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Toni Boucher is a speaker, writer, consultant, and mother of 3 neurodivergent children, who comes from a long autistic family line.
Being a late-diagnosed autistic herself, Toni shares important tips on how to understand your autistic child better, create a meaningful connection with them, and harness their autistic strengths.
In this episode, she talks about:
- harmful stereotypes you should do away with
- how to create a stronger bond with your child
- how to turn "problematic" behaviors into something useful
- how to identify and harness your child's strengths
- and more!
Enjoy!
Toni's Website:
https://www.toniboucher.net/
The Creative Community and Career Center 4 Autism:
https://www.c4autism.com/
Thinking Person's Guide to Autism:
https://thinkingautismguide.com/
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Melinda Edwards is a mother, author, psychiatrist, and founder of the nonprofit organization LIving Darshan.
In this deeply spiritual conversation, Melinda shares how her daughter’s autism changed and inspired her to foster a deeper understanding of autism in the world.
You will learn from the lessons she gained from her daughter on the spectrum and her story will inspire you t to find more meaning and purpose in your child’s autism diagnosis.
In this episode, she talks about:
- the openness and love her daughter brought when she was born
- the fear she experienced when her daughter was diagnosed with autism
- how she began to see and understand the gifts her daughter brought to the world with her connectedness and exquisite sensitivity
- and more!
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Melinda's Website:
https://www.melindaedwardsmd.com/
Living Darshan:
https://livingdarshan.org/
ICAN Conferences:
https://icanconferences.com/
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Jennie Abbot is an award-winning Children's Yoga and Mindfulness Educator and the Founder of The Harmony Kids Co.
Jennie shares how self-regulation is a crucial skill we can teach our kids, especially kids on the spectrum, through yoga.
Watch this episode to see how we can use yoga and mindfulness to help our kids self-regulate in challenging situations and to foster emotional and physical well-being in our children.
In this episode, she shares:
- the positive impact of yoga on kids in schools
- why yoga is so beneficial for our kids on the spectrum
- 2 great self-regulation tools to help your neurodiverse kids
- and more!
Enjoy!
Harmony Kids Yoga Co:
https://theharmonykidsco.com/
Peaceful Play: Minful Movement Game for Kids:
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This mom-and-son team, Julie Coy and Grant Maniér, will inspire you with their extraordinary journey of creativity, advocacy, and success.
Grant's art sells for tens of thousands of dollars and Jullie and Grant raised over half a million dollars for charities with his art.
Grant, who lives with autism, is an exceptional eco-artist known for creating unique and meaningful works of art using recycled materials. Julie is the author of children’s books featuring characters with disabilities inspired by the art her son Grant created.
In this episode, they share:
- how focusing on strengths empowers people with special needs
- how they went from "can't do" to "can do"
- their secrets to success
- and more!
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Website:
https://www.jigsawgrant.com/
Voiceover:
https://grantmanier.icanvoice.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/JigsawGrant
Check out his video with Temple Grandin:
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-165
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Crystal Y. Sanford talks about how to support our autistic teens and tweens in transitioning into adulthood successfully.
Crystal is the owner and director of Sanford Autism Advocacy Group. She is an expert in the field of Autism and IEPs and she is also a mom to a teenage daughter who is on the spectrum.
Watch this episode to equip yourself with the knowledge to prepare your autistic child for employment and independence.
In this episode, she’s going to share:
- how to teach your autistic child the life skills they need for independence
- why observing your child is so important for future success
- steps you can take to prepare your child for employment
- and more!
Enjoy!
Sanford Autism Advocacy Group:
https://www.sdautismhelp.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sdautismhelp
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sanford_autism_advocacy
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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!
Enjoy!
Connection Squared:
https://www.connection-squared.com/
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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!
Enjoy!
Kari's Website:
https://kariabaker.com/
KIND Families:
https://kindfamilies.com/
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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!
Enjoy!
Sylvia's Website
https://www.sylviamooremyers.com/mothersguide
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SylviaTizzyMyers
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sylviamooremyers
Gold Scars:
https://www.sylviamooremyers.com/books/gold-scars
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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!
Enjoy!
Sanford Autism Advocacy Group:
https://www.sdautismhelp.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sdautismhelp
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sanford_autism_advocacy
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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!
Enjoy!
Jenifer's Website:
https://www.iamjeniferbreaux.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/iamjeniferbreaux
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/iamjeniferbreaux
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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!
Enjoy!
AutismUp:
https://autismup.org/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AutismUp
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/autismuproc
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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!
Enjoy!
Dr. Austėja Landsbergienė Website:
https://www.austejalandsbergiene.lt/en
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/austeja_landsbergiene/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/austeja.landsbergiene
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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!
Martha's Ranch:
https://marthasranch.org/
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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!
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The Sherkow Center:
https://www.sherkowcenter.org/
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives from Psychoanalysis and Neuroscience
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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!
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Jeannette's Websites:
paxcoach.com
https://innersuperhero.org/
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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!
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Melissa Doman Sleep Consulting
https://www.melissadomansleepconsulting.com/
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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!
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The Articulate Autistic:
https://www.thearticulateautistic.com/
Jaime's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thearticulateautistic/
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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!
Enjoy!
Neurofam Family Coaching
https://www.ourneurofam.com/
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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!
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Nicole's Website
https://nicoledeward.com/
RISE coffee & tea
https://rise-coffeetea.com/
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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!
Enjoy!
Champion Autism Network
https://championautismnetwork.com/
Autism Travel App
https://autismtravel.club/
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