Mother's Guide Through Autism

Jeremy and Charity Rochford are Certified Life Coaches who specialize in helping Neurodivergent and Neurodiverse Families understand communication, culture, and their own unique family dynamic.

They are a Neurodivergent/Neurotypical couple who have been happily married for over 20 years and have two Neurodivergent children.

In this episode, Jeremy and Charity share:

- advice on how to work through differences in “mixed-neurotype” relationships
- Jeremy’s autism diagnosis and how it helped to bridge the gap for their kids
- tips on how to help your autistic kids harness the benefits of their uniqueness
- and more!

Enjoy!

Neurofam Family Coaching
https://www.ourneurofam.com/

Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book

Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com

Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
tristanlohengrin.bandcamp.com

Nicole DeWard is a wife and mom of 4 amazing kids. She started RISE coffee & tea in 2020 for those like her daughter, Bekah, who has Down Syndrome. She wanted to create a safe work environment for adults with special needs and to give them a bigger stage to SHINE their light.

In this episode, Nicole talks about:

- what it’s like to have a daughter with Down Syndrome, a son with autism, a neurotypical son, and an adopted daughter
- how her daughter Bekah’s perspective brings more joy to her family
- what we can learn from having special needs individuals in our lives
- and more!

Enjoy!

Nicole's Website
https://nicoledeward.com/

RISE coffee & tea
https://rise-coffeetea.com/

Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book

Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com

Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
tristanlohengrin.bandcamp.com

Becky Large is nationally and internationally recognized for her support of people and families living with autism and the creation of the innovative Autism Travel Club program and Autism Traveler app.

Becky was instrumental in having the Town of Surfside Beach declared The First Autism Friendly Travel Destination, anywhere, in 2016.

In this episode, Becky talks about:

- the adjustment she had to make about college to improve her son’s mental health
- how Autism Travel Club is changing the hospitality industry and supporting families with autism
- practical travel tips
- and more!

Enjoy!

Champion Autism Network
https://championautismnetwork.com/

Autism Travel App
https://autismtravel.club/

Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book

Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com

Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin
https://soundcloud.com/tristanlohengrin/look-at-the-clouds

Carrie Cariello is the author of What Color Is Monday? Someone I’m With Has Autism, and Half My Sky. She speaks regularly about autism, marriage, and motherhood, and writes a weekly blog at carriecariello.com.

In this episode, Carries talks about:

- what it’s like to have 5 kids with one on the spectrum
- the sibling dynamic with autism
- how to say no
- “untethering” as her son Jack transitions into adulthood
- and more!

Enjoy!

Carrie's Website:
https://carriecariello.com/

Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book

Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com

Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin
https://soundcloud.com/tristanlohengrin/look-at-the-clouds

Gina Kavali is a syndicated radio personality and host of "Life With the Spectrum" on YouTube. Gina is also a proud mother to an 11-year-old son, Lyric, who is on the spectrum and the inspiration for everything she does now.

Based in Atlanta Georgia, Gina Co-Founded Atlanta's first premier speed dating event for young adults on the spectrum called "Table Talk." It was just featured on season two of Love On The Spectrum on Netflix.

In this episode, Brigitte and Gina talk about:

- how we need more schools that can teach to each kid the way they learn
- “Table Talk” speed dating for adults on the spectrum
- how to bring out the best in our kids

Enjoy!

Gina's Website:
https://gkasts.com/

Life with the Spectrum:
https://www.youtube.com/@lifewiththespectrum

Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book

Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com

Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin
https://soundcloud.com/tristanlohengrin/look-at-the-clouds

Spencer Doman is the director of Doman International, author of The Doman Method: From Special Needs to Wellness and Answering Autism, and coach to parents on how to help their children reach their fullest potential and express their innate intelligence.

In this episode, he shares:

- What Doman International does to help kids with special needs
- What sets the Doman Method apart from other therapeutic approaches
- Why you should never give up on your child
- and more!

Enjoy!

Doman International:
https://www.domaninternational.org/

Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book

Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com

Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin
https://soundcloud.com/tristanlohengrin/look-at-the-clouds

Deborah DiMare is a renowned interior design consultant, author, and educator. She is a leading authority in designing environments that promote optimal mental and physical health for the special needs population including Autism, ADHD, and sensory difficulties.

Design for Autism was born out of the experience of creating a space for one of Deborah's daughters who is autistic.

In this episode, she shares:

- how toxic most of our homes are and what this means to our kids
- top 3 things we can do to make our home less toxic
- tips on how to make our space sensory-friendly
- and more!

Take 35% off Deborah’s Non-Toxic/Sensory Kids Room Design Course:
https://dimaredesign.com/online-babies-and-kids-room-design-course/
Use code MOTHERSGUIDE35 at checkout.

Enjoy!

Deborah's Websites:
www.deborahdimare.com
https://www.vegandesign.org/
https://dimaredesign.com/

Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book

Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com

Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin
https://soundcloud.com/tristanlohengrin/look-at-the-clouds

In this special episode of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast, Maureen Brice, author, autism expert, and certified health coach, hijacks the mic to have a lively conversation with Brigitte about her book A Mother's Guide Through Autism.

In this episode, they discuss:

- how the book is a toolkit for moms raising kids with autism
- the vulnerability and emotions that moms are afraid to talk about
- what you need to know to make this journey lighter

Listen to Maureen Bryce talk about her own autism parenting journey in our previous episode:
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-130

Maureen's Website:
https://www.hopedreambelieve.com/

Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book

Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com

Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin
https://soundcloud.com/tristanlohengrin/look-at-the-clouds

Melissa Doman is a sleep coach exclusively for children with special needs. She has helped hundreds of families by providing lasting solutions for their child's sleep struggles.

In this episode, she shares:

- the most common sleep struggles families with autistic kids face and what to do about it
- practical steps families can take for sleep struggles
- and more!

Enjoy!

Melissa Doman Sleep Consulting
https://www.melissadomansleepconsulting.com/

Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book

Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com

Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin
https://soundcloud.com/tristanlohengrin/look-at-the-clouds

Dr. Sally Fryer Dietz is the Founder and Director of Integrative Pediatric Therapy and
Integrative Concussion Therapy.

Dr. Sally explains why sensory integration is key to child development and why CranioSacral Therapy works so well for children with autism.

Listen to some of her success stories and find out how CranioSacral Therapy helped a kid who used to eat furniture!

Enjoy!

Integrative Pediatric Therapy
https://iptkids.com/home

Upledger
https://www.upledger.com/

Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book

Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com

Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin
https://soundcloud.com/tristanlohengrin/look-at-the-clouds