“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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…Transitions LLC. For more information and resources on special needs divorce, please visit SpecialFamilyTransitions.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You can also reach Mary Ann at maryann@specialfamilytransitions.com….

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…

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….

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…

Five Comfort Tools to Empower Your Driving

• By: Andrew Arboe Autistic Self-Advocate and Public Speaker
• January 10th, 2024
• actually autistic, comfort management, comfort tools, driving, environmental control, focus, sensory issues, Winter 2024 Issue
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…Comfort tools (tools that help address sensory needs) can address specific sensory issues and help ease issues when driving. Here are five comfort tools for driving that have worked for…

All Are Welcome: Creating an Inclusive Festival

• By: Doug Blecher Autism Personal Coach
• January 10th, 2024
• accessibility features, accommodations, actually autistic, community, community inclusion, festivals, inclusive environment, inclusivity and accessibility, neurodivergent needs, neurodiversity, organizing, sensory spaces, Winter 2024 Issue
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…of community events. There isn’t much thought given to our different communication and sensory needs or how events in the community can truly be accessible to the 1 in 4…

Cruising Tips for a Fun Autism Friendly Family Vacation

• By: Mary Ann Hughes, MBA Special Family Transitions LLC
• January 10th, 2024
• planning tips, sensory considerations, sensory issues, support services, travel, vacations, Winter 2024 Issue
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…LLC. For more information and resources on special needs divorce or transitions, please visit SpecialFamilyTransitions.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You can also reach Mary Ann at maryann@specialfamilytransitions.com….