30 episodes

Join me as we have difficult and often times uncomfortable conversations about autism. We are going places that many don’t ever go. These are important conversations to be had. Parents and caregivers shouldn’t feel isolated at home with no support. It’s my greatest hope to also help provide tools to find light in this difficult journey. Together we can do it. 

The Grit and Grind of Autism- Finding Light Along the Journey Diana W-G

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.9 • 27 Ratings

Join me as we have difficult and often times uncomfortable conversations about autism. We are going places that many don’t ever go. These are important conversations to be had. Parents and caregivers shouldn’t feel isolated at home with no support. It’s my greatest hope to also help provide tools to find light in this difficult journey. Together we can do it. 

    Listen to the Mothers - My story w/ Dr. Tiffany Gilbert

    Listen to the Mothers - My story w/ Dr. Tiffany Gilbert

    Dr. Tiffany Gilbert completed her Undergraduate degree from Elizabethtown College in Social Work and Psychology. She has a Masters Degree in Health Sciences and a Doctorate degree in Natural Medicine from University of Natural Medicine. Tiffany is a Certified Family Herbalist from The School of Natural Healingand a Certified Emotion code and Body code practitioner. Dr. Tiffany Gilbert has a private practice with offices in York, PA and Hanover, PA and also sees patients virtu...

    • 1 hr 8 min
    The Spellers Documentary w/ Vincent and Honey Rinicella

    The Spellers Documentary w/ Vincent and Honey Rinicella

    Honey Rinicella is the Executive Director of the Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special needs (MAPS), and proud parent of 23 year old twins with autism. Prior to her onboarding with MAPS, Honey spent nearly two decades working leadership roles for Non-Profits, supporting families and parents in the Autism/Special needs community. She has seen the lives of her children transform under the care of a MAPS physician, which in turn has sparked her passion to grow the organization. The MAPS miss...

    • 44 min
    It's Been Six Decades...Listen to Us - w/TJ, Nigh Functioning Autism

    It's Been Six Decades...Listen to Us - w/TJ, Nigh Functioning Autism

    Hi, I’m TJ, or Tiffany, creator of the social media platforms, Nigh Functioning Autism. I am a single mother of three neurodivergent teens. I live and work in and around Maryland and Virginia, in the Washington DC area. I am Autistic, diagnosed in my late teens. However, I was diagnosed with other conditions when I was in elementary school, like central auditory processing disorder and ADHD. I also have had epilepsy and OCD since I was a child. I am hard of hearing as well. As such...

    • 1 hr 24 min
    Traveling: The Highs, Lows & Perspective - Part 2

    Traveling: The Highs, Lows & Perspective - Part 2

    This is the other half of my discussion about our trip to Myrtle Beach. Please listen to part one first if you haven’t already. The spectrum of highs and lows in any single event for our community is real! Book Recommendations Discussed:The Body Keeps the Score Atlas of the HeartDanny With Words Follow me at The MD Autism Project for more content. InstagramFacebook YouTube

    • 20 min
    Traveling: The Highs, Lows & Perspective - Part 1

    Traveling: The Highs, Lows & Perspective - Part 1

    Holy freaking cannoli… the last month has been a mixed bag of all things emotions. The lows: betrayal, defensiveness, anger, resentment, failure, and forlorn to name a few. The highs: gratitude, happiness, peace, amusement, pride, enjoyment and love.Then slipping into the black hole our families with complex needs tend to slide back into. Accompanied by anxiety, defeat, depression and overall PTSD. For continued healing you can’t ignore these feelings. You have to take a seat a...

    • 24 min
    Introducing The Grit & Grind of Autism - Finding Light Along the Journey

    Introducing The Grit & Grind of Autism - Finding Light Along the Journey

    A new podcast released bi-monthly. I am having honest, raw and authentic conversations with caregivers, family members, friends, service providers, practitioners, legislatures and people with a diagnosis of autism. There are no boundaries, no shame, no judgement... just a safe place for our community to support one another and create collective, positive change. Autism is an epidemic. There is a place for everyone to better understand, support and contribute. Episodes ...

    • 1 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

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Beautiful Story!

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Diana and autism

Podcasts with Diana and autism! Diana and her guests are open, honest, talented and speak from the heart. Her interviews are with compassion, understanding and with wisdom. She walks the talk!The conversations are ones that everyone could learn from… You don’t have to be autistic or have autism in your family to learn simple life lessons from her podcasts. Love these podcasts💙

BMNATN ,

Eye opening and raw!

Diana and her guests deliver a raw and true representation of the autism world. They provide education for situational awareness and allow space for growth and hope.

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