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Moms Talk Autism Podcast

Shannon Korza, Brittney Crabtree, Tash Dillmon, and Jean Mayer

The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs. We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence. Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage. We do not hold degrees in medicine or

kids & family parenting

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00:56:25

Talking Tics

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/09/04

Today, we’re talking tics, involuntary movements, stimming, and other repetitive behaviors. What are they and how do we experience them in our own households, it’s quite the ride. Tics and other stimming behaviors are very common among autistic individuals. Sometimes they are very self-soothing and can really help someone feel grounded and regulated. We fully support this for our kids and others. Other times, it can be very disruptive and unsafe, or the person can get stuck in a loop, unable to

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00:42:59

Moms Talk Moms #4

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/08/28

This episode is all about us ladies and some random facts! We love to have these episodes to not only share some personal stuff about us crazy girls but to also bring some fun lighthearted laughter to your week once in a while!

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01:10:22

Can Grief and Joy Coexist?

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/08/21

It is thought that experiencing joy and experiencing grief are two mutually exclusive emotions or houses of emotions. In this episode, through an authentic conversation, we debunk that isn’t the case and prove the two can coexist and WHY it's important to embrace joy with grief.

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00:36:19

Coming Together In Camas

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/08/14

This episode is ALL about our recent trip to visit Tash in Washington! We reflect on the trip and how meeting on Instagram has changed our lives so much. Come chat with us!

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01:06:59

Grab Bag #8

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/08/07

Some great questions from our listeners today, focusing on speech therapy and communication. We deep dive into our kids’ speech and language development over the years and also discuss some of our favorite therapies. Not every therapy is available or appropriate for every child, so do your research and see what’s best for your family. Want to learn more about one of our favorite speech therapists? Go check out Katja from @bohospeechie and listen to our interview with here HERE Have a great topic or

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01:10:54

How Distrust Can Affect the Way You Advocate

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/07/31

Join us today as we discuss how our perception of trust and distrust in medical professionals has shaped our behavior as both a parent and advocate for our exceptional children.

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00:51:35

Adaptive Diving : Discover Diveheart w/ Jim Elliot...

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/07/24

You don’t want to miss this one! Such an amazing chat today with Jim Elliot and Tinamarie Hernandez of Diveheart. Diveheart is a non-profit organization that specializes in adaptive scuba diving to any child, adult, or veteran with a disability, in hopes of providing physical and psychological therapeutic value to that person. In their words, “Diveheart works with individuals who have a variety of disabilities, including physical and developmental disabilities, vision and hearing impairments,

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01:01:33

Finding the Right Caregiver with Dr. Alisa Elliot

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/07/17

Today we talk with Dr. Alisa Elliot, who is the owner and creator of Chrysalis Spectrum in Houston, Texas. Her company provides in-home care for a variety of people in need, including those with disabilities. Today we’re chatting about why it’s important to have respite and in-home care. We also discuss what to look for in a provider, what to expect, and what to do if it doesn’t work out. Dr. Elliot has over 25 years of experience in direct one-on-one care with individuals and is a special needs

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00:57:21

Mom Guilt 2.0

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/07/10

Step inside our brains for the second installment of Mom Guilt. Why because Mom Guilt is inevitable and provides endless amounts of opportunities to discuss. This time it is about the actual inner dialogue that takes place. “I am a failure.” “I am the worst mom.” Why are we like this?!

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00:48:15

Halfway There : A Summer Break Update

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/07/03

Insert Bon Jovi song lyrics... Today we sat down and recapped the summer so far. The good, the bad and the ugly. Come hang with us as we chat summer. And then hop on IG and let us know how it's going for YOU!

