135 episodes
Embracing Autism Lia & Matt McCabe
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- Kids & Family
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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EP 736 – Birthday Bash or Blunder?
Birthdays can be tricky to navigate with autistic kiddos. From sensory overload, to sudden changes in routine, these celebrations often result in meltdowns and overwhelm. Today we'll chat about how we create an autism-conscious birthday experience for our girls and share our tips on how to reduce the overwhelm and enhance the fun.
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EP 735 – Bringing Baby Home
She's here! We're dedicating this episode to a family update as we share our experience welcoming our newest member of the McCabe clan, how our girls reacted, and what we have done to help with the transition.
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EP 734 – Empathy In Action: Navigating Autism Allyship
As parents of autistic children and as autistic individuals, we are often faced with additional stressors, challenges, and overwhelming circumstances while lacking support and resources to navigate them. Today we will discuss the importance of empathy in action, and what it means to be an autism ally. This episode aims to provide those outside of the autism community an inside glimpse and 'how-to' guideon what you can do to make it easier on autistic individuals and their parents this autism acceptance month-- and year round.
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EP 733 – Autism Acceptance Month: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
It's April and you know what that means, it's officially Autism Acceptance Month! This time of year is intended to spread awareness and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder while organizations like AutismWish work hard towards fundraising and charitable missions, but it's not all sunshine and roses. Today we chat about the good, the bad, and the ugly surrounding this time of year and share our thoughts on the current social discussions.
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Bonus EP – Embracing Autism IRL – Meet Dani Bowman
Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dani Bowman, best known for her starring role in the docuseries "Love on the Spectrum, US". Dani is a young and talented animator, artist, and entrepreneur on the Autism Spectrum who is passionate about using her skills to help others and dedicated to inclusion and diversity. Despite being diagnosed with autism at age 3 and nonverbal until 6, Dani has overcome these challenges to become an accomplished artist, animator, mentor and inspiring speaker. Today she shares her story as well as tips and advice for parents raising autistic children.
Where to find Dani: https://linktr.ee/DaniMationENT
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EP 732 – Digital Dilemma: Screen Smart Parenting
In this episode, we explore valuable insights and tips for navigating screen time in the context of autism. We discuss the potential benefits, such as skill development and communication support, as well as the challenges, including sensory overload and addiction risks. Join us as we share practical strategies for striking a healthy balance and maximizing the positive impact of screen time on autistic children's development and well-being.
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