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PODCAST

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

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00:51:28

The Medication Question

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2022/05/09

To medicate or not to medicate...that is the question! Brittney, Jean, and Tash talk about looking into over the counter and perscription medications for their autistic children. What works for one child won't necessarily work for another, but hearing our experiences will hopefully shed some light if you are considering medications now or in the future. Disclaimer: we are not doctors or trained medical professionals. ALWAYS consult your doctor if you are thinking of starting or stopping

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01:01:33

Jean's Story

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2022/05/05

Jean: a simple name, complex in nature. Many of us walk into parenthood with our "stuff". It shades and colors our lens when seeing our child’s diagnosis. Jean wanted an exceptional child and the universe delivered an extraordinary, beautiful, autistic son. Gone were the days of the fast-paced, creative life in hospitality. She carried her intensity and advocacy into a new life; one focused on slowing down and experiencing a deeper, richer side to humanity. Her story is about transformation

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00:58:58

Mom Mental Health

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2022/05/02

How do we manage our child's exceptional needs AND our own health, specifically mental health? It's a question we strive to answer in this episode. We share our own personal experiences, struggles, and successes in this area of our lives. We would love to hear your thoughts on this VERY important topic. Instagram: @momstalkautism Email: hello@momstalkautism.com

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Dad Interview #4 with Jay

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2022/04/28

Dad's Talk Autism Final Bonus Eposide! In our final April Dad installment, we will hear from Jay: husband to Shannon and father to Gracie and Maya. Jay gives another view of our interesting, and sometimes challenging, parent life. He's honest and you'll never have to wonder where he stands on any topic. Jay also dives into a subject that Shannon hasn't shared on the podcast: his adult autism diagnosis. Tune in and get a look from his perspective! Instagram: @momstalkautism Email:

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00:45:00

Having Another Child After Diagnosis

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2022/04/24

An autism diagnosis can be life chaning for your child. It can also greatly impact your family and what the future holds for family planning. In this episode, we tell our personal stories of when we decided to have or not have more children after diagnosis. It's a very personal decision and we hope hearing our stories will help you along your family's autism journey.Instagram: @momstalkautismEmail: hello@momstalkautism.com

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Dad Interview #3 with Tyler

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2022/04/21

Tyler, husband to Tash, father to Jack, Sloan, and Jameson (their angel baby). The Dillmons lead an extraordinary life as a first responder family, working as a Fire Captain in their community. Tyler tells the remarkable story of overcoming the grief of the loss of one child and stepping in as a father, parenting their autistic son and surviving twin, Jack. He also shares a heartwarming story about how autism touched his life before Jack was diagnosed. Instagram: @momstalkautism Email:

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00:37:16

Interview with William Wherli

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2022/04/17

In this episode, we are interviewing a fantastic guest. William Wherli is an incredible voice in this community who shares powerful knowledge and insight into living as an autistic adult. He covers many subjects, including what it was like growing up as a child. William shares excellent advice to everyone about what he wants the world to know, some insight for parents raising autistic children, and some inspiration to all of us to be and do better for our disabled communities. Follow

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01:18:44

Dad Interview #2 with Doug

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2022/04/14

Doug is Brittney's husband and father to their four children. Austin and Ruby are autistic and have very different challenges and needs. Doug is one of the most easy going personalities out there, he's a go with the flow kinda guy, and we love him for it. He offers his perspective on fatherhood and raising children with a wide range of needs and abilities. He tells the story of diagnosis of both children and offers some great advice for newly minted special needs parents. We hope you enjoy hearing

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01:02:32

Where are they now: Updates on the kids

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2022/04/10

One of our most requested topics! We get asked often what our children are up to with their current struggles/victories. So, let's talk where the kids are NOW! Instagram: @momstalkautism Email: hello@momstalkautism.com

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00:45:52

Dad Interview #1 with Brad

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2022/04/07

Dads Talk Autism Bonus Episode! Brad, husband to Jean, father to Rory and McKenna, is our very first dad to be interviewed in this series. He doesn’t mince words; a black and white, no grey area kind of guy. Incredibly smart and witty, Brad is never absent of humor or sarcasm, casting him as the cynic in their relationship. Brad and Jean experienced Rory's initial autism diagnosis very differently, but both are important stories and perspectives to hear. Stay tuned, 3 more Dad episodes coming at you

