153 episodes
Mother's Guide Through Autism Brigitte Shipman
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5.0 • 13 Ratings
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This podcast is to inspire, support, and build community for mothers raising children with autism. Brigitte Shipman is the host and creator of this podcast and it has been inspired by her son Joseph who has been living with autism for the last 31 years. Together, Brigitte and Joseph hope to offer mothers of autistic children hope for the future. They will be sharing what they have learned in their journey as well as have expert guests on the show to give you knowledge, resources, insights, and inspiration.
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Kids Not Sleeping? Try These Strategies with Melissa Doman
Melissa Doman is a sleep coach exclusively for children with special needs. She is back on Mother's Guide to dive deeper into the strategies and how-to’s of sleep for your kids!
In this episode, she shares:
- the important prep work to set you and your kids up for success
- the one-change-at-a-time approach to ensure long-term success
- troubleshoots for when things don’t go as planned
- and more!
Enjoy!
Melissa Doman Sleep Consulting
https://www.melissadomansleepconsulting.com/
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book
Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com
Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
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The Common Misunderstandings Between Autistic and Neurotypical Individuals with Jaime A. Heidel
Jaime A. Heidel, The Articulate Autistic, is a late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD writer, advocate, consultant, and communication translator.
In this revealing episode, Jaime shares:
- her struggles of growing up autistic and not knowing
- the common misunderstandings that happen between autistic and neurotypical individuals
- how she helps autistic and neurotypical couples/families to understand each other better
- and more!
Enjoy!
The Articulate Autistic:
https://www.thearticulateautistic.com/
Jaime's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thearticulateautistic/
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book
Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com
Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
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Learn to Bridge the Gap Between Autistic & Neurotypical People with Jeremy and Charity Rochford
Jeremy and Charity Rochford are Certified Life Coaches who specialize in helping Neurodivergent and Neurodiverse Families understand communication, culture, and their own unique family dynamic.
They are a Neurodivergent/Neurotypical couple who have been happily married for over 20 years and have two Neurodivergent children.
In this episode, Jeremy and Charity share:
- advice on how to work through differences in “mixed-neurotype” relationships
- Jeremy’s autism diagnosis and how it helped to bridge the gap for their kids
- tips on how to help your autistic kids harness the benefits of their uniqueness
- and more!
Enjoy!
Neurofam Family Coaching
https://www.ourneurofam.com/
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book
Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com
Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
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Give Your Special Needs Kids a Stage to SHINE with Nicole DeWard
Nicole DeWard is a wife and mom of 4 amazing kids. She started RISE coffee & tea in 2020 for those like her daughter, Bekah, who has Down Syndrome. She wanted to create a safe work environment for adults with special needs and to give them a bigger stage to SHINE their light.
In this episode, Nicole talks about:
- what it’s like to have a daughter with Down Syndrome, a son with autism, a neurotypical son, and an adopted daughter
- how her daughter Bekah’s perspective brings more joy to her family
- what we can learn from having special needs individuals in our lives
- and more!
Enjoy!
Nicole's Website
https://nicoledeward.com/
RISE coffee & tea
https://rise-coffeetea.com/
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book
Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com
Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
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Changing the Hospitality Industry to Support the Families with Autism with Becky Large
Becky Large is nationally and internationally recognized for her support of people and families living with autism and the creation of the innovative Autism Travel Club program and Autism Traveler app.
Becky was instrumental in having the Town of Surfside Beach declared The First Autism Friendly Travel Destination, anywhere, in 2016.
In this episode, Becky talks about:
- the adjustment she had to make about college to improve her son’s mental health
- how Autism Travel Club is changing the hospitality industry and supporting families with autism
- practical travel tips
- and more!
Enjoy!
Champion Autism Network
https://championautismnetwork.com/
Autism Travel App
https://autismtravel.club/
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book
Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com
Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin
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The Journey of Motherhood, 5 Kids, and Autism with Carrie Cariello
Carrie Cariello is the author of What Color Is Monday? Someone I’m With Has Autism, and Half My Sky. She speaks regularly about autism, marriage, and motherhood, and writes a weekly blog at carriecariello.com.
In this episode, Carries talks about:
- what it’s like to have 5 kids with one on the spectrum
- the sibling dynamic with autism
- how to say no
- “untethering” as her son Jack transitions into adulthood
- and more!
Enjoy!
Carrie's Website:
https://carriecariello.com/
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book
Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com
Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin
https://soundcloud.com/tristanlohengrin/look-at-the-clouds
Customer Reviews
Helpful encouragement for moms. 🙌🏼
Just found your show on YouTube and loved hearing your convo with Maureen Brice. Following here so I can listen when I’m in the go with my adult son with autism. 💛
Kim Stewart
Invaluable insight, resources and HOPE
Thank you so much, Brigitte and Joseph, for creating this podcast! I am also an educator and mother guide for a very bright, high-functioning little boy. Early intervention has made ALL THE DIFFERENCE for us, and that is just by enrolling him in an early childhood special education program in our neighborhood within our local school district. We still have quite a way to go, but I appreciate hearing about your experiences from both perspectives (mother and son). One major struggle we still have is with anxiety, self-regulation and sensory issues, primarily with eating. Listening to the therapies and approaches that worked for your family has inspired me to do mord focused work with my son at home on these areas (especially oral desensitization). I look forward to listening to the rest of the episodes and learning more about Joseph’s journey!
A lifeline of compassion and guidance
I am so glad that I found Brigitte Shipman and her “Mother’s Guide” podcast. Her vulnerability and insights are so valuable and relatable I can feel a shift in my perspective after listening and so appreciate the resources and insights offered. Thank you Brigitte and Joseph for sharing your journey!
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