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Autism Parent Club

Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast with Chris and Becky Fry!We're here to share our journey as parents to four amazing kids, including our non-verbal, low-functioning, autistic son. We'll dive into the challenges of parenting, balancing our marriage, while keeping our sense of humor intact. Tune in for relatable stories, heartfelt moments, and a supportive space where you're invited to become part of the club. Join us on this rollercoaster ride—together, we can navigate the ups and downs of parenting and find strength in our shared experiences. Join us on our journey if you dare!

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    86. Splitting the Spectrum: Does One Autism Label Fit All

    Autism Moms! You are officially invited to the ultimate 48-hour reset. 🏔️✨Join me in the breathtaking mountains of Utah for a weekend of deep rest, real connection with moms who actually get it, and the space you need to find you again. No schedules, no meltdowns, no "advocating"—just peace. You’ll leave feeling like yourself again so you can go back to your family as the woman you want to be. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode, we’re joining the growing conversation around “splitting the spectrum” and what it really means for families raising children with different levels of autism. For a long time, we assumed that if something was labeled as an autism resource, it applied to our son—but over time, I realized that parenting a child with profound autism, significant support needs, and limited communication can look very different from other experiences on the spectrum. In this honest and nuanced conversation, we explore both sides of the debate: why some advocate for keeping autism under one unified umbrella, and why others believe terms like “profound autism” are necessary for access to appropriate services, support, and understanding. If you’ve ever felt like typical autism advice doesn’t quite fit your reality, this episode will help you feel seen, validated, and less alone.Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism mom. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    85. Autism Services: Hoops, Waitlists and Barriers

    Autism Moms! You are officially invited to the ultimate 48-hour reset. 🏔️✨Join me in the breathtaking mountains of Utah for a weekend of deep rest, real connection with moms who actually get it, and the space you need to find you again. No schedules, no meltdowns, no "advocating"—just peace. You’ll leave feeling like yourself again so you can go back to your family as the woman you want to be. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode, we share a real-life look at the challenges of accessing autism services—especially when it comes to finding a qualified psychiatrist for a child with complex needs. What sounds simple—“just take him to a psychiatrist”—quickly turns into a maze of insurance limitations, Medicaid restrictions, provider shortages, referrals, and long waitlists. We walk through the emotional toll of needing help now but facing delays that could take months or even years. If you’re parenting a child with autism, navigating the healthcare system, or feeling stuck between waiting for the right specialist and settling for less experienced care, this episode will help you feel seen and understood.Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism mom. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    84. Aggression, Communication, and the Autism Parenting Reality

    Autism Moms! You are officially invited to the ultimate 48-hour reset. 🏔️✨Join me in the breathtaking mountains of Utah for a weekend of deep rest, real connection with moms who actually get it, and the space you need to find you again. No schedules, no meltdowns, no "advocating"—just peace. You’ll leave feeling like yourself again so you can go back to your family as the woman you want to be. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:Parenting a child with autism can feel like you finally solve one challenge—only to have another take its place. In this episode, we share a raw, real-life story of physical aggression and what it felt like in the moment, along with the emotional aftermath of moving through it. We also talk about the common but rarely discussed struggles many families face—like communication barriers, behavior challenges, and constant overwhelm—and reflect on insights from the book Upward Bound as we consider what our non-speaking son may be thinking and experiencing. After connecting with so many autism moms who deeply relate but struggle to prioritize their own support, this conversation is an honest look at the weight of autism parenting, the isolation it can bring, and the importance of finding ways to care for yourself too.Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism mom. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    83. Why Everyone Loves Love on the the Spectrum (Season 4 Review)

    Autism Moms! You are officially invited to the ultimate 48-hour reset. 🏔️✨Join me in the breathtaking mountains of Utah for a weekend of deep rest, real connection with moms who actually get it, and the space you need to find you again. No schedules, no meltdowns, no "advocating"—just peace. You’ll leave feeling like yourself again so you can go back to your family as the woman you want to be. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:This week we’re sitting down with family for a fun conversation about Season 4 of Love on the Spectrum. We’re sharing our favorite moments, the cast members who stood out, and the scenes that made us laugh, tear up, and think more deeply about relationships and connection. As autism parents, we also talk about what the show gets right about dating on the spectrum, where it feels especially authentic, and how it compares (or doesn't ) to our real-life experiences. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the series or just curious about the buzz, this episode offers a heartfelt, relatable take on love, vulnerability, and what it means to truly be seen.Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism mom. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    82. Autism Parenting: A Hard Decision About Placement

