Ep. 35 - Navigating School as an Autism Mom and School Employee

This episode features an empowering conversation with Tanyika Mayhew Butler, a steadfast advocate for autism understanding, education, and support. Tanyika shares her personal journey as a mother, educator, and author, focusing on the importance of understanding autism beyond awareness. Tanyika boasts a remarkable 27-year journey in education, leveraging her insight, knowledge, and experience to impact her school and beyond. She offers practical advice for navigating diagnosis, advocating for education and employment opportunities, and maintaining personal well-being. Through her story, listeners gain insight into the significance of self-care, setting boundaries, and embracing the journey of raising a child with autism with grace and determination.   Recently retired from her school role, Tanyika now serves as the Lead Consultant at Kendall Autism Support & Consulting, LLC, guiding families, and schools to support exceptional kids on the autism spectrum. As an accomplished author, Tanyika has penned “A Krusade for Kendall, A Black Family’s Journey with Autism,” available on Amazon, and “Building Bridges: The Autism Support Workbook,” accessible at https://www.kendallasc.org. Her expertise shines in training sessions like “Making a Difference: Enhancing School Counseling with a Focus on Students with Special Needs and Family Support” and “Enhancing School Counselors Abilities to Aid Students with Autism Spectrum Challenges.”   Connect with Tanyika -Website: https://www.kendallasc.org -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autismsupportcoach/?hl=en -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanyika/   Embrace your journey to autism understanding: Krusade for Kendall: The Story of a Black Family’s Journey with Autism Available at https://a.co/d/9lzlctj   Building Bridges: The Autism Support Workbook Available at https://www.kendallasc.org/book-promo-lead-magnet   Don’t miss out on future episodes! Make sure to follow and subscribe to Autism for Badass Moms.   -Website: https://www.autismforbadassmoms.com -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabmpodcast/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theabmpodcast/