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Embracing Autism

Lia & Matt McCabe

Your child is autistic, now what? Parenting a child is often rewarding, but for parents of autistic children, it can be a struggle when communication, finances, or behavior is a barrier. Join hosts Lia & Matt McCabe, an Autistic & ADHD couple raising two autistic daughters and the founders of the charity project AutismWish, in weekly discussions to provide parents with guidance, tips, resources, and a newfound perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Each week we will share our experience

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EP 110 – Applied Behavioral Analysis

Embracing Autism ·

2021/08/13

Unsure about ABA? In this episode, we review what's considered the 'Golden Standard' therapy for Autism, Applied Behavioral Analysis, also known as ABA and discuss common goals for this form of therapy, how it is used to improve a child's quality of life and what makes it so controversial.

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00:31:42

EP 109 – Speech Therapy

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2021/08/06

We take a deeper look into what you can expect at your child’s Speech Therapy (ST) sessions, what target areas Speech Therapy can help with, and some tools that may be provided to your child to include the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), sign language, and electronic communication devices (i.e. Augmentative and alternative communication/AACs).

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00:33:17

EP 108 – Physical Therapy

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2021/07/30

Tune in as we explore Physical Therapy (PT) and what you can expect during sessions as we discuss common activities, potential benefits, and howPhysical Therapy can help your child work on balance, core strength, or coordination among other key areas. We also explore how you can recreate physical therapy at home.

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00:32:40

EP 107 – Occupational Therapy

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2021/07/23

Considering Occupational Therapy (OT)? Learn more about what you can expect in OT and some common reasons your child may be referred. We discuss examples of activities your child may work on during sessions to include heavy work, feeding therapy, and sensory regulation while sharing our personal insights and experiences with OT.

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00:25:40

EP 106 – Finding the Balance

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2021/07/16

In this episode, we discuss the various therapies your child may be referred to after receiving an Autism diagnosis and give tips on how to manage your schedule as well as what to do if your child appears to hate therapy.

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00:23:54

EP 105 – Navigating Financial & Educational Resources

Embracing Autism ·

2021/07/09

In this episode, we will review a variety of financial resources and education programs to help support your autistic child that are available in the United States. From IEPs and IFSPs to SSDI, Medicaid, and the Autism Waiver, we discuss it all! It's important to note that each state has different government programs, so please check out our show notes to learn more about your specific state.

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00:23:21

EP 104 – Weathering the Storm

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2021/07/02

In this episode, we focus on why it's okay and even natural to go through a season of grief after an autism diagnosis and how to overcome it with a simple change of perspective.

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00:17:34

EP 103 – Conquering D-Day

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2021/06/25

Tune in as we discuss what to expect at your child's autism evaluation and compare the benefits and disadvantages of an in-person evaluation versus a telehealth or virtual assessment.

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00:18:51

EP 102 – Prepping for D-Day

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2021/06/17

So your child is on the waitlist, now what? Autism Evaluation waitlists take forever (1-2 years!), but that doesn't mean you have to be stuck while you wait. Learn how to prepare for your child's autism diagnosis and what you can do in the meantime. From where to get your child evaluated, to how to get ahead of the waitlist, we make sure you have everything you need to know before Diagnosis Day.

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00:31:54

EP 101 – Demystifying Autism

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2021/06/17

What exactly is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Is my child showing red flags? Should I be concerned? Demystify Autism and learn about some common red flags, as we pull directly from our personal experience while tapping lightly into the science.

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00:27:20

EP 100 – Welcome to Embracing Autism

Embracing Autism ·

2021/06/17

No matter where you are in your child's autism journey, we've got your back. Hi! We are Lia and Matthew McCabe, neurodiverse parents of autistic children and founders of AutismWish. Tune in as we discuss how our special needs girls inspired us to create our charity initiative and what we have in store for you on Embracing Autism. Shownotes This podcast episode features a married neurodivergent couple sharing their journey of raising autistic children and providing support and resources for

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Season 1 Trailer: From Weathering the Storm to...

Embracing Autism ·

2021/05/17

Enjoy a teaser of the upcoming podcast, Embracing Autism launching Friday, June 18, 2021. This podcast is brought to you by AutismWish, granting wishes to children on the spectrum and providing parent resources. Follow us on Facebook @AutismWish or visit our website at www.autismwish.com.

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