We’re in the home library today talking with author and public speaker, Ron Sandison. Ron shares his experience growing up autistic and has some fantastic advice for parents, professionals and churches who help people on the autism spectrum. In This Episode You Will Discover How a honey badger and a groundhog help keep Ron grounded. How a special interest can develop into a career path. How marketing changed the way he interacted with the world. Connections and why people with ASD have difficult...
Oct 31, 2023•40 min
We’re in the TV room/home theater today talking with Angie Harrington of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Angie’s son was diagnosed with autism last year, and she shares how she is navigating her new normal. In This Episode You Will Discover Why Angie decided it was time to leave the show Her family’s journey to get her son, Hart, an autism diagnosis during a global pandemic What connects her and her son that goes beyond spoken words Adjustments she has had to make in her own home Mentione...
Sep 13, 2023•35 min
We’re in the therapy office today chatting with Whitney Owens about her autism motherhood journey. Whitney shares her experiences as a mom, private practice owner and entrepreneur. In This Episode You Will Discover What is a faith-based practice and who is it for? How Whitney’s life has changed since her daughter’s diagnosis The most difficult part for her journey, personally How she manages to balance being a business owner and special needs mom Mentioned on the Podcast Free facebook membership...
Jul 26, 2023•29 min
We’re in the family room today chatting with Brigitte Shipman about helping our autistic kids become independent adults. Brigitte shares her experiences as a mom and coach, including her experience of writing a book with her son. In This Episode You Will Discover How to set up your child for success in life How to handle the mom guilt that accompanies almost everything we do Brigitte’s story about how she became a life coach for autism moms Brigitte’s podcast, A Mother’s Guide Through Autism, an...
Jul 11, 2023•41 min
We’re out of the house today, talking about travel. If you’ve ever tried to travel with your neurodivergent kiddos, you know it can be quite a challenge at times. Getting there is not always half the fun. So we’re chatting today with Dawn M. Barclay about her new book, “ Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible and the Neurodiverse,” about how to make the travel experience as painless as possible. In This Episode You Will Discover Things you can do as a...
Oct 25, 2022•31 min
We’re in the library today talking with marriage and family therapist, Katherine Scott, about her new book, “The Tail Of A Trio.” We’ll be chatting about how the book can be used by parents, therapists and teachers to help kids of all ages and abilities work through socializing, adjusting to new situations and the healing power of friendships. In This Episode You Will Discover How using books in therapy and in the classroom can enhance the work you’re doing as a professional Some noteworthy back...
Sep 13, 2022•31 min
Today we’re in the family room talking about support from extended family and friends. It’s not an easy task for autism families to get the support we need from the people we love. This episode is designed to share with them and make it a bit easier. In this episode you will discover: What inhibits family and friends from reaching out. How you can address difficult conversations. How autism can affect a family and why we need support. Some helpful guidelines for family and friends. Mentioned on ...
Aug 03, 2022•30 min
We’re in the girls’ room today chatting with Dr. Wendela Whitcomb Marsh about why it’s so difficult for girls to get diagnosed with autism. Her most recent book, “ Recognizing Autism In Women and Girls ,” was just released this week and is a must-read for every clinician and woman on the spectrum. In this episode you will discover: Dr. Wendy’s story and how she can relate to both the autism parenting journey as well as a diagnostician. Why so many girls on the autism spectrum go undiagnosed for ...
May 03, 2022•50 min
We’re in the family room today with host Janeen Herskovitz, talking about the number one thing her coaching clients have reported makes the biggest difference in their interactions with their children. It’s not a specific therapy, secret supplement or special diet…it’s presuming their competence! In this episode you will discover: What it means to presume your child’s competence. How to make these changes in your home today. Personal anecdotes from Janeen’s own parenting journey. What can happen...
Apr 13, 2022•28 min
We’re having a cup of tea with Stephanie Weiderstrand today, talking about autism parenting. Join us for Stephanie’s story and how she manages special needs parenting as well as helping other families grow and thrive. In this episode you will discover: Stephanie’s story and what she has learned through her daughter with ASD. How to manage your energy as an autism parent and why it’s so important. Why trusting your instinct is so important. Why therapies are just one piece of the whole family pic...
