Today we bring to you a fellow autism advocate and CEO of autism consulting business SJ Childs LLC, Sara Bradford. We'll touch on subjects including the challenges of parenting an autistic child and what you can do to create a closer connection. Sara is an autistic adult with a goal to support autism impacted families. She is also a member of the Autism Council of Utah and the owner of the Autism Advocate Support Group on Facebook. Sara is a mother of two, with both her husband and kids on the autism spectrum.

This one's gonna be a doozy! Join us as we dive into the controversial world of what it means to be #ActuallyInclusive in the autistic community. Is it okay to like the puzzle piece symbol? How should we respond with those who disagree with our views? And why is it so hard to get along? Today, we'll revisit the debate and share new insights. Join the after-show discussion by becoming a member of the Embracing Autism Community today at patreon.com/autismwish.

After a several month hiatus, we're ready to share our story. We'll dive into what's been going on with our family, future plans, and exciting AutismWish updates. We'd love to hear from you, so feel free to share your family updates with us by commenting on youtube.com/@autismwish or chatting with us directly in our exclusive Embracing Autism Community by becoming a member today! Become a Member: patreon.com/autismwish

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Sasha Long, BCBA, M.A., is the founder and president of The Autism Helper, Inc. She is a board certified behavior analyst and former special education teacher. In Today's episode, Sasha shares strategies and best practices for parents tackling challenging IEP discussions at school, executive dysfunction accommodations, easing back to school transitions, and more!

You can follow Sasha Long on social media @theautismhelper (facebook, instagram, tiktok, threads). You can also visit her website at www.theautismhelpernetwork.com for more resources and freebies!

Is Autism Speaks a hate group? Should autistics and autism allies embrace or turn away from the organization? Today I have with me a name that should be very familiar to you all, Eileen Lamb. Eileen is the author of "All Across The Spectrum" and “Be The One,” and is well-known as the founder of The Autism Cafe, an autism advocacy blog. She’s also a writer, photographer, and host of the Autism Speaks Podcast—Adulting on the Spectrum. Born in France, Eileen now lives in Austin, Texas, with her two sons, Charlie, Jude, and their baby sister, Billie. On her blog, she shares the ups and downs of raising a severely autistic child while being on the autism spectrum herself. We discuss Autism Speaks from an autistic perspective and address the most notable controversies surrounding the organization.

You can follow Eileen at @theautismcafe on Instagram and Facebook as well as @eileen.lamb on TikTok

It's tough being a parent, even tougher when your child is autistic. But we have learned through the last years that it's often better to laugh than cry or scream. Today we will share how our sense of humor has been the saving grace in our marriage and parenting journeys and why we encourage other parents to embrace the funny side of things to help restore your hope.

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Our kids are heading back to school for the second year. This time, we're prepared and sharing our best tips and resources to help your autistic child start school on the right foot!

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Community outings can often seem impossible to manage with an autistic child, but sometimes the key to success can really be quite simple. Today we will chat about our experience at the Georgia Aquarium and why visiting a Certified Autism Center can make all the difference in a successful outing.

Join our private Embracing Autism Community on Guilded.gg and support our charitable programs by Becoming a Member at Autismwish.org today! For as little as $5 a month, your membership will grant you exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content, text, voice-only, and video chat rooms, a book club, autism resources/freebies, printables, and direct access to Lia & Matt with the added bonus of supporting our mission and advocacy work!

Seeking a more child-centered approach to therapy for your autistic child? Today we sit down with Dr. Rick Solomon, Founder of The PLAY Project, an evidence-based intervention complementary to ABA, with a parent-implemented autism intervention model, and take a closer look at this innovative therapy. Over the last 25 years, Dr. Rick has served as the Medical Director of The Ann Arbor Center for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. His book, Autism: The Potential Within, describes his clinical approach to helping young autistic children.

You can follow Dr. Rick on social media:

Facebook & Instagram @PLAYprojectASD

LinkedIn @richard-solomon-6a4a006

Free Resources available on his website: www.theplayproject.org

Our listeners also get 25% off of Dr. Rick's book, Autism The Potential Within with coupon code 25OFF Listeners can also take advantage of a discount for his upcoming August 2023 Intensive Workshop Online for $195 with code IWOParent