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Living the Sky Life - Our Autism Journey

Laurie Hellmann

This podcast comes to you from a very tired and eternally hopefully autism mom of an adult son with profound needs. My intention is to bring together caregivers of special needs children and those who may want to gain a better understanding of our challenges and triumphs. Through the sharing of our stories and experience, I hope to build a larger, more inclusive community of support. Living the Sky Life offers a personal connection from someone who walks daily in caregiver shoes.

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Episode 42 - Profiling another autism friendly...

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2020/08/05

Robin LaHue is the owner/founder of Sweet Miracles Bakery in Louisville, Ky. She is a stay at home mom who lost her job due to COVID-19. For years, she wanted a way to be able to help families with autistic children as she has a close family connection to the disorder. So, after years of prayer, she felt it was her mission to use her talents with baking and decorating to help those families in need. She is striving to create a company that shines light on the beauty of autism to the public and is

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Episode 41 - Discussing residential homes, support...

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2020/07/29

Christina Stearns is an autism mom from Upstate New York. Her son Alec is 15 years old and on the autism spectrum. She is a founding member of the Autism & Mental Health Initiative of Central New York (CNY), and board member of a new non-profit organization, Sanchia A. Callender, Inc. (visit www.sanchia.org). Recently, Christina was featured along with two other autism parents in a mini documentary: Life Fantastic, which highlights the challenges that autistic individuals and families face when

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Episode 40 - (Part 2) Discussing the challenges of...

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2020/07/22

In this part 2 episode with Kelly (@growingupSteven), we discuss the various challenges that face parents when their son/daughter ages out of traditional services & opportunities. At the age of 18, there are steps that need to be taken on your child's behalf - such as filing for Social Security benefits and perhaps seeking legal counsel to prepare either a Power of Attorney or Guardianship. *Steven also makes a guest appearance during our discussion and answers one of my burning questions. Stay

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Episode 39 - Connecting with an optimistic, inspiring...

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2020/07/15

Amie Schindler leads a full life and appreciates each role she's been blessed with - wife of 22 years to Ed, mom of three teenagers (Bryce, Brayden & Kendall), entrepreneur of her business, Touchstone Crystal for 15 years & autism advocate for Brayden. Amie keeps her family at the forefront of her life and always focuses on living for today! She is also the PTO President, assists with the local Unified Sports program and started the Best Buddies chapter at her children's high school. Stay

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Episode 38 - Catching up with blogger, outstanding...

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2020/07/08

In 2012, Jerry Turning began writing about his experiences as an autism dad and established the successful blog: Bacon and Juiceboxes: Our Life With Autism. He earned a following of over 35,000 supporters who share his family’s challenges and triumphs. Jerry has also served 25 years as a municipal police officer and now holds the rank of Captain. He served most of his police career as a decorated K-9 Handler, Trainer, and Unit Supervisor. Jerry also served as Internal Affairs Commander, Patrol

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Episode 37 - Literally writing the book & navigating...

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2020/07/01

Teresa Unnerstall is a writer, advocate, speaker, and consultant specializing in the dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism (DS-ASD). She is the author of “A New Course: A Mother’s Journey Navigating Down Syndrome and Autism.” Teresa has contributed articles to The Mighty along with several Down syndrome support groups across the country. In addition, she has been writing a weekly blog about her son Nick, who has DS-ASD (Down Syndrome with a Slice of Autism at www.nickspecialneeds.com) since

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Episode 36 - My book 'Welcome to My Life - A Personal...

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2020/06/24

Hot off the press.... I'm officially an author!! Get your copy of "Welcome to My Life - A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism" today on Amazon!! For this solo episode, (and for all of you audio book fans!) I decided to read a short chapter from my book entitled A Spiritual Journey. It's been quite an emotional ride over the past year, writing and publishing this memoir. My only hope is that it provides a connection to families living the autism journey alongside of me, an education to those

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Episode 35 - The importance of support, friendship...

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2020/06/17

Meet the Disorderly Blondes... Brenda & Kristi! These two dynamic, South Florida autism moms (and fellow podcasters) are very candid when discussing motherhood, autism... & enjoying a cocktail or two! Kristi has two sons, her oldest, JR is on the spectrum, and in 2009 founded a non-profit called Puzzle Peace Now. Brenda also has two sons, her oldest, Dylan is on the spectrum and in all her spare time (HA!) she writes a blog entitled The Whet Palette where she discusses her passion for food, wine

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Episode 34 - Autism sibling who has made it her...

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2020/06/10

Dr. Tara Regan is the Executive Director and Founder of Autism Grown Up, an online non-profit organization based in North Carolina. She's a sibling to 2 autistic adult brothers (Tyler and Tanner) and has been working in the autism community for over a decade. Dr. Regan has a background in direct care practice, social work, and special education. She integrates all she's learned across disciplines into writing and speaking about adulthood, the lifespan, and collaborations within the autism

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Episode 33 - Advocating for all autistic individuals...

