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 ..read more

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.sdautismhe ..read more

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 ..read more

Carrie Cariello is the author of What Color Is Monday? Someone I’m With Has Autism, and Half My Sky. She speaks regularly about autism, marriage, and motherhood, and writes a weekly blog at carriecariello.com. In this episode, Carries talks about: - what it’s like to have 5 kids with one on the spectrum - the sibling dynamic with autism - how to say no - “untethering” as her son Jack transitions into adulthood - and more! Enjoy! Carrie's Website: https://carriecariello.com/ Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism: https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book Sign up to get ne ..read more

In this special episode of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast,  Maureen Brice, author, autism expert, and certified health coach, hijacks the mic to have a lively conversation with Brigitte about her book A Mother's Guide Through Autism. In this episode, they discuss: - how the book is a toolkit for moms raising kids with autism - the vulnerability and emotions that moms are afraid to talk about - what you need to know to make this journey lighter Listen to Maureen Bryce talk about her own autism parenting journey in our previous episode: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.co ..read more

Melissa Doman is a sleep coach exclusively for children with special needs. She has helped hundreds of families by providing lasting solutions for their child's sleep struggles. In this episode, she shares: - the most common sleep struggles families with autistic kids face and what to do about it - practical steps families can take for sleep struggles - and more! Enjoy! Melissa Doman Sleep Consulting https://www.melissadomansleepconsulting.com/ Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism: https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book Sign up to get news and updates from me: https ..read more

Dr.  Sally Fryer Dietz is the Founder and Director of Integrative Pediatric Therapy and Integrative Concussion Therapy. Dr. Sally explains why sensory integration is key to child development and why CranioSacral Therapy works so well for children with autism. Listen to some of her success stories and find out how CranioSacral Therapy helped a kid who used to eat furniture! Enjoy! Integrative Pediatric Therapy https://iptkids.com/home Upledger https://www.upledger.com/ Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism: https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book Sign up to get ne ..read more

Kelly Beins is a sensory parent and seasoned Occupational Therapist with over 28 years of clinical experience, including 18 years with certification in sensory integration. Kelly explains to us what Polyvagal Theory is, how it revolutionized the way we view the body’s response to stress, and how it can be applied therapeutically to help a wide range of people including children with autism. Find out how a powerful listening therapy can help your child with sensory processing and emotional regulation. Enjoy! Safe and Sound Protocol: https://www.whatisthessp.com/ Kelly Beins Consulting: htt ..read more

In this special compilation episode, we put together information about 3 alternative therapies you might want to try for your autistic child. This episode includes topics on: - equine-assisted therapy and oxytocin - how music therapy can help with building skills - creating connection through meditation - and more! You can listen to the original episodes below: Equine Therapy to Empower Your Child and Yourself with Kristy Newstrom https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-27 Is Music Therapy Right for Your Child? with Marissa Scott https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com ..read more

In this eye-opening compilation episode, we put together the most helpful information about vision and autism from the past episodes we had with our 3 expert guests. This episode includes topics on: - why a vision exam is a must for kids with autism - how a vision exam is different from an eye exam - how inflexible/inefficient vision affects behavior - what to look for in your kids - and more! You can listen to the original episodes below: Why Every Child with Autism Needs a Vision Exam with Patricia Lemer https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-43 Could Vision Problems ..read more