Autismfamilystory podcast

Autism is the fastest growing disability in todays times. Whether to work or not to work depends on the family's situation and finances . Autism therapies are expensive and continue to rise these days. Most insurance companies pay for part of therapy while many don't . In this episode I speak about how to achieve work life balance for mothers of children with autism. I have a blog www.autismfamily...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder . Parenting a autistic child can be very overwhelming and isolating at the same time. it causes lots of stress and burnout in mothers of children wirh autism. In this episode i am speaking about Depression in mothers of autistic children and some strategies to prevent it. Mothers of autistic children need to make self care a priority as you cannot pour from...

Nutrition is very important for all of us .Many autistic children are picky eaters which creates difficulties in feeding them a nutritionally balanced diet . This can lead to nutritional deficiencies and host of other issues including constipation which is common in autistic children. In this episode, I am giving you eight tips which can help to reduce picky eating in your autistic child.  I have...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children as young as eighteen months of age or younger. Many autistic children have a dual diagnosis of autism and seizures. In this episode, I am speaking about the difference between epilepsy and seizures. I am also sharing some do's and don't when your child is having a seizure, the symptoms of seizures . I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.c...

Behavior is something we all do. All behaviors are a form of communication. Behaviors don't happen randomly. They happen for a reason. All behaviors have a function.  The acronym is called S.E.A.T .In this episode I  am giving you some strategies on how you can manage your child's challenging behaviors at home. A BCBA which stands for Board certified Behavior Therapist can help you to do...

Thanksgiving is a national holiday in US and Canada. It is celebrated to give thanks for everything we have including food, family and friends. Holidays can be very stressful for children with autism as they love to have routine and structure.  In this episode I am giving you 6 tips for an autism friendly Thanksgiving.   I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help par...

Autism is a neurological disorder affecting children as young as 18 months of age. There are many interventions for children with autism. Some are evidence-based and many are not. In today's episode, I share how occupational therapy can help your child with autism. I am not an occupational therapist, consult an occupational therapist trained in sensory integration who can help to address your chil...

It is a well-known fact more than 40%of children with autism are nonverbal. In this episode, I am sharing some ways you can work with nonverbal children. It is important we presume competence while working with nonverbal children which requires a mindset change on our part as parents and professionals working with nonverbal kids. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help pare...

Summer is here .school is done for the year. Children with autism love routine and structure. They find it very challenging to engage themselves. In this episode, I will give you some strategies to keep your children with autism engaged during summer break. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they c...

In this episode I will be answering questions I received from fellow autism parents on social media. I hope you find this episode helpful and may answer some questions you may have . I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media In...

Daily living skills are activities of daily living which are routine self care activities we all participate in without assistance. It is important we teach these functional life skills to our children with autism as it will help them in becoming independent which is the ultimate goal for all autism parents . In this episode I am giving you some strategies which you can use to teach these skills t...

Anxiety is a common emotion we all experience at some point of time. Anxiety occurs at a higher rate in individuals with autism including children. In this episode I talk about  Causes of anxiety in children with autism Anxiety symptoms  7 strategies to reduce anxiety in children with autism. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special...

Puberty is hard for all kids but can be very challenging for kids on the spectrum. In puberty, there are changes going on in a child's body both physically and emotionally. They might go through a range of emotions and can experience anxiety as they might feel overwhelmed with changes they might be experiencing both physically and emotionally. In this episode, I am giving you six strategies that w...

April is the start of Autism awareness and acceptance month. For families of children living with autism awareness and acceptance must be year-round not only in the month of April. Autism is misunderstood in many countries around the world as there is not much awareness and education about autism. It is associated with stigma and societal pressures in many countries around the world. In this episo...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children as young as 18 months of age. It is a spectrum disorder that is lifelong. Some individuals with autism develop spoken speech while many remain nonverbal. Our son is on the autism spectrum and is nonverbal to this day. He communicates with an AAC device which stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. In this episode, I talk...

Children with autism struggle with sensory processing issues. They have difficulty in self-regulation. In this episode, I will talk about what is Stimming-                                         &nbs...

This episode I  will be answering some questions I received from fellow autism parents on my email and social media . I will be doing these sessions once every few months as I am sure these episodes will be very helpful to get your questions answered. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use...

One of the deficits of autism is difficulty in communication. 40% of children with autism are nonverbal. They use an AAC device to communicate. AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It is used by individuals who cannot communicate with an oral speech to express their wants, needs, thoughts and emotions. In this episode, you will learn what is AAC How to get an AAC device for y...

We are constantly being told things we need to do as autism parents but in today's episode, I will tell you 5 things you should not do as an autism parent. I am sure you are surprised to hear this but these things are critical for your child's success.  In today's episode, I am going to share some strategies to strengthen your marriage while raising your child with autism. I have a blog www.a...

Autism is a neurological disorder that is lifelong and can affect children as young as 18 months of age. Parenting a child with autism can be challenging and overwhelming both at the same time as it not only affects the child but affects the whole family. It can put a lot of strain on a marriage and might cause a lot of resentment between couples. In today's episode, I am going to share some strat...

Nutrition is of utmost importance for children with autism as it can affect their attention and focus, sleep, behaviours and overall growth and development. It is well-known fact many children with autism are picky eaters and are not getting proper nutrition. It can result in nutritional deficiencies. In this episode, I am going to talk about some strategies to help with your child's nutrition. I...

We all know children with autism need specialized individualized programs put in place for them to make progress in their learning goals. That's why an IEP is put in place for every child. In this episode, I am going to talk about resources for your children with autism. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and str...

One of the hallmarks in children with autism is impairment in social skills. Social skills are a set of rules we use to interact with others. Children with autism struggle with social skills. In this episode, I give you tips to improve social skills in your children with autism. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips...

Travelling with a child with autism can be challenging for the child with autism and the whole family as airports and airplanes can be overwhelming for children with autism. In this episode, I give you some tips for flying with a child with autism which has helped our son on the spectrum over the years.   I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children...

Getting a haircut is hard for many children on the spectrum due to sensory issues. It might cause an aversive experience for them. In this episode, I am going to share some haircut tips for children with autism that have helped our son over the years. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use...