EPISODE · Oct 3, 2025 · 1H 15M
How We Can Support Single Mothers of Autistic Children. Conversation with Christina McGairk
from Staring Down the Storm: Autism Advocacy in America · host Tabitha Zeigler
My friend Christina McGairk joins me to share her the multifaceted journey of autism advocacy, and we focus focusing on our personal experiences as single mothers of autistic children. As always, there's so much to think about, things that people often forget, and the scale of it is immense. Hair care, dietary preferences, potty training, communication devices, educational experiences and school dynamics, navigating the challenges of autism and bullying, and that just scratches the surface.But we're here to highlight the significance of community support, mentorship, and advocacy in navigating the complexities of raising autistic children. Christina also shares insights from her journey of writing a devotional aimed at supporting single mothers of children with exceptional needs, and the need for awareness and action in the autism community.Further links and research related to this episode:Strength for the Weary Heart: A Devotional for Single Moms of Children With Exceptional NeedsWarm Edits Editing, email Christina at christina.mcgairk at gmail.comChristina on LinkedInon Facebookon Instagram (@lobolita78)Christina's column, "Single Mamas Seen"Uniquely You, Special Needs Monthly MagazineBrittany Allen, Hair Stylist in Fishers!Contact Tabitha:[email protected]
What this episode covers
My friend Christina McGairk joins me to share her the multifaceted journey of autism advocacy, and we focus focusing on our personal experiences as single mothers of autistic children. As always, there's so much to think about, things that people often forget, and the scale of it is immense. Hair care, dietary preferences, potty training, communication devices, educational experiences and school dynamics, navigating the challenges of autism and bullying, and that just scratches the surface.But we're here to highlight the significance of community support, mentorship, and advocacy in navigating the complexities of raising autistic children. Christina also shares insights from her journey of writing a devotional aimed at supporting single mothers of children with exceptional needs, and the need for awareness and action in the autism community.Further links and research related to this episode:Strength for the Weary Heart: A Devotional for Single Moms of Children With Exceptional NeedsWarm Edits Editing, email Christina at christina.mcgairk at gmail.comChristina on LinkedInon Facebookon Instagram (@lobolita78)Christina's column, "Single Mamas Seen"Uniquely You, Special Needs Monthly MagazineBrittany Allen, Hair Stylist in Fishers!Contact Tabitha:[email protected]
NOW PLAYING
How We Can Support Single Mothers of Autistic Children. Conversation with Christina McGairk
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m