Episode 2: Show Up with Love featuring guest Michele Portluck
Empathy, Joy & Autism
by Amanda Irtz
2y ago
Michele Portluck is a wife and mother of four children. Two of her children are autistic and this led her to receiving her masters degree in special education with an emphasis in behavior therapy. Michele launched her business Navigating the Spectrum, LLC over a year ago which includes working with parents and families of autistic children and sharing information about autism through her podcast, Navigating the Spectrum. You can follow Michele on Instagram @navigating.the.spectrum ..read more
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Poetry on the Spectrum
Empathy, Joy & Autism
by Amanda Irtz
2y ago
Heidi Rome experienced a life edit as an executive who chose to have children late in life. Mom to two children in her forties, one of whom is diagnosed as severely autistic, Heidi had to learn to take a breath and breathe. Sixteen years later, Heidi is a mentor to moms, an author of a best-selling book about her journey with her son Ethan "You Just Have to Love Me" and a mentor to other Moms who are facing a life edit or plot change in their lives. Original recording date: October 24, 2021 ..read more
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Episode 15: Empowering You
Empathy, Joy & Autism
by Amanda Irtz
3y ago
This is a wrap for season 1 of the Empathy, Joy & Autism podcast. I am joy-filled and grateful for what I learned the guests that courageously took a step with me. Of course, I am also grateful to you, my listeners, for tuning in and sharing these episodes with your own tribe. In this episode, I dig a bit deeper into both empathy and joy, specifically the synergy that occurs when they are combined. Referenced in this episode is the book “Empathy: Why It Matters, and How to Get It” by Roman Krznaric ..read more
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Episode 14: With, We & Include with Mary Nixonhahn & Dr. Stephen Shore
Empathy, Joy & Autism
by Amanda Irtz
3y ago
Two like-minded individuals, Dr. Stephen Shore and Mary Nixonhahn, speak for the first time in this episode. Listen to the conversation that taps into the Four As of Autism: Awareness, Acceptance, Appreciation, and Action. Hear about how to spread inspiration and positive information about autism, rather than focusing on the deficit-based definition that is so widely known. And, of course, my favorite words in the conversation are simple, and also so powerful: with, we and include. To learn more about Dr. Stephen Shore: www.autismasberger.net and follow him on LinkedIn and Facebook To learn mo ..read more
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Episode 13: Highlight Uniqueness
Empathy, Joy & Autism
by Amanda Irtz
3y ago
Dr. Alisha “Ali” Griffith believes that all children should realize that their uniqueness is what makes them special. In this episode, you will hear Dr. Ali share how to overcome limiting beliefs about an autism diagnosis in your child’s life. Dr. Ali paints a picture for us about how the world would truly be a better place if we could all tap into unique gifts and understand that “different” is not bad. Here is a little more about Dr. Alisha Griffith: Not-so-simply put, Dr. Alisha “Ali” Griffith is a powerhouse. A published #1 best selling author, global transformational speaker and a startup ..read more
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Episode 12: Hope within the Service Dog
Empathy, Joy & Autism
by Amanda Irtz
3y ago
Laura McGaughey is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, which is a nationally recognized certification. She has trained hundreds of dogs of all types with behavioral issues and placed six service dogs and one therapy dog while working with Freedom Service Dogs of America. This interview is very special to me because Laura trained our service dog, Aussie, prior to her joining our family. Prior to Aussie’s arrival, I knew very little about service dogs, especially dogs that could be supportive to kids ..read more
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Episode 11: When I First Learned
Empathy, Joy & Autism
by Amanda Irtz
3y ago
Jeff Snyder is the proud native of Seekonk, MA. He was diagnosed with autism in 1990 and since then has achieved multiple successes in his life in areas of education, long-term employment, independent living, and speaking engagements. Jeff Snyder believes that when an individual has awareness of their own autism then they are in turn able to inspire others to chase their own dreams. You can be in touch with Jeff through these social media handles: (Jeff Snyder, Disabilities Self-Advocate page) https://www.facebook.com/Jeff.Snyder.3562 (Jeff Snyder, Disabilities Self-Advocacy group) https ..read more
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Episode 10: How Can I Help?
Empathy, Joy & Autism
by Amanda Irtz
3y ago
Meet Catherine Hughes. Hailing from a small town southeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dubbed “the most boring town in Pennsylvania,” Catherine Hughes is the daughter of two English professors. She is a passionate advocate, innovative storyteller, and community strategist. Catherine is an international best-selling author and/or editor of multiple books including It’s Going to be AUlright: Testimonies from Ausome Women Raising Ausome People, You Are Not Alone: Stories, Resources and Hope from Autism Moms, several books in the Made to Overcome series, Becoming an Exceptional Leader: Inspiratio ..read more
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Episode 9: A Grammie’s Perspective
Empathy, Joy & Autism
by Amanda Irtz
3y ago
Beth Irtz is more than just a special guest on this podcast; she is Amanda’s mother and grandmother to her children. Beth Irtz spent her entire professional career as a nursing home administrator, dedicating her service to improving the lives of elders. She truly understands what it means to care for and understand the human being first – and the diagnosis second. Beth Irtz is the President and Chief Guide of Focus Consultation, Inc. where she continues to be the voice for the elder care experience. You can learn more about Beth Irtz on her LinkedIn and Facebook pages ..read more
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Episode 8: Inspiring Hope
Empathy, Joy & Autism
by Amanda Irtz
3y ago
Get ready to hear about the importance of mental health for moms and why asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Christina Abernethy is a two-time best-selling co-author, most recently including You Are Not Alone: Stories, Resources, and Hope From Autism Moms; a book that is filled with inspiring stories, helpful resources, and hope for families to let them know that they are not alone in their journey. Her first co-authored book is Made to Overcome: Chronic Illness. She is the founder of Love, Hope and Autism and is proud to be the coordinator for Changing Spaces Pennsylvania, a movement t ..read more
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