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Embracing Autism

Lia & Matt McCabeautismwish.org
Your child is autistic, now what? Parenting a child is often rewarding, but for parents of autistic children, it can be a struggle when communication, finances, or behavior is a barrier. Join hosts Lia & Matt McCabe, an Autistic & ADHD couple raising two autistic daughters and the founders of the charity project AutismWish, in weekly discussions to provide parents with guidance, tips, resources, and a newfound perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Each week we will share our experience raising special needs children and tackle difficult or taboo subjects in the Autism world with encouragement and guidance on how to broaden your perspective while learning to understand and empathize with your autistic child, from weathering the storm to Embracing Autism. Learn more at www.autismwish.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @AutismWish. Disclaimer: We are not doctors or therapists, so please always consult with your child's physician before taking any of our advice. We try our absolute best to get everything right but we are only human, so please make sure to consult with an expert. If you feel anything has been misrepresented or inaccurate, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at podcast@autismwish.org.
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Episodes

EP 408 – Dispelling Disinformation

Tune in as we chat about the difference between disinformation and misinformation in the autism world and why intent matters.

May 20, 202228 min

EP 406 – Becoming Self-Aware

Join us today as we touch on the topic of parental self-awareness and how it may impact our children.

May 06, 202225 min

EP 405 – Potty Training

Today we talk about potty training an autistic child and how we suddenly found success after a year plus of trying.

Apr 29, 202224 min

EP 404 – Fathering Autism

In today’s episode, we discuss the role of dads in autism and why they tend to be less vocal in the autism community.

Apr 22, 202231 min

EP 403 – Making Friends

In this episode, we speak on the struggles of making friends as parents of autistic children as well as the unique challenges our kids face when building friendships.

Apr 15, 202226 min

EP 402 – Prepping For School

Tune in as we discuss prepping our kids for school, IEPs, and transitions. We answer questions such as, how can I make the transition to school easier for my autistic child? What are some things I should advocate for in my child’s IEP? And how can I help my child’s teacher see them as more than a diagnosis?

Apr 08, 202225 min

EP 401 – Becoming The Change

In the Season 4 premier, we discuss the importance of advocacy in the autism community and practical steps you can take as a parent to help create a more autism inclusive world for your child.

Apr 01, 202222 min

EP 400 – Season 4 Trailer: Work To Be Done

Season 4: Work To Be Done launches Friday, April 1, 2022, everywhere you stream podcasts! Keep yourself up to date with all things Embracing Autism by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @AutismWish to stay up-to-date with live events, giveaways, monthly support group access, and more! Want to show your support? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and drop us a voice message at speakepipe.com/embracingautism.

Mar 25, 20221 min

IRL – Building Bridges for Neurodiversity with Samar Waqar

We are excited to share with you audio from the premiering episode of the Embracing Autism IRL (in real life) spinoff companion. In this video series, we interview guests from a variety of backgrounds who are all linked together through Autism discussing controversial yet critical topics in the autism community. In today’s episode, we interview Samar Waqar, Founder of Kind Theory on the topic of neurodiversity and autism acceptance.

Mar 18, 202223 min

EP 310 – Disclosing the Diagnosis

In the Hearth & Home season three finale, we chat about how to determine if or when it’s the appropriate time to disclose your child’s autism diagnosis as well as with whom that information should and should not be shared.

Mar 11, 202222 min

EP 309 – Going to Church

Today we touch on how to navigate formal settings with your autistic child, such as going to church, attending weddings, and beyond.

Mar 04, 202224 min

EP 308 – Making Memories

Join us as we discuss the power of making memories as a family and why we as parents should remember that there’s more to life than autism.

Feb 25, 202223 min

EP 307 – Remembering Self Care

We discuss why self-care should not be neglected and how making time for yourself can ultimately have a positive impact on your autistic child.

Feb 18, 202223 min

EP 306 – Expanding Your Family

Today we will chat about expanding your family after an autism diagnosis and help you weigh the pros and cons.

Feb 11, 202223 min

EP 305 – Embracing Siblings

We discuss sibling dynamics, building family bonds, and why it’s important not to forget to create special moments with your neurotypical children.

Feb 04, 202223 min

EP 304 – Teaching Self Love

Tune in as we chat about the impact of mindfulness and how to change your child’s negative self-talk into self-love.

Jan 28, 202224 min

EP 303 – Protecting Your Marriage

We discuss the importance of protecting your marriage or co-parenting relationship in order to build a stable foundation for your autistic child.

Jan 21, 202224 min

EP 302 – Introducing Independence

We cover how to work with your child to establish levels of independence, regardless of where they fall on the spectrum. This episode is sponsored by BehavioralFoundation.org

Jan 14, 202226 min

EP 301 – Spreading Kindness

We touch on the importance of treating autistic individuals with empathy and kindness as well as keeping assumptions in check and learning to let go of self placed limitations. This episode is sponsored by KindTheory.org

Jan 07, 202224 min

EP 300 – Season 3 Trailer: Hearth & Home

Season 3 launches on Friday, January 7, 2021, with the theme "Hearth & Home". While you wait, feel free to send us your questions by visiting our website or leave us a voicemail on speakpipe.com/embracingautism for a chance to have your voice heard on an upcoming episode. If you’d like to support us and our mission, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @AutismWish.

Dec 31, 20212 min

Bonus EP – Meet our girls!

We've got a very special bonus episode for you today as we introduce our girls! You will hear a little from them as well as gain some direct insight into how our girls communicate with us in this episode. Disclaimer: Due to the challenges of recording with autistic toddlers in the studio, the audio of this episode is raw and may not be the best quality, but the content is great!

Dec 13, 202119 min

Bonus EP – 8 Gift Ideas for the Holidays

Surprise! We've got a bonus episode for you as we near the holidays. We are often asked 'what's a good holiday gift for my autistic child'? Well look no further, we've got 8 gift ideas ranging from higher-priced to lower-priced, from sensory to fine motor, yet all equally valuable.

Dec 05, 202114 min

EP 212 – Struggling to Focus

We discuss ADHD and how it may impact your child’s ability to focus and stay on task as well as some tips to help your child manage their inattentiveness or hyperactivity while sharing our firsthand accounts of growing up with ADHD.

Nov 26, 202126 min

EP 211 – Preventing Elopement

Tune in as we chat about the dangers of elopement, steps you can take to minimize this risk, and where to find supportive community resources.

Nov 19, 202127 min

EP 210 – Perceiving My Body

Tune in as we discuss proprioception, or the body’s sense of balance and spatial awareness and its relationship with autism as well as what you can do to help your child if they struggle with balance, movement, and body awareness.

Nov 12, 202126 min

EP 209 – Easing Transitions

We share insights on how to make transitions easier for your child to include tips on making holidays more autism-friendly as well as how to prepare your child for road trips, travel and more.

Nov 05, 202128 min

EP 208 – Distinguishing Meltdowns from Tantrums

We will walk you through how to identify the differences between a meltdown, tantrum, and shutdown as well as tips on how to work through meltdowns and how to prevent them in the future.

Oct 29, 202126 min
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