Today my mom and I have a conversation about elementary school. Elementary school brings a lot of new obstacles for both children and parents. We hope by having this conversation as a start to our "School Series" on this podcast that parents and aids of children on the spectrum can learn to balance their needs and the child's. Also, IEPs begin to pop up and can get confusing. My mom shares some tips she has learned after my sister and I were assessed for our IEPs that we hope can help you and your family. Ask questions, stay grounded and find support. Thank you for listening!

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Today we have a conversation around the general public's reactions when parents and supports for children on the spectrum go out into their communities. My mom shares some personal experiences with children and their parents that bring light onto the reality of self harming behaviors. She also explores the judgement she has experienced from others that are unaware of the entire situation and frankly it's not helpful. The focus needs to be on the child. We then get into some of my thoughts on why we are quick to judge others and situations. Throughout today's conversation we discuss more helpful ways someone can express their concerns for a child if needed and it all starts with asking a question. We are not intending to shame anyone for showing compassion and reacting on instinct, all we want to do is give others the opportunity to collect the entire picture before they place judgement. Thank you for listening!

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Syrena’s podcast “The Sesh”- https://open.spotify.com/show/60QnjzArn9p8V4NqOfVYi6?si=r1kkrfQeQoSj0iBbFfwX4A

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Today we start our conversation with a brief definition of core beliefs and the theoretical framework they stem from. My mom asks me some clarifying questions in relation to her work with children in a school setting. She shares some of her experiences with the children and their parents at her school. We also share some of our thoughts on more helpful ways to start to identify your core beliefs and how you can work with your child to change such unhelpful thinking patterns. Thank you for listening!

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Helpful Links: https://eddinscounseling.com/uncover-core-beliefs-can-change/, https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/-/media/CCI/Consumer-Modules/Back-from-The-Bluez/Back-from-the-Bluez---08---Core-Beliefs.pdf, https://www.psychologytools.com/self-help/what-is-cbt/, https://www.psychologytools.com/articles/unhelpful-thinking-styles-cognitive-distortions-in-cbt/

Syrena’s podcast “The Sesh”- https://open.spotify.com/show/60QnjzArn9p8V4NqOfVYi6?si=r1kkrfQeQoSj0iBbFfwX4A

Syrena’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/syrenamichele/?hl=en

Music credit- https://www.purple-planet.com

Today we have a conversation about ABA. We start off by defining what ABA therapy and explain its uses. My mom and I exchange our thoughts on it's structure, we share personal stories and have a good laugh. We linked resources for you if you want to know more about reinforcement schedules. You can reach out to us for clarification or questions through email (see below). Join us during our conversations with a new episode releasing every 2 weeks. Thank you for listening!

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Helpful Links: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wmopen-psychology/chapter/reading-reinforcement-schedules/, https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-schedule-of-reinforcement-2794864, https://courses.lumenlearning.com/waymaker-psychology/chapter/operant-conditioning/

Syrena’s podcast “The Sesh”- https://open.spotify.com/show/60QnjzArn9p8V4NqOfVYi6?si=r1kkrfQeQoSj0iBbFfwX4A

Syrena’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/syrenamichele/?hl=en

Music credit- https://www.purple-planet.com

Today we take some time to introduce who we are and our unique specialties that allow us to explore the conversations that we do. We get into some of the connections between my mom’s extensive experiences working with children on the spectrum and my educational experience in the clinical mental health field. Join us during our conversations with a new episode releasing every 2 weeks. Thank you for listening!

Contact us- [email protected]

Syrena’s podcast “The Sesh”- https://open.spotify.com/show/60QnjzArn9p8V4NqOfVYi6?si=r1kkrfQeQoSj0iBbFfwX4A

Syrena’s Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/syrenamichele/?hl=en

Music credit- https://www.purple-planet.com