Shannon Korza, Brittney Crabtree, Tash Dillmon, and Jean Mayer
232 episodes
1 week ago
The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs.
We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence.
Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage.
We do not hold degrees in medicine or neuroscience, nor are we special education teachers, but we are experts in raising our kids and figuring out everything as we go.
Think of this podcast as a coffee shop chat with your closest girlfriends. We want to talk, raise awareness, and help each other thrive with our neurodivergent families in a neurotypical world.
Follow us on Instagram @momstalkautism
Website:
www.momstalkautism.com
Come say hello!
hello@momstalkautism.com
Shannon Korza, Tash Dillmon, Jean Mayer & Brittney Crabtree
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The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs.
We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence.
Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage.
We do not hold degrees in medicine or neuroscience, nor are we special education teachers, but we are experts in raising our kids and figuring out everything as we go.
Think of this podcast as a coffee shop chat with your closest girlfriends. We want to talk, raise awareness, and help each other thrive with our neurodivergent families in a neurotypical world.
Follow us on Instagram @momstalkautism
Website:
www.momstalkautism.com
Come say hello!
hello@momstalkautism.com
Shannon Korza, Tash Dillmon, Jean Mayer & Brittney Crabtree
Tash and Shannon talk with Canine Companions about how service dogs support autistic kids, reduce anxiety, and bring healing and connection to families.
Author and dad Daryl Potter joins Moms Talk Autism to talk about the realities of caregiving for adult children with disabilities and complex medical needs. This heartfelt conversation explores grief, resilience, and finding joy in the everyday moments of extreme caregiving.
Holiday plans don’t always go the way we picture them—especially when parenting neurodivergent kids. In this episode, we talk about managing expectations, simplifying traditions, and finding joy in the chaos of holidays like Halloween. You’re not alone… and you deserve to celebrate in a way that actually works for your family.
Join Moms Talk Autism as Dr. Daniela Owen and Jake Loupe share insights on parenting neurodiverse kids, building inclusive communities, and supporting mental health for families.
After their trip to Galveston, the moms sit down for a real, unfiltered catch-up about life, travel, and parenting autistic kids while trying to refill their own cups.
The moms chat with Melissa Smith from Backlight Productions about how her nonprofit empowers artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities to shine in the spotlight.
JJ McLeod shares her experience as both a special education teacher and an autism parent, reflecting on lessons, challenges, and finding balance in both worlds.
The moms reconnect with Emily Zavala to hear updates on her son Justin’s growth, independence, and the evolving emotions that come with parenting autistic teens.
The moms open up about the hidden “autism tax” - the emotional, time, and financial costs that come with raising autistic children and navigating support systems.
A powerful and educational discussion with Dr. David Amaral on autism research, brain donation, and how science can shape better understanding and support.
Some days that question feels impossible to answer. The moms talk honestly about emotional burnout, self-care, and what “I’m fine” really means in autism parenting.
Lia McCabe joins the moms for an uplifting discussion on acceptance, advocacy, and embracing the full experience of parenting and supporting autistic children.
The moms chat with Nicole Studt, an autism mom and advocate, about what she’s learned along the way - from navigating diagnoses to finding strength through connection.
Allison Bolson joins the moms from Australia to talk about autism and ADHD diagnosis, family life abroad, and what global perspectives can teach us about neurodiversity.
Parenting autistic tweens comes with big emotions, endless questions, and a whole lot of coffee. The moms share how they’re surviving this messy, beautiful season.
Tiffany Feingold joins the moms to discuss Guiding Bright Minds and how families can better support neurodivergent children through community and education.
The creators of SocialWiseVR, Nicole Lockerman and Jenifer Shahin, share how virtual reality is helping autistic kids practice real-life social skills in safe, creative ways.
The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs.
We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence.
Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage.
We do not hold degrees in medicine or neuroscience, nor are we special education teachers, but we are experts in raising our kids and figuring out everything as we go.
Think of this podcast as a coffee shop chat with your closest girlfriends. We want to talk, raise awareness, and help each other thrive with our neurodivergent families in a neurotypical world.
Follow us on Instagram @momstalkautism
Website:
www.momstalkautism.com
Come say hello!
hello@momstalkautism.com
Shannon Korza, Tash Dillmon, Jean Mayer & Brittney Crabtree
