In today's episode, we discuss how to advocate for your child in school, important 'buzzwords' you should know, your child's rights, and what parents can do to make sure their voices are heard during those critical IEP meetings.

Laura Hales is a Mother of two autistic children, autism advocate, and author who recently began writing true stories about her autistic children. She was inspired to promote autism acceptance when she discovered the current literature available was severely lacking. Laura’s mission is to create a more inclusive world for her sons and neurodivergent children like him.

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We made it to our 100th episode of the Embracing Autism Podcast! Today we will share reflections on our journey thus far and what we've learned along the way. We will also be sharing our favorite listener reviews and emails we've received.

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Kate Swenson, the founder of Finding Cooper's Voice and nonprofit, The More Than Project, is a mother, a wife, and a proud Minnesotan. She writes and creates videos regularly about her life as a mother and an autism advocate for Facebook, Instagram, and her website, Finding Cooper's Voice. Her book, Forever Boy, A Mother's Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy, is available now and highlights the transformation that she went through after her son's diagnosis. Note: As this is a pre-recorded episode, the book give-away mentioned has since ended.

Oftentimes autistic individuals and their family members face blame, shame, and rejection typically from those who are misinformed about the nature of Autism. Today we focus on how to spot the stigma and the importance of stopping it.

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"Aren't we all a little on the spectrum?" I'm sure you've heard it said before! Today we touch on what it means to be autistic and how dismissive it can be to claim that everyone is "a little autistic". We'll also make suggestions on alternative ways to state your support!

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Is there a cure for Autism, and if so, should there be? Today we discuss the ethical and moral questions surrounding the topic of "curing" Autism. We also share personal and community insights from this ongoing debate.

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Why do some autistic children struggle with severe behavioral challenges? What does the brain have to do with it and can anything be done? Today we sit down with Lulu Mahne, an autistic adult whose dangerous and aggressive outbursts as a child led him to learn more about his neurology, and ultimately revealed the surprising cause to his troubling behavior.

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Have you struggled with addressing your child's meltdowns? Does it feel like none of the typical techniques are working? Today we discuss how co-regulation may be the key to success and why using this method has brought us closer to our girls.

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Does your child meltdown at the slight mention of a doctor's appointment? Today we will discuss implications of medical and dental phobias commonly associated with autism. We will chat about our children's most recent dental appointment and how incorporating some techniques helped us create a smoother experience for everyone.

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