Parenting Autism Chris and Sandy Colter

With Father's Day in the month of June, Sandy talks to Chris Chris about the challenges and the rewards of being the primary caregiver for Bryce during the early years of his autism. He talks about his guilt, his research, his depression, and how he overcame it. He also talks about Daddy School and how he has found ways to bond with Bryce by meeting him where he is at with his different interests and progressing comprehension. This will be a great episode for Dads to l...

In this episode, we share a recent change in Bryce's therapy services. It's never easy to make these decisions, yet we know we must follow where the Lord leads us.We also chat about other updates from the past couple of weeks including investing more time into our marriage relationship, how Bryce worked through an unexpected meltdown, the first rodeo experience for Bryce, and other highlights for our little family. You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parenting...

In this episode, we review a few books that we have read including one that we are slowly going through together to strengthen our marriage. Your True Self is Enough (Author: Susanna Peace Lovell)Becoming Brave Together, Heroic, extraordinary caregiving stories from mothers hidden in plain sight (An Anthology from "We are Brave Together")How to Build a Thriving Marriage as you Care for Children with Disabilities (Authors: Kristin Faith Evans and Todd Evans)In addition to taking act...

In this episode, we talk about Bryce's recent OT testing results and why we still have him in private sessions for speech and OT three-hours each week at age 10.7. We also share some highlights from our recent vacation along with some of the adventures that we all enjoyed as a family. After a month-break, Bryce has begun 5th grade! We continue to homeschool him at this point and supplement social with Special Olympics and other group activities in our area. You can subscribe to...

In this episode, we talk about a tool for managing stress - a great tool for using with our children AND ourselves! Self-care is so important on our parenting autism journey. If we are empty, we have nothing to pour into others... MY STRESS BOOKWe also talk about Misophonia and updates from the past few weeks with Bryce. You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with auti...

In this episode, we talk about how our words need to be given thought when communication with our children as well as all people. Words can build up or break down. We also review a children's game designed for special needs as well as a documentary about the ASD Band based out of Toronto, Canada. Both positive reviews - Grateful for the opportunity to review them! What's Next? Special Needs Set (Interactive game for families and group therapy environment)ASD Band Documentary (PG13 ratin...