Malinda Dalton-Cook & Vanessa Surprise

Autism Mastermind

Let's come together as autism parents, care providers and professionals and discuss ways to make our lives and our children's lives exceptional. Be a guest on our podcast:email: inclusion@autismmastermind.coFB: @autismmastermindsIG: @autismmastermindyoutube: @autismmastermind

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Malinda Dalton-Cook & Vanessa Surprise

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Education

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autismmastermind.co

Latest episode

Aug 22, 2024

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Episodes

S4: Episode 24: Katie Krimitsos, Creator, The Women's Meditation Network 12.08.2022

Wow, is all we can say about Katie. We wanted to chat with Katie about all of her amazing meditation content and how she is helping us get through our hectic days of parenting children on the spectrum. Those few moments of self care are really important to schedule in our lives on a daily basis.  The Women's Meditation Network has 7! Free podcasts. Seven, updated daily! Start your mornings like I...

S4: Episode 23: Communication for Education 05.08.2022

Communication for Education is a collaboration among the Autism and Communication Center at California Lutheran University, Reach Every Voice, and Autistically Inclined. Together, we aspire to empower individuals to choose and use alternative forms of communication to realize their educational and civic potential and to become meaningfully included in school and community settings. Just for our li...

S4: Episode 22: Dawn Barclay, Author, Traveling Different 08.07.2022

Traveling with children is always challenging, but for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and/or mood and attention and distraction disorders, it can be especially intimidating. How should parents of children experiencing meltdowns deal with clueless and judgmental onlookers? What are the best methods to alleviate motion sickness when your child might already be on a cocktail of dru...

S4: Episode 21: Catherine M. Michael, Education Attorney 16.06.2022

Catherine M. Michael is licensed and practices throughout the state of Indiana, Texas, and Michigan. She represents students and their families in a variety of education and personal injury matters including Special Education Due Process, Section 504 matters, expulsion, disciplinary issues, personal injury of children including injury, sexual abuse, molestation, and rape cases both in and out of s...

S4: Episode 20: Dr Norrine Russell, PhD - Founder of Russell Coaching for Students 27.05.2022

We had a wonderful conversation with Dr Russell! Her coaching is really helping students (and parents) navigate the education system. She has a forthcoming book: Asking the right questions before, during and after the ADHD diagnosis.  More information: https://russellcoaching.com/dr-norrine-russell-founder-1   _________________ Contact us here: autismmastermind@gmail.com https://www.autismmastermi...

S4: Episode 19: Are you feeling burnout? 13.05.2022

Sometimes it is very difficult parenting a child with a developmental disability. Every day is go, go, go, repeat, hit a wall, start again, try something new, try something you've tried before. All of the day to day gets very exhausting.  Burnout happens, it's ok. Tomorrow is a new day, the next hour is a new hour, even the next 15 minutes is new. Give yourself some time to process. Hang in there!...

S4: Episode 18: Brigitte Shipman, Mother's Guide Through Autism 29.04.2022

Brigitte and her son, Joseph, co-author the Book: A Mother's Guide Though Autism  This book offers two distinct perspectives. In Mother's Guide through Autism , Brigitte shares her journey and leads mothers through a journey to heal their own hearts. In part two of the book, "Through the Eyes of the Guided", Joseph offers insight into his experience living with autism. For more information about c...

S4: Episode 17: Donna Schwenk, Cultured Food Life 22.04.2022

We are excited to Chat with Donna! This chat took place December 2021, this episode was lost in the cloud, but found! Grateful for technology and for Donna's expertise in cultured foods. She is a three time best selling author of: Cultured Food for Life, Cultured Food for Health and Cultured food in a Jar. Plus a weekly Podcast.  Find out lots more here: https://www.culturedfoodlife.com/ _________...

S4: Episode 16: Autism and April 08.04.2022

On this episode we discuss autism awareness, acceptance, action month. Which do you prefer?  ___________________________  Contact us here: autismmastermind@gmail.com https://www.autismmastermind.co/ IG, FB, YouTube @autismmastermind  Please Write, review, subscribe and share   

S4: Episode 15: Positive Thoughts 24.03.2022

Different ways to approach spring break, events and summer.  It's hard, but you can find a way and do things a bit differently to have a positive experience for the entire family.  ___________________________  Contact us here: autismmastermind@gmail.com https://www.autismmastermind.co/ IG, FB, YouTube @autismmastermind  Please Write, review, subscribe and share   

S4: Episode 14: Good Bye Hard Start, Hello New Celebrations 03.03.2022

We are back with updates. Thank you, friends, for listening! ________________________________________ Contact us here: autismmastermind@gmail.com https://www.autismmastermind.co/ IG, FB, YouTube @autismmastermind  Please Write, review, subscribe and share   

S4: Episode 13: Take Me Home Program with Monica Cordero, Crime Prevention Specialist & Sergeant Orsini, San Diego County Sheriff's Department 10.02.2022

Getting lost is scary and can be dangerous. Especially for someone living with dementia, autism, or other developmental disabilities. Ask yourself: Could your loved one communicate their name and address if they were lost? If the answer is no, or may change at some point, consider enrolling in the Take MeHome program. The Take Me Home program is a safety net for the future, so you can have peace o...

