Join us as we discuss how the Embracing Autism Podcast is evolving in the new year.

Join us as we chat about how to provide your child with an autism-friendly holiday and lessons we've learned from past Christmases.

Today we sit down with Thomas A. McKean. Thomas is an autistic adult and co-creator of Autism Awareness month and the current autism puzzle piece awareness ribbon. We discuss the official meaning behind the puzzle piece ribbon, thoughts on autism self-diagnosis, and challenges the autism community (including parents) currently face.

Self-Diagnosis is often debated in the autism community. Today we speak with Nate Hallquist a budding neurodivergent advocate. Nate has gone through a journey of self-discovery, recently learning that he is both ADHD and Autistic. As part of this process, he is learning about the barriers to receiving an Autism diagnosis. Join us today to learn more about his experience of self-discovery thus far and why he supports self-diagnosis of Autism.

Our goal has always been to provide parents of autistic children with value, whether that be support, information, a few minutes of comic relief, or a familiar comforting voice. As caregivers, our needs can change over time, so we are committed to evolving the podcast to meet those needs. We have received a lot of feedback from our listeners, and we hear you loud and clear! Changes are coming.

In this episode of Embracing Autism IRL, we sit down with Adelle Starin, Owner of Baby’s on Broadway – a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Center providing parents of autistic children with pediatric ambulatory devices, the Wonderfold Wagons. Join us as Adelle answers all our questions on how to apply for a medically necessary wagon through your insurance provider as well as alternative options if your request is denied. To watch this video interview and others like it, subscribe to youtube.com/@AutismWish.

Update: Baby's on Broadway is no longer in business. No other DME provider is currently available to provide the Wonderfold Wagon, however you can apply for a special needs discount directly through the Wonderfold Warrior Special Needs program.

Many autistic children become attached to so-called “childish interests” that remain in adulthood and are often stigmatized for them. We explore these interests and share why it’s okay to embrace one’s inner child.

Today we touch on the surprising relationship between sleep and autism and discuss why your child may be struggling to fall or stay asleep at night and how to help them get some rest.

Today we discuss the unique challenges autistic individuals face within the workforce and education system.  We share insights as to what your child may experience as well as what they can do to make this transition easier.

We peer behind the mask and explore what it means to disguise one’s authentic self and discuss how masking can negatively impact your autistic child.