Moms Raising The Spectrum

We’re back with Amy's pageant sister, Chrystal Burns, on Moms Raising the Spectrum Podcast! 

 Chrystal is the proud mom of Emery, who has Down syndrome and autism, and the author of Raising an Included Child. 

Join Amy & MJ as we continue this important conversation about inclusion, acceptance, and creating a world where every child belongs! 

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Chrystal is the proud mom of Emery, who has Down syndrome and autism and is non-speaking. She has turned her family’s journey into a powerful mission to advocate for inclusion, acceptance, and opportunities for children with disabilities.

 As Mrs. International Woman of Achievement 2026 Chrystal used her platform to advocate for inclusive education and remind others that EVERY child deserves to feel valued, supported, and included.

 She’s also the author of Raising an Included Child, a book inspired by her passion for creating a world where children with disabilities are welcomed and given the opportunity to thrive.

Join Amy & MJ as Chrystal shares her heart, her journey as Emery’s mom, and why inclusion in our schools matters so much!

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Join  us on the Podcast as Danielle continues sharing her journey as a mom raising a son with Down syndrome and B-Cell ALL (leukemia).

Danielle also brings her professional perspective as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in children, working with kiddos with developmental disabilities and autism.

What happens when motherhood and professional experience intersect? Danielle offers a unique perspective on the challenges families face, the importance of understanding each child’s individual needs, and the power of support.

We’re so grateful Danielle joined us for this meaningful conversation!

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Danielle is a mom navigating the challenges of raising a son with Down syndrome and B-Cell ALL (leukemia).  Her family’s journey comes with unique challenges, including sensory needs, and we’re honored to give her a space to share her story.

But Danielle also brings another perspective to the conversation! She is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in children, working with many children with developmental disabilities (DD) and autism (ASD). 

As a mom and a medical professional, Danielle has a unique perspective on the challenges families face, the importance of understanding our children’s individual needs, and the support families need along the way.

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Strength Through Every Chapter: Autism, Motherhood and Cancer. 

Meet Krystal Meek— a single mom of four incredible children, all on the autism spectrum. 💙
Her family’s journey has taken them through so much, and right now, her son is currently undergoing treatment for brain cancer. 🎗️💙
Krystal opens up about the realities of parenting, autism, navigating a cancer journey, finding strength in the hardest moments, and advocating for her children.
We’ll also talk about her work with the Sloth Foundation 🦥 and her passion for photography 📸, including how she uses her camera to capture beautiful stories and moments.
This conversation is raw, real, emotional, and filled with strength and hope. ❤️

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Strength Through Every Chapter: Autism, Motherhood and Cancer. 

Meet Krystal Meek— a single mom of four incredible children, all on the autism spectrum. 💙
Her family’s journey has taken them through so much, and right now, her son is currently undergoing treatment for brain cancer. 🎗️💙
Krystal opens up about the realities of parenting, autism, navigating a cancer journey, finding strength in the hardest moments, and advocating for her children.
We’ll also talk about her work with the Sloth Foundation 🦥 and her passion for photography 📸, including how she uses her camera to capture beautiful stories and moments.
This conversation is raw, real, emotional, and filled with strength and hope. ❤️

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Morgan’s story continues! 💙
Her journey as a mom, advocate, and her son Jaxon’s lymphoma journey has touched our hearts. 🎗️💙
And we’re not done yet!
Join us as Morgan continues sharing her story, the challenges, the strength, and the love that carried her through.

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Morgan Lee Wilson is a fierce advocate for her son, Jaxon, who is a lymphoma survivor.

She shares her journey of advocating for her son, navigating life through cancer, and supporting her autistic child every step of the way.

This is a story of strength, love, advocacy, and resilience that you won’t want to miss.

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STRENGTH BEYOND WORDS: AN AUTISM & LEUKEMIA JOURNEY
PART TWO
Collette is the mom of a non-verbal autistic son who is also a Leukemia survivor. 

September is not only Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, but also Blood Cancer Awareness Month—making this conversation especially meaningful.

She shares her family’s journey, the challenges they’ve faced, the strength it takes to navigate both autism and childhood cancer, and the hope that comes from being a survivor

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STRENGTH BEYOND WORDS: AN AUTISM & LEUKEMIA JOURNEY

Collette is the mom of a non-verbal autistic son who is also a Leukemia survivor. 

September is not only Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, but also Blood Cancer Awareness Month—making this conversation especially meaningful.

She shares her family’s journey, the challenges they’ve faced, the strength it takes to navigate both autism and childhood cancer, and the hope that comes from being a survivor

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