2 episodes
Autism Squared: Navigating Life on the Autism Spectrum with Twins Mayou
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- Kids & Family
As a mom, Mayou shares intimate parts of her life including the successes and challenges of navigating life on the spectrum with twins. She aims to provide empowerment, inspiration, encouragement, and information essential to support children with ASD, their families and anyone seeking knowledge on the subject. You will laugh, cry, and gain insights on how to take an active role in boosting a child’s success by following her colorful and dynamic life as a mom of twins with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Speech Therapy: Initial assessment, bilabials, and how to practice with your child at home.
This episode is focused on beginning speech therapy and what to expect on your initial assessment and first visit. It also discusses bilabials and their importance when teaching your child articulation at home. You will learn what difficulties your child might have with communication, what your speech therapist needs from you and, how to work with your child to improve speech. In this episode, Mayou uses her experience with her children and shares the best techniques she used to help her boys communicate successfully.
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Initial Autism Diagnosis
In her opening, Mayou discusses her twins and their typical behaviors as infants. As far as she was concerned, her children were neurotypical. However, as they aged, various signs of atypical behavior began to emerge and she could no longer deny that something was amiss. You will tag along on her autism journey of discovery and learn about the steps she, ultimately, had to take to get her boys diagnosed. Armed with all the information she needs to help her sons succeed in life, she hits the ground running.
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