Awesome Autism Tools

#2 Communicating Beyond Spoken Words: Emma and Jay's Journey


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In this episode, Sheridan interviews Emma about her experiences with her nonspeaking autistic son, Jay, who also has cerebral palsy. They discuss the pivotal role of energy work in Jay's communication and behavioral improvements, highlighting their long journey of using various therapies and tools to enhance Jay's quality of life.

The discussion delves deeply into the challenges and breakthroughs encountered, including self-injury mitigation through energy work, the use of essential oils, and Jay's eventual success with a letter board for communication. 

Emma discusses the pivotal role Sheridan played in this journey through guidance and energy work, allowing Jay to express himself in ways previously thought impossible. 

The faith-filled experiences and supportive interventions highlight the importance of understanding and innovative approaches to help autistic children and their families.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:08 Meet Emma and Jay

01:57 Jay's Early Years and Challenges

03:08 Discovering Energy Work

05:41 First Meeting with Sheridan

09:38 Spirit to Spirit Communication with Jay

12:02 The Journey to Spelling

13:48 Don't call it "Potty" Training

16:02  Loose His Tongue

18:09 When Jay start spelling

20:06 Challenges and Triumphs in Spelling

23:39 The Importance of Support for the Parents 

25:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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