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Maggie McGarvie is a speech-language pathologist who embraces neurodiversity and brings sixteen years of professional experience to her work.

Maggie has served in various environments, from early intervention to supporting adolescents transitioning out of the education system. Her heartfelt passion lies in helping families strengthen their connections with their children.

In this episode, she shares:

- the importance of observing your child for effective communication
- how your child’s repetitive phrases have meaning and how to understand them better
- ways to play with your child that deepen connection
- and more!

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Brigitte invites Maureen Brice back to the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast for a new segment called Chill and Chat with Maureen & Brigitte to make a big announcement!

If you are a mom raising a child with autism, you don't want to miss this announcement. Tune in!

Brigitte is an autism parent coach, author, speaker, and the host and creator of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast. Maureen is an Author, Autism Expert, Advocate, Certified Health Coach, and Inspirational Speaker.

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Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple board-certified sleep physician and the founder of Restful Sleep MD. She is also the best-selling author of Beyond Tired—A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good.

She helps women and their children prioritize sleep, achieve optimal health, thrive, and live to their fullest potential.

In this episode, she shares:

- why sleep is so important for our kids' development
- practical strategies to help your kids sleep
- tips for moms to get their own good night's sleep
- and more!

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Dr. Funke Website:
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Beyond Tired Book:
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Instagram:
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Linkedin:
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Toni Boucher is a speaker, writer, consultant, and mother of 3 neurodivergent children, who comes from a long autistic family line.

Being a late-diagnosed autistic herself, Toni shares important tips on how to understand your autistic child better, create a meaningful connection with them, and harness their autistic strengths.

In this episode, she talks about:

- harmful stereotypes you should do away with
- how to create a stronger bond with your child
- how to turn "problematic" behaviors into something useful
- how to identify and harness your child's strengths
- and more!

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Toni's Website:
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The Creative Community and Career Center 4 Autism:
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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism:
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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!

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Melinda's Website:
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Living Darshan:
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ICAN Conferences:
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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!

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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:
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Voiceover:
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Facebook:
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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!

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Sanford Autism Advocacy Group:
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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!

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Connection Squared:
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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!

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