
Dawn wrote her upcoming book Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse because she understood how difficult it was for parents to travel with kids, especially kids with special needs, and there was no guidebook to help them with it.
She says that in one study done by IBCCES, where 1,000 special needs parents were interviewed, they found that 87% of them didn't travel and of those, 93% would’ve if they knew where to go and what to do.
Dawn believes that children deserve to be global citizens and they deserve to see a world outside of their own, and she wants to open up the world for people by giving them the tips and strategies offered in her book.
She shares the number one reason parents with special needs kids don't travel and what they can do to make their trips possible and successful.
Create More Joy in Your Life Through Self-Discovery
00:26:43
I use my Sundays as my personal growth and discovery day. I use this time to fill myself up with inspiration before the work week begins.
I encourage you to develop your own self-discovery practice so that you can begin to experience more peace and create more joy in your life on your autism parenting journey.
I believe this practice is essential because we mother guides often get lost in the caretaking of our kids that we start to forget ourselves—we lose ourselves in the process.
The self-discovery practice can bring you back home to yourself where peace and healing reside in the heart.
I share my 5 Small Steps to Begin Your Self-Discovery Practice in this episode.
Check out more episodes of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast on Apple Podcast here: https://apple.co/30UFFW3
01 Jul 2022
Mother Guide's Prayer and Top 10 List of Advice
00:14:47
In my 30 years of the autism parenting journey, I've learned a lot. And so, I decided to share my top 10 list of advice for the autism parenting journey.
I will be sharing each piece of advice for the next 10 weeks and this episode is an introduction to the list.
I also recite the Mother Guide's Prayer from my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism to give you strength on your autism parenting journey.
Enjoy!
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09 Jul 2022
#1 Advice I Give to Mothers Raising Kids with Autism
00:17:15
This is truly the number 1 advice I give to mothers I coach on the autism parenting journey.
We all need to hear from someone who has been in our shoes that can offer us hope, especially when we are deep in fear and pain from the autism diagnosis of our kids.
Why You Should Ask for Help on the Autism Parenting Journey
00:23:35
We mothers are good at giving and helping others but not so good at asking for help.
You might be struggling to ask for help or might not even realize that you need help on the autism parenting journey but I want to tell you that getting help is crucial to living with more joy and resilience while you help your child on the spectrum.
Find out why you should get support ASAP and how you can do so in this episode.
Enjoy!
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20 Jul 2022
Put the Oxygen Mask on Yourself First
00:25:27
Putting the oxygen mask on yourself first is #3 on my top 10 list of essential advice on the autism parenting journey.
This journey begins with you, and the practice of nurturing yourself will not only benefit you but also your child on the spectrum because you will have more resilience to meet the daily challenges.
I share my practice of self-nurturing in this episode.
When I went through my life tsunamis including my son's autism diagnosis, I didn't know how to work through my grief.
And although I had moments of grief, I pretty much used all my energy to avoid it. Many of my clients have a hard time with it too because let's face it, it's difficult to feel painful feelings.
While it's difficult, doing the inner work and working through grief is an important step toward healing and living a joyful life.
I share my thoughts on how you can gently and kindly grieve in this episode.
If you are currently struggling with the autism diagnosis of your child and their future, please take a breath and give yourself grace.
It is okay not to be okay with your child being diagnosed with autism.
Ironically, when I allowed myself to be okay with not being okay with my son’s diagnosis is when I found acceptance of the life I had. I was no longer TRYING to be okay or searching for a cure for my own aching heart.
Learn how you can be where you are AND find more joy and peace on this autism parenting journey in this episode.
Enjoy!
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12 Aug 2022
Don't let FEAR weigh you down on the autism parenting journey
00:21:37
When you have a child on the spectrum, fear can come up pretty strongly.
It certainly did for me.
The fearful thought I often had was, "Joseph would have a bleak future without me," which led me to believe that I could never die.
Fear is part of the human experience but if you constantly fear the worst-case scenarios for your child, you would be weighed down to the point of exhaustion.
I'll show you how to crush your fear in this episode.
Why You Should Advocate for Your Child with Kindness
00:31:33
The moment you have a child, advocating begins. But even more so with a child on the spectrum.
It can be very frustrating navigating the school system, healthcare, or any public places when you are dealing with people who might not be well-versed in autism.
I want to tell you why we should always advocate with kindness even when it's hard and how we can approach difficult situations with kindness and get better results.