    Autism Moms! You are officially invited to the ultimate 48-hour reset. 🏔️✨Join me in the breathtaking mountains of Utah for a weekend of deep rest, real connection with moms who actually get it, and the space you need to find you again. No schedules, no meltdowns, no "advocating"—just peace. You’ll leave feeling like yourself again so you can go back to your family as the woman you want to be. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode we talk with Phil and Shawnie Deutsch about their journey parenting a son with severe autism and the difficult decision to pursue residential placement in a therapeutic boarding school at age 17. This conversation explores the emotional reality of making high-stakes decisions for a child with autism, navigating uncertainty, and trusting yourself as a parent when there are no clear answers. If you’re an autism parent facing tough choices around care, safety, or long-term planning, this episode offers insight, validation, and hope. Be sure to follow Phil and Shawnie Deutsch on Facebook to continue being inspired by their journey.Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism mom. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    81. No one is coming to save you: Autism parenting, burnout and finding real support

    Autism Moms! You are officially invited to the ultimate 48-hour reset. 🏔️✨Join me in the breathtaking mountains of Utah for a weekend of deep rest, real connection with moms who actually get it, and the space you need to find you again. No schedules, no meltdowns, no "advocating"—just peace. You’ll leave feeling like yourself again so you can go back to your family as the woman you want to be. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode, we’re talking about a hard but empowering truth in autism parenting: the moment you realize no one is coming to save you. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, alone, or like you’re waiting for the right support, the right doctor, or the right answer to finally make things easier, you’re not alone. We share our personal journey raising a child with autism, the emotional shift from waiting for help to taking ownership, and how we began building a support system that actually worked for our family. This conversation explores autism parenting, burnout, support systems, and how to move from feeling stuck to feeling empowered. If you’re a parent of a child with autism looking for real-life encouragement and practical perspective, this episode will help you feel seen—and remind you that while no one is coming to save you, you are more capable than you think.Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism mom. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    80. Autism and Transitions: Why They’re So Hard (and How to Make Them Easier)

    Autism Moms! You are officially invited to the ultimate 48-hour reset. 🏔️✨Join me in the breathtaking mountains of Utah for a weekend of deep rest, real connection with moms who actually get it, and the space you need to find you again. No schedules, no meltdowns, no "advocating"—just peace. You’ll leave feeling like yourself again so you can go back to your family as the woman you want to be. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode, we’re talking about autism and transitions—why even simple transitions can feel so overwhelming for kids on the autism spectrum and what you can do to support them. Whether it’s moving from one activity to another, leaving the house, or navigating bigger life changes, transitions often trigger stress, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. We share both personal experiences as autism parents and practical, real-life strategies to help make transitions easier, including how to use predictability, give more processing time, and support your child’s nervous system. If you’ve ever wondered why transitions are so hard for your child with autism—or how to reduce meltdowns and create smoother daily routines—this episode will help you better understand what’s really going on and how to respond with more confidence and compassion.Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism mom. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    79. Autism Sleep Struggles Are Not The Only Thing Keeping Parents Up At Night

    Autism Moms! You are officially invited to the ultimate 48-hour reset. 🏔️✨Join me in the breathtaking mountains of Utah for a weekend of deep rest, real connection with moms who actually get it, and the space you need to find you again. No schedules, no meltdowns, no "advocating"—just peace. You’ll leave feeling like yourself again so you can go back to your family as the woman you want to be. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode, we’re talking about what keeps autism parents up at night—and spoiler alert, it's not always your kiddo who struggles to sleep. While we do touch on the very real sleep struggles that can come with raising a child with autism, this conversation goes deeper into the mental and emotional load so many autism parents carry. From racing thoughts and parenting anxiety to worries about the future and the constant feeling of “am I doing this right?”, we share the kinds of stressful thoughts that can make it hard to rest even when our kids are finally asleep. We also talk about simple, supportive strategies that have helped us, like focusing on the next best step instead of trying to solve everything at once, and giving your brain a place to land by setting aside time to think through concerns later. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in overthinking as an autism parent, this episode will help you feel seen—and remind you that you’re not alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism mom. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    78 - Reality of Autism Parenting

    Autism Moms! You are officially invited to the ultimate 48-hour reset. 🏔️✨Join me in the breathtaking mountains of Utah for a weekend of deep rest, real connection with moms who actually get it, and the space you need to find you again. No schedules, no meltdowns, no "advocating"—just peace. You’ll leave feeling like yourself again so you can go back to your family as the woman you want to be. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode of the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we talk about how we found ourselves navigating the familiar challenge of changing plans and trying to support siblings while parenting a child with autism. If you’ve ever struggled with balancing the needs of multiple children, managing unexpected school calls, or navigating family life with autism, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone. It’s an honest conversation about autism family dynamics, flexibility, and what it really looks like when Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C all fall apart.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism mom. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    77. Anxiety and Autism

