Moms Talk Autism Podcast

Shannon Korza, Brittney Crabtree, Tash Dillmon, and Jean Mayer
  • 4.8 (380)
  • Parenting
  • Updated Weekly

The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs. We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence. Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage. We do not hold degrees in medicine or neuroscience, nor are we special education teachers, but we are experts in raising our kids and figuring out everything as we go. Think of this podcast as a coffee shop chat with your closest girlfriends. We want to talk, raise awareness, and help each other thrive with our neurodivergent families in a neurotypical world. Follow us on Instagram @momstalkautism Website: www.momstalkautism.com Come say hello! hello@momstalkautism.com Shannon Korza, Tash Dillmon, Jean Mayer & Brittney Crabtree

  1. 4d ago

    Re-Launch: Nobody Prepared Us for Periods

    Nobody prepared us for periods. Not the hygiene. Not the sensory challenges. Not the school logistics. Not the mood changes. Definitely not the trial-and-error involved in figuring out what actually works for your child. This week, Shannon and Brittney sit down with Ashley Lewis to talk honestly about what puberty has looked like with her autistic daughter, Presley. We get into the practical stuff—period management, showers, bedding, bras, school support, gynecological care, and the little tricks that can make this stage feel more manageable. But we also talk about the bigger picture: helping our daughters through huge physical and emotional changes while giving them grace, respecting their boundaries, and figuring it out right alongside them. There is no perfect way to do this. Sometimes it’s just patience, extra mattress protectors, and a whole lot of learning as you go. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 6d ago

    Six Kids. Six Diagnoses. One Mom.

    Six kids. All six on the autism spectrum. Yeah… we had questions too. This week, Brittney and Tash sit down with Laura Wampler to talk about what it has really looked like raising a house full of neurodivergent kids—from searching for the right diagnoses and fighting for support at school to navigating therapies, crisis moments, and figuring out what actually works for each individual child. But Laura’s story didn’t stop with her own family. Those years of learning, advocating, and building the right team eventually led her to help other families walking the same road. We talk about that transition, why lived experience matters, and the importance of finding people who truly understand this life. Laura also shares the story behind Unite & Uplift, a grassroots conference created specifically to give moms of neurodivergent kids something we desperately need: connection, support, and a little room to breathe. Because sometimes finding your people changes everything. Mothers Together Website: mothers-together.com Unite and Uplift Conference: uniteuplift.com Laura’s IEP Coaching Website: https://laurawampler.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Six Kids. Six Diagnoses. One Mom.

  3. Oct 14

    Re-Launch: What If the Behavior Is the Clue?

    What if some of the behaviors we’re constantly trying to manage are actually clues? This week, Brittney and Shannon sit down with Dr. Brandon Crawford to talk about functional neurology, neuroplasticity, sensory regulation, and what may be happening underneath some of the behaviors we see in our autistic kids. We also get into a conversation that matters a lot to us: helping our kids function more comfortably in the world is not the same thing as trying to “cure” who they are. And then, naturally, we turn the spotlight on ourselves. Because apparently running at 99% capacity while drinking coffee and calling it self-care is not an actual nervous-system regulation strategy. Rude. We talk caregiver stress, sunlight, sleep, cold exposure, slowing down, and why taking care of ourselves may matter more than we’d like to admit. There’s a LOT in this one. Take what feels useful, stay curious, and—as Brittney reminds us—please do not leave this episode believing you have to change seventeen things about your life by tomorrow. Note: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. We’re sharing one professional’s perspective and encourage you to do your own research and consult with your child’s healthcare team before making changes to care or treatment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Re-Launch: What If the Behavior Is the Clue?

  4. Oct 12

    Just When You Thought Things Couldn’t Get Harder

    This week, Brittney shares a family update: one son is finding his independence, while another’s cancer diagnosis has brought a whole new set of decisions and emotions. We talk about what it’s like to get hard news, care for a child with complex needs, and accept help when you’re used to holding everything together. It’s an honest conversation about fear, support, and figuring out the next step as you go. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Just When You Thought Things Couldn’t Get Harder

  5. Oct 7

    Re-Launch: The Marathon Doesn’t End at 18

    Twenty-five years ago, Daniella Mini moved to the United States with her young family searching for answers and support for her son, Diego. Now Diego is an adult, and Daniella joins us to talk about what life looks like on the other side of childhood—the transitions, the hard work, the acceptance, and the ongoing process of helping an autistic adult build as much independence as possible. Because parenting doesn’t magically stop at 18. It just changes. Daniella’s story is full of honesty, humor, hope, and a reminder that this journey really is a marathon, not a sprint. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Re-Launch: The Marathon Doesn’t End at 18

  6. Oct 5

    Invasive Questions: No Guests, No Boundaries

    This week, there’s no guest and apparently no boundaries either. We’re asking each other the invasive questions—from bad habits we’d absolutely do again and things we have no business being good at, to questionable Google searches, personality traits we may be interpreting a little generously, and the people or places that bring out our worst selves. We also get into weird compliments, things we’re proud to have quit, and somehow attempt to sum up our entire week in three words. Basically: oversharing, laughing at ourselves, and finding out just how well we really know each other. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Invasive Questions: No Guests, No Boundaries

  7. Sep 28

    Mildly Crushing It with Sadie & Morgan

    This week, we’re joined by Morgan and Sadie from the Mildly Crushing It podcast! We talk about the kids behind the diagnoses, finding your people, and the mix of joy and grief that can come with raising children with special needs. We also get into friendships, ABA therapy, the extra hurdles families face when resources are far away, and why advocating for your child can feel like a full-time job. There are plenty of laughs along the way, because sometimes you just have to laugh with people who get it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Mildly Crushing It with Sadie & Morgan

  8. Sep 21

    Autism vs. FASD: Two Dads on Overlap, Differences, and Dual Diagnosis

    This week, we’re hearing from the dads! Shannon and Tash sit down with Joel Sheagren and Carl Young for an honest conversation about fatherhood, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and its overlap with autism. Joel and Carl share what they’ve learned while raising children with complex needs, how they’ve adjusted their parenting along the way, and why support and community matter so much. We also talk about the differences between FASD and autism—and why more families need to understand FASD. Website: embracing-neurodiversity.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Autism vs. FASD: Two Dads on Overlap, Differences, and Dual Diagnosis
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The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs. We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence. Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage. We do not hold degrees in medicine or neuroscience, nor are we special education teachers, but we are experts in raising our kids and figuring out everything as we go. Think of this podcast as a coffee shop chat with your closest girlfriends. We want to talk, raise awareness, and help each other thrive with our neurodivergent families in a neurotypical world. Follow us on Instagram @momstalkautism Website: www.momstalkautism.com Come say hello! hello@momstalkautism.com Shannon Korza, Tash Dillmon, Jean Mayer & Brittney Crabtree

Information

  • Creator
    Shannon Korza, Brittney Crabtree, Tash Dillmon, and Jean Mayer
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    284
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021
  • Show Website
    Moms Talk Autism Podcast

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