For our season finale Jesus, husband of previous guest Joanne, joins us to talk about dealing with aggression and violence, from our little ones. This is often a challenge with raising kids on the spectrum that many of us deal with daily.
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Joining me today are Elton and Brandon Dean. Elton is father to 8 year old ASD son Brandon, and the duo have published a children's book about pirates. This is the youngest author I have ever had the pleasure of speaking with, and Elton's pride in his son's contributions and achievements is undeniable. Sit back while we chat with Brandon at first, then hear Elton's story about being a father to a remarkable little boy!
Elton's FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Elton-A-Dean-Author/100089519060251/
Purchase the books!
Brandon Sets Sail https://a.co/d/e0FBLAR
A Yeti Like Freddie https://a.co/d/4I2bE9h
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Licensed clinician and therapist of the CLIU joins me today to chat everyday life, parenting and the importance of providing support to not only our little ones on the spectrum, but also to their siblings!
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Discord for Parent Support: https://discord.gg/kpR3PkqA8z
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In this episode trauma surgeon Dr. Kendra sits down to talk about her own experience with raising kids on the spectrum, and how she balanced a demanding career with those responsibilities.
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One of the number one symptoms of autism is the speech delays. It's often times one of the first things a parent notices, when that milestone is missed for not only first words, but also conversational language. Joining me today is Kristen Krapf, a licensed speech therapist, who provided elucidation on the process of getting therapy, and what parents can expect from those services.
Kristen's Practice: https://www.krapfspeechservices.com/
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Bluesky: BrigherSpectrum.bsky.social
Discord Parents of kids with ASD server: https://discord.gg/kpR3PkqA8z
Celestyna offers a unique and interesting perspective to parenting, while also giving us insight on what its like to be a neurodivergent parent themself!
Celestyna's Site: CelestynaWild.com
Archetypos Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BYHZCUDZwGpcvgwZrlDpg
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Discord Parent Support Server: https://discord.gg/kpR3PkqA8z
Today I'm joined by Misty, a single mom on a mission to raise her little boy into an independent adult on the spectrum! It's a great conversation with lots of new insight on methods of dealing with meltdowns, and vacation destinations!
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Bluesky: BrighterSpectrum.bsky.social
Discord Parenting Community: https://discord.gg/kpR3PkqA8z
Joining me today are my mothers. We really tried to have a conversation about what its like to be grandparents to kids on the spectrum, but Logan had other plans. Chaos ensues, and Logan provides a solid demonstration on just how challenging some days can be, especially when you're trying to get things done. It's a great example of what its like when they are having a day where they are feeling overwhelmed.
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BlueSky: brighterspectrum.bsky.social
Discord Support Server: https://discord.gg/kpR3PkqA8z
Jazmin is a mom of three. She's got two kiddos on the spectrum and one neurotypical. On this episode she brings a new perspective to parenting, telling us how she deals with the dynamics of such a mix!
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Our Autism Parent support group on Discord: https://discord.gg/kpR3PkqA8z
For the first ever bonus episode, beginning a series of bonus episodes, I attempt to convince my son Logan to have a conversation with me on mic. He's not overly enthused with it and as expected, it only lasts a couple minutes. For those of you who don't know what having a chat with a little one with ASD is like, well...here ya go! Enjoy!
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Joanne hangs out with me on this episode about adopting and raising three kids on the spectrum, as well as the trials that come with that. Near the end we discuss the Caring Table, a local group she is organizing for parents to get together and share this journey together.
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Photographer and author Mary Berridge joins me today to discuss her book Visible Spectrum: Portraits from the World of Autism, her son Graham and what it was like to raise a child with ASD.
Mary's Website:
http://www.maryberridge.com/
Buy the Book!
http://www.maryberridge.com/books
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Today I sit down with Gail Hugman, author and teacher, who specializes in teaching children with autism. We cover managing autism in class, as a well as healthy stimming and calming meltdowns!
Gails Books and Contact Info:
Website: <https://www.lessonsalive.com> https://www.lessonsalive.com
Email: <mailto:gail@lessonsalive.com> gail@lessonsalive.com
Making the Pennies Drop
https://amzn.to/3xmZwgR
A Short and Simple Book for the Why’s
https://amzn.to/3LDvqJD
100 Things to Learn Before You’re 10
https://amzn.to/3xTvwtK
John Fela, an advocate and leader of support programs for dads of kids with ASD, chats with me today about his own personal journey, and about what it is to be a dad to a kid on the spectrum.
Joni: https://joniandfriends.org/
Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/
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Do your ASD kiddos refuse to eat a diverse range of foods? Today I sit down with Dr. Keith, Professor at PennState, and the Director of their Feeding Program, to talk about causes, implications, possible strategies and his book Broccoli Boot Camp!
Get the book! https://a.co/d/c6dvGVz
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I sit down with Joanna Flora, a creative therapy expert who also specializes in potty training people on the autism spectrum!
Joanna's Website: https://thepuzzledparents.com/
Twitter: @BrightSpecPod
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On this episode we explore Kayla's parenting experience, and get her advice on how to travel comfortably with our kids on the spectrum!
Kayla's Insta: @DreamJarTravels
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On this installment I sit down with David Hoyt. He's an old friend who helped raise a little boy with autism, as his step dad. Through his experiences we gain a unique look at the emotional ups and downs, as well as what they go through when the relationship sours, and the biological parent takes the child away. This one is a tear jerker.
Thank you for tuning in! On our premier episode we sit down with fitness instructor and author, Gary Martinez Jr, and discuss his life parenting his daughter.