Living the Sky Life - Our Autism Journey

237 - S5: Episode 182 - Through his new book, this autism dad shares practical advice & hopes to be a voice for other fathers who may be struggling.

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This podcast comes to you from a very tired, slightly slap happy and eternally hopeful warrior mom of a young adult son with severe, non-verbal autism. My hope is to bring together parents of special needs children and professionals so we may share stories and experience to build a worldwide village of support for one another. Living the Sky Life offers a personal connection and understanding from those who have likely walked in your shoes.

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237 - S5: Episode 182 - Through his new book, this autism dad shares practical advice & hopes to be a voice for other fathers who may be struggling.

Thu, 09 May 2024
236 - S5: Episode 181 - Preparing but not stressing for adulthood & never losing hope that our kids will determine their own incredible future

Thu, 04 Apr 2024
235 - S5: Episode 180 - Uncovering GI issues with a nonverbal teen and beginning to plan for adulthood

Thu, 21 Mar 2024
234 - S5: Episode 179 - Keeping hope alive... and the power of 'yet'

Thu, 14 Mar 2024
233 - S5: Episode 178 - Turning those labeled as "low functioning" into higher functioning individuals through a successful life & job skills training program

Thu, 07 Mar 2024
232 - S5: Episode 177 - The importance of improving GI health to eliminate additional neurological effects caused by IBD/Crohn's/ Colitis

Thu, 22 Feb 2024
231 - S5: Episode 176 - Diving deep into the methods of toilet training

Thu, 08 Feb 2024
230 - S5: Episode 175 - Chatting with an OG of the Spelling Method for Communication and why it's important to always presume competence

Thu, 01 Feb 2024
229 - S5: Episode 174 - Sharing a love of the outdoors & spending quality time with each other has created an unbreakable bond between these sisters

Thu, 25 Jan 2024
228 - S5: Episode 173 - Appreciating her brother for his authenticity, ability to find enjoyment in the little things and naivety to negativity in the world

Thu, 18 Jan 2024
227 - S5: Episode 172 - Declaring that her brother is amazing, this little sister loves that he constantly tries to make everyone laugh

Thu, 11 Jan 2024
226 - S5: Episode 171 - A tremendous bond between brothers within a loving and supportive large family

Thu, 04 Jan 2024
225 - S5: Episode 170 - Now an adult, this younger sister reflects on the many ways her relationship with her autistic brother has grown and become stronger

Thu, 28 Dec 2023
224 - S5: Episode 169 - Today's guest takes her role as big sister & protector seriously as she shares with me all the ways she appreciates her autistic brother

Thu, 21 Dec 2023
223 - S5: Episode 168 - Two brothers join me for a discussion about life as an autism sibling

Thu, 14 Dec 2023
222 - S5: Episode 167 - My daughter shares her honest feelings about growing up with an autistic brother who has profound needs

Thu, 07 Dec 2023
221 - S5: Episode 166 - Both a sibling and a mom to loved ones on the autism spectrum, Kylie has spent her life advocating for less ignorance & bullying and more inclusion & resources

Thu, 30 Nov 2023
220 - S5: Episode 165 - Chatting with a special education teacher, who is also on the autism spectrum, about her new children's book 'Call Me Mosely'

Thu, 16 Nov 2023
219 - S5: Episode 164 - The importance of identifying the good moments in each day and finding happiness within yourself. Choose your hard!

Thu, 09 Nov 2023
218 - S5: Episode 163 - Choosing to put yourself first and having the strength to end an unhealthy relationship

Thu, 02 Nov 2023
217 - S5: Episode 162 - Learning to communicate more clearly and overcome our natural instinct as autism parents to live in 'fight or flight' mode in our marriage

Thu, 26 Oct 2023
216 - S5: Episode 161 - The importance of prioritizing your spouse and many other things a 33 year marriage has taught them

Thu, 19 Oct 2023
215 - S5: Episode 160 - Keeping laughter, communication and teamwork at the forefront of our marriage