    Autism Moms! You are officially invited to the ultimate 48-hour reset. 🏔️✨Join me in the breathtaking mountains of Utah for a weekend of deep rest, real connection with moms who actually get it, and the space you need to find you again. No schedules, no meltdowns, no "advocating"—just peace. You’ll leave feeling like yourself again so you can go back to your family as the woman you want to be. ⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS⁠⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:Anxiety in autistic individuals, especially non-speakers can be hard to recognize — especially when it shows up as meltdowns, rigidity, sleep struggles, or increased irritability. In this episode, we’re talking honestly about autism and anxiety, how to tell the difference between a meltdown and an anxiety spiral, and how to know when your child might need more support. We share our personal experience navigating anxiety in our own autistic son and what it’s been like to consider anxiety medication. If you’ve ever wondered whether your child’s behavior is sensory overload, autism, or anxiety — and how to make thoughtful decisions about treatment options — this conversation will help you feel less alone and more grounded.  Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism mom. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    76. Will My Autistic Child Ever Talk? AAC, Sign Language & Communication for Non-Speaking Kids

    Autism Moms! You are officially invited to the ultimate 48-hour reset. 🏔️✨Join me in the breathtaking mountains of Utah for a weekend of deep rest, real connection with moms who actually get it, and the space you need to find you again. No schedules, no meltdowns, no "advocating"—just peace. You’ll leave feeling like yourself again so you can go back to your family as the woman you want to be. ⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS⁠⁠⁠Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:When Bridger was three, I asked his BCBA a question I wasn’t emotionally prepared to have answered: “Do you think he will ever be able to talk?” His response changed the way I understood communication forever. In this episode, we talk about AAC, sign language, verbal speech, and the deeper truth that speech and communication are not the same thing. We share what we’ve tried, what we’re pursuing now with a new speech therapist, and how our definition of connection has evolved over time.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism mom. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    75. Autism Parenting Is a Moving Target: That's Why You're Still Exhausted After a Win

    Autism Moms! You are officially invited to the ultimate 48-hour reset. 🏔️✨Join me in the breathtaking mountains of Utah for a weekend of deep rest, real connection with moms who actually get it, and the space you need to find you again. No schedules, no meltdowns, no "advocating"—just peace. You’ll leave feeling like yourself again so you can go back to your family as the woman you want to be. ⁠⁠CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS⁠⁠Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode of the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we talk about something many autism parents experience but don’t always say out loud: autism parenting is a moving target. Just when you solve one problem — whether it’s behavior, school struggles, medical issues, or regulation — you often find yourself facing the next layer. It doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means this journey is layered and ongoing. We share why big wins don’t always bring the relief you expect, how chronic stress impacts your nervous system, and practical ways to refill your emotional bank account so you’re not constantly running on empty. This conversation will help you celebrate progress while staying grounded in the reality that growth continues — and so do you.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism mom. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    74. Autism Parenting Aggression & Burnout: The Parts No One Talks About

    Autism Moms! You are officially invited to the ultimate 48-hour reset. 🏔️✨Join me in the breathtaking mountains of Utah for a weekend of deep rest, real connection with moms who actually get it, and the space you need to find you again. No schedules, no meltdowns, no "advocating"—just peace. You’ll leave feeling like yourself again so you can go back to your family as the woman you want to be. ⁠CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS⁠Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:Aggression in children with autism and autism parent burnout are two of the hardest parts of parenting a child with special needs — and two of the least talked about. In this episode of the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we’re having an honest conversation about autistic child aggression, caregiver burnout, the emotional toll of autism parenting, and the thoughts parents are often too afraid to say out loud. If you’re living with aggressive behaviors, feeling exhausted as an autism parent, or wondering how this stress impacts your marriage and family, this episode will help you feel seen and understood. You can deeply love your child and still feel depleted — and you are not alone.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism mom. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    73. Why Self-Care Fails Autism Parents (and What Actually Helps When You’re Burned Out)

