Momming Autism Amanda DeLuca

Welcome to another episode of the Momming Autism podcast! This week we are joined by a fellow advocate, writer and autism mom, Christina Abernethy of Love, Hope & Autism. Christina is a dedicated wife, mother of three, and passionate advocate for people impacted by disabilities. She is the founder of Love, Hope and Autism and is proud to be the coordinator for Changing Spaces Pennsylvania, a movement to build accessible restrooms with powered height adjustable adult sized changing tables across communities to promote inclusion. She is working with legislators to pass a bill in Pennsylvania that would require such facilities in hospitals, airports, museums, rest stops, sports arenas and more. She also works as a Family Support and Community Engagement Specialist at Achieving True Self, supporting families like hers. Christina is committed to spreading a message of heightened awareness and acceptance of differences, ultimately inspiring hope. She is a two-time best selling coauthor, 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. Join us for a conversation about dignity, respect, needed change, and ending use of out-dated and offensive language. The Momming Autism podcast is a place to provide a positive platform for parents to share their stories about raising special needs children. Momming Autism is hosted by Amanda DeLuca and Katie Emde. Find Katie between episodes on Facebook at A Journey for Avery. Find Amanda on Facebook between episodes at Jackson's Journey, Jackson's Voice and Advocate.Out.Loud- Amanda DeLuca.

Welcome to another episode of the Momming Autism podcast! This week we are tackling advocacy and current events all in one episode. Lindsey Althaus from the Althaus Life joins us as we discuss Paralympian Becca Meyers being denied her personal care attendant at the upcoming Tokyo Games, resulting in her dropping out of the competition. Lindsey Althaus is a mom, wife, and blogger at The Althaus Life. She lives in Ohio with her husband and two children, and is inspired every single day by her son Whitman, which makes her a strong advocate for our community. Join us as we discuss the heartbreaking realities and decisions this brave athlete had to make due to the USOPC staff reduction in PCAs for the Paralympic Swimming Team for the upcoming games . You can read more heartfelt pieces from Lindsey on her website thealthauslife.com or on Facebook and Instagram at The Althaus Life. The Momming Autism podcast is a place to provide a positive platform for parents to share their stories about raising special needs children. Momming Autism is hosted by Amanda DeLuca and Katie Emde. Find Katie between episodes on Facebook at A Journey for Avery. Find Amanda on Facebook between episodes at Jackson's Journey, Jackson's Voice and Advocate.Out.Loud- Amanda DeLuca.

Welcome to another episode of the Momming Autism podcast! This week we are absolutely honored to bring to you a truly talented writer and author who has shaped our journey as autism moms, Carrie Cariello. Carrie writes so beautifully and honestly every Monday about her five children, her marriage and autism on her blog. Carrie is the author of “What Color is Monday, How Autism Changed One Family for the Better”, and “Someone I’m With Has Autism”. Carrie is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, Parents.com, the TODAY Show, and others. Join us for a conversation that felt like an emotional therapy session about raising brave children, lessons she’s learned from her charming son Jack, and motherhood. You can read more beautiful pieces from Carrie on her website CarrieCariello.com or on Facebook at Carrie Cariello. The Momming Autism podcast is a place to provide a positive platform for parents to share their stories about raising special needs children. Momming Autism is hosted by Amanda DeLuca and Katie Emde. Find Katie between episodes on Facebook at A Journey for Avery. Find Amanda on Facebook between episodes at Jackson's Journey, Jackson's Voice and Advocate.Out.Loud- Amanda DeLuca.

Welcome to another episode of the Momming Autism podcast! This week we are pleased to bring to you Kathy Radigan. Kathy is the creator of the blog, My Dishwasher's Possessed! Her work has been featured in HuffPost, Scary Mommy, Her View from Home, Yahoo, TODAY Parents, Finding Coopers Voice and many other online publications. Kathy’s new project is sharing her experience as a parent to a 19-year-old daughter with special needs on The Special Needs Nest by Kathy Radigan. The Momming Autism podcast is a place to provide a positive platform for parents to share their stories about raising special needs children. Momming Autism is hosted by Amanda DeLuca and Katie Emde. Find Katie between episodes on Facebook at A Journey for Avery. Find Amanda on Facebook between episodes at Jackson's Journey, Jackson's Voice and Advocate.Out.Loud- Amanda DeLuca.

Welcome to another episode of the Momming Autism Podcast. Join us this week as we discuss important points about swim safety with Lacey Bennett. Lacey is the founder/owner of Dream Big Swim Academy. Dream Big is a developmental program that embraces the emotional and physical growth of students, along with all aspects of swimming and water safety. Our teaching approach augments, and reinforces life-skills and development beyond the pool as well. Please join us as Lacey shares her knowledge, and life-saving tips with us about water safety. You can follow Lacey at Dream Big Swim Academy on Facebook and Instagram or her website dreambigswimacademy.com. The Momming Autism podcast is a place to provide a positive platform for parents to share their stories about raising special needs children. Momming Autism is hosted by Amanda DeLuca and Katie Emde. Find Katie between episodes on Facebook at A Journey for Avery. Find Amanda on Facebook between episodes at Jackson's Journey, Jackson's Voice and Advocate.Out.Loud- Amanda DeLuca.

Welcome to another episode of the Momming Autism podcast! This week we are pleased to bring to you one of Jackson’s buddies and a dear friend of ours Coach Travis Clark. Travis “the terror” Clark is a trained MMA fighter, champion boxer, and a trainer at his gym Terror Inc. Travis has developed programs and works side by side with individuals with special needs to help them reach their goals. Travis also is the board president for A Special Wish Ohio Valley. Join us for a conversation about his work with children and adults with different abilities and the impact they have left on his life, as well as the impact Travis has left on theirs. You can learn more about Travis and his programs on his website teamterrorfitness.com and on his Instagram at Tcterror. The Momming Autism podcast is a place to provide a positive platform for parents to share their stories about raising special needs children. Momming Autism is hosted by Amanda DeLuca and Katie Emde. Find Katie between episodes on Facebook at A Journey for Avery. Find Amanda on Facebook between episodes at Jackson's Journey, Jackson's Voice and Advocate.Out.Loud- Amanda DeLuca.