Having a Child with a Disability (Part 3)

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Sara Bradford about life as a parent of a child with multiple learning disabilities.Join Gabrielle and Sara as they explore the challenges of raising children with disabilities in this episode of Hot Topics. Focusing on autism and dyslexia, they discuss the experiences families face in this journey.Sara, an author and autism advocate, shares her personal experiences as a parent of two children with autism and dyslexia. She highlights the need to adapt her parenting for each child, recognizing their unique needs. Self-awareness played a pivotal role for Sara, who discovered her own autism after her children were diagnosed.The conversation emphasizes the importance of building a supportive community for families with children on the autism spectrum. Sara discusses her initiative, the Autism Advocates Support Group on Facebook, and the upcoming Global Autism Summit in April 2024, aimed at connecting individuals globally to share their stories.As an author of seven books on various disabilities, Sara offers valuable resources for those seeking support. She believes the increase in autism diagnoses may be linked to evolutionary changes in the human brain, influenced by environmental factors.The podcast highlights the importance of understanding neurodiversity and calls for more resources for individuals on the autism spectrum. Towards the end, there's a call to action for parents seeking academic assistance for children with learning disabilities to reach out to A Step Ahead Tutoring Services.Join us in exploring the challenges, triumphs, and community power in raising children with disabilities. Let's foster understanding and support for individuals on the autism spectrum!Who is Sara Bradford?Sara Bradford, CEO of SJ Childs LLC, an autism consulting business created to support families. Sara, her husband, and her two kids are all autistic. She is a member of the Autism Council of Utah. She is a Global Autism Speaker and a podcast host for The SJ Childs Show Podcast. She has partnered with realtors, police training, corporate autism training programs, after-school program training, speaking at national conferences, and hosting her own events. Sara is a children's book author, pen name SJ Childs. She was teaching kindness and inclusion for all.You can find Sara:On the web: https://sjchilds.org/On Facebook # 1: https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsshow/On Facebook # 2: https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsllcIn her Facebook group (PODCASTING NETWORK GRP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/3737147029638940/?ref=shareIn her Facebook group (Autism Advocates Support Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/795894134284656/?ref=share_group_linkOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sjchildsllc/On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sjchildsOn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzE1_lOj-ORMJY_85ZErW1gOn Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sjchildsSara has a podcast called "The SJ Childs Show." Listen and subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/74ysj6qubJpjsOctlhjSCY?si=42b900c180e6433eSara also wrote a bunch of children's books! Check them out here: https://sjchilds.org/#sj-childs-books-for-childrenWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/6zWJo1meSOYRate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33203522/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com   Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: October 12, 2023