    Autism Moms! You are officially invited to the ultimate 48-hour reset. 🏔️✨Join me in the breathtaking mountains of Utah for a weekend of deep rest, real connection with moms who actually get it, and the space you need to find you again. No schedules, no meltdowns, no "advocating"—just peace. You’ll leave feeling like yourself again so you can go back to your family as the woman you want to be. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILSWelcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:Feeling completely burned out, overwhelmed, or like the usual “self-care” advice just doesn’t apply to you? This episode is for every autism parent who’s tried the standard self-care tips and still feels heavy, exhausted, and emotionally drained. We talk about why self-care often fails parents of autistic children, especially when stress is constant and emotional regulation is a daily survival skill, not a luxury. You’ll hear honest conversation about caregiver burnout, mental health for autism parents, daily overwhelm, and what it actually takes to support your nervous system when you’re giving everything you’ve got — without judgment or more impossible “advice.” Plus, we share perspectives you haven’t heard, including real-life ways to feel supported, less alone, and better able to show up without losing yourself. If you’ve ever wondered how to move beyond quick fixes into sustainable support for your emotional well-being, this episode is for you.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Calling all AUTISM MOMS who feels constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, or like your nervous system never gets a break, Becky created something just for you. This June 5–7, she is hosting a small, in-person retreat for autism moms who need real rest, real support, and space to regulate—not another list of things to fix or improve. This retreat isn’t about bubble baths or pushing through. It’s about relief, connection, and giving your body and mind a chance to reset so you can keep showing up for your family without burning out. You can learn more and see if it’s right for you here: https://unabridgedlifecoaching.com/autism-mom-retreat.htmlDownload my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    72. DSPD Funding Cuts & Adult Medicaid Changes: How Autism Families Can Advocate Without Burning Out

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode, we talk about the possible state budget cuts to DSPD funding and adult Medicaid (Utah), and what those changes could mean for autistic adults and their families. We break down what DSPD services and adult Medicaid actually provide, why these supports are critical for long-term care, and why conversations about funding cuts can feel so overwhelming—especially for autism parents planning for their child’s future. We also share practical advocacy tips, including how to write effective emails to legislators, where your voice truly matters, and how to stay emotionally grounded when so much feels out of your control. If you’re an autism parent feeling anxious, powerless, or exhausted by policy decisions that directly affect your family, this episode offers clarity, validation, and small, dSubscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMPORTANT: We want to take a moment to share an urgent need within the autism community. Lindy Davies is trying to find a kidney donor for her husband, Thomas. They have two sons, including an 8-year-old with Level 3 autism. As Lindy shared, “I cannot do this alone. I need him, Brandon needs him, but most importantly Grayson needs him.” Please consider visiting her Instagram to learn how you can help or share her story. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lindy_davies?igsh=MTRjMml3OGVxdG94aw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    71. Meltdown or Something Else? Understanding Autism Meltdowns and What Autistic Behavior Is Communicating

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode, we explore a question many parents of autistic children wrestle with: Is this a meltdown, or is something else going on? Inspired by a real conversation between us about our own son, we unpack the differences between autism meltdowns, sensory overload, anxiety, physical discomfort, and behavioral dysregulation. We discuss why behavior is communication, how easily autistic behavior can be misunderstood, and why the meltdown vs tantrum autism distinction matters so much. We also share how our understanding has evolved over time, how to hold parenting theories loosely, and practical ways to test what your child may be communicating—without shame or self-blame for “not knowing sooner.” This episode offers reassurance, insight, and a more compassionate lens for understanding sensory overload in autism and the deeper meaning behind challenging behaviors.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMPORTANT: We want to take a moment to share an urgent need within the autism community. Lindy Davies is trying to find a kidney donor for her husband, Thomas. They have two sons, including an 8-year-old with Level 3 autism. As Lindy shared, “I cannot do this alone. I need him, Brandon needs him, but most importantly Grayson needs him.” Please consider visiting her Instagram to learn how you can help or share her story. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lindy_davies?igsh=MTRjMml3OGVxdG94aw==⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    70. Autistic Barbie Controversy

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode, we talk about the newly released Autistic Barbie and why it has sparked so much conversation, praise, and criticism within the autism community. We explore autistic representation, the difference between awareness and acceptance, and why many autism parents have mixed feelings about what the Autistic Barbie represents. From feeling seen to feeling skeptical, we discuss how representation can be both meaningful and complicated, and what truly supports families raising autistic children beyond visibility alone. This honest conversation invites parents to reflect, release the pressure to pick a side, and trust their own perspective as they navigate autism parenting in a world still learning how to understand neurodiversity.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMPORTANT: We want to take a moment to share an urgent need within the autism community. Lindy Davies is trying to find a kidney donor for her husband, Thomas. They have two sons, including an 8-year-old with Level 3 autism. As Lindy shared, “I cannot do this alone. I need him, Brandon needs him, but most importantly Grayson needs him.” Please consider visiting her Instagram to learn how you can help or share her story. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lindy_davies?igsh=MTRjMml3OGVxdG94aw==⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    69. Rethinking the New Year with autism

