“It’s Special” Podcast with Tracey Spencer Walsh, Esq. and Cecelia McCarton, MD

• By: Tracey Spencer Walsh, Esq. Spencer Walsh Law, PLLC
• July 5th, 2023
• celebrating autism, children, diagnosis, early intervention, future autism interventions, neurodiversity, overdiagnosis, podcast, prevalence, Summer 2023 Issue
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…exceptionally well-versed in the field of autism – discuss the ever-evolving autism diagnosis and the future of autism interventions. For more information, please contact Tracey at itsspecialpodcast@gmail.com and visit www.itsspecialpodcast.com….

Understanding and Resolving Conflict in Divorce Involving Autistic Children

• By: Mary Ann Hughes, MBA Special Family Transitions LLC
• July 5th, 2023
• caregiving, child support, children, co-parenting, communication, conflict resolution, custody, divorce, financial planning, parenting challenges
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…will be difficult. Second, one parent may not be comfortable with the other parent’s ability to address the autistic child’s needs. If the child has complex medical, behavioral, or psychological…

Opportunities Abound for “Students of Autism’

• By: Marybeth Cale Cale Communications Estuary Coaching
• July 20th, 2023
• institutional review board, neurodivergence, news, research
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…proposal prior to research even getting underway. Much of the time, a university can review a project for its safety – and when the research is complete, with that stamp…

Anderson Family Partners: Extended Family, Redefined

• By: Marybeth Cale Cale Communications Estuary Coaching
• October 2nd, 2023
• advocacy, caregivers, communication, community, Fall 2023 Issue, families, family support, quality of life, relationships, support groups
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…felt compelled to build community. Explained Contreni: “Many moms, dads, relatives, guardians, brothers, and sisters of individuals with autism will say that before making the difficult choice to place loved…

Lessons I Learned From Job Coaching

• By: Andrew Arboe Autistic Self-Advocate and Public Speaker
• September 28th, 2023
• actually autistic, developing rapport, Fall 2023 Issue, job coaching, professionalism, prompting, workplace support
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…you work with. Andrew Arboe is a self-advocate who is currently employed at FOCUS Center for Autism. He can be contacted by emailing arboea@gmail.com. For more information, please visit andrewarboe.weebly.com….

Navigating Autistic Burnout as an Autistic Parent

• By: Danielle Aubin, LCSW My Autistic Therapist
• October 2nd, 2023
• actually autistic, anxiety, autistic burnout, autistic parents, burnout, Fall 2023 Issue, neurodivergence, neurodivergent children, parenting, preventing burnout, recovery, rest, self-awareness, self-care, self-compassion, setting boundaries, support
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…important to be gentle with yourself and seek help/support when needed. Danielle Aubin, LCSW To contact Danielle Aubin, LCSW, AuDHD Psychotherapist at My Autistic Therapist, visit www.myautistictherapist.com or email danielle@danielleaubin.com….

Supporting Young Adults: Transitioning to Post-Secondary Educational Opportunities

• By: Tara C. Fappiano Advocate, Mediator, and Litigator
• October 2nd, 2023
• accommodations, choosing a college, educational, expectations, Fall 2023 Issue, goals, independence, post-secondary education, school, self-advocacy, self-determination, support services, transition planning, transition to adulthood
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…acts as an advocate for her clients when challenges arise in post-secondary educational settings. She may be reached at tcf@tarafappiano.com, and you can learn more about her practice at www.tarafappiano.com….

Autism and Marriage: Making Your Relationship Work Under the Pressures of Caregiving

• By: Mary Ann Hughes, MBA Special Family Transitions LLC
• October 2nd, 2023
• acceptance, burnout, caregivers, depression, divorce, Fall 2023 Issue, marriage, parents, relationships, respite, self-care, support network
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…For more information and resources on special needs divorce and transitions, please visit SpecialFamilyTransitions.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You can also reach Mary Ann at maryann@specialfamilytransitions.com….

Navigating the Sandwich Generation: My Personal Journey as a Neurodivergent Entrepreneur, Mother, and Daughter

• By: Michelle Markman ND Coach, Inc.
• October 2nd, 2023
• actually autistic, coaching, diagnosis acceptance, entrepreneurship, Fall 2023 Issue, family, motherhood, neurodiversity, parenting, personal story, relationships, sandwich generation
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…You deserve passions, hobbies, community, and self-care. Michelle Markman is a Neurodivergent Relationship-Based Coach and is CEO of ND Coach, Inc. For more information, visit www.michellemarkman.com, email michelle@michellemarkman.com or call…

A Mother’s Journey Advocating for Her Child’s Autism Diagnosis and What Fellow Educators Can Learn

• By: Shelley Hughes, OTR Pearson Clinical Assessments
• October 2nd, 2023
• access to resources, advocacy, assessments, diagnosis, diagnosis equity, early detection, early intervention, education, Fall 2023 Issue, improved outcomes, mental health, parents, racial disparities, research, screening, socioeconomic disparities, teachers, underdiagnosis of females
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…with white children. Those living in affluent areas were 80% more likely to be identified with ASD and no intellectual disabilities compared with children in underserved areas. Additional research from…