Enjoy!
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25 Aug 2022
Let Go of Your Plans and Embrace What Is
00:32:12
No parent plans to have a child with special needs when they're starting a family.
So when they get their child's autism diagnosis, there is quite a bit of adjustment they have to make in their expectations.
Making adjustments to their expectations is also true as the kids get older. We have our plans for them and they have their own.
I share my story of letting go of my plans for my son Joseph as he was becoming independent.
Enjoy!
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02 Sep 2022
Practice Gratitude for a Happier Life
00:30:40
When you have a child with special needs, it's easy to focus on the difficulty and challenges of daily life.
I have found that the daily practice of gratitude made my life happier and deepened my joy in spite of the challenges I faced as a mother raising a child with autism.
Practicing gratitude will open up more possibilities for you and I'm sure that it will deepen your joy, too.
I share my daily gratitude practice step by step in this episode.
When you have young kids, daily life can be chaotic. And even more so when you have a young child on the spectrum.
I remember feeling so overwhelmed when I had an infant son and a 5-year-old Joseph to care for, even though I kept a stoic face and seemed like I had it together.
I stopped pretending to have it all together since then but have learned some tools to stay calm and cultivate joy in my daily life.
I share some tips on how to stay calm amidst all the autism parenting chaos in this episode.
Making College Work for Kids on the Spectrum with Alex Morris-Wood
00:42:06
If you are wondering if college is an option for your child on the spectrum, this interview is for you.
Alex Morris-Wood is the Associate Vice President of Transitions & The Student Experience at Beacon College in Florida.
Alex helps neurodiverse students to prepare for college and works to create systemic change to increase college retention for students who learn differently.
Find out what barriers to higher education exist for students who learn differently and what we can do to break down these barriers.
Why Vision Therapy is a GAME CHANGER for Your Child's Future with Patti Andrich
00:49:54
In this week's interview, I talk to Patti Andrich who is an internationally honored occupational and vision therapist, researcher, and author.
Patti shares her personal struggle of learning to read as a child with Dyslexia, which led her to pursue a career in helping people with learning differences.
Find out why including vision therapy might change the path of your child's future in this interview.
Enjoy!
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22 Dec 2022
Navigate the Holidays with Ease
00:21:03
The holiday season can be a very stressful time for many families with kids on the spectrum.
From routine disruption to food sensitivity to non-understanding relatives, there is a lot to navigate during the holidays.
I myself have many stories of stress over the holidays.
I share my tools and strategies on how to navigate the holidays with less stress and more ease.
I know many moms don't want to hear anything about self-love when they're knee-deep on their autism parenting journey.
But I've discovered self-love practices are truly crucial if you want to live lighter and happier, and be the calm and joyful mom you want to be.
Listen to this episode if you are feeling exhausted and don't feel much joy on your autism parenting journey. What you learn here can be a game-changer!
See Your Child As a Future Rocket Scientist Lois Letchford
00:55:17
Lois Letchford’s autistic son Nicholas was called “the worst child ever” by his first-grade teacher. School testing suggested that he had no strength and a “low IQ.”
Not accepting what the teacher and school said, Lois started teaching Nicholas at home. Although she initially failed, she eventually found learning methods that worked for her son.
Nicholas graduated in the top 20% of his high school class and went on to earn his PhD in Applied Mathematics from Oxford University.
Listen to this episode and find out what Lois did to help her son succeed.
Help Your Child Recover From Their Symptoms of Autism Naturally with Karen Thomas
00:25:16
Karen Thomas started taking her son to therapists one after the other at age 5 for his sensory overload issues, anxiety, tantrums, and OCD.
The response they got from the therapists was that they as parents were not being stern enough and that if they were more strict he wouldn’t behave the way he did.
After years of searching and trying, one therapist said he might have autism. He then was finally diagnosed at age 10 after 5 years of going to different therapists.
After a decade of research and trial and error, her son no longer has symptoms of autism. Because of the success she had with her son, she started to help other moms with kids on the spectrum with her online program.
Listen to this episode to discover what Karen did to help her son thrive.
The grief that Mothers go through when they get the autism diagnosis of their children is often not talked about. There is a lot of complicated feelings that come with this type of grieving, along with some criticism that might come our way for sharing these vulnerable feelings.
