A common dilemma for parents of children on the spectrum...the not if, but when scenario. Hear how I had to do it, and what I found out. Also some food for thought, and a grand plan for what we as caregivers really need...a one stop shop Auti

Why ART?

Feb 7th, 2023 29m 23s

Some of you may wonder, with all the things of autism surrounding me, why I chose art...or did it choose me? Hear my art history story, and how it saves me everyday.

Insurance Maze

Feb 6th, 2023 30m 27s

The intersections between Federal, State, and Local resources. Social Security Disability, Medicaid, Insurance, Doctors & Therapies, and School Districts. WHY can't they all just get along???

The Joy of SHARKS!

Feb 3rd, 2023 23m 48s

Take a deep breath and Dive into the world of SHARKS on the spectrum to hear the magical joy my special children gave me.

Next Steps....RED TAPE TRIGGER WARNING!

Feb 2nd, 2023 37m 30s

The daily, weekly, monthly red tape scissors. This is STILL an issue today! The amount of paperwork, testing, rejections, doctors appointments, therapists, school meetings, etc. all so my son could get his needs met and an education is so very

Clearing the Air

Jan 27th, 2023 7m 16s

I wanted to acknowledge the ASD community, and ask for the grace to speak freely when identifying them through my language. I understand some of my language is now outdated and no longer relevant within our ASD community; however, as a parent w

Occupational Therapy

Jan 26th, 2023 26m 22s

After the diagnosis, what do you do? Where do find help? It’s all a learning curve, but early intervention therapies WORK! I started with OT and learned so much!

Concoction

Jan 26th, 2023 13m 3s

Everyone has a childhood story about something funny and strange that happened when they were little. And kids do some strange things. They might not seem funny in the moment, but boy do they make an impact on our memories!

The Diagnosis

Jan 24th, 2023 20m 30s

An overview of what compelled me to seek help for my son, just three years old.

“Hi, Drangea,” a boy and a bush.

Jan 24th, 2023 3m 56s

The little moments of joy are especially precious for special needs parents. They remind us that not every moment is hard, or different or difficult. These precious moments are to be remembered, cherished, and shared. I hope you find the same s

Qualified? Meet my family…

Jan 24th, 2023 4m 3s

Meet the complex “Brady-bunch without an Alice” family. I may not have a formal degree, but with six children, four with special needs requiring IEP and other services, I am an honorary member of the hard-knocks school for autism parents.

Welcome to Holland

Jan 23rd, 2023 5m 12s

Welcome to Through the Spectrum, a mother’s journey towards parenting autism

Jan 23rd, 2023 2m 21s

Introduction and overview of unapologetically parenting on the autism spectrum. Bringing people together to understand the true lives of those who live through the colorful world on the Spectrum.

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