Autism Mastermind

So wonderful to chat with Lorri, we have so much in common. Our children are similar and share the same birthday just one year apart!  Lorri Unumb is a lawyer, mother of three teenage boys, and an internationally renowned autism advocate. She began her career as an appellate attorney with the United States Department of Justice and then as a full-time law professor. Following her son's diagnosis w...

Self care with friends is the best thing you can do for yourself. Find your community, find your tribe, find your friends and go out and have an adventure.  Is it hard? yes! Does it take time and planning before you leave? yes! Is it worth it? Double Yes!    ______________________ Contact us here: Inclusion@autismmastermind.co   IG, FB, YouTube @autismmastermind   

I HAVE BEEN BURIED UNDER YEARS OF DUST: A Memoir of Autism and Hope (William Morrow; On-Sale Date: April 6, 2021; $25.99) by Valerie Gilpeer and Emily Grodin is about Emily's transformation from a non-verbal autistic woman to an amazing writer, straight A student and passionate advocate for the voiceless.  Born with non-verbal autism, Emily's only means of communicating were limited to one-word an...

S3: Episode 8: Everyday Autism Series - Third First Day Hello Friends Happy Pandemic Anniversary...said no one ever. We are starting our third round of in person school next week. Wish us luck! Hopefully Paige likes it and they stay open for a while. Paige is also having a birthday! Happy Paige Day :)  ______________________ Contact us here:   Inclusion@autismmastermind.co     IG, FB, YouTube @aut...

Joya Van Der Laan is a wife, mother of 3, family nurse practitioner, functional medicine specialist, and business owner. As if that didn't make life complicated enough, two of her three children have special needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED). After receiving her daughter's ASD diagnosis in 2014...

Today I am chatting about our 501(3)(c) and our vaycay!  We went on another vacation and all I can say is - never give up!  ______________________ Contact us here: Inclusion@autismmastermind.co   IG, FB, YouTube @autismmastermind 

Sally Willbanks is an award-winning Australian artist who put down her brushes at the end of 2019 to start ND Renegade, a clothing brand that aims to spread awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity. With her husband Jeff, Sally launched ND Renegade in January of 2020 in support of all neurodivergent people, including their own two children. Find ND Renegade: https://www.ndrenegade.com/ IG: @ndre...

Julie Igel is a Certified Classical Homeopath. She has a private practice with clients all over the world. She created the book, My Socks, in honor of her three daughters, one of whom had sensitivities to all textiles, including her socks.  Visit Julie here: homeopathicSOULutions.com   ___________________________ autismmastermind.co  Email: Inclusion@autismmastermind.co  FB: @sautismmasterminds  I...

It's been a week..and it's just Thursday. On a happy note, I can see the weekend from here.  ___________________________ autismmastermind.co  Email: Inclusion@autismmastermind.co  FB: @sautismmasterminds  IG: @autismmastermind Youtube: @AutismMastermind linktr.ee/autismmastermind

S3: Episode 2: Everyday Autism Series - What is happening?  I know and then I don't know why Paige is so upset. I am failing in this pandemic and I am trying to wrap my mind around it.  ___________________________ autismmastermind.co  Email: Inclusion@autismmastermind.co  FB: @sautismmasterminds  IG: @autismmastermind Youtube: @AutismMastermind linktr.ee/autismmastermind  

Hello Friends  We are wrapping up the year and moving onto the new year and new season of Autism Mastermind! If you are new, welcome. So glad you found us. We started this podcast to document our daughter's life as she transitions into adulthood. The past, the present and navigating the future. We also have friends on the pod along the way.  Setting new family goals for the year and some fun updat...

Parent fail. Sometimes I just don't know. At least I fixed it? Ugh…  ___________________________ autismmastermind.co  Email: Inclusion@autismmastermind.co  FB: @sautismmasterminds  IG: @autismmastermind Youtube: @AutismMastermind linktr.ee/autismmastermind  

Rebecca Robbins is a speech-language pathologist, who has spent many years of her career working with children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum.  Her goal (which I love and is just amazing) is to put the power back in the hands of the parent or caregiver by training and teaching them what she does in the therapy room. How amazing is that?! I have spent years trying to research and find pro...

