AutismWish

Sasha Long, BCBA, M.A., is the founder and president of The Autism Helper, Inc. She is a board certified behavior analyst and former special education teacher. In Today's episode, Sasha shares strategies and best practices for parents tackling challenging IEP discussions at school, executive dysfunction accommodations, easing back to school transitions, and more! You can follow Sasha Long on social media @theautismhelper (facebook, instagram, tiktok, threads). You can also visit her website at www.theautismhelpernetwork.com for more resources and freebies!

Giving you all a sneak peek of our new Game Nights, available to those who Become a Member! Once a month, we will select a game to play, members can join in on the fun! Want to join in on future game nights, private support groups, drop in video or voice chats, and tons of free autism resources/discounts? Become a member today for as little as $5/mo to unlock these perks and more by visiting autismwish.org and clicking on "Become a Member". 100% of proceeds will be used to continue our mission of granting wishes and providing parent resources.

Seeking a more child-centered approach to therapy for your autistic child? Today we sit down with Dr. Rick Solomon, Founder of The PLAY Project, an evidence-based intervention complementary to ABA, with a parent-implemented autism intervention model, and take a closer look at this innovative therapy. Over the last 25 years, Dr. Rick has served as the Medical Director of The Ann Arbor Center for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. His book, Autism: The Potential Within, describes his clinical approach to helping young autistic children. You can follow Dr. Rick on social media: Facebook & Instagram @PLAYprojectASD LinkedIn @richard-solomon-6a4a006 Free Resources available on his website: www.theplayproject.org Our listeners also get 25% off of Dr. Rick's book, Autism The Potential Within with coupon code 25OFF Listeners can also take advantage of a discount for his upcoming August 2023 Intensive Workshop Online for $195 with code IWOParent

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Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic children? Today we will chat about the importance of water safety for autistic individuals and share our experience with special needs swimming lessons with our girls. Join our private Embracing Autism Community on Guilded.gg and support our charitable programs by Becoming a Member at Autismwish.org today! For as little as $5 a month, your membership will grant you exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content, voice-only and video chat rooms, a book club, and direct access to Lia & Matt with the added bonus of supporting our mission and advocacy work!

We're excited to announce the BETA version of the Embracing Autism Community, hosted by Guilded.gg. With an Autism "Embracer" membership, you'll enjoy exclusive access to our vibrant online community on Guilded, filled with incredible perks including voice chat rooms, video chat rooms, game nights, exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the podcast, the opportunity to ask our guests questions, direct access to podcasts hosts Lia & Matt, a judgment-free caring community and so much more! Better yet, your charitable membership will help transform lives with less than the cost of a cup of coffee! Your donation directly supports our mission of granting wishes to autistic children and providing resources for parents. Join us now by visiting autismwish.org and clicking on "Become A Member" to experience the power of community and support. Can't wait to see you there!

When was the last time you went out to the movies as a family? Today we will share how we were able to share the movie magic of Super Mario Bros with our girls, the hiccups along the way, and what we did to ensure a positive outcome. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting our channel via Cash.App at $AutismWish or Venmo at AutismWish. Your donation will help us keep our studio lights on and programs running.

In this clip, we chat about the pandemic's impact on medical anxiety for autistic children as well as dental anxiety autistics may experience. This clip is taken from EP 708 - Accommodating Medical and Dental Anxiety of the Embracing Autism Podcast.

We share how video games positively impacted Lia growing up, by creating a safe space to practice social skills. This clip was taken from EP 707 "Social Gamification" of the Embracing Autism Podcast.

Autistics experience social isolation and rejection from a young age, often resulting in social anxiety. Check out this clip from EP 706 of the Embracing Autism Podcast - Social Anxiety & Autism

Clip from EP 706 of the Embracing Autism Podcast

The 4th of July is one of the biggest celebrations in the United States, unfortunately, it's often marked by loud and bright fireworks displays, large crowds, and booming music. This year marks our family's first attempt to view fireworks, join us as we share tips on how to create an autism-friendly celebration. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting our channel via Cash.App at $AutismWish or Venmo at AutismWish. Your donation will help us keep our studio lights on and programs running.

It's been a crazy month! We're taking this much-needed Respite Night to take a breather, answer your questions, and chat about current events (have you heard about the Titanic Submersible?). Grab a drink and join us in this candid conversation, we will be sharing your chat messages on screen!

Regression, or the loss of a skill previously acquired, is a common characteristic of autism. From potty training to PICA - today will share our family's struggles with regressions and what steps we are taking to help our girls continue to make progress. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting our channel via Cash.App at $AutismWish or Venmo at AutismWish. Your donation will help us keep our studio lights on and programs running.

Update from AutismWish, reminders of upcoming events and a teaser of what we're thinking moving forward. Join support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentingautismchat

Individuals on the autism spectrum tend to have a particularly strong affinity toward certain items, shows, movies, activities, etc. This is often referred to as an autistic "special interest", but what makes a special interest different than a neurotypical hobby? Today we will discuss this difference and shed light on why these interests may bring your child intense joy. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting our channel via Cash.App at $AutismWish or Venmo at AutismWish. Your donation will help us keep our studio lights on and programs running.

It's been a rough month for our family, this respite night it's all about chilling and chatting casually over a nice drink. We discuss our favorite movies/celebrities, movies we wish had a sequel, Sia's Movie "Music", as well as the amazon series "Rings of Power" and much more! If you'd like to support our cause and help us keep our studio lights on, please consider giving at autismwish.org/give

Today we welcome Chloe Cullen of the social media page, Autistic Truth. With over 22,000 followers, Chloe has made a splash in the online world. She describes herself as an autistic adult who enjoys volunteering in her local community where she is often found campaigning for better support services for Autistic individuals and strives toward improving autism-related services. TW: This episode contains discussions about mental health issues autistic adults face, including depression, self-harm, hospitalization, and suicidal ideation. Viewer discretion is advised. @AutisticTruth

It's that time of year again when schools start to wrap up with exciting end-of-year celebrations, bouncy houses, snow cones, and games galore! It'll be fun, right? As parents of autistic children, something as simple as a Field Day can quickly turn dangerous or even life-threatening. Tune in this Friday as we share our experience with Family Field Day at our girls' school, what dangers to look out for, and what you can do to prevent them. If you like what you hear, please consider supporting our channel via Cash.App at $AutismWish or Venmo at AutismWish. Your donation will help us keep our studio lights on and programs running.

We made it to our 100th episode of the Embracing Autism Podcast! Today we will share reflections on our journey thus far and what we've learned along the way. We will also be sharing our favorite listener reviews and emails we've received. Please consider supporting us at autismwish.org/give to help keep our studio lights on.

In this clip we chat about why it may not be the best idea to wear your child's autism on your sleeve while still empathizing with the need for connection.

Understaffed and overwhelmed, while we empathize with the school system, our children must not be forgotten. Check out this clip to learn how inadequate accommodations fail our children.

Check out AutismWish in the news! This clip was taken from an interview with Starsoul on WFSL as we've partnered to bring you Autism Acceptance Tees in support of our programs! Check out the tee here: https://bit.ly/starsoul4autism To watch the full interview visit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IZackvrHmI