In this episode, we chat about Bryce's August indoor and outdoor adventures during our vacation in Ohio, a refreshing change from our daily routine.  

We share the top four homeschool curriculum options recommended by Chat GPT (AI) for autistic children along with supplement courses. We also share the supplement curriculums we use for Bryce to help build his vocabulary and communication skills. 

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Additionally, we share a new tool from Bryce's CBT therapist to help calm him during anxious moments. His anxiety has greatly decreased as his confidence continues to increase! We are thrilled with his progress!!   

Sandy's cancer has prompted her start a new YouTube Channel with her sharing words of encouragement and hope to others who are dealing with the ups and downs that come with different seasons of life. You can find it by searching

@sandys-seasons

It is titled "Seasons of Life". 

You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.  

Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!

We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) 

You can follow us on our Parenting Autism YouTube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: [email protected].

NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcast

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In this episode, we chat about Bryce's recent adventures including Special Olympics Bowling Area Competition and visiting arcades with friends.   

We also update the listeners about Bryce's sessions for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. He continues to thrive as we all work together to incorporate small steps that keeps him calmer while moving forward. He's learned about "slow and steady wins the race" while doing written work while dividing fractions, and it also applies to overcoming his worries.   

Sandy's cancer has prompted her start a new YouTube Channel with her sharing words of encouragement and hope to others who are dealing with the ups and downs that come with different seasons of life. You can find it by searching

@sandys-seasons

It is titled "Seasons of Life". 

You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.  

Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!

We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) 

You can follow us on our Parenting Autism YouTube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: [email protected].

NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcast

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In this episode, we chat about Bryce's summer adventures including Special Olympics Bowling, hiking and gem-mining in the mountains, and a tour of the FPL nuclear simulator.  

We also update the listeners about Bryce's sessions for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. He has been asking for us to find someone to help him with his worries. We are very pleased with how well he has responded to the tools/advice that he has been given during his first two sessions.   

Sandy's cancer update is encouraging. She just had her surgery to remove her chemo port and closed that chapter of her journey. It's important to share how life continues in this new season of our autism journey. We know we are not the only parents who have had a health crisis or other unexpected personal change that has impacted their parenting. We continue to trust the Lord and His plan for us as we take one day at a time. 

You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.  

Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!

We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) 

You can follow us on our Parenting Autism YouTube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: [email protected].

NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcast

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In this episode, Bryce joins us at the end of the podcast to talk about how his brain is causing him anxiety about allergic reactions to foods. His panic attacks began a few weeks after his peanut allergy.  

We also update the listeners about Florida's Special Olympics Summer Games state competition along with Sandy's progress. It's baby steps, but we were able to visit church earlier this month for the first time in six months!      

Below are Bible-related links that we referenced in this episode for parents to watch with their children:

 Treehouse Takeover

Heartland (Pre-K)

Superbook

It's important to share how life continues in this new season of our autism journey. We know we are not the only parents who have had a health crisis or other unexpected personal change that has impacted their parenting. We continue to trust the Lord and His plan for us as we take one day at a time. 

You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.  

Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!

We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) 

You can follow us on our Parenting Autism YouTube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: [email protected].

NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcast

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In this episode, Bryce joins us at the end of the podcast to talk about our trip to Boston, an airshow visit, and his gold medal at Special Olympics Basketball Regionals. 

We also update the listeners with good news from Sandy's visit at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute along with other highlights since the last podcast episode.  

It's important to share how life continues in this new season of our autism journey. We know we are not the only parents who have had a health crisis or other unexpected personal change that has impacted their parenting. We continue to trust the Lord and His plan for us as we take one day at a time. 

You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.  

Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!

We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) 

You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: [email protected].

NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcast

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In this episode, we update the listeners on how Bryce is transitioning to the role changes between Mommy and Daddy. Chris is working outside of the home full-time, and Sandy is now his full-time homeschool teacher.

It's important to share how life continues in this new season of our autism journey. We know we are not the only parents who have had a health crisis or other unexpected personal change that has impacted their parenting. We continue to trust the Lord and His plan for us as we take one day at a time. 

You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.  

Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!

We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) 

You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: [email protected].

NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcast

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In this episode, we update the listeners on how Bryce is doing on Sandy's cancer journey (Waldenström Macroglobulinemia). He is participating in Special Olympics again and enjoyed a recent EAA flight with more scheduled for this spring.  

We talk about Bryce's progress with initialing conversations as he continues to expand his English vocabulary and improve his reading skills. 

It's important to share how life continues in this new season of our autism journey. We know we are not the only parents who have had a health crisis or other unexpected personal change that has impacted their parenting. We continue to trust the Lord and His plan for us as we take one day at a time. 

You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.  

Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!

We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) 

You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: [email protected].

NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcast

Support the show

In this episode, we update the listeners on Sandy's cancer journey (Waldenström Macroglobulinemia). We also talk about how well Bryce is doing with so many unexpected changes. He enjoyed the Christmas season and continues to be his happy self in spite of all that's occurred lately.

Wishing each of you who take time to listen to our journey a Happy New Year filled with hope, peace, joy, and love!  

You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.  

Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!

We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) 

You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: [email protected].

NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcast

Support the show

In this episode, we follow up about Sandy's concerning bloodwork mentioned in the last episode. Sandy was in the hospital for a week receiving blood transfusions and plasma plasmapherisis treatments before receiving her diagnosis of a rare blood cancer, Waldenström macroglobulinemia. Although it is not curable, it is treatable and the first chemo treatment began this morning. 

We talk about how we are explaining this to Bryce for processing as well as our emotions during the past two weeks. Our faith in the Lord is carrying us through this and will be what continues to help us remain thankful and find moments of joy one day at a time. 

Wishing each of you who take time to listen to our journey a beautiful Thanksgiving as you pause and reflect on all that the Lord has done for you! 

You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available. 

Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!

We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) 

You can follow us on our Parenting Autism YouTube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: [email protected].

NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcast

Support the show

In this episode, we talk about a recent visit to Bryce's therapy center to learn more about his speech and occupational therapies. It was very helpful and has sparked some ideas for his upcoming plan updates. 

We also talk about our recent trip to the Georgia mountains as well as Bryce's recent reading assessment.  

Lastly, we shared a prayer for Bryce based on Luke 2:52. Our goal is to continue to create and locate resources to share on our website that will be helpful for our autism community. 

NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcast

You can reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." 

Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!

We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) 

You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: [email protected]. 

Support the show