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Josh Has Autism

This is a podcast about living with an adult son who has Autism. I never know what he's going to say. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's insightful, and sometimes it just doesn't make any sense at all. So, of course we should record it all, and call it a podcast!

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  1. 232

    Josh Has Autism #210a

    Josh is still not feeling well and unable to do the podcast. We'll be back after the New Year. Luv Ya. Sonya

  2. 231

    Josh Has Autism #210: Paradigm Shift - Part II

    Sonya and Josh expand further their subject on a shift that has taken place in his thought process. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and/or select 'Notify me of new posts via email." Check out my site at https://sonyaking.com

  3. 230

    Josh Has Autism #209: Paradigm Shift

    Sonya and Josh talk about a shift that has taken place in his thought process. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and/or select 'Notify me of new posts via email." Check out my site at https://sonyaking.com

  4. 229

    Josh Has Autism #208: Crowds

    Josh explains how he manages and self-regulates in crowds and social settings. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and/or select 'Notify me of new posts via email." Check out my site at https://sonyaking.com

  5. 228

    Josh Has Autism #207: Labels

    Sonya and Josh talk about labels and that they should be avoided Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and/or select 'Notify me of new posts via email." Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  6. 227

    Josh Has Autism #206: It"s A Deficiency

    Josh has been really sick the last few weeks. Sonya and Josh talk about how he's feeling and why. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and select 'Notify me of new posts via email." Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  7. 226

    Josh Has Autism #206a

    Autism can look different from day to day and from week to week.  Right now, Josh is having a difficult time communicating and functioning. We're here with him making sure he's okay and just loving him. He's getting the care he needs outside of our home as well. Please send good vibes and prayers if you are so inclined. We appreciate you and we'll be back next week. Luv ya.

  8. 225

    Josh Has Autism #205: Feeling Up To It

    Sonya and Josh talk about how Josh may need to do things even though he might not be up to doing them, and how it either is or isn't accomplished. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and select 'Notify me of new posts via email." Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  9. 224

    Josh Has Autism #204: Misconception

    Sonya and Josh talk about the common misconceptions that people have about Autism. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and select 'Notify me of new posts via email." Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  10. 223

    Josh Has Autism #203: Back To School

    Today Josh and Sonya talk about what it is like for kids with Autism to start a new school year.  Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and select 'Notify me of new posts via email." Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  11. 222

    Josh Has Autism #202: Too Much Noise

    Sonya and Josh talk about how some situations cause sensory overload while others do not. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and select 'Notify me of new posts via email." Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  12. 221

    Josh Has Autism #201: Uncommon Sense

    Josh recognized something that had not been verbalized and Sonya and Josh talk about that on this episode. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and select 'Notify me of new posts via email." Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  13. 220

    Josh Has Autism #200: We're Two Hundred!

    On this episode we talk about some of the things we've covered over 200 episodes and how Josh helped Connor though a roadblock. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  14. 219

    Josh Has Autism #199: It's Time

    Sonya asks Josh how he experiences life and how he manages his energy. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  15. 218

    Josh Has Autism #198: Observation Of Fact

    Josh talk about how emotions changeout he operates in facts. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  16. 217

    Josh Has Autism #197: The Way We Speak

    Sonya and Josh talk about figures of speech in everyday conversations. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  17. 216

    Josh Has Autism #196: Advertising and Autism

    Sonya and Josh talk about advertisements and how people with Autism don't get drawn in. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  18. 215

    Josh Has Autism #195: The Particulars

    Sonya and Josh talk about how his sensory sensitivity have changed through the years. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  19. 214

    Josh Has Autism #194: Puppy Energy

    We got a puppy. Josh shares what that excitable energy feels like for him. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  20. 213

    Josh Has Autism #193: Waves

    Josh takes the lead in this podcast as he explains how all things are electromagnetic "waves" including senses. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  21. 212

    Josh Has Autism #192: Derailment

    Josh and Sonya talk about how a break in routine creates different results in certain situations and why Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  22. 211

    Josh Has Autism #191: I'm Full

    Sometimes a conversation feels so intense for Josh that he is done for the day. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  23. 210

    Josh Has Autism #190: How Do You Learn?

    Sonya talks to Josh about his learning style and the best way for him to retain information. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com We have also posted some pictures of Josh's newly-built getaway. They can be seen on the Just Stuff page (I changed the old link that was called "Links, Bits and Pieces".

  24. 209

    Josh Has Autism #189: The Hurdles

    ABA, Medicare, and the SSA are the hurdles that we're jumping over and sometimes just knocking over. Good, bad, or ugly, it's what Josh and Sonya are talking about on today's podcast. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com We have also posted some pictures of Josh's newly-built getaway. They can be seen on the Speaking page.