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:This week we're recapping our holiday break and sharing what went right and what didn’t for our family during the holiday season with autism. We talk honestly about the realities of autism parenting during the holidays and how we’re approaching the new year without traditional resolutions. Becky shares a personal story about letting go of goal-setting and choosing a gentler approach, exploring what it could look like for 2026 to feel like a hug. This conversation is for autism parents who are looking for support, understanding, and a more sustainable way to move into the new year.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMPORTANT: We want to take a moment to share an urgent need within the autism community. Lindy Davies is trying to find a kidney donor for her husband, Thomas. They have two sons, including an 8-year-old with Level 3 autism. As Lindy shared, “I cannot do this alone. I need him, Brandon needs him, but most importantly Grayson needs him.” Please consider visiting her Instagram to learn how you can help or share her story. Here is the link: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lindy_davies?igsh=MTRjMml3OGVxdG94aw==⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    68. What 2025 Taught Us About Autism Parenting

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:As the new year begins, we’re taking time to reflect on what 2025 taught us about autism parenting. This conversation is about the expectations we had to release and the small shifts that made the biggest difference for our family. We talk honestly about what helped and what didn't, and how parenting a child with autism continues to shape us in unexpected ways. If you’re stepping into the new year feeling tired, behind, or unsure, this episode is a gentle reminder that growth doesn’t always look the way we expect—and you’re not alone.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMPORTANT:We want to take a moment to share an urgent need within the autism community. Lindy Davies is trying to find a kidney donor for her husband, Thomas. They have two sons, including an 8-year-old with Level 3 autism. As Lindy shared, “I cannot do this alone. I need him, Brandon needs him, but most importantly Grayson needs him.” Please consider visiting her Instagram to learn how you can help or share her story. Here is the link: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lindy_davies?igsh=MTRjMml3OGVxdG94aw==⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    67. Welcome to Holland at Christmas

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:Christmas can look very different when you’re parenting an autistic child. In today’s episode, we read and reflect on the poem Welcome to Holland and talk honestly about what it means to grieve the holiday you expected while learning to embrace the one you have. We explore how autism can reshape traditions, expectations, and even joy during the holidays—and why it’s okay to hold both grief and gratitude at the same time. If today feels quieter, harder, or nothing like you imagined, this conversation is for you. You are not failing, and you are not alone.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMPORTANT:We want to take a moment to share an urgent need within the autism community. Lindy Davies is trying to find a kidney donor for her husband, Thomas. They have two sons, including an 8-year-old with Level 3 autism. As Lindy shared, “I cannot do this alone. I need him, Brandon needs him, but most importantly Grayson needs him.” Please consider visiting her Instagram to learn how you can help or share her story. Here is the link: https://www.instagram.com/lindy_davies?igsh=MTRjMml3OGVxdG94aw==Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    66. Surviving Holiday Break With Your Autistic Child

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:Holiday breaks can be overwhelming for families raising autistic children. In this episode of the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we share practical, real-life strategies for surviving holiday break with your autistic child—without burnout or unrealistic expectations. We talk about planning ahead, holding expectations loosely, supporting sensory needs, and keeping yourself regulated as a parent when routines disappear. If holiday meltdowns, nervous system overload, or schedule changes feel stressful in your home, this episode offers gentle guidance, validation, and tools to help your family get through the break with more calm and confidence.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    65. Finding the Perfect Christmas Gift for your Autistic Child

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:Choosing Christmas gifts for an autistic child can feel overwhelming, especially when typical holiday gift guides don’t fit your child’s sensory needs or unique way of playing. In this episode, we’re sharing gift ideas that have worked well for our son, along with sensory-friendly toys, calming tools, and Christmas presents other autism parents often find helpful. We talk about what has supported our son’s regulation, comfort, and joy during the holidays—and offer ideas that might work for children who are sensory seekers, sensory avoiders, nonverbal, or on the Level 2 or Level 3 autism spectrum. While every autistic child is different, our hope is that hearing what has helped our family will spark inspiration, reduce stress, and give you a starting point for choosing autism-friendly Christmas gifts that feel right for your child.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    64. Thanksgiving Aftermath: Calming Autism Chaos After Holiday Overload

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode, we’re discussing the Thanksgiving aftermath and what it really looks like for families raising autistic kids. If your child is experiencing post-holiday meltdowns, sensory overload, disrupted routines, emotional dysregulation, or social burnout, you’re not alone. We break down why the holidays—no matter how joyful—can lead to a sensory hangover for autistic children, and we share practical, realistic tips to help your family reset routines, regulate the nervous system, manage challenging behaviors after big gatherings, and ease the transition back to normal life. Whether you’re dealing with autism overwhelm, increased stimming, regression, or simply trying to reclaim a bit of peace after Thanksgiving, this episode offers support, perspective, and simple strategies you can start using right away.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    63. Autism & True Crime: Breaking Down The Carman Family Deaths — Netflix Documentary Review

