Lauren Flack shares her journey of creating the Channing's Joy Foundation after her son Channing's autism diagnosis. She discusses the emotional challenges she faced and how she transformed her grief into action by supporting families. The conversation delves into the importance of communication, understanding apraxia, and the various therapies that have helped Channing. Lauren also highlights the significance of community support and shares personal anecdotes about daily life with autism, including the joy found in simple activities and indulgent snacks.

Lauren Flack

https://www.channingsjoy.com/

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Betsy Hicks-Russ

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takeaways

• Channing's Joy Foundation was born from personal grief.
• Transforming challenges into positive actions is empowering.
• Supporting families through therapy is crucial.
• Communication with autistic children can take many forms.
• Understanding apraxia is essential for effective support.
• Therapies like OT and speech are vital for development.
• Purposeful movement aids in communication skills.
• Daily life with autism involves unique challenges and joys.
• Community support can make a significant difference.
• Indulgent snacks can bring joy and connection.