Mother's Guide Through Autism

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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:
https://autismup.org/

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

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

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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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Dr. Austėja Landsbergienė Website:
https://www.austejalandsbergiene.lt/en

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

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/austeja.landsbergiene

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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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Martha's Ranch:
https://marthasranch.org/

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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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The Sherkow Center:
https://www.sherkowcenter.org/

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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Jeannette's Websites:
paxcoach.com
https://innersuperhero.org/

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Melissa Doman is a sleep coach exclusively for children with special needs. She is back on Mother's Guide to dive deeper into the strategies and how-to’s of sleep for your kids!

In this episode, she shares:

- the important prep work to set you and your kids up for success
- the one-change-at-a-time approach to ensure long-term success
- troubleshoots for when things don’t go as planned
- and more!

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Melissa Doman Sleep Consulting
https://www.melissadomansleepconsulting.com/

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Jaime A. Heidel, The Articulate Autistic, is a late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD writer, advocate, consultant, and communication translator.

In this revealing episode, Jaime shares:

- her struggles of growing up autistic and not knowing
- the common misunderstandings that happen between autistic and neurotypical individuals
- how she helps autistic and neurotypical couples/families to understand each other better
- and more!

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The Articulate Autistic:
https://www.thearticulateautistic.com/

Jaime's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thearticulateautistic/

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Jeremy and Charity Rochford are Certified Life Coaches who specialize in helping Neurodivergent and Neurodiverse Families understand communication, culture, and their own unique family dynamic.

They are a Neurodivergent/Neurotypical couple who have been happily married for over 20 years and have two Neurodivergent children.

In this episode, Jeremy and Charity share:

- advice on how to work through differences in “mixed-neurotype” relationships
- Jeremy’s autism diagnosis and how it helped to bridge the gap for their kids
- tips on how to help your autistic kids harness the benefits of their uniqueness
- and more!

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Neurofam Family Coaching
https://www.ourneurofam.com/

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Nicole DeWard is a wife and mom of 4 amazing kids. She started RISE coffee & tea in 2020 for those like her daughter, Bekah, who has Down Syndrome. She wanted to create a safe work environment for adults with special needs and to give them a bigger stage to SHINE their light.

In this episode, Nicole talks about:

- what it’s like to have a daughter with Down Syndrome, a son with autism, a neurotypical son, and an adopted daughter
- how her daughter Bekah’s perspective brings more joy to her family
- what we can learn from having special needs individuals in our lives
- and more!

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Nicole's Website
https://nicoledeward.com/

RISE coffee & tea
https://rise-coffeetea.com/

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Becky Large is nationally and internationally recognized for her support of people and families living with autism and the creation of the innovative Autism Travel Club program and Autism Traveler app.

Becky was instrumental in having the Town of Surfside Beach declared The First Autism Friendly Travel Destination, anywhere, in 2016.

In this episode, Becky talks about:

- the adjustment she had to make about college to improve her son’s mental health
- how Autism Travel Club is changing the hospitality industry and supporting families with autism
- practical travel tips
- and more!

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Champion Autism Network
https://championautismnetwork.com/

Autism Travel App
https://autismtravel.club/

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