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2020/06/03

Sam Huber is 31 years old and lives in in Bridgeport PA with his wife Gisette and son Sky. He was diagnosed with ASD at age 14 & many life experiences have led him to gain a better sense of himself and navigating life in the autistic adult world. He became a public speaker to give a personal voice to Autism & to help the world better understand how the autistic mind works. Sam is also an educator, mental health worker and a "living/breathing example to people like himself." You can connect with

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Episode 32 - A strong family foundation & support...

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2020/05/27

Keischa Pruden wears many hats. She is a believer, wife of 25 years to husband Paul, mother to two amazing sons Aaron and Bryant, psychotherapist, autism advocate/consultant. Keischa holds many licensures/certifications in North Carolina in the mental health arena which allow her to work with a wide arrange of populations and issues. In addition, Keischa is also a published author. Her first published work, 'Walking With Moo and Other Adventures of Faith,' is a daily devotional designed to help

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Episode 31 - Real talk about raising a child on the...

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2020/05/20

Megan Carranza is a mother, podcast host/creator and autism advocate. After Megan’s oldest child, Logan, was diagnosed with autism in March of 2017, she became a mom on a mission to spread the message of awareness, acceptance and inclusion. Megan saw a need for more support within the autism community and launched her podcast, ‘Adventures in Autism,’ in September 2018. The purpose of the podcast is to create a safe and supportive space for families and individuals affected by autism to come together

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Episode 30 - Talking COVID-19 and all things Autism...

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2020/05/13

Ron Sandison works full time in the medical field and is a professor of theology at Destiny School of Ministry. He is an advisory board member of Autism Society Faith Initiative of Autism Society of America. Ron has a Master of Divinity from Oral Roberts University and Charisma House published his book, A Parent’s Guide to Autism: Practical Advice. Biblical Wisdom. He is also the author of Thought, Choice, Action: Decision-Making that Releases the Holy Spirit's Power. He has over 10,000 Scriptures

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Episode 29 - Gaining confidence, socialization,...

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2020/05/06

Maggie Bannigan, OT and owner of All Abilities Boot Camp, earned her Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State University (GO GREEN!) and Masters in Occupational Therapy from Indiana State University. She has been a licensed OT for 3 years. In her spare time, Maggie enjoys hiking, racing or competing in various athletic events, spending time with friends & traveling. To connect with Maggie and learn the latest information on classes, please follow the All Abilities Bootcamp Facebook

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Episode 28 - *Couples episode!! Maintaining the...

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2020/04/29

Brad and Jamie met in 2015 and married on March 31st, 2018. Brad became the step-father of 3 wonderful boys, Gavin (12), Jaeden (9), and Cainan (7). Gavin was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy & Autism at ages 8 months and 3 years respectively and was 8 years old when Brad came into his life. Gavin is non-verbal and considered severe for his condition. Their family is always on the go with extra curricular activities and share a similar lifestyle as any other family, with only a little extra planning

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Episode 27 - Taking the show international and...

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2020/04/22

Hannah is 27 years old and lives in Brisbane, Australia. After qualifying as a Speech Language Pathologist and working for about 2 and a half years, she realized she wanted to pursue her other passion - music. While transitioning to a career in music, she met Tate who was soon to become a true mate. She works as a caregiver for Tate 4 days a week. Hannah started sharing photos and videos of their day together on Instagram for Tate's family, but was excited to discover that Tate brings joy to lots of

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Episode 26 - Assisting families with quality care &...

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2020/04/20

Au-Some Helpers is a new Nanny/Sitter placement agency in Louisville, KY owned and operated by Brittany Cummings. Brittany has a very special place in her heart for children that are exceptional in their own way. The mission of Au-Some Helpers is to be the missing piece that you need to make your family portrait perfect! You can connect with Brittany via her website: www.Au-somehelpers.com and also FB: @Au-some Helpers LLC ***************************************** Please stay connected with

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Episode 25 - The inside scoop on the Pixar animated...

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2020/04/15

For those unfamiliar, the Pixar animated short "Loop" follows two teens as they canoe across a serene urban lake. They make an unlikely pair; outgoing Marcus is reluctantly paired with a non-verbal, autistic girl named Renee. Today, I'm speaking with director Erica Milsom & producers Krissy Cababa & Michael Warch about the making of this impactful film. If you haven't yet seen this beautiful, animated story, it's streaming now on Disney+. ***************************************** Please stay

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Episode 24 - Yoga fun for all abilities offered by...

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2020/04/13

Regan Miller is a spirited, 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher from Louisville, Kentucky. Her passion for kids and yoga are what inspired her to create Adventure Peace Yoga, LLP with Brittani Dodge in 2019. She strives to practice the techniques she teaches in class on a daily basis, with the aim of bringing peace and light to those who surround her. Brittani Dodge is a passionate teacher, both in the classroom and on the mat. As a Reading Interventionist at a local elementary school and a trained

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Episode 23 - Discussing the ups and downs of raising...

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2020/04/08

Eileen Lamb, author of "All Across The Spectrum" and founder of The Autism Cafe, is a writer and photographer. Born in France, she now lives in Austin, Texas with her husband and two sons, Charlie (6) and Jude (4). On her blog, she shares the ups and downs of raising a severely autistic child while being on the autism spectrum herself. Through all of her writing and sharing, Eileen hopes to provide family & friends a greater understanding of Autism and more importantly to allow herself to feel

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