Listen to this brand-new series on grief where I and other mothers share our perspectives, insights, and lessons we gained from experiencing grief that came from the autism diagnosis of our kids.
Learn how to get through grief and find the gift in it.
Grief Series Ep. 1: Grief, Joy & Meaningful Skills with Lisa Jo Rudy
00:51:07
In this first episode of the Grief Series, I talk with Lisa Jo Rudy, a mother of an autistic son, writer, and consultant.
Lisa and I talk about the grief, the joy, and the struggles she experienced as a mother raising a son on the spectrum.
Lisa also talks about the value of developing meaningful skills like her son did with the clarinet as well as why we need to make museums and zoos more inclusive.
Listen to this episode to learn from Lisa's insights and life lessons.
Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin https://soundcloud.com/tristanlohengrin/look-at-the-clouds
20 Apr 2023
Grief Series Ep. 2: You are NOT a horrible mom for feeling sad with Eileen Lamb
00:37:58
Eileen Lamb is a writer, photographer, podcast host, and a mother of three. She brings a unique perspective of raising a severely autistic child while being on the spectrum herself.
Eileen talks about the grief she experienced from her son’s diagnosis and the vulnerability of talking about it publicly because of the bullying and harassment she receives on social media.
Eileen and I talk about the importance of allowing ourselves to feel what we feel and being vulnerable.
Listen to this episode and discover the lessons, insight, and wisdom that Eileen has to offer.
Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin https://soundcloud.com/tristanlohengrin/look-at-the-clouds
28 Apr 2023
Grief Series Ep. 3: God gives special needs children to parents who are special with Stella Spanakos
01:07:19
Stella Spanakos is the founder of the nonprofit organization the Nicholas Center and three social enterprises called Spectrum Designs, Spectrum Bakes, and Spectrum Suds, where 60% of the staff are individuals with Autism.
Stella created the Nicholas Center to offer life-skills programming, vocational skills training, and supported employment to her son Nicholas and other adults on the spectrum like him because the needs of autistic adults were not being met.
Stella and I talk about the expansion and growth that the Nicholas Center and the three enterprises have seen in recent years and how innovative programs are meeting the needs of autistic adults and the local communities in New York State.
Stella shares how she experienced grief at the beginning of the autism parenting journey and the pivotal moment that snapped her out of her self-pity so she could move forward to help her son Nicholas.
She also gives practical advice on employment and 5 necessary things you must do for your sanity on your autism parenting journey.
Listen to this episode and find out what they are and get inspired by her powerful words of wisdom and encouragement.
Grief Series Ep. 4: I Found a Gift in My Experience of Grief with Kathy Heath
00:46:05
If you are struggling or have dealt with difficult feelings (anger, fear, grief, etc.) arising from the autism diagnosis of your child, you are not alone.
Kathy Heath, a blogger and a mom of three with one autistic child, openly shares the complexity of feelings she experienced after receiving her middle son’s autism diagnosis several years ago.
She talks about the transformational process of going from denial to acceptance and why it’s so important for moms to sit with their fear and feelings of being lost.
Listen to this episode and find out what key realizations Kathy had to help shift from grief to experiencing more beauty and joy in her life.
Grief Series Ep. 5: Don’t Let Anyone Strip You of Your Hope with Christine Goulbourne
00:58:23
Christine Goulbourne is a special needs mom, advocate, and writer. She shares her experience of going through the cycle of grief that arose from the autism diagnosis of her son.
The emotional challenges Christine discusses in each stage are very relatable to most, if not all, autism moms. She shares the strategies and tools she adopted to handle them.
Listen to this episode and discover the secrets Christine found to cope with challenging emotions and to find joy beyond grief.
Grief Series Ep. 6: The Key to Getting to a Happier Place with Janeen Herskovitz
00:53:24
Janeen Herskovitz is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida and owner of Puzzle Peace Counseling, LLC.
Janeen has a unique perspective on the grief that parents go through from her own experience of raising a child with autism and also from being a licensed mental health counselor who helps parents raising children with autism.
Listen to Janeen share her own complex experience of grief and talk about why it’s so important for parents to process their grief as she and her clients have done to get to a happier place.
Grief Series Ep. 7: What’s Happening Biologically Behind Your Grief with Dr. Rita Eichenstein
00:55:05
Dr. Rita Eichenstein is a licensed neuropsychologist and the author of the award-winning book, Not What I Expected: Help and Hope for Parents of Atypical Children.
