Mother's Guide Through Autism

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Christine Goulbourne is a special needs mom, advocate, and writer. She shares her experience of going through the cycle of grief that arose from the autism diagnosis of her son.

The emotional challenges Christine discusses in each stage are very relatable to most, if not all, autism moms. She shares the strategies and tools she adopted to handle them.

Listen to this episode and discover the secrets Christine found to cope with challenging emotions and to find joy beyond grief.

Enjoy!

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If you are struggling or have dealt with difficult feelings (anger, fear, grief, etc.) arising from the autism diagnosis of your child, you are not alone.

Kathy Heath, a blogger and a mom of three with one autistic child, openly shares the complexity of feelings she experienced after receiving her middle son’s autism diagnosis several years ago.

She talks about the transformational process of going from denial to acceptance and why it’s so important for moms to sit with their fear and feelings of being lost.

Listen to this episode and find out what key realizations Kathy had to help shift from grief to experiencing more beauty and joy in her life.

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https://theautismedit.com/

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Stella Spanakos is the founder of the nonprofit organization the Nicholas Center and three social enterprises called Spectrum Designs, Spectrum Bakes, and Spectrum Suds, where 60% of the staff are individuals with Autism.

Stella created the Nicholas Center to offer life-skills programming, vocational skills training, and supported employment to her son Nicholas and other adults on the spectrum like him because the needs of autistic adults were not being met.

Stella and I talk about the expansion and growth that the Nicholas Center and the three enterprises have seen in recent years and how innovative programs are meeting the needs of autistic adults and the local communities in New York State.

Stella shares how she experienced grief at the beginning of the autism parenting journey and the pivotal moment that snapped her out of her self-pity so she could move forward to help her son Nicholas.

She also gives practical advice on employment and 5 necessary things you must do for your sanity on your autism parenting journey.

Listen to this episode and find out what they are and get inspired by her powerful words of wisdom and encouragement.

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The Nicholas Center
https://tncnewyork.org/

Spectrum Designs
https://www.spectrumdesigns.org/

Spectrum Bakes
https://spectrumbakes.org/

Spectrum Suds
https://www.spectrumsuds.org/

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Eileen Lamb is a writer, photographer, podcast host, and a mother of three. She brings a unique perspective of raising a severely autistic child while being on the spectrum herself.

Eileen talks about the grief she experienced from her son’s diagnosis and the vulnerability of talking about it publicly because of the bullying and harassment she receives on social media.

Eileen and I talk about the importance of allowing ourselves to feel what we feel and being vulnerable.

Listen to this episode and discover the lessons, insight, and wisdom that Eileen has to offer.

Enjoy!

Eileen's Website
https://theautismcafe.com/

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In this first episode of the Grief Series, I talk with Lisa Jo Rudy, a mother of an autistic son, writer, and consultant.

Lisa and I talk about the grief, the joy, and the struggles she experienced as a mother raising a son on the spectrum.

Lisa also talks about the value of developing meaningful skills like her son did with the clarinet as well as why we need to make museums and zoos more inclusive.

Listen to this episode to learn from Lisa's insights and life lessons.

Lisa's websites:
www.lisajorudy.com
http://www.autisminthemuseum.org/

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The grief that Mothers go through when they get the autism diagnosis of their children is often not talked about. There is a lot of complicated feelings that come with this type of grieving, along with some criticism that might come our way for sharing these vulnerable feelings.

Listen to this brand-new series on grief where I and other mothers share our perspectives, insights, and lessons we gained from experiencing grief that came from the autism diagnosis of our kids.

Learn how to get through grief and find the gift in it.

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Karen Thomas started taking her son to therapists one after the other at age 5 for his sensory overload issues, anxiety, tantrums, and OCD.

The response they got from the therapists was that they as parents were not being stern enough and that if they were more strict he wouldn’t behave the way he did.

After years of searching and trying, one therapist said he might have autism. He then was finally diagnosed at age 10 after 5 years of going to different therapists.

After a decade of research and trial and error, her son no longer has symptoms of autism. Because of the success she had with her son, she started to help other moms with kids on the spectrum with her online program.

Listen to this episode to discover what Karen did to help her son thrive.

Karen Thomas website:
https://naturallyrecoveringautism.com/

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Lois Letchford’s autistic son Nicholas was called “the worst child ever” by his first-grade teacher. School testing suggested that he had no strength and a “low IQ.”

Not accepting what the teacher and school said, Lois started teaching Nicholas at home. Although she initially failed, she eventually found learning methods that worked for her son.

Nicholas graduated in the top 20% of his high school class and went on to earn his PhD in Applied Mathematics from Oxford University.

Listen to this episode and find out what Lois did to help her son succeed.

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A lot of moms with kids on the autism spectrum don’t feel they have possibilities.

Too often, their mindset keeps them stuck in doom and gloom instead of feeling the possibility of what they daydream about. 

I share with you a powerful exercise to shift from feeling stuck to feeling the possibility of what you’re craving on this episode. 

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I know many moms don't want to hear anything about self-love when they're knee-deep on their autism parenting journey.

But I've discovered self-love practices are truly crucial if you want to live lighter and happier, and be the calm and joyful mom you want to be.

Listen to this episode if you are feeling exhausted and don't feel much joy on your autism parenting journey. What you learn here can be a game-changer!

Enjoy!

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