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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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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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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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

Email: 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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