Sweet Tea: Southern Mamas Doing Autism A to Z

April is Autism Awareness Month—but for families like ours, this isn’t just a moment… it’s our everyday life. In this special episode of Sweet Tea: Southern Mamas Doing Autism A to Z, Anja, Mica, and Megan sit down for an honest, heartfelt conversation about what Autism Awareness Month truly means from a parent’s perspective. We’re moving beyond surface-level awareness and diving into what real ac...

Discipline looks different when you’re raising autistic children. In this heartfelt episode of Sweet Tea: Southern Mamas Doing Autism A to Z, Anja, Megan, and Mica unpack what “discipline” really means in their homes — and how they’ve learned to replace punishment with patience, guidance, and grace. From early lessons and what doesn’t work, to creative strategies and small victories, the mamas sha...

From speech and occupational therapy to ABA and beyond, therapies are often some of the first supports families encounter after an autism diagnosis. In this episode of Sweet Tea: Southern Mamas Doing Autism A to Z, the three of us sit down for some real “therapy talk”—breaking down different types of therapies, sharing what has (and hasn’t) worked for our kids, and talking about how we advocate fo...

Mealtime can be messy, stressful, and sometimes downright overwhelming when raising a child on the autism spectrum. In this episode of Sweet Tea: Southern Mamas Doing Autism A to Z, Anja, Megan, and Mica sit down on the porch to talk all things eating habits—from picky eaters and food jags to sensory challenges and mealtime routines. We share our personal stories, what’s worked (and what hasn’t),...

Advocacy wasn’t something we planned—it’s something life handed us. In this episode of Sweet Tea: Southern Mamas Doing Autism A to Z, we share how our personal journeys as autism mamas turned us into advocates. From the first time we spoke up in an IEP meeting to finding the courage to push for change in bigger spaces, we’ve learned that advocacy comes in many forms—and every voice matters. Whethe...

Y’all… it’s that time again! The school bell is about to ring, the IEP binders are stacked, and we’re already running on caffeine, prayer, and last year’s lunchbox crumbs. In this fun and heartfelt special episode dropping Friday, August 1st, we’re getting real about what back to school looks like in our world. Expect: ✅ Morning routine madness ✅ Meet-the-teacher moments (and meltdowns) ✅ Senso...

This week, Anja, Megan, and Mica get real about navigating summer fun with their spectrum kiddos. From first successful outings to handling public stares, these Southern mamas share personal stories, local autism-friendly spots, and sensory activities that actually work for their families. No fluff, just honest mama-to-mama talk about creating joyful experiences and building confidence for summer...

Our first episode tackles “D for DIAGNOSIS” - the moment that changed everything, the paperwork that overwhelmed, the emotions that flooded, and the strength we found along the way. From meltdowns to milestones, IEPs to advocacy wins, sensory challenges to celebration moments - we’re covering the autism journey from A to Z, one letter at a time, with a whole lot of heart and a splash of Southern h...