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode, we review and discuss the Netflix documentary The Carman Family Deaths, focusing on how it portrays Nathan Carman and the role autism may have played in how he was treated, understood, and judged. With guests Lonnie and Jennifer White, we explore the true crime details, the legal questions the documentary raises, and whether the narrative around the Carman case feels complete or biased. We share our thoughts on guilt vs. innocence, how autistic adults are often misunderstood in high-stress situations, and what Netflix got right—and wrong. We close with a heartfelt Thanksgiving message from our typically developing son to his autistic big brother.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    62. Never Empty Nesters: Midlife and Autism

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this raw and honest episode of The Autism Parent Club Podcast, we open up about something many autism parents quietly carry: the reality that we may never be “empty nesters.” As our friends step into midlife with new freedom—traveling more, rediscovering hobbies, or simply having fewer day-to-day responsibilities—we’re facing the opposite truth. Our son will always live with us, and our home will never be an empty nest.We share how this truth hit us again during Chris’s birthday, a milestone that should have been the start of a new chapter—but instead reminded us that our life path looks different. Not wrong. Not less. Just different.Inside the episode, we talk about:What it feels like to grieve the traditional empty-nest seasonHow midlife changes when you’re still full-time caregiversWhy we’re not excited about grandbabies yet (and why that’s okay)The emotional and physical exhaustion that comes with lifelong caregivingHow to hold both the sadness and the possibilityHow to create a meaningful, extraordinary life even when your nest will never be emptyWe share some of the questions guiding us as we redefine this season of life:“We can still dream big—it’s just going to look different than someone else’s empty nest. Our nest will never be empty.”“How can we make the most extraordinary life given our circumstances?”“What if we try something different?”If you’re an autism parent wondering how to build a fulfilling future while still being a caregiver—this episode will help you feel seen, understood, and less alone.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    61. Autism and Toilet Training: Is there hope?

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this honest episode of The Autism Parent Club Podcast, we open up about the ongoing journey of toilet training our profoundly autistic son — at age 18. We talk about what’s helped, what hasn’t. We also discuss the sensitive but common issue of fecal smearing (poop smearing) — what might cause it, how we’ve learned to respond with compassion instead of shame, and the emotional toll it can take on families. If you’re parenting a nonverbal or profoundly autistic child who still struggles with toilet training, bowel accidents, or toileting regression, this episode will help you feel less alone and more supported on the journey.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    60. Finding Joy in Autism

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode of The Autism Parent Club Podcast, we’re talking about finding joy in autism parenting, even when life feels overwhelming. We realized that when we’re laser focused on problem-solving, we might be missing some of the beautiful, joyful moments that are part of our autism journey too. Together, we explore what joy looks like in autism, how to shift your mindset from stress to gratitude, and simple ways to rediscover connection, peace, and hope in daily life. If you’re an autism parent, autism mom, or part of an autism family feeling tired, burnt out, or stuck in survival mode, this episode will remind you that joy is still possible — even on the hard days.  Whether you're at the beginning of your autism parenting journey or deep in the trenches, this podcast is here to offer you support, solidarity, and hope. Come sit with us.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    59. The Autism Guessing Game

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:Being an autism parent can feel like living inside a constant guessing game. In this episode, we share our personal story of navigating two tough months when our son was stuck in an aggressive, unpredictable funk — and how, after trying everything from sensory supports to medication tweaks and routine changes, he suddenly came out of it. The mystery? We still don’t know what worked. Now, just as his mood has lifted, we’re facing a new challenge — a major toileting regression. This honest conversation is for every autism mom or dad who’s ever felt like they’re doing endless trial and error, just hoping to find what helps. We talk about the emotional roller coaster of autism parenting, the pressure to “figure it out,” and why sometimes doing your best really is enough.Whether you're at the beginning of your autism parenting journey or deep in the trenches, this podcast is here to offer you support, solidarity, and hope. Come sit with us.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    58. Autism Parent Burnout Is Real

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:If you’ve been feeling exhausted, short-tempered, or just done, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we’re talking about autism parent burnout — what it really looks like, why it happens, and how to find your way through it with compassion and hope. Caring for a child with autism can be beautiful and deeply meaningful, but it can also bring caregiver fatigue, emotional overwhelm, and constant stress that few people truly understand. We'll share a bit about our own family’s experience, why burnout is completely normal for autism moms and dads, and a few practical things you can do to start feeling like yourself again. We’ll talk about giving yourself permission to rest, lowering the bar, and getting support — whether that’s from a friend, a therapist, or a life coach for autism parents. You don’t have to go through burnout alone. There’s strength within you, and there’s a community here that gets it. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    57. Should the Autism Spectrum Be Split?

