When Julianna was a baby I started taking her to swim lessons. At her first lesson she just cried for 30 minutes straight. The full-blown, hysterical, what-the-hell-am-I-doing-to-my-kid kind. That was Julianna’s first lesson. And her second. And her third and fourth. Most parents would’ve quit. Hell, I almost did. But then …
From This Episode: Hey there, It’s Michelle here, and I’m excited to invite you to a special encore presentation in podcast form! This time, I’m bringing you something truly impactful: The Autism Moms Problem Behavior Workshop. This workshop resonated deeply with parents last month, and I believe it’s going to do the same for you. Here’s …
From This Episode: Hey there, I’m excited to invite you to the latest episode of my podcast, Silent to Speaking: Open Coaching Call. In this episode, I’ll be answering real questions from autism parents just like you who are working to help their kids start communicating. Whether your child is nonverbal or speaking minimally, this …
A mother recently came to me looking for help to get her minimally verbal child talking. Her daughter can point or gesture for what she wanted, and occasionally would vocalize when it was absolutely necessary – like when she was desperate for her favorite chocolate milk. But that was only 50% of the …
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From This Episode: Hey autism parents! I recently had a conversation with a mom that really made me think about how many parents feel like potty training their autistic child is optional. But here’s the truth: It’s not. We can’t let the autism diagnosis make us believe this is something we can skip or push …
Ep41 – Look at Potty Training like Water a NECESSITY vs. ‘Nice to Have’ Read More »
Julianna just started middle school and we have to get up an hour and a half earlier than we used to. So it’s been an adjustment. This morning I was having a hard time waking her up. Instead of me dragging her out of the bed or yelling and screaming at her, I …
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From This Episode: I am thrilled to share that our latest podcast episode features an exclusive interview with Dr. Temple Grandin, a renowned animal scientist and one of the most famous individuals with autism. In our conversation, Dr. Grandin shares invaluable insights on early intervention, effective communication strategies, and the importance of timely support for …
Ep40 – Expert Advice on Autism: A Heartfelt Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin Read More »
From This Episode: I’ve been dirt poor, out of options, and destined for a life of failure. As one of five children, I lived in a household where survival was an all-out battle amidst the worst possible conditions. Just when I thought life couldn’t get any harder, on December 18, 2014, my nonverbal 2-year-old daughter …
Ep39 – Transforming Struggles into Triumph: My Story and How You Can Achieve Success Too Read More »
From This Episode: I’m thrilled to share our latest podcast episode. Meet Marilyn and her daughter Marian. When Marilyn started with me, her goals were to get her daughter to use words functionally and to be fully potty trained. In just one month, her daughter achieved both! Marilyn saw more progress with my program in …
Ep38 – Diapers and Limited Words to Potty Trained and Conversational! Read More »
From This Episode: Hey, autism parents! I’m thrilled to invite you to our latest podcast episode featuring Jessica and her son, Christopher. From mastering potty training in our Champions for Our Children Masterclass to developing full-sentence communication in our Next Level Autism program, their journey is truly inspiring. Jessica shares how mindset work empowered her …
Ep37 – From Student to Coach in my program – Hear Jessica’s story Read More »