S4: Episode 12: Brunde Broady, author, The Calcium Connection 14.01.2022

Find more information about today's episode: https://www.brundebroady.com/ Brunde has a great blog on her website along with a ton of information. The Calcium Connection is available anywhere books are sold. 

S4: Episode 11: Hello 2022, a little bit of a rough start 07.01.2022

Happy New Year 2022! Hope this year brings you happiness, hope and health.  Thank you for listening dear friends    ________________________________________ Contact us here:  inclusion @autismmastermind.co https://www.autismmastermind.co/ IG, FB, YouTube @autismmastermind  Please Write, review, subscribe and share    We would love to have you on the podcast. Just email us :) 

S4: Episode 10: Lisa Ackerman, Founder & Executive Director - The Autism Community In Action 22.12.2021

For more information: https://tacanow.org/  Lisa is the founder and executive director of The Autism Community in Action (TACA), started in her living room over twenty years ago.  Along with her amazing team, Lisa brings education, support and hope to our autism community each day. TACA offers many resources throughout the United States and all over the world. Be sure to visit https://tacanow.org/...

S4: Episode 9: John White, Co-Founder/Fitness Director TruFit Adaptive Fitness 07.12.2021

John White is the Co-Founder and Fitness Director at TruFit Adaptive Fitness. Founder, Director and Surfer at Waves4All, Member USA Para Surf Team, ISA Adaptive Surf Instructor, Autism Fitness Level 1 Practitioner, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Arc of San Diego Fitness Developer with 20 diverse years of fitness coaching experience. John is a U.S Navy Veteran who served as an Air Traffic Cont...

S4: Episode 8: Thankful. 19.11.2021

We are thankful. Grateful for you listening. Have a Happy Thanksgiving  __________________________________________ Contact us here:  inclusion @autismmastermind.co IG, FB, YouTube @autismmastermind  Please Write, review, subscribe and share   

S4: Episode 7: Caregiving & Hard Things w/ Fellow Autism Mom, Nancy 12.11.2021

Welcome back Nancy Kirkman to the Podcast! Nancy is chatting with us today about the hard times, the struggles of the past couple years and also having to be the caregiver to her mother. As our kids get older, we get older and so do our parents. At times the caregiving can be extremely overwhelming. Thank you Nancy for being so open with us on the podcast. You are the best!    Contact us here:  in...

S4: Episode 6: Hugs & High Fives 05.11.2021

Care for your caregivers. November is National Caregiver Month. Reach out to a caregiver and tell them how much they are loved and appreciated. We appreciate all of you! Virtual hug and high five! You deserve it!    According to Google: Celebrated every November , National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity...

S4: Episode 5: Jess Ronne aka: Jess+The Mess 29.10.2021

Wow! Jess is an amazing woman! She's an author, speaker, podcast host of Coffee with caregivers, CEO of The Lucas Project, caregiver advocate and mom of 8. Plus she has a documentary coming soon, a film crew spent years documenting the Ronne Family.  You will love our chat!    Find more here: https://www.jessplusthemess.com/ https://thelucasproject.org/ https://caregiverdoc.com/ __________________...

S4: Episode 4: Living Life after Covid, Let's discuss hard things 15.10.2021

Vanessa and Malinda discuss post covid struggles and traumatic issues associated with the past two years of lock down and other mitigation strategies.     ______________________ Contact us here:  inclusion @autismmastermind.co IG, FB, YouTube @autismmastermind  Please Write, review, subscribe and share 

S4: Episode 3: Lilly's Voice a nonprofit organization, Providing communication devices to those in need, because every child deserves a voice! 08.10.2021

Stefanie Gonzalez is the President & Co-Founder of Lilly's Voice Inc and a very proud mother. Her daughter, Lilly is autistic, a rock star AAC user, an all-around amazing kid, and fan of all things Sesame Street. Lilly served as the inspiration for the 501c3 nonprofit, Lilly's Voice Inc, which is dedicated to providing AAC devices to those that cannot get one through conventional means and cannot...

S4: Episode 2: This is us...Two Autism Moms Sharing Experiences. Join us 01.10.2021

S4: Episode 2: This is us...Two Autism Moms Sharing Experiences. Join us   Welcome to the Autism Mastermind Podcast. Vanessa and Malinda chat about this season of the podcast. Join us for a chat? Reach out, we would love to have you on the podcast.  ______________________ Contact us here: inclusion @autismmastermind.co IG, FB, YouTube @autismmastermind

S4: Episode 1: Dr Eric Weiss, Regenerative Therapy for Autism 24.09.2021

Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery, co-author Dr. Weiss, a proud Veteran and former U.S. Navy Commander, is a regional leader in advanced regenerative medicine. He is laser-focused on utilizing umbilical cord stem cells to heal his plastic surgery patients and those with wounds from trauma and disease as well as deformities from birth or those acquired through life. Close to his heart is using reg...

S3: Episode 12: A Milestone 04.06.2021

So many mixed feelings about this time in Paige's life. It is ok to talk about the hard things.    Contact us here: Inclusion@autismmastermind.co IG, FB, YouTube @autismmastermind  Our New nonprofit website: https://www.paigespantry.org/  

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