Parenting Severe Autism

Send us Fan Mail Is the holiday season a joyful experience for families navigating severe autism? Join me, Shannon Chamberlin, in this heartfelt episode of the Parenting Severe Autism Podcast as I share our journey through seasonal traditions with our son. Through these stories, I look at how we’ve managed to create a harmonious environment that supports Jacob's development and our family’s u...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating the intricate world of parenting a child with severe autism can be both challenging and rewarding. As a parent, I've experienced firsthand the profound impact external factors like supermoons can have on his behavior, and the importance of understanding these triggers. Through personal anecdotes, I unveil the struggle of handling well-meaning yet sometimes insensit...

Send us Fan Mail After years of navigating the unique challenges of raising a child with severe autism, I've amassed a treasure trove of stories and insights that I’m excited to share with you. This episode takes you on a deeply personal journey through my life as Jacob’s mom, highlighting the power of community and family in shaping his world. You'll hear about the creative ways we&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine finding a hidden gem—a 50-acre sanctuary that promises tranquility and safety for a child with severe autism. That's exactly the unexpected joy we stumbled upon as we embarked on a journey to create a sensory-friendly haven for my son, Jacob. From thrilling riding trails to a peaceful pier by the river, this new chapter is not just about a change in scenery, but a muc...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a simple water balloon fight could turn into an unforgettable lesson on resilience and understanding? Join me in this heartwarming episode of the Parenting Severe Autism podcast where I share some of our family's most cherished memories, like Jacob's adventurous spirit during our quirky door-knocking sales days, his creative costume designs, and the pri...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a phone conversation turns into an emotional storm? Join us as we navigate the unpredictable waters of raising a child with severe autism, sharing stories of heartache and hope, laughter and lessons. You'll hear about the time our son overheard a phone call that led to an explosive meltdown, revealing the depths of his feelings of exclusion. We also unravel...

Send us Fan Mail After an unplanned hiatus, I'm back with the Parenting Severe Autism Podcast to share insights and gratitude with you all. I've got exciting news to kick things off: our podcast has caught the attention of some key players who could really make a difference for families like ours. But life's never straightforward, is it? I also dive into a rather unexpected proposal...

Send us Fan Mail As the sun sets on another April, we welcome a time of acceptance that extends far beyond a single month. Imagine shifting this conversation to the heart of summer, when the world is in full bloom, or perhaps as we turn the page to a new school year—moments ripe for the seeds of awareness to take root. Today, I'm going to share a lunar eclipse story, one that unveils the unex...

Send us Fan Mail Every year as I prepare for the daunting task of legal guardianship reporting, I'm reminded of the unique and enduring challenges that come with raising my son, Jacob, who lives with severe autism. This episode peels back the layers of our daily life, from bureaucratic headaches like insurance verifications and PUNS list updates to the heartache of realizing the unchanging na...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome, friends, to another episode where we unmask severe autism, one layer at a time. What do you do when your child develops a new tick - like trying to talk with his mouth closed? Well, that's the recent challenge we've been facing with our son. Aside from the obvious communication difficulties this poses, it's also just one of many OCD tendencies he exhibits -...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to be part of a journey that is filled with family turmoil, vacation disaster, and the harsh reality of parenting a child with severe autism? This is a candid recount of our recent family vacation that transformed from a much-needed break into an exhausting ordeal that tested our patience and resilience. We grappled with the disappointing behavior of a family member...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating the healthcare system for a child with severe autism and learning disabilities is no easy task. Join me, Shannon Chamberlin, as I relay my journey of finding appropriate care for my son, battling with insurance and medical coding, and dealing with the lack of attention given to his condition. This episode is filled with real stories, frustrations, and revelations from m...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting Severe Autism podcast host and mom Shannon Chamberlin celebrates 1 year of podcasting with a full list of all the things her son is good at, along with short stories or descriptions illustrating these abilities. Shannon and her husband encourage all special needs parents to recognize the talents their children have, and to recognize that as special needs parents, everyon...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting Severe Autism mom and podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares how she and her spouse struggle to strike a balance between taking care of their own adult needs while also taking care of their adult son's needs. Shannon feels that there has been some sort of shift in her mindset that may be making it more difficult to fulfill the caregiving role as of late.  Support th...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares her most recent attempt at keeping her son happy while home alone with him. Shannon describes what it takes, how much she can take, and what happens if it doesn't work out correctly. Near the end of this episode, Shannon is asking for some feedback about a possible upcoming episode, relying on listeners...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting Severe Autism podcast mom & host Shannon Chamberlin shares how one timeless boundary had to be broken for safety over sanity, as well as a new communication behavior developed by her son. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/new https://psa.buzzsprout.com Get Podcast Merch at the following link:    https://psapodcast.creator-spring.com/ http...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting Severe Autism mom and podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares some personal feelings and family stories about the need for boundaries and rules in their household, along with examples of how these things only work with consistency in enforcing them.   Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/new https://psa.buzzsprout.com Get Podcast Merch at the fol...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting Severe Autism mom and podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares several examples of how her son lacks comprehension of most things, the daily struggles they face as a family, and some of the exercises they do as a family in hopes of increasing her son's level of comprehension. We've been having some technical issues with transcripts, and as soon as these issues ar...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares stories from last week's in-your-face experiences and subsequent exhaustion, along with another breakthrough for her son. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/new https://psa.buzzsprout.com Get Podcast Merch at the following link:    https://psapodcast.creator-spring.com/ https:...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares stories illustrating how her son doesn't seem to fit any mold or profile familiar to professionals in autism.   Subjects include autonomy, speech, technology, sign language, comprehension, memory, pharmaceuticals, sertraline/Zoloft, Risperidone, elopement, and routines. Shannon's son bursts into the...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin discusses several occasions where she believes her son was treated as "less than," along with how she tries to help her son recognize a bad situation. In this episode, Shannon expresses concerns about others behaving selfishly and the possible adverse effects these behaviors can have on her son, suffering...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares her family's most recent stressful events, including her son's surgery, recovery, holidays & family. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/new https://psa.buzzsprout.com Get Podcast Merch at the following link:    https://psapodcast.creator-spring.com/ https://www.facebo...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin talks with Speech Language Pathologist Lenora Edwards. Lenora Edwards is the Chief Knowledge Officer of Better Speech, an online speech therapy provider. Lenora has invited listeners to "ask anything" about speech and severe autism. Shannon has put together a list of questions derived from her own curiosit...

Send us Fan Mail Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin talks with Speech Language Pathologist Lenora Edwards. Lenora Edwards is the Chief Knowledge Officer of Better Speech, an online speech therapy provider. Lenora has invited listeners to "ask anything" about speech and severe autism. Shannon has put together a list of questions derived from her own curiosit...

Send us Fan Mail Severe Autism Mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares some ways the holidays can negatively affect her family, along with changes they have made to cope with it all. Organic Herbal Liquid Tinctures For You! Mountain Rose Herbs supplies carefully formulated tinctures that fit in with our busy lifestyle. Magnesium Citrate Nervous System Support NOW Foods - Magnesium Citrate...