Thu, 12 Oct 2023
214 - S5: Episode 159 - Navigating the minimal options available when our loved ones age out of traditional services

Thu, 05 Oct 2023
213 - S5: Episode 158 - Empowering your vision of 'home' and helping families coordinate future housing options for their loved ones

Thu, 28 Sep 2023
212 - S5: Episode 157 - Living by the motto 'what is standing in your way might just become the way' while enjoying and learning to navigate adulthood with her sons one day at a time

Thu, 21 Sep 2023
211 - S5: Episode 156 - An overview of the various housing alternatives for autistic adults

Thu, 14 Sep 2023
210 - S5: Episode 155 - Chatting with a Kentucky mom who decided to create a solution for adults with disabilities who have no options due to aging out

Thu, 07 Sep 2023
209 - S4: Episode 154 (Solo Episode) - Neurotypical milestones and managing emotions

Thu, 08 Jun 2023
208 - S2: Episode 53 - Author of Sunlight Burning at Midnight & new podcaster of Coffee with Caregivers, this inspirational mom of 8 has an incredible attitude & outlook rooted in faith

Wed, 21 Oct 2020
207 - S2: Episode 52 - DD coffee lover, CIO & founder of The Caffeinated Advocate, blogger, author, editor and very vocal champion for all persons with disabilities

Wed, 14 Oct 2020
206 - S2: Episode 51 - Blogger (Love Hope and Autism), Co-Author ("You are not alone..."), Twin mom and vocal advocate for all persons with disabilities

Wed, 07 Oct 2020
205 - S2. Episode 50 - Author, Autism Mom, Co-founder of the nonprofit Labeled & Loved and so much more...

Wed, 30 Sep 2020
204 - Episode 49 - Season 1 Wrap-Up and Recap!!

Wed, 23 Sep 2020
203 - Episode 48 - A candid conversation with my daughter Kendall about mental health and growing up with a severely autistic sibling

Wed, 16 Sep 2020
202 - Episode 47 - Communication comes in many forms... Spelling to Communicate is helping those with non-verbal ASD express thoughts and feelings

Wed, 09 Sep 2020
201 - Episode 46 - SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY... important tips for emergency situations

Wed, 02 Sep 2020
200 - Episode 45 - An unexpected special education teaching assignment then becoming a special needs mom... God has a plan and helps us prepare for what's coming

Wed, 26 Aug 2020
199 - Episode 44 - Trying everything and never giving up when helping your ASD child learn to communicate

Wed, 19 Aug 2020
198 - Episode 43 - Divine intervention, a mother's devotion and an ice cream truck

Wed, 12 Aug 2020
197 - Episode 42 - Profiling another autism friendly business - Sweet Miracles Bakery of Louisville, KY

Wed, 05 Aug 2020
196 - Episode 41 - Discussing residential homes, support animals and the challenging decisions we as parents face to ensure our children are able to live their best life

Wed, 29 Jul 2020
195 - Episode 40 - (Part 2) Discussing the challenges of aging into adulthood & ensuring you are prepared to advocate for services

Wed, 22 Jul 2020
194 - Episode 39 - Connecting with an optimistic, inspiring autism mom who has big dreams for her son's future

Wed, 15 Jul 2020
193 - Episode 38 - Catching up with blogger, outstanding autism advocate and devoted dad, Mr. Bacon

Wed, 08 Jul 2020
192 - Episode 37 - Literally writing the book & navigating the course of a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism

Wed, 01 Jul 2020
191 - Episode 36 - My book 'Welcome to My Life - A Personal Parenting Journey Through Autism' has been released!!

Wed, 24 Jun 2020
190 - Episode 35 - The importance of support, friendship and laughter throughout your autism parenting journey

Wed, 17 Jun 2020
189 - Episode 34 - Autism sibling who has made it her mission to help autistic adults prepare for and navigate adulthood

Wed, 10 Jun 2020
188 - Episode 33 - Advocating for all autistic individuals and serving as a peer mentor

Wed, 03 Jun 2020