Oct 12, 2021•40 min
We’re in the music room today with renowned child advocate and musician, Raffi! Not only is he a gifted musician, songwriter, producer and child advocate that you may remember from your own childhood, he’s helping to educate the world about the importance of honoring our children and how this concept can make our world a more peaceful place. In this episode you will discover: Why Raffi is so important to Janeen and her family- especially her son, Ben. How your child’s special interests can be an...
Sep 29, 2021•36 min
We’re in the library today speaking with Dr. Reema Naim about the sensory system and how it impacts your child. Dr. Naim’s book series, Adventures of the Sensokids, help kids understand their sensory needs and how to regulate it. In this episode you will discover: Why Dr. Naim became an occupational therapist and how she uses her own superpower to teach kids about their’s. The inspiration for the book series and her goal for creating it. What she wants professionals to know about kids with senso...
Sep 07, 2021•28 min
In honor of our 100th episode, we’re in the family room today with host Janeen Herskovitz, talking about what she’s learned during her 20 plus years of parenting a child with autism. In this episode you will discover: The things Janeen would do differently if she knew then what she knows now. What it means to take better care of yourself. The most important thing that will make all the difference in parenting your child. Why presuming competence is so important. Mentioned on the podcast: Join th...
Aug 23, 2021•22 min
We’re in the therapy room today speaking with Dr. Susan Sherkow of The Sherkow Center. In this episode we talk about making meaningful connections with your child and how to best understand their needs. In this episode you will discover: Dr. Sherkow’s autism journey as a professional and how she has seen this landscape change over many years. The Sherkow Center approach and what they offer autism families. The mistakes she sees parents make with their children. How you can connect with your chil...
Jul 06, 2021•45 min
We’re in the bedroom today speaking with George Bailey of ZPods. We discuss autism fatherhood, his company that created a bed designed just for kids with autism and related health issues, and so much more. In this episode you will discover: What is a Zpod and how it can help your child sleep. The issues autism parents face in trying to get their kids to sleep. Some of the most common sleep issues in autism and what you can do about it. How stimming is related to your child’s anxiety levels. What...
Jun 23, 2021•36 min
We’re in the library today speaking with two editors of the book, Sincerely Your Autistic Child ; What people on the autism spectrum wish their parents knew about growing up, acceptance and identity . We discuss how the book came about, and why your child’s point of view and needs should be at the forefront of how we parent and treat them. In this episode you will discover: Emily and Morénike’s personal stories about their own autism journeys as women. Why the Autistic Women’s Network adjusted t...
May 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min
We’re in the master bedroom today speaking with psychotherapist, Kate McNulty, about navigating romantic relationships when one partner has autism. Her book, Love and Aspergers , discusses the topic in detail. Her perspective as a woman on the autism spectrum who was diagnosed late in life, informs her experience as a therapist. In this episode you will discover: Kate’s personal story about her own journey to get diagnosed and how it helped her. How autism differs for women vs. men. The most com...
May 12, 2021•29 min
We’re in the family room today with host Janeen Herskovitz, talking about the areas where autism parents get stuck. In her private practice, where Janeen provides therapy and autism parent coaching, parents often have the most difficulties in these areas. In this episode you will discover: The most common areas where parents of neuro-diverse children have the most difficulty. Why every moment does not need to be a teachable one. How managing your own emotional state can help your child with thei...
Feb 03, 2021•30 min
We’re in the library today talking with autism researcher, Simon Baron-Cohen, about his new book, “The Pattern Seekers: How Autism Drives Human Invention.” In the book, he argues that understanding autism, and what he calls the Systemizing Mechanism to figure out why things are, is key to understanding the origins of and evolution of human creativity. In this episode you will discover: What it means to be a hyper-systemizer and how it relates to difficulties in expressing empathy. The five brain...
Dec 01, 2020•47 min
We’re in the therapist’s office today chatting with Marriage and Family Therapist, Katherine Scott, about how to help our kids with COVID fatigue. We’re a little over six months into the COVID experience, and while it’s had varying impacts on everyone, I think we can all agree we’re SO over it. Katherine and I talk about how to manage the stress and emotional toll it’s taking on our families. In this episode you will discover: The issues coming up in our therapy office as a result of COVID-19. H...
Sep 22, 2020•34 min