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:This week on the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we’re talking about one of the biggest debates in the autism community: Should the autism spectrum be split? Many families of children with profound autism feel their experiences, daily struggles, and support needs are vastly different from those labeled high-functioning or Level 1 autism. Others worry that separating the spectrum could increase stigma, weaken autism acceptance, and undo years of progress toward inclusion. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore both sides — from the DSM-5 changes that merged Asperger’s and autism into one diagnosis, to what families, self-advocates, and professionals are saying now. Whether you’re parenting a non-speaking child or supporting an independent autistic teen, this episode will help you see the full picture of what it really means to live on the autism spectrum today.Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    56. Figuring Out Behavior Changes

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:This week on the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we’re opening up about a tough season in our home — our non-speaking son has been more dysregulated lately, showing increased aggression toward himself and others. We’re walking through how we’re working with his school and autism center to figure out what’s going on, one careful step at a time. From adjusting medication timing and testing possible pain or food sensitivities, to collecting daily behavior data and collaborating with his team, we’re sharing the real-life process of trying to understand the why behind challenging behaviors. If you’ve ever wondered how to handle sudden behavior changes in an autistic child, or felt unsure where to start when your child seems “off,” this episode will help you feel less alone — and more equipped to problem-solve with compassion and curiosity.Whether you're at the beginning of your autism parenting journey or deep in the trenches, this podcast is here to offer you support, solidarity, and hope. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠@autism_unabridged⁠Download my FREE guide: ⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    55. Traveling with Autism: How We Made a Family Wedding Work

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:This week we’re sharing about our recent trip to a family wedding — and all the ups and downs that came with it. From the big decision of whether we should all go, to navigating the airport, managing tough moments, and finding creative ways to make the event work for our whole family, we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like. In the end, the experience was challenging, beautiful, and absolutely worth it. If you're skeptical about traveling with your profoundly autistic child we'll show you what's possible! Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the podcast, this heartfelt episode is filled with real-life autism parenting insights, emotional resilience, and ways to get involved with our growing community.Whether you're at the beginning of your autism parenting journey or deep in the trenches, this podcast is here to offer you support, solidarity, and hope. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @autism_unabridgedDownload my FREE guide: 5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent. Visit ⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    54. Autism, Tylenol, Leucovorin, and the Trump–RFK Jr. Press Conference

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this episode of the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we dive into the recent Trump and RFK Jr. press conference on autism from the perspective of parents raising kids on the spectrum. The autism community is buzzing with questions about Tylenol use during pregnancy, the potential role of leucovorin in autism treatment, and how political leaders are shaping the conversation around autism research and policy. We’ll share our reactions, what the science currently says, and what it could all mean for families navigating autism today.  Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the podcast, this heartfelt episode is filled with real-life autism parenting insights, emotional resilience, and ways to get involved with our growing community.Whether you're at the beginning of your autism parenting journey or deep in the trenches, this podcast is here to offer you support, solidarity, and hope. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@autism_unabridged⁠⁠Download my FREE guide: 5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.Visit ⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    53. Supporting Autistic Kids Through Scary News, Violence, and Community Trauma

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:We talk about the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, which happened just minutes from our son’s autism center, and how events like this can impact children with autism. We explore why kids on the spectrum may be more sensitive to scary news, school shootings, and community trauma, and how parents can respond with support. You’ll hear practical ways to talk to your child—even if they have a lower level of understanding—along with strategies for keeping routines steady, offering reassurance, and helping them regulate their emotions. If you’ve ever wondered how to guide an autistic child through the fear and uncertainty that comes with violence in the world, this conversation will give you both comfort and tools you can use right away.  Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the podcast, this heartfelt episode is filled with real-life autism parenting insights, emotional resilience, and ways to get involved with our growing community.Whether you're at the beginning of your autism parenting journey or deep in the trenches, this podcast is here to offer you support, solidarity, and hope. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Facebook: ⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠ Instagram: ⁠@autism_unabridged⁠Download my FREE guide: 5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.Visit ⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    52. Our Autism Podcast Turns 1 + Free Giveaway