Dr. Rita offers us the perspective she gained from working with thousands of children with special needs and their parents as a clinician. She explains what happens hormonally and neurologically when we have kids and receive their autism diagnosis.
Listen to this episode as Dr. Rita demystifies the grief process you might be going through with the special needs diagnosis of your kids.
Grief Series Ep. 8: What the Mother's Grief Is All About with Sarah Wayland
00:52:58
Sarah Wayland is the founder of Guiding Exceptional Parents, the author of Is This Autism? A Guide for Clinicians and Everyone Else, and a mother of two autistic adults.
In this last installment of the Grief Series, Sarah dives into the emotional journey of receiving her sons’ autism diagnoses and raising them.
She talks about the mixed emotions that range from acceptance to depression to anger to joy and offers a deeper understanding of what the mother’s grief is all about on the autism parenting journey.
Listen to this episode and find out how you can turn your pain into something beautiful as Sarah did.
Grief Series Recap and Announcement with Brigitte Shipman
00:25:12
Brigitte gives a recap of the 8-part grief series that featured 8 remarkable women who shared their experience with grief on the autism parenting journey.
Brigitte also makes an exciting announcement. Find out what.
Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin https://soundcloud.com/tristanlohengrin/look-at-the-clouds
29 Jun 2023
Address the Underlying Root Causes of Autism Symptoms with Dr. Larry Miller
00:44:17
Dr. Larry Miller is a family physician, health coach, author of Healing the Symptoms of Autism, and father of three kids.
Ever since Dr. Larry's oldest son was diagnosed with autism, he has been resolute in his commitment and dedication to healing the symptoms of those diagnosed.
Find out what Dr. Larry discovered to help his son with his self-injurious behavior, and so much more.
The Best Way to Help Your Autistic Child Thrive and Be Happy with Sam Young
00:57:11
Mr. Sam is a neurodivergent educator who has ADHD. He’s also the Director of Young Scholars Academy, a strength-based, talent-focused virtual enrichment school that supports twice-exceptional, differently-wired, and gifted students to feel seen, nurtured, and happy as heck.
Mr. Sam shares his struggles growing up with ADHD and how he turned around his struggles into success and how he now helps neurodivergent students thrive.
Listen to this episode and find out the very best ways to help your autistic child thrive and be happy.
Effective Strategies to Parent Your Autistic Child with Andrea Pollack
00:32:14
Andrea Pollack recalls the feeling of relief and terror she felt when she received the autism diagnosis of her son 22 years ago.
After witnessing the struggles of her son in school, Andrea left her 19-year law career to homeschool her son. After gaining knowledge and tools in her 8 years of homeschooling, she returned to school to earn a Master’s degree and education.
Now, Andrea educates, supports, and empowers parents to help their autistic children reach their highest potential and create a peaceful home.
Listen to this episode and discover Andrea’s best parenting practices to support your children.
Remove Toxic Buildup to Help Shift Autism Behaviors with Luminara Serdar
00:46:03
Through her own struggles and healing from allergies, Luminara Serdar discovered an energy-healing modality that led her to help kids struggling with autism behaviors.
Luminara, an autism transformation expert with a background in biochemistry and genetics, discusses why so many kids are getting diagnosed nowadays and why some of the biomedical protocols don’t work.
Find out how Luminara’s protocol is helping kids shift their autism behaviors.
In this special compilation episode, I put together the sage advice of 5 moms who were recently featured in the Grief Series.
These wise words from moms who've been on the autism parenting journey will give you insights and perspectives, and encourage and inspire you on your own journey.
Enjoy!
You can listen to the original episodes with the links below:
Stem Cell Therapy Is a Game-Changer for Autism with Dr. Eric and Christine Weiss
00:55:08
Dr. Eric and Christine Weiss share their journey of seeking information and therapies to help their autistic son Marston.
Serendipitous moments and their research led to their son trying out stem cell therapy, which turned out to be a game-changer. Convinced by the results, Dr. Weiss incorporated stem cell therapy into his medical practice to help people with autism.
Find out how stem cell therapy might benefit your child in this episode.
Follow Your Mama Gut & Near-Death Experience with Maureen Brice
00:53:39
Maureen Brice is an author, autism expert, advocate, certified health coach, speaker, and single parent of 3, with her youngest son living with special “extra needs” and autism.
