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ASD Warrior

by Cathy Galbraith Willoughby

My goal is to share my experiences of success, clarity and challenges in hopes of enlightening your path as we navigate our journeys with our children on the spectrum. Sharing my village of professionals, therapists, educators and family to provide support and invoke thought to create strategy as you lead your unique path for your child.

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Episodes

  1. ASD Shorts: Fear

    In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about fear, having to figure out how how to navigate, how to in some ways control the chaos, how to support and lead, and at some point let them lead.

  2. ASD Shorts: Joel Bosserman Recap

    In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy does the recap of last week's episode with Joel Bosserman.

  3. Joel Bosserman and His Son's Diagnosis

    Interview with Joel Bosserman. He has been on the podcast before talking about his professional experience working with kids on the spectrum. Now he is talking about his son’s recent diagnosis and how his experience gave him insights in leading this journey with his son.

  4. ASD Shorts: Learning

    In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about learning, how learning happens, and how education has changed a lot.

  5. ASD Shorts: IEP thoughts

    In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about IEP thoughts, core standards, some of the great things that you can do in the IEP process, knowing what the goals are and how your child can potentially get there.

  6. Big Life Stuff

    In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about some big life stuff. one of the great things about pausing in the present at the moment is you get to see a lot of big life stuff.

  7. I'm Back!

    ASD Warrior is back! In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about her hiatus, why it took longer, the things she learned, and future plans for the podcast.

  8. ASD Shorts: Just a Short Pause

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about taking a short pause, to regroup and to recharge.

  9. ASD Shorts: Halloween Story

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy shares their Halloween story. How Halloween has been with a child on the spectrum, really identify the difference between real and imaginary. And thankful for the life and the journey.

  10. ASD Shorts: The Gap

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about the gap. Why it's so important to get your PhD in your child, identifying the gap between triggers, disconnections and connections.

  11. ASD Shorts: Sharing Success

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about sharing success and what that looks like. The changes and growth that we go through and the opportunity that we received to lead this journey with such amazing children. That we have to change our expectations. Not only in what they can…

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  12. ASD Shorts: Chapter 1, The PhD

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about getting a PhD in your child. taking a moment and digging deeper than just strengths and weaknesses, but how they respond, how they think, what they do. So you can give them the most sense of peace, confidence, and accomplishment.

  13. ASD Shorts: Career Opportunities

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about career opportunities. What the future looks like for your kids.

  14. ASD Shorts: Roller Coaster

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about pushing, building trust, establishing boundaries, knowing your child. Having your PhD in your child is so important as they gain momentum, as they learn new different things and they start to trust themselves, their environment and you, and they...

  15. ASD Shorts: You are The Boss

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about the importance of a PhD to you and your child. All the things that it allows you to see and support and fight for and be the warrior that you need to be and getting everything that you know your kids need to thrive and to be the best person with...

  16. ASD Shorts: Independence

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about independence, what it looks like, how it manifests in our lives and what it allows us to do, and also what it costs. Career, life and trying to look at opportunities and strengths.

  17. ASD Shorts: The New Dog

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about the new dog, the moments you have with your wonderful kids, the insights that they have, the joys and wonderment that comes out of being a parent, and the amazing things that come out of having a child on the spectrum.

  18. Defining Success

    In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast Cathy talks about defining success. What that looks like, how to own it, how to guide every one that's in your child's life so that you know what it looks like, that you are going in the right direction and fueling your child's success.

  19. ASD Shorts: Social School Thoughts

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about social school thoughts. the changes, the things that happened last year, the things that are still ever-present, adaptation, feeling of belonging, and connecting.

  20. ASD Shorts: Parent Thoughts

    This episode of ASD Shorts is a follow-up to the episode where Cathy talked to her other children and their perspective of what was going on in the early years.

  21. Self Advocacy

    In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast Cathy talks about Self Advocacy. The ability to self-advocate and the various levels of ability to communicate, to be present in the moment. How we can help and what we can do to make things better.

  22. ASD Shorts: Night Before The First Day of School

    On this ASD short, I'm going to talk about the night before school starts and for most. Maybe a lot of parents, it's. Oh, thank God they're going back to school. And having two older children that were air quotes normally developing, I was always thankful, right? Because I'm like, oh, I'm tired....

  23. ASD Shorts: More Thoughts About Why a PhD

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about more thoughts on why a PhD. Identifying the gaps, figuring out what do you need to do, build confidence, achieve more success, and build social connections.

