Mother's Guide Through Autism

Melinda Edwards is a mother, author, psychiatrist, and founder of the nonprofit organization LIving Darshan.

In this deeply spiritual conversation, Melinda shares how her daughter’s autism changed and inspired her to foster a deeper understanding of autism in the world.

You will learn from the lessons she gained from her daughter on the spectrum and her story will inspire you t to find more meaning and purpose in your child’s autism diagnosis.

In this episode, she talks about:

- the openness and love her daughter brought when she was born
- the fear she experienced when her daughter was diagnosed with autism
- how she began to see and understand the gifts her daughter brought to the world with her connectedness and exquisite sensitivity
- and more!

Enjoy!

Melinda's Website:
https://www.melindaedwardsmd.com/

Living Darshan:
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Jennie Abbot is an award-winning Children's Yoga and Mindfulness Educator and the Founder of The Harmony Kids Co.

Jennie shares how self-regulation is a crucial skill we can teach our kids, especially kids on the spectrum, through yoga.

Watch this episode to see how we can use yoga and mindfulness to help our kids self-regulate in challenging situations and to foster emotional and physical well-being in our children.

In this episode, she shares:

- the positive impact of yoga on kids in schools
- why yoga is so beneficial for our kids on the spectrum
- 2 great self-regulation tools to help your neurodiverse kids
- and more!

Enjoy!

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This mom-and-son team, Julie Coy and Grant Maniér, will inspire you with their extraordinary journey of creativity, advocacy, and success.

Grant's art sells for tens of thousands of dollars and Jullie and Grant raised over half a million dollars for charities with his art.

Grant, who lives with autism, is an exceptional eco-artist known for creating unique and meaningful works of art using recycled materials. Julie is the author of children’s books featuring characters with disabilities inspired by the art her son Grant created.

In this episode, they share:

- how focusing on strengths empowers people with special needs
- how they went from "can't do" to "can do"
- their secrets to success
- and more!

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Website:
https://www.jigsawgrant.com/

Voiceover:
https://grantmanier.icanvoice.com/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/JigsawGrant

Check out his video with Temple Grandin:
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Crystal Y. Sanford talks about how to support our autistic teens and tweens in transitioning into adulthood successfully.

Crystal is the owner and director of Sanford Autism Advocacy Group. She is an expert in the field of Autism and IEPs and she is also a mom to a teenage daughter who is on the spectrum.

Watch this episode to equip yourself with the knowledge to prepare your autistic child for employment and independence.

In this episode, she’s going to share:

- how to teach your autistic child the life skills they need for independence
- why observing your child is so important for future success
- steps you can take to prepare your child for employment
- and more!

Enjoy!

Sanford Autism Advocacy Group:
https://www.sdautismhelp.com/

Facebook:
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Instagram:
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Dr. Ali Perkinson is a licensed educational psychologist, speech-language pathologist, board-certified behavior analyst, and neurodiverse couples counselor.

Dr. Ali offers social communication therapy and helps people increase connections in neurodiverse romantic relationships, friendships, or parent-child dynamics.

In this episode, she shares:

- 3 tips on how to boost your bond with your autistic child
- dating advice for autistic individuals
- how to use your child’s motivation to increase social skills
- and more!

Enjoy!

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Kari A. Baker is an author, speaker, and podcaster who is the founder of KIND Families. Kari shares her story of struggling to accept the autism diagnosis of her son Brady and eventually finding peace and purpose through it. 

In this episode, she shares:

- how she shifted from struggling with her son’s diagnosis to embracing it
- how she found the gifts and purpose in the unexpected journey of autism parenting
- what changed her perspective
- and more!

Enjoy!

Kari's Website:
https://kariabaker.com/

KIND Families:
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Sylvia Moore Myers is a mental health coach, speaker, and author of Gold Scars. Sylvia is bringing a very important perspective of being a late-diagnosed autistic adult and she’s sharing her incredible story of bouncing back from tragedies in her life, including the loss of her son.

This episode will give you insight into living on the spectrum and offer you wisdom on how to heal from grief, loss, and trauma.

In this episode, she’s going to share:

- how she healed from the tragic death of her son
- common misunderstanding people have about autism
- challenges faced by autistic adults
- and more!

Enjoy!

Sylvia's Website
https://www.sylviamooremyers.com/mothersguide

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SylviaTizzyMyers

Instagram:
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Gold Scars:
https://www.sylviamooremyers.com/books/gold-scars
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Crystal Y. Sanford is the owner and director of Sanford Autism Advocacy Group, LLC. Crystal is an expert in the field of Autism and IEPs and has 20+ years of experience in special education in public schools.

This is a must-listen episode if you ever felt intimidated by IEP meetings or nervous about advocating for your child.

In this episode, she’s going to share:

- top 3 tips for navigating IEP meetings with confidence
- one thing you should do before you sign the IEP
- why it’s important to adjust your expectations
- and more!

Enjoy!

Sanford Autism Advocacy Group:
https://www.sdautismhelp.com/

Facebook:
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Instagram:
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Jenifer Breaux is a retired army veteran who is the owner of JB Travel Pros, a franchise of Dream Vacations, where she helps people travel the world with excitement.

Jenifer is also an expert in traveling the world with children with special needs as the mother of two amazing young men who both are on the autism spectrum.

In this episode she shares:

- her stories of resilience in getting her children's diagnoses
- practical tips to families with neurodivergent children for overcoming the challenges of travel
- the importance of creating family memories
- and more!

Enjoy!

Jenifer's Website:
https://www.iamjeniferbreaux.com/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/iamjeniferbreaux

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/iamjeniferbreaux

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Sarah Milko and Lisa Ponticello are co-founders of AutismUp, an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families.

Since establishing AutismUp in 2004, Sarah and Lisa tirelessly worked to provide support and resources to indiviudals with autism and thier families.

In this episode, they share:

- how they started AutismUp to support each other and how it’s grown to now support over 37,000 families
- how they created programs they wished existed for thier kids with autism and now they offer more than 80 classes
- why it’s important to support them through their lifecycle with innovative programs and initiatives
- and more!

Enjoy!

AutismUp:
https://autismup.org/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AutismUp

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/autismuproc

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