Maureen shares her deeply personal story of raising her son with autism including a traumatic experience her son Jonathan had in school.
She also talks about the importance of trusting your gut and urges parents to have their kids tested for allergies.
Find out what happened when Maureen was facing a life-threatening illness.
Debbie Reber is a parenting activist, bestselling author, speaker, and the CEO and founder of Tilt Parenting.
Debbie shares her story of going from not knowing what to do to figuring out what works to help her differently-wired son thrive. She talks about how she had to change the way she thought about what it means to parent a child.
She offers so many nuggets of wisdom to help you support your neurodivergent child in the best way you can. Find out what they are in this episode.
Holistic Treatments to Try for Your Child with Autism
01:14:50
In this special compilation episode, we put together the most helpful information we received on holistic treatments from the 3 experts we had previously on our podcast.
This episode includes topics on:
- nutrition - brain inflammation - genetic epigenetic mismatch - 4 foods to avoid - toxicity - and more!
In this eye-opening compilation episode, we put together the most helpful information about vision and autism from the past episodes we had with our 3 expert guests.
This episode includes topics on:
- why a vision exam is a must for kids with autism - how a vision exam is different from an eye exam - how inflexible/inefficient vision affects behavior - what to look for in your kids - and more!
Soothe Your Child’s Nervous System with Safe and Sound Protocol with Kelly Beins
00:44:17
Kelly Beins is a sensory parent and seasoned Occupational Therapist with over 28 years of clinical experience, including 18 years with certification in sensory integration.
Kelly explains to us what Polyvagal Theory is, how it revolutionized the way we view the body’s response to stress, and how it can be applied therapeutically to help a wide range of people including children with autism.
Find out how a powerful listening therapy can help your child with sensory processing and emotional regulation.
A Great Night's Sleep Is Possible for Your Child on the Spectrum with Melissa Doman
00:43:43
Melissa Doman is a sleep coach exclusively for children with special needs. She has helped hundreds of families by providing lasting solutions for their child's sleep struggles.
In this episode, she shares:
- the most common sleep struggles families with autistic kids face and what to do about it - practical steps families can take for sleep struggles - and more!
In this special episode of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast, Maureen Brice, author, autism expert, and certified health coach, hijacks the mic to have a lively conversation with Brigitte about her book A Mother's Guide Through Autism.
In this episode, they discuss:
- how the book is a toolkit for moms raising kids with autism - the vulnerability and emotions that moms are afraid to talk about - what you need to know to make this journey lighter
Create a Nontoxic, Sensory-Friendly Space for Your Child with Deborah DiMare
00:39:49
Deborah DiMare is a renowned interior design consultant, author, and educator. She is a leading authority in designing environments that promote optimal mental and physical health for the special needs population including Autism, ADHD, and sensory difficulties.
Design for Autism was born out of the experience of creating a space for one of Deborah's daughters who is autistic.
In this episode, she shares:
- how toxic most of our homes are and what this means to our kids - top 3 things we can do to make our home less toxic - tips on how to make our space sensory-friendly - and more!
This Customized Program Will Help Your Child Accomplish the Impossible with Spencer Doman
00:46:53
Spencer Doman is the director of Doman International, author of The Doman Method: From Special Needs to Wellness and Answering Autism, and coach to parents on how to help their children reach their fullest potential and express their innate intelligence.
In this episode, he shares:
- What Doman International does to help kids with special needs - What sets the Doman Method apart from other therapeutic approaches - Why you should never give up on your child - and more!
Help Your Autistic Child Grow Into the Beautiful Person That They Are with Gina Kavali
00:47:27
Gina Kavali is a syndicated radio personality and host of "Life With the Spectrum" on YouTube. Gina is also a proud mother to an 11-year-old son, Lyric, who is on the spectrum and the inspiration for everything she does now.
Based in Atlanta Georgia, Gina Co-Founded Atlanta's first premier speed dating event for young adults on the spectrum called "Table Talk." It was just featured on season two of Love On The Spectrum on Netflix.
In this episode, Brigitte and Gina talk about:
- how we need more schools that can teach to each kid the way they learn - “Table Talk” speed dating for adults on the spectrum - how to bring out the best in our kids
The Journey of Motherhood, 5 Kids, and Autism with Carrie Cariello
00:51:38
Carrie Cariello is the author of What Color Is Monday? Someone I’m With Has Autism, and Half My Sky. She speaks regularly about autism, marriage, and motherhood, and writes a weekly blog at carriecariello.com.