  24. Life Skills

    5 life skills/life lessons empowerment and authority. following your heart and having dreams. living for today/being present in the moment. effective communication. being optimistic. [2:57] Empowerment and authority [3:26] Following your heart and having dreams. [10:25] Living for today/being...

  25. ASD Shorts: The Academic Frontload

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about frontloading. How to use frontloading content, visuals, and videos to affect the ability of your kids to learn and how knowing beforehand builds confidence.

  26. ASD Shorts: The New Normal

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about transitioning back to normal. Some of the things that we learned having classes in zoom, what we learned and how does that make us stronger.

  27. Back to School-A Teachers perspective

    [1:18] Guest introduction. [4:09] Back to school preparations. [15:18] Generalization. [21:45] Learning through reenactment. [33:09] Educating parents in a very supportive way. [38:51] Success story. [46:02] ASD toolbox.

  28. ASD Shorts: Goals For The Year

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about goals, daily plans, and how we show success every day while attaining the bigger goals that we have in play.

  29. ASD Shorts: Vision Boards

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about vision boards and how important they are.

  30. Back to School

    Back to school tips: Vision board. Goal setting. Action plans. Communication plans.

  31. ASD Shorts: Present In The Moment

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about being present in the moment, being a part and inclusive of things that are going on around you.

  32. ASD Shorts: Drum Lessons

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about drum lessons, how they got there and finding something fun for Nate to do.

  33. The Communication Plan

    In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast Cathy talks about creating the ideal communication plan for the year and how to get the ideal relationship with your ASD team.

  34. ASD Shorts: Mom Rant

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about your kid's individual struggle and making sure to check-in with them before you have your own reaction and making sure you're not perpetuating the problem.

  35. ASD Shorts: Safe Place

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about being mindful of old behaviors as a parent and knowing your safe places.

  36. ABA Thoughts

    In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast Cathy talks about ABA therapy, some of the things to consider base on what's available, resources and your child's strengths.

  37. ASD Shorts: Coping Conversations

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about coping with anxiety.

  38. ASD Shorts: We all Stim

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about stimming, recognizing when and why you did it, how it manifested and changed over the years with maturity and social impact.

  39. Mainstreaming

    In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast Cathy talks about mainstreaming, when to consider it, what things to consider in deciding if it's something that's right for your child, who you need to have at the table and what you need to know about your child.

  40. ASD Shorts: Family Bed

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts, Cathy talks about the family bed. getting more connected and closer with your kids and other benefits.

  41. ASD Shorts: Strengths

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts, Cathy talks about strengths, knowing what you're good at, what you should be doing and doing things you want to do.

  42. An Interview with David Monson, CEO of Spectrum Advice

    In this episode of the ASD Warrior Cathy is with David Monson. They talk about making emotional connections, realizing you can't compare your kids to you, trusting in the journey and letting it happen, the shielding system and so much more.

  43. ASD Shorts: Cathy Got Her Groove Back

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts, Cathy talks about getting her groove back, becoming stronger, better at life and parenting.

  44. ASD Shorts: IEP Strategies Step 4

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about IEP Strategies, this is step 4 of 4.

  45. Making Friends

    In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast Cathy talks about making friends, some of the things to think about, ways to guide this process and getting more people into the conversation.

  46. ASD Shorts: IEP Strategies Step 3

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about IEP Strategies, this is step 3 of 4.

  47. ASD Shorts: IEP Strategies Step 2

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about IEP Strategies, this is step 2 of 4.

  48. Bullying

    In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast Cathy talks about bullying/targeting. How it starts, what it looks like when they're younger and older, how to get your kids prepared for those moments, how to standup for themselves. How to understand it and more importantly how to teach other parents…

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  49. ASD Shorts: IEP Strategies Step 1

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about IEP Strategies, this is step 1 of 4.

  50. ASD Shorts: First IEP

    In this episode of the ASD Shorts, Cathy reflects on Nate's first IEP. Supports and expectations, getting people excited about working with your child, game plan to analyze outcomes and identifying successes and celebrating.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

My goal is to share my experiences of success, clarity and challenges in hopes of enlightening your path as we navigate our journeys with our children on the spectrum. Sharing my village of professionals, therapists, educators and family to provide support and invoke thought to create strategy as you lead your unique path for your child.

HOSTED BY

Cathy Galbraith Willoughby

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