Sensory Overload

Fall is coming... that most dreaded of times is upon us: back to (virtual) school. Ugh. We've collated some tips, thoughts and suggestions from parents and providers about how to handle what is sure to be an extremely easy and problem-free return to distance learning. NOTES: Big episode this time around folks, big enough we gots us a table of contents, like. 00:00 - What up. 01:19 - Mailbag - how...

Ali & John tackle some tough questions -- when do I tell the world my child is autistic? When do I tell the child? Will I regret telling them? Will I regret not telling them? Join us while we stumble around in the dark! NOTES: An unrelated (to us) article of one parent's struggle with telling the world: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2017/05/03/i-hesitated-to-tell-people-my-son-h...

Ali & John deep dive into social stories - what they are, how to make your own, some ideas for content, the whole enchilada. NOTES: Lotsa notes this time around -- An example of a very simple social story: https://www.sensationalkids.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Handwashing-Social-Story.pdf The "nighttime routine change" social story we reference in-episode: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mc1z...

Lockdown continues in the Covid-19 world, as Ali & John contend with the new normal - lots of school Zoom meetings. Like, a LOT of Zoom meetings.   NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

And lo, there came a day unlike any other... when our daughter realized, "Hey! There's absolutely nothing constraining me physically to my bed at night! PARTY TIME!!"  Thus began The Year of No Sleep, a tale still told in hushed whispers behind closed doors. Can Ali & John unravel the mystery of how to get their daughter to freakin' go to sleep at night? The answer may astound you! ... but probabl...

From the midst of the corona-infected wasteland, Ali & John broadcast to you in quarantine! The world has changed, which makes getting your kid the help they need an even rougher experience. We tell you all the successes and (many) failures we've had getting through these initial days. NOTES: Your new bestie: https://zoom.us Free stories for kids: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen Patrick S...

What if one day you wake up and realize, "Maybe my kid's provider just isn't the right fit"? How do you break up with them? Ali & John run down their experiences with therapists & providers, including when it might be time to cut them loose. NOTES: UCLA Early Childhood Partial Hospitalization Program ( ECPHP ) - https://www.semel.ucla.edu/cap/service/general/early-childhood-partial-hospitalization...

Ali & John finally tackle the monster in the closet - education! Primary school, the joys of IEPs, your fears for your kid's future... we shoot the works in a beast-sized episode! Also, we give a few shout-outs to some positive media portrayals of Special Needs! Join us! ... please. NOTES: Some IEP resources: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/iep-overview/ https://www.autism-society.org/living-with-...

So, you've gotten all the therapies your kid needs, now it's your turn! Ali & John talk about their own walks down Therapy Lane, and beseech you to get therapists of your own, before the house burns to the ground. Happy New Year!   NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https:...

Ali & John's Special Holiday Extravaganza! Thrill to the tales of Christmases (and Halloweens, and Thanksgivings) past, present and future, told to ye as was writ in the scrolls! Also, we read some Facebook posts.   NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

Ali & John give you the fastest possible breakdown of the four pillars of autism therapies - ABA, OT, PT & Speech - and make a trip to Galaxy's Edge!   NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod

Revealed at long last! Ali & John recount their daughter's initial autism diagnosis, and all the hysterical hijinks that led up to it!   NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en Twitter: @overloadpod https://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sensoryoverloadpod  

Ali & John, parents of a delightful child, who happens to be autistic, introduce themselves and try and make you laugh about dark subject matter.   Firsties! Ali & John say "what up," lay down the what-not, and take a slightly different look at the ubiquitous Emily Perl Kingsley essay, "Welcome to Holland."   NOTES: Instagram: @sensoryoverloadpod https://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=en...