In this episode, Carries talks about:
- what it’s like to have 5 kids with one on the spectrum - the sibling dynamic with autism - how to say no - “untethering” as her son Jack transitions into adulthood - and more!
Changing the Hospitality Industry to Support the Families with Autism with Becky Large
00:34:33
Becky Large is nationally and internationally recognized for her support of people and families living with autism and the creation of the innovative Autism Travel Club program and Autism Traveler app.
Becky was instrumental in having the Town of Surfside Beach declared The First Autism Friendly Travel Destination, anywhere, in 2016.
In this episode, Becky talks about:
- the adjustment she had to make about college to improve her son’s mental health - how Autism Travel Club is changing the hospitality industry and supporting families with autism - practical travel tips - and more!
Give Your Special Needs Kids a Stage to SHINE with Nicole DeWard
00:46:29
Nicole DeWard is a wife and mom of 4 amazing kids. She started RISE coffee & tea in 2020 for those like her daughter, Bekah, who has Down Syndrome. She wanted to create a safe work environment for adults with special needs and to give them a bigger stage to SHINE their light.
In this episode, Nicole talks about:
- what it’s like to have a daughter with Down Syndrome, a son with autism, a neurotypical son, and an adopted daughter - how her daughter Bekah’s perspective brings more joy to her family - what we can learn from having special needs individuals in our lives - and more!
Learn to Bridge the Gap Between Autistic & Neurotypical People with Jeremy and Charity Rochford
00:49:10
Jeremy and Charity Rochford are Certified Life Coaches who specialize in helping Neurodivergent and Neurodiverse Families understand communication, culture, and their own unique family dynamic.
They are a Neurodivergent/Neurotypical couple who have been happily married for over 20 years and have two Neurodivergent children.
In this episode, Jeremy and Charity share:
- advice on how to work through differences in “mixed-neurotype” relationships - Jeremy’s autism diagnosis and how it helped to bridge the gap for their kids - tips on how to help your autistic kids harness the benefits of their uniqueness - and more!
The Common Misunderstandings Between Autistic and Neurotypical Individuals with Jaime A. Heidel
00:27:35
Jaime A. Heidel, The Articulate Autistic, is a late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD writer, advocate, consultant, and communication translator.
In this revealing episode, Jaime shares:
- her struggles of growing up autistic and not knowing - the common misunderstandings that happen between autistic and neurotypical individuals - how she helps autistic and neurotypical couples/families to understand each other better - and more!
Kids Not Sleeping? Try These Strategies with Melissa Doman
00:47:00
Melissa Doman is a sleep coach exclusively for children with special needs. She is back on Mother's Guide to dive deeper into the strategies and how-to’s of sleep for your kids!
In this episode, she shares:
- the important prep work to set you and your kids up for success - the one-change-at-a-time approach to ensure long-term success - troubleshoots for when things don’t go as planned - and more!
Help Your Child Build an Armor of Self-Confidence with Jeannette Paxia
00:39:49
Jeannette Paxia is a multiple-time #1 International Bestselling Author, sought-after Empowerment speaker, and coach for Women and children.
Jeanette shares her personal journey with her son Jacob's autism diagnosis, the challenges and lessons learned, and how advocating for him has been a transformative experience.
In this episode, she discusses:
- challenges and lessons learned from raising her son Jacob on the spectrum - why she created the book Superheroes on the Spectrum - what to do when your child is being bullied at school - and more!
Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin tristanlohengrin.bandcamp.com
07 Jun 2024
Strategies, Advice, and What Neuroscience Is Revealing About the Brains of Kids on the Spectrum with Susan P. Sherkow, M.D
00:58:01
Susan P. Sherkow, M.D. is a founder of the not-for-profit Sherkow Center for Child Development and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
She has presented and published extensively on the application of psychoanalytic developmental theory to the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with ASD, including a TEDx Talk and co-authorship of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives from Psychoanalysis and Neuroscience.
In this episode, she shares:
- what neuroscience is revealing about the brains of kids on the spectrum - specific strategies and advice from her clinical experience - the importance of connectivity and what you can do at home to help create more connection neurologically and emotionally in your child - how local, social support groups can help your child develop - and more!
