Sensory Overload

Bethany returns to the show to talk about Pinkalicious, her current favorite book series, and how many Babybel cheeses she can eat in one sitting.

Pinkalicious's tv show:
https://pbskids.org/pinkalicious

Bethany's favorite cheese:
https://www.babybel.com/en-us/products

Bethany's favorite YouTube series:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ComePlayWithMe

Years before our daughter was diagnosed with autism, we had a totally different neurological adventure - join Ali & John as they talk about Baby's First Skull Surgery™!

We also briefly talk about Autcraft, a Minecraft server specifically for autistic players.

Ted Hour - Autcraft segment begins at 33:05
https://overcast.fm/+HuQLAtd9w

Autcraft -
https://www.autcraft.com

As a grown-ass man, John has discovered that anxiety and panic attacks can deeply suck. So imagine if your mostly non-verbal toddler is having them too, and can't tell you about them! We offer up thoughts and experiences about anxiety and some things you can try if your child is struggling with it. 

(Reminder, we are in no way medical experts, so don't be thinkin' this be like doctor's orders 'r nuthin'.)

The Calm app John used to learn mindfulness (monthly cost does apply):
https://www.calm.com

Also, some IHSS info relating to a listener email:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/ihss

Ali & John talk about the holidays, and think about the future.

Ali & John talk about the big feelings of being a parent of an autistic child, sort through another parent's despair, and finally, court controversy by gleefully talking about the family trip to get the kid vaxxed. (I mean, she's already autistic, am I right y'all's?!?! Up top!)

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Ali & John talk DOLLAHS, y'all's!! How insurance, therapies and other expenses can wipe a bank account so clean you could eat off it, and how you can maybe save a couple bucks here and there. 

NOTES:

A real estate agent who understands the meaning of "sudden life change" --

https://www.realestatebook.com/agent/851076/meadow-goddard

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We often talk about the obstacles and setbacks, so let's get some positivity up in this mother! Ali & John totally brag on their daughter and the strides she's made lately, because she's awesome.

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Ali & John talk about being the "complicated friends"... the families who always seem to need extra patience, extra help, or extra understanding.

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We welcome special guest Christina, an actual autistic person!

NOTES:

[Apologies for the occasional audio issues, we were sharing microphones]

Instagram recs by Christina:

@autisticats

@omgimatuisticaf

@autienelle

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Summertime, and the livin' is... well, busy. Ali & John wax rhapsodic about day camp, and how they're letting their precious little nubbin go completely feral in the off hours. Plus a delightful listener email!

NOTES:

We learned a little bit about Williams Syndrome this month, thanks to listener Devra --

https://williams-syndrome.org

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