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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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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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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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AutismUp:
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Dr. Austėja Landsbergienė is a doctor of Social Sciences and Education, the author of six parenting/educational books, and the founder of a cluster of private schools in Lithuania.

For her great impact on changing the educational culture, Austeja was acknowledged as one of the most influential businesswomen in Lithuania in 2020 and was nominated as Businesswoman of the Year in 2022.

In this episode, she shares:

- why we don’t have to do it all
- how to deal with the judgment of others
- why making mistakes is a good thing
- one thing we can do to make the education system better
- and more!

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Kim Bays is a mother of twin autistic sons and one stepson, a manager at Exponential Property Group, and the founder of Martha’s Ranch Foundation. 

Kim and her husband Matt started Martha’s Ranch in 2020 to aid families impacted with autism by providing a place to take a vacation surrounded by those who understand the unique challenges and joys of autism.

In this episode, she shares:

- how differently autism presented in her twin sons
- how autism families can have a safe and fun vacation at a beautiful place at Martha’s Ranch 
- her advice to moms raising kids with autism

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Susan P. Sherkow, M.D. is a founder of the not-for-profit Sherkow Center for Child Development and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

She has presented and published extensively on the application of psychoanalytic developmental theory to the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with ASD, including a TEDx Talk and co-authorship of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives from Psychoanalysis and Neuroscience.

In this episode, she shares:

- what neuroscience is revealing about the brains of kids on the spectrum
- specific strategies and advice from her clinical experience
- the importance of connectivity and what you can do at home to help create more connection neurologically and emotionally in your child
- how local, social support groups can help your child develop
- and more!

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives from Psychoanalysis and Neuroscience

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Jeannette Paxia is a multiple-time #1 International Bestselling Author, sought-after Empowerment speaker, and coach for Women and children.

Jeanette shares her personal journey with her son Jacob's autism diagnosis, the challenges and lessons learned, and how advocating for him has been a transformative experience.

In this episode, she discusses:

- challenges and lessons learned from raising her son Jacob on the spectrum
- why she created the book Superheroes on the Spectrum
- what to do when your child is being bullied at school
- and more!

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