Michele Portluck is a wife and mother of four children. Two of her children are autistic and this led her to receiving her masters degree in special education with an emphasis in behavior therapy. Michele launched her business Navigating the S

Poetry on the Spectrum with Heidi Rome

Nov 16th, 2021 30m 59s

Heidi Rome experienced a life edit as an executive who chose to have children late in life. Mom to two children in her forties, one of whom is diagnosed as severely autistic, Heidi had to learn to take a breath and breathe. Sixteen years later,

Episode 15: Empowering You

May 25th, 2021 17m 57s

This is a wrap for season 1 of the Empathy, Joy & Autism podcast. I am joy-filled and grateful for what I learned the guests that courageously took a step with me. Of course, I am also grateful to you, my listeners, for tuning in and sharing

Episode 14: With, We & Include with Mary Nixonhahn & Dr. Stephen Shore

May 11th, 2021 34m 4s

Two like-minded individuals, Dr. Stephen Shore and Mary Nixonhahn, speak for the first time in this episode. Listen to the conversation that taps into the Four As of Autism: Awareness, Acceptance, Appreciation, and Action. Hear about how to

Episode 13: Highlight Uniqueness

Apr 27th, 2021 27m 23s

Dr. Alisha "Ali" Griffith believes that all children should realize that their uniqueness is what makes them special. In this episode, you will hear Dr. Ali share how to overcome limiting beliefs about an autism diagnosis in your child's life

Episode 12: Hope within the Service Dog

Apr 6th, 2021 47m

Laura McGaughey is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, which is a nationally recognized certification. She has trained hundreds of dogs of all types

Episode 11: When I First Learned

Mar 23rd, 2021 25m 27s

Jeff Snyder is the proud native of Seekonk, MA. He was diagnosed with autism in 1990 and since then has achieved multiple successes in his life in areas of education, long-term employment, independent living, and speaking engagements. Jeff S

Episode 10: How Can I Help?

Mar 9th, 2021 42m 3s

Meet Catherine Hughes. Hailing from a small town southeast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dubbed "the most boring town in Pennsylvania," Catherine Hughes is the daughter of two English professors. She is a passionate advocate, innovative storytel

Episode 9: A Grammie's Perspective

Feb 23rd, 2021 43m 25s

Beth Irtz is more than just a special guest on this podcast; she is Amanda's mother and grandmother to her children. Beth Irtz spent her entire professional career as a nursing home administrator, dedicating her service to improving the lives

Inspiring Hope

Feb 9th, 2021 38m 19s

Get ready to hear about the importance of mental health for moms and why asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Christina Abernethy is a two-time best-selling co-author, most recently including You Are Not Alone: Stories, Resources, and H

You Can't Pour from an Empty Cup

Jan 26th, 2021 29m 44s

Victoria Wilkins knows that for life to be full then your cup must also be full. Victoria will share the moment when her daughter's echolalia stopped, just momentarily, and the moments that continue to inspire her. She is a mother, wife, and

Room for Grace

Jan 26th, 2021 22m 45s

ShonNicole believes in sitting in stillness, exercising with her son, and asking for help. Why? ShonNicole gives herself grace because she knows that raising a child on the autism spectrum is about accepting YOURSELF for you. It is about rec

She Is My Perfection

Jan 26th, 2021 28m 12s

Delasber Griffin Sanders is a former teacher of the year turned “Mommee” of a special needs daughter. Delasber is a force of inspiration that you must hear. She shares how she walks through not one, but multiple diagnoses of her daughter, A

Building Pictures with Mary Nixon-Hahn

Jan 26th, 2021 21m 19s

“I am me. I don’t pretend to be like everyone else. I don’t want to be like everyone else. And I will not change who I am just to ‘fit in.'” Meet Mary Nixon-Hahn, a strong woman on the autism spectrum and mother to three sons who are also o

Passion Counts with Leslie Crowe

Jan 26th, 2021 28m 43s

Passion counts for a lot and joy is found when we overcome limiting beliefs. Leslie Crowe is the creative founder of Unexpected Me, https://unexpectedme.com, which creates awesome-sauce tee-shirts that speak to unique interests such as trains

Who Is Your Nicole?

Jan 26th, 2021 52m 54s

I actually wrote a chapter in my book, The Clouds That Chase Us: A Journey into Autism, about a birthday party that Nicole hosted for her son. This party was a transformative experience for both Nicole and me. In this conversation, you’ll he

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