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01:24:46

Interview with Tiffany Hammond

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2022/04/03

Autistic people aren’t two dimensional creatures. Being a member of the community as a caregiver or parent isn’t either. In this episode, we talk with our very special guest, Tiffany Hammond, from Fidgets and Fries. We discuss how she navigates life as an autistic, black female, as well as a parent to two autistic boys. Tiffany draws the distinction of being autistic and parenting autistic children and how they can be vastly different experiences. We hope you find her insights as profound as we

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00:52:28

Autism Acceptance Month Introduction

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2022/03/27

April is Autism Acceptance Month! Join us as we discuss the history and share some of our insight on what this month means to each of us. However you decide to acknowledge and bring awareness is a personal choice and we honor that. We also discuss how we can better advocate and educate ourselves through listening to the autistic community. We hope no matter where you are on this journey, you will find joy in this month and a community to support you and your child. Instagram: @momstalkautism Email:

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00:39:44

Stimming and Repetitive Behaviors

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2022/03/20

This episode is all about stimming and other repetitive behaviors that our kids do or have done throughout the years. There's a delicate balance when it comes to stimming, each behavior needs to be individually assessed. A lot of times they can really help regulate and calm an individual, autistic or not. They can also be unsafe and disruptive to a person or others around them. Lots to discuss and talk about, join in and let us know what you think. Instagram: @momstalkautism Email:

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00:50:09

Mom Guilt: Battling the Inner Judge

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2022/03/13

Do you ever feel guilty as a mom for not "doing enough" or "being everything" for your kids? Mom Guilt is a real problem! Although we can laugh about certain situations in hindsight, we hope you find comfort and maybe some helpful tips in battling the judgement in your own head. You're doing great, we know it, hope you can realize it too. Instagram: @momstalkautism Email: hello@momstalkautism.com

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01:21:32

IEP Meeting Crash Course with Lisa Baskin Wright

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2022/03/06

"Oh CRAP.. Our IEP meeting is in FIVE DAYS." Today, we discuss this situation with our guest and IEP Master Coach, Lisa Baskin Wright! If you are down to the wire prepping for your meeting, Lisa gives us all the advice on what to focus on. It's a longer episode, so here is a breakdown of times stamps. We have something for everyone in this episode! 2:00 - Who is Lisa? What is an IEP coach? 5:30 - Struggles faced when it comes to IEP's. 13:17 - Loud dog bark. Sorry, real life! 13:30 - Rights at the

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00:56:44

Medical and Other Appointments: What to do and how to...

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2022/02/28

There is nothing worse than trying to get a child to an exact place and time when they do not want to go. Dentist, doctor, therapist, haircut appointments, etc can become huge struggles and points of stress and anxiety not only for your child, but for you as the parent. We've talked to other neurodivergent families and have learned a few things along the way ourselves. We want to share them all with you today. If you have some tips to help with medical or other appointments with kids, please contact

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01:12:52

Potty Training: What Do We Know?

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2022/02/21

We wish we had the magic formula or all the perfect steps for potty training special needs kiddos. We don't, not even close. You can, however, listen in as we tell our stories of trying to teach independence in the bathroom. There are successes, works in progress, briberies, and lots of messes to clean up along the way. One of the most important things to do is laugh about it whenever you can, it's a lot more fun than crying. Ready or not, here it comes! We'd love to hear from you, contact

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00:50:24

Unsupportive vs. Supportive Family Members

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2022/02/14

It all looks different for each of us: different intersectionalities, cultural beliefs, gender, age, biased ideas regarding how each of us was raised all play a contributing factor in navigating the landscape of our family dynamics. It is a lot to the field and can be entirely all-consuming.

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00:57:07

Navigating Friendships with Neurotypical Kids

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2022/02/07

We're talking about our friendships with adults who have neurotypical kids. We'll be chatting about when other kids struggle to understand our neurodivergent children and how we navigate peer interactions. We also touch on educating neurotypical peers and when we know it's time to protect ourselves and our kids from toxic relationships.

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01:06:17

Awkward Conversations: How to Field Unwelcome Remarks...

Moms Talk Autism Podcast ·

2022/01/31

This week's episode is all about those uncomfortable remarks, questions, and advice offered to you from strangers and friends alike. We all receive unwanted parenting advice from time to time, but there is another layer added when it comes to the special needs aspect to our families' dynamics. Comments and confrontations can range from rude, to ignornant, to genuinely asking hearfelt questions. We've heard it all, and if you haven't, it's only a matter of time. We try to laugh about it and, most

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