Here we go again. After this is all over I would prefer to never hear the words "Virtual learning" again. Shut down and shut out. Super fun times are here once again (as she says sarcastically)  ___________________________ autismmastermind.co  Email: Inclusion@autismmastermind.co  FB: @sautismmasterminds  IG: @autismmastermind Youtube: @AutismMastermind linktr.ee/autismmastermind    

  The Time travel episode, throwback to Season 1, Episode 29: Our approach to Holidays: Tips, treats and lifestyle.  Don't be afraid to change up your holidays to fit your families needs. You will be so much happier.  ___________________________ autismmastermind.co  Email: Inclusion@autismmastermind.co  FB: @sautismmasterminds  IG: @autismmastermind   Youtube: @AutismMastermind linktr.ee/autismmas...

Here we go, Here we go… Here we go again. Lock down with curfew. Things are closing and so far school is open. I have a feeling not for long. Chad is a TP connoisseur and the holiday's are just the 3 of us… and that is not a bad thing.    Do you have a spare two minutes? If you do, please write us a review. Helps other autism families find us. Spreading more awareness, acceptance and love :) _____...

Grab your cup of coffee and sit with us. I had another great chat with Janice Kern. Janice shares how she incorporated social skills into her son's life. Some amazing ideas! Plus a lot more.   ___________________________ Inclusion@autismmastermind.co  autismmastermind.co  FB: @sautismmasterminds  IG: @autismmastermind Youtube: @AutismMastermind linktr.ee/autismmastermind

Hello Everyone! I am so excited to chat with Janice Kern about her son's business. She brainstormed ideas and came up with something that would help her son gain job skills and thrive in his community. Wait until you hear the wonderful message behind the business!  Janice left her dental hygiene career to provide advocacy and therapy needs for her son with autism. She also volunteered at TACA (The...

Hello Friends - I wanted to start a series on Everyday Autism. My thoughts each day as I navigate this new world. An audio journal of everyday life. Join me as I document our lives. Thank you for the continued support, we are so grateful for each and everyone of you! On this episode: I keep thinking this pandemic will end and I need to change my mindset.  ___________________________ Inclusion@auti...

Hello Friends - I wanted to start a series on Everyday Autism. My thoughts each day as I navigate this new normal. I am going to challenge myself to do a podcast a day until Paige goes back to the classroom. Raw everyday life, in real time. Join me as I document our lives. Thank you for the continued support, we are so grateful for each and everyone of you! On this episode: Guess what? We had an a...

Hello Friends - I wanted to start a series on Everyday Autism. My thoughts each day as I navigate this new normal. I am going to challenge myself to do a podcast a day until Paige goes back to the classroom (she is back part time!). Raw everyday life, in real time. Join me as I document our lives. Thank you for the continued support, we are so grateful for each and everyone of you! On this episode...

Hello Friends - I wanted to start a series on Everyday Autism. My thoughts each day as I navigate this new normal. I am going to challenge myself to do a podcast a day until Paige goes back to the classroom. Raw everyday life, in real time. Join me as I document our lives. Thank you for the continued support, we are so grateful for each and everyone of you! On this episode: this is it! First day b...

S2: Episode 42: Everyday Autism Series - Oops Hello Friends - I wanted to start a series on Everyday Autism. My thoughts each day as I navigate this new normal. I am going to challenge myself to do a podcast a day until Paige goes back to the classroom. Raw everyday life, in real time. Join me as I document our lives. Thank you for the continued support, we are so grateful for each and everyone of...

Hello Friends - I wanted to start a series on Everyday Autism. My thoughts each day as I navigate this new normal. I am going to challenge myself to do a podcast a day until Paige goes back to the classroom. Raw everyday life, in real time. Join me as I document our lives. Thank you for the continued support, we are so grateful for each and everyone of you! On this episode: a three day migraine an...

Hello Friends - I wanted to start a series on Everyday Autism. My thoughts each day as I navigate this new normal. I am going to challenge myself to do a podcast a day until Paige goes back to the classroom. Raw everyday life, in real time. Join me as I document our lives. Thank you for the continued support, we are so grateful for each and everyone of you! On this episode: last day of virtual lea...