We’re in the backyard today talking about how to survive the summer! Summer is a tough time for any parent but for the autism parent it’s a huge challenge. In this episode we’ll address the struggle and some helpful suggestions. In this episode you will discover: Why summer is such a difficult time for […]

We’re ‘on the couch’ today, talking about perfectionism and why it has no place in autism…or in your life. In this episode you will discover: How host, Janeen Herskovitz, overcame her own struggle with perfectionism. Learn how authenticity is the antidote to perfectionism. An exercise that will help you get more in touch with […]

Summary We’re in the bedroom today, chatting with Cherie Sussman. Cherie and her husband, Craig started the Starlight Project in 2011, and have been providing bedroom makeovers for children with special needs ever since. In today’s conversation we’ll be discussing how your child’s room can be, not only a place to sleep, but a therapeutic, safe space […]

photo: Jessica Ruscello via Unsplash Summary What if the behaviors we see in autism had a reason and purpose other than just being “a part of autism we need to get rid of?” What happens when we treat autism as a trauma, and make our number one priority helping them feel safe? We’re in the […]

Summary We’re in the family room today with author and trauma advocate, Heather Tuba. In today’s conversation we’ll be talking about the difficult balance between autism and a parent’s traumatic past. In this episode you will discover: What Heather learned after her husband’s traumatic past and autism collided. How to handle your own “stuff” […]

Summary Today we’re in the therapy room discussing the very unique needs of our families in an effort to increase awareness, empathy, and understanding among the professionals who work with our children. If you’re a clinician, teacher or other professional working with an autism family, this episode is for you. If you’re a parent who […]

Summary It’s April. And if you’re an autism parent, you’re either excited that it’s Autism Awareness Month, or completely annoyed. On today’s episode, we’ll talk about what this month means to different families and why. In this episode you will discover: Different views on autism; disorder vs. diversity How several moms feel about the “Awareness month” […]

Summary Today we’re in the panic room. (No, I don’t actually have a “panic room” in my house, but I thought it was fitting for today’s topic.) If you have a child on the spectrum, chances are you’ve experienced an emergency call from the school, an outburst in public, or a child gone missing. In this […]

Summary Today we’re in the family room, talking to Rebekah Herskovitz, a 17-year-old high school junior and autism sibling, who also happens to be Janeen’s daughter. We’ll be talking about her experience as an autism sib, what she’s learned from her personal struggles, and her advice for your family. In this episode you will discover: […]

Summary Today we’re in the therapy room, talking to Morgan Tyner, a teacher and Facilitative Communication Teacher and Trainer from the Jacksonville, Florida area. We’ll be talking about why it’s so difficult for our kids with ASD to have conversations and how you can help them by increasing your understanding of the issues. In this episode […]