  25. 208

    Josh Has Autism #188: It's The Liver

    Sonya and Josh are back after a serious illness. In this podcast they share what went on and why they were away for so long. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  26. 207

    Josh Has Autism #187: Superstar

    Josh went to a D and D improv show and was called on stage to be part of the action. Sonya and Josh talk about his experience. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  27. 206

    Josh Has Autism #186: Idioms

    Josh and Sonya talk about idioms and how they make conversation very difficult when they're used. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  28. 205

    Josh Has Autism #185: Evaluation

    Josh had to be reassessed through Autism evaluation testing… turns out he's Autistic. Josh says duh, and we talk about the process on this podcast. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  29. 204

    Josh Has Autism #184: Diagnosis

    Today Josh and I talk about when he was told he has Autism.  Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  30. 203

    Josh Has Autism #183: Alone Time

    We created a space for Josh to hang out where it's quiet and gives him time away from everyone and our distractions. He loves it and this podcast tells us why. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  31. 202

    Josh Has Autism #182: The Bridge

    It always makes Josh feel good when he can bridge the gap between people with Autism and those without. Today we talk about this subject.  Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  32. 201

    Josh Has Autism #181: A Different Way

    During last week's episode we were given some suggestions on how to more effectively communicate and manage energy. This week we talk about how we implemented those suggestions. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  33. 200

    Josh Has Autism #180: Executable Program

    Our friend Richard is on this podcast. He helps us with the solutions to the questions that came up on Podcast 177 'Switching Gears'. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  34. 199

    Josh Has Autism #179: There's More To It

    Josh shares what it's like to have a multitude of stressors that other people don't see or experience, and how it effects conversations and experiences for everyone involved. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  35. 198

    Josh Has Autism #178: Motivation

    Happy New Year! Thought we'd start 2023 with a conversation about motivation…what works and what doesn't. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at https://sonyaking.com

  36. 197

    Josh Has Autism #178

    This year beat us up. We're going to heal and rejuvenate and be ready to go in 2023. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  37. 196

    Josh Has Autism #178a

    Josh's grandpop passed away and we are working through this difficult time. Talk with you next week. Love ya.

  38. 195

    Josh Has Autism #177: Switching Gears

    We're finally back. Switching gears from one thing to the next is difficult for Josh and he tries to explain why. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  39. 194

    Josh Has Autism #177b

    This virus was tough. Should be better in a few days. Be back next week. Love ya!

  40. 193

    Josh Has Autism #177a

    Josh and I are both sick. There won't be a podcast this week. Please check back next week. Thanks!

  41. 192

    Josh Has Autism #176: Waves of Anxiety

    Sonya and Josh talk about anxiety and how he experiences it, and what can be done. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  42. 191

    Josh Has Autism #175: A Case

    Sonya and Josh talk about the court system and Autism, and one case in particular. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  43. 190

    Josh Has Autism #174: 504 Plan

    Sonya talks to Bug about the process and benefits of Connor's 504 Plan and how it helps kids with Autism. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  44. 189

    Josh Has Autism #173: The Quiz

    Sonya asked Josh questions from an Autism quiz. His answers were obvious but sometimes enlightening. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  45. 188

    Josh Has Autism #172: Quiet Concern

    Sonya and Josh talk about a recent high-stress situation and his thought processes, what was behind him being non-verbal, and the difference between those times and when situations derail him. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  46. 187

    Josh Has Autism #171b: Grieving

    We are still dealing with the loss and now the hurricane compounded the stress.

  47. 186

    Josh Has Autism #171a: Grieving

    We're grieving still, and again. Emotionally we are not up to doing a podcast. Please check back again next week. Love ya…

  48. 185

    Josh Has Autism #171: Crisis Management

    We've prepared Josh for the 'What if, now what" scenario of things falling apart and what to do about it. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

  49. 184

    Josh Has Autism #171: Postponed

    Josh is sick this week and the podcast has been delayed. Please check back next week. Thanks and love ya!

  50. 183

    Josh Has Autism #170: The Telephone

    Josh feels extreme anxiety when he talks on the phone. He explains it on this podcast. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.com

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

This is a podcast about living with an adult son who has Autism. I never know what he's going to say. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's insightful, and sometimes it just doesn't make any sense at all. So, of course we should record it all, and call it a podcast!

HOSTED BY

Sonya King: Author | Comedian | Speaker | Parent Surviving Autism

Produced by Sonya King

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This is a podcast about living with an adult son who has Autism. I never know what he's going to say. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's insightful, and sometimes it just doesn't make any sense at all. So, of course we should record it all, and call it a podcast!

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Josh Has Autism is created and hosted by Sonya King: Author | Comedian | Speaker | Parent Surviving Autism.
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