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01:01:21

Let's Get Physical : Movement & Our Kids

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/06/26

Today’s episode we sat down with guest and author ,Sheena Leedham, to talk all about movement and the benefits it provides for our exceptional needs children. We do a dive into how this movement can not only help on a physical level but also bring confidence and inclusion with their Neurotypical peers. Links: Follow this link to learn more about The Power of a Note, and I Can Jump Rope! Both books can be found on Amazon, Bookbaby, and elitefts.com. She's even providing four weeks of her 12-Week I

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01:02:39

The Different Parenting Styles

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/06/19

On this episode we identify, breakdown and apply the four traditional styles of parenting: Authoritative, Authoritarian, Permissive and Uninvolved/Neglectful. We dive into the newer developed parenting styles such as Tiger, Attachment, Positive/Gentle, Outsource and Helicopter. Why we may operate mainly with only one or two of these styles, at any point in our lifetime as parents, we can presume any of these styles depending on the season or situation. Additionally the rub comes when our individual

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00:56:15

Participating in Therapy While Allowing Our Kids to...

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/06/12

We are thrilled to have Dr. Kristin Wegner on today, discussing ABA and other behavioral therapies. Kristin talks about her background working with neurodivergent children and the educational and professional journey that has brought her where she is today. We dive into the history of ABA and how it has evolved over time. We discuss both the positive and negative sides of behavior therapies and always want to emphasize the importance of finding what is best for your child- it’s not going to be the

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01:03:29

Grab Bag #7

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/06/05

It’s a grab bag of your most asked questions this week! Here's what you've been asking about: 1. Eating habits and sensory-related food aversions @8theplate SOS Approach to Feeding 2. Driving and riding in the car: safety and car seat alternatives Buckle Up For Life 3. Making friends: peer support and maintaining friendships Special Olympics

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00:56:06

Life with my Boys, One Autistic and the other Deaf :...

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/05/29

Today Jen shares her story with our community. From having two boys in 13 months to having her youngest diagnosed as deaf shortly after birth, to then having her oldest diagnosed as autistic, Jen shares how this has changed the dynamic in her family. She shares how they have to balance the wants, needs, and sensitivities of both children as well as how they approach life adapting to both of their kids sometimes opposing needs. Thank you Jen for sharing your story and giving us perspective. We do

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01:02:19

Slipping & Sliding Into Summer: Handling the Transition

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/05/22

It’s summertime, aren’t you excited? Or are you wondering how to fill all of those hours of unstructured time at home? We go into depth on each of our summer plans and talk about camps and programs that are offered in our areas. We also touch on sports and vacations. Camping with autistic kids, it’s possible as long as you're flexible…and know where the nearest fast food drive-thru is located. Have a great summer, we’ll still be publishing episodes, so put on some headphones to drown out the

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01:03:43

They Said It Would Get Easier...

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/05/15

"They" said it would get easier.. but does it really? Let's have some real talk about this. There isn't this magical, easy place that we are searching for or journeying to. If that's what you're looking for you had better pack some serious bags. Lots of clean undies. But what we can say is that while it doesn't get easier, we DO get stronger. We learn new tools to deal with each new challenge. Meet us on the pod today and let's talk about it all.

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01:12:31

Profound Autism : A Day With Austin

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/05/08

We started this episode with a certain goal and topic in mind. Like so many things in life, it quickly pivoted in an unexpected direction, turning into an interview of Brittney and her perspective as a caregiver of Austin and his profound needs. We always intended to have an episode like this on Moms Talk Autism. Some of the extremes of Austin’s life are not often spoken of or even acknowledged, even within the autistic community. It’s not a desired place to be: the outlier of the outliers. Have a

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00:50:14

Moms Talk Moms #3

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/05/01

Time for another Moms Talk Moms episode! This week we have Tash, Brittney, and Shannon on the mics. We have some fun ones but tossed in a few deeper ones for you too. Let’s get to know one another better! Today we talked about anything from our first celebrity crushes and favorite concerts to things like tasks that we secretly despise and some of our greatest regrets. Join us! And because we don’t want to forget… here’s the deep Hair Conditioner link that Brittney talked about:

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01:04:24

Living Apart From My Son: Emely Zavala's Story

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2023/04/24

We want to start by giving you a trigger warning; this episode could be hard to listen to and may evoke some big emotions. We ask that you listen to this episode with an open heart and mind. There is a percentage of our community who have children with what may be considered more profound autism. In this journey, these parents may have to make decisions for the safety of not only themselves but also their child, in order for them to flourish in this life. Today we get personal with a beautiful

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