Making Vacation Fun for Autism Families with Kim Bay
00:29:31
Kim Bays is a mother of twin autistic sons and one stepson, a manager at Exponential Property Group, and the founder of Martha’s Ranch Foundation.
Kim and her husband Matt started Martha’s Ranch in 2020 to aid families impacted with autism by providing a place to take a vacation surrounded by those who understand the unique challenges and joys of autism.
In this episode, she shares:
- how differently autism presented in her twin sons - how autism families can have a safe and fun vacation at a beautiful place at Martha’s Ranch - her advice to moms raising kids with autism
Enjoy!
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Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin tristanlohengrin.bandcamp.com
22 Jul 2024
What REALLY Matters in Parenting with Dr. Austėja Landsbergienė
01:09:18
Dr. Austėja Landsbergienė is a doctor of Social Sciences and Education, the author of six parenting/educational books, and the founder of a cluster of private schools in Lithuania.
For her great impact on changing the educational culture, Austeja was acknowledged as one of the most influential businesswomen in Lithuania in 2020 and was nominated as Businesswoman of the Year in 2022.
In this episode, she shares:
- why we don’t have to do it all - how to deal with the judgment of others - why making mistakes is a good thing - one thing we can do to make the education system better - and more!
Why You and Your Autistic Child Need a Supportive Community With Sarah Milko & Lisa Ponticello
00:50:13
Sarah Milko and Lisa Ponticello are co-founders of AutismUp, an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families.
Since establishing AutismUp in 2004, Sarah and Lisa tirelessly worked to provide support and resources to indiviudals with autism and thier families.
In this episode, they share:
- how they started AutismUp to support each other and how it’s grown to now support over 37,000 families - how they created programs they wished existed for thier kids with autism and now they offer more than 80 classes - why it’s important to support them through their lifecycle with innovative programs and initiatives - and more!
Travel IS Possible - How to Travel with Children with Special Needs with Jenifer Breaux
00:37:00
Jenifer Breaux is a retired army veteran who is the owner of JB Travel Pros, a franchise of Dream Vacations, where she helps people travel the world with excitement.
Jenifer is also an expert in traveling the world with children with special needs as the mother of two amazing young men who both are on the autism spectrum.
In this episode she shares:
- her stories of resilience in getting her children's diagnoses - practical tips to families with neurodivergent children for overcoming the challenges of travel - the importance of creating family memories - and more!
Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin tristanlohengrin.bandcamp.com
29 Aug 2024
How to Show Up for IEP Meetings with Confidence with Crystal Y. Sanford
00:33:17
Crystal Y. Sanford is the owner and director of Sanford Autism Advocacy Group, LLC. Crystal is an expert in the field of Autism and IEPs and has 20+ years of experience in special education in public schools.
This is a must-listen episode if you ever felt intimidated by IEP meetings or nervous about advocating for your child.
In this episode, she’s going to share:
- top 3 tips for navigating IEP meetings with confidence - one thing you should do before you sign the IEP - why it’s important to adjust your expectations - and more!
Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin tristanlohengrin.bandcamp.com
13 Sep 2024
Autistic Woman's Healing Journey: Bouncing Back From Tragedies With Sylvia Moore Myers
00:39:27
Sylvia Moore Myers is a mental health coach, speaker, and author of Gold Scars. Sylvia is bringing a very important perspective of being a late-diagnosed autistic adult and she’s sharing her incredible story of bouncing back from tragedies in her life, including the loss of her son.
This episode will give you insight into living on the spectrum and offer you wisdom on how to heal from grief, loss, and trauma.
In this episode, she’s going to share:
- how she healed from the tragic death of her son - common misunderstanding people have about autism - challenges faced by autistic adults - and more!
Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin tristanlohengrin.bandcamp.com
20 Sep 2024
Embracing Autism - A Mother's Journey of Finding Joy and Purpose with Kari A. Baker
00:42:26
Kari A. Baker is an author, speaker, and podcaster who is the founder of KIND Families. Kari shares her story of struggling to accept the autism diagnosis of her son Brady and eventually finding peace and purpose through it.
In this episode, she shares:
- how she shifted from struggling with her son’s diagnosis to embracing it - how she found the gifts and purpose in the unexpected journey of autism parenting - what changed her perspective - and more!
Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin tristanlohengrin.bandcamp.com
28 Sep 2024
Boost Your Bond: Expert Advice For Connecting With Your Autistic Child | Dr. Ali Perkinson
00:32:25
Dr. Ali Perkinson is a licensed educational psychologist, speech-language pathologist, board-certified behavior analyst, and neurodiverse couples counselor.
Dr. Ali offers social communication therapy and helps people increase connections in neurodiverse romantic relationships, friendships, or parent-child dynamics.
In this episode, she shares:
- 3 tips on how to boost your bond with your autistic child - dating advice for autistic individuals - how to use your child’s motivation to increase social skills - and more!
Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin tristanlohengrin.bandcamp.com
30 Aug 2019
My Autistic Son--Being Okay With Not Being Okay
00:31:24
This episode is for any mother who is searching for hope and inspiration in raising her child with autism. Brigitte offers you a story of how she and her autistic son Joseph teamed up to help other mothers of children in the autistic spectrum become the expert advocates for their children. This is an inspiring introduction of how Mother’s Guide Through Autism came to be. Brigitte tells her background story, and how her son Joseph described what role she played in his 27 years of living with autism.
18 Sep 2019
Insight from the One Who Lived It
00:23:36
This episode will enlighten mothers who are suffering as they are becoming their child’s expert advocate. Brigitte interviews her son Joseph about what his experience has been living with autism for the past 27 years of his life. He gives his own perspective of what he was actually living vs. what his mother was feeling during different periods of his life.
This mother and son have teamed up to offer you two sides to the story. One being of a mother who is advocating to improve her son’s dim future prognosis of life; the other being the person who is living it.
18 Sep 2019
Joseph Waking Up
00:29:12
This episode will take you through one of the early therapies that Brigitte found on her journey of becoming Joseph’s expert advocate. Although there are therapies being offered that are found to be inconclusive, they may just work. Brigitte tells her story of what she documented and how Auditory Integration Training began waking her son Joseph up.
Links/Resources:
Book: Learning To Dance In The Rain: Melanie Bennett
Block Therapy: To remind when we did this therapy with Joseph it was experimental. The only resource we had at that time was a Neurologist who did brain injury research. There is no exact method that we did that I could find a website for this therapy. This is recent research to take a look at today: Neuroptimize - Reward, Strengthen, Rebuild - neuroptimizeco.com
Brigitte and Joseph discuss Joseph’s personal experience of what took place during and after Auditory Integration Training Therapy. They also discuss how they have personally seen how early intervention can change a child’s life. Brigitte gives her own inspiration of why it is never too late to begin.
22 Oct 2019
How We Used Block Therapy and Fast Forward to Improve Language Abilities and More.
00:29:06
Brigitte shares her inspiring story of how she followed her own intuition in deciding to work with a neurologist with a not-so-stellar reputation in her small town.
Though considered unconventional (and inconclusive to this day), Block Therapy with this neurologist was worth a shot to try since it wasn’t going to hurt her son Joseph. It ended up helping Joseph with understanding of directions, processing of the language, and so much more. Brigitte shares what she monitored and recorded in her journal.
Brigitte also shares the story of how she pleaded with the Fast Forward Therapy founders to expand the program so mothers in the rural areas can use this program with their children. 6 Months later, they offered the software program people could use at home. Brigitte started administering Fast Forward Therapy at home with the new software and it greatly improved Joseph’s speech, focus, and social interaction with others.
Block Therapy: To remind when we did this therapy with Joseph it was experimental. The only resource we had at that time was a Neurologist who did brain injury research. There is no exact method that we did that I could find a website for this therapy. This is recent research to take a look at today: Neuroptimize-Reward, Strengthen, Rebuild- neuroptimizeco.com
31 Oct 2019
Patience Goes a Long Way
00:24:16
In this episode of Mother’s Guide Through Autism, Brigitte Shipman and her son Joseph Shipman have a discussion about what Block Therapy and Fost Forward Therapy were like for him. Joseph shares what he remembers of his experience.
Joseph also shares how deviation from a routine in his childhood felt like a computer crashing and how crucial it was to hear his mom say she was proud of him.
Brigitte and Joseph talk about the importance of transition time and how patience is key in raising a child with autism.
Block Therapy: To remind when we did this therapy with Joseph it was experimental. The only resource we had at that time was a Neurologist who did brain injury research. There is no exact method that we did that I could find a website for this therapy. This is recent research to take a look at today: Neuroptimize-Reward, Strengthen, Rebuild- neuroptimizeco.com
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