This Isn't Holland - One Mom's Perspective on Special Needs Parenting

After an extended absence we return with an update on where we are now, how things are going, and the stark contrast between systems and support in different cities and states. Please take a moment to rate or review our podcast wherever you are listening. Find us online at www.thisisntholland.com

This Isn't Holland is a podcast hosted by Stephanie Robinson, a special needs Mom navigating life and the world while advocating for Autism acceptance, inclusion, and better systems and support for all. Special needs parenting can be a difficult and isolating journey. You are not alone. In this episode I discuss evaluations and assessments, the mental exhaustion and overwhelm they may cause for pa...

Special needs parenting can be a difficult and isolating journey. You are not alone. In this episode I discuss the privilege of being able to advocate for my child in a broken system, and my wish for all children. Please share this episode to spread awareness of the challenges the parents and guardians of special needs children face when fighting a public school system that is set on doing the bar...

Every parent knows the trust and faith required to leave your child in the care of another. Parents of children with special needs may experience this on a more intense level, and for much longer. You are not alone. In this episode I discuss the daily "trust fall" of sending your child to school, and hoping with all hope the team you've been told to trust is there to catch you both. I also discuss...

This Isn't Holland is a podcast hosted by Stephanie Robinson, a special needs Mom navigating life and the world while advocating for Autism acceptance, inclusion, and better systems and support for all. In this episode I will share an experience we had earlier this year, when my child was made to seem less and different in an attempt to "evaluate" him. Every day I see examples where the words incl...

This Isn't Holland is a podcast hosted by Stephanie Robinson, a special needs Mom navigating life and the world while advocating for Autism acceptance, inclusion, and better systems and support for all. In this episode I will share our journey with feeding and eating difficulties, and our experiences with being told how to correct "picky eating." At this time of year, during the holidays, many of...

This Isn't Holland is a podcast hosted by Stephanie Robinson, a special needs Mom navigating life and the world while advocating for Autism acceptance, inclusion, and better systems and support for all. Special needs parenting can be a difficult and isolating journey. You are not alone. In this episode I share the start of our experiences with our local school district, and our first IEP Meeting....

Special needs parenting can be a difficult and isolating journey. You are not alone. In this episode I tackle a difficult topic: the isolation and loneliness experienced by special needs parents. Our paths may look different, but the journeys are similar. Those who work with, know or love a special needs child or family will also find helpful insights. Join me as we explore and honor the tears, la...

Special needs parenting can be a difficult and isolating journey. You are not alone. In this bonus episode I discuss inclusive and sensory friendly Santa visits, and share the wonderful experience we had with one of these events last year.   Search for "sensory friendly Santa" or "inclusive Santa" events in your area to find opportunities to have a special interaction with Santa in a way that...

Special needs parenting can be a difficult and isolating journey. You are not alone. In this episode I explain what I mean by "This Isn't Holland", and touch on inclusion and the isolation of special needs parenting. While my youngest child is autistic with sensory processing disorder, most of the content in this podcast will apply to many special needs parents. Our paths may look different, but t...

Special needs parenting can be a difficult and isolating journey. You are not alone. In this introductory episode I share the beginning of our story, and a few things I have learned along the way. While my youngest child is autistic with sensory processing disorder, most of the content in this podcast will apply to many special needs parents. Our paths may look different, but the journeys are simi...