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones. In this episode:In this special 1-year anniversary episode of the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we reflect on an incredible year of sharing our autism parenting journey, connecting with our amazing community, and growing together as a family. To celebrate, we're giving away free Autism Parent Club t-shirts to listeners who leave a review and comment on the podcast!We also share the story of a recent urgent care visit with our autistic son after a sudden ankle injury left him with bruising and swelling. We open up about how we managed our thoughts, stress, and emotions, and how we communicated with each other to stay grounded, support our son, and come out of a difficult situation still connected and focused on what matters most.Whether you're a longtime listener or new to the podcast, this heartfelt episode is filled with real-life autism parenting insights, emotional resilience, and ways to get involved with our growing community.Whether you're at the beginning of your autism parenting journey or deep in the trenches, this podcast is here to offer you support, solidarity, and hope. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone. Email us: [email protected] Facebook: Unabridged Life Coaching Instagram: @autism_unabridgedDownload my FREE guide: 5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.Visit bridgeoutlet.com to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

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    51. Church and Profound Autism

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.Taking a child of any age with profound autism to church can feel overwhelming. Sitting still, being reverent, and managing sensory needs in a worship setting isn’t always possible—and that can leave parents feeling isolated or discouraged. In this episode of the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we share our real-life experiences of navigating church with autism, the unique challenges families face, and the small victories that bring hope. You’ll hear practical tips for supporting your child, creative ideas for making church work for your family without guilt, and encouragement to keep showing up if you want to. Most of all, this conversation is about hope: reminding every parent that faith and belonging are possible, even when autism and church life look different than we expected.  Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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    50. Autism and Doctor Visits

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.Taking an autistic child to the doctor can bring a lot of anxiety—for them and for us as parents. In this episode, we share our real-life experience at a recent doctor visit with our son. From getting through blood pressure checks to keeping him calm in the exam room, we talk honestly about what’s hard, what helps, and the little victories along the way. Whether your child is a toddler, teen, or adult on the autism spectrum, you’ll find encouragement, practical tips, and the reminder that you’re not alone parenting autism.  Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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    49. Back-to-School with Autism

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.Back-to-school season can be full of mixed emotions for autism parents—relief, worry, hope, and sometimes grief. Even though our son isn’t in traditional school anymore, we’ve walked through many first days and know just how overwhelming this season can feel. In this episode, we share stories from our past, talk about common challenges autism families face during school transitions, and offer encouragement and practical tips to help you (and your child) start the year with more peace and confidence.Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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    48. Does Parenting an Autistic Child Bring Out the Best or Worst in You?

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.This week we are exploring the question: Does parenting an autistic child bring out the best or the worst in us? We share our personal struggles and triumphs, reflect on how this journey has shaped who we are, and remind listeners that it’s often a mix of both. If you’ve ever wondered how this role transforms you—sometimes in surprising ways—this episode is for you.  Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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    47. Finding the people who lift you up with special guest Abby Ryan

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.In this episode, we sit down with Abby—a familiar and comforting presence at our son’s autism center—who’s beginning a new chapter as she heads to graduate school to become a disability attorney. We talk about how she found her way to the center, what she’s learned from being part of the autism community, and what inspired her to step into a new role of advocacy. It’s a heartfelt reminder that the people who lift us up aren’t always the most vocal—but often the ones who greet us with a smile each day, remember our child’s name, and quietly become part of our story. We hope you have someone like this on your journey too.Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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    46. Autism and Our Family Vacation

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.Planning a vacation with a child who has profound autism is no small feat—and living it is even more unpredictable. In this episode of the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we’re sharing the real story of our recent family trip: the flights, the beach, the stress, the wins, and the lessons we learned along the way. We’ll talk about what we did to prepare, what we’d do differently, and—most importantly—answer the question: was it worth it? If you’ve ever wondered whether traveling with your autistic child is possible, this honest conversation is for you.  Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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    45. Vacation Prep for Autism Families

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.Planning a vacation when you have a child with autism takes more than just booking flights and packing bags—it takes intention, flexibility, and a whole lot of preparation. In this episode of the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we’re sharing practical tips and mindset shifts to help your family feel more calm and confident before you even leave the house. From choosing the right destination to managing sensory needs on the go, we’ve got you covered. Whether you're heading out on a big adventure or a simple weekend getaway, this conversation will help you plan with peace and parent with confidence.  Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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    44. Autism Through the Eyes of an Aunt and Educator

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.This week on the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we’re joined by a very special guest—my sister Traci Awadjie! As both an aunt to our son Bridger and an experienced educator, she brings a unique perspective to the conversation. We talk about what it’s been like for her to watch Bridger grow up, how her understanding of autism has deepened through their relationship, and how autism support has changed in her school district over the years. Whether you're a parent, educator, or extended family member, this heartfelt conversation will leave you feeling more connected and hopeful.  Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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    43. When you don't know what to do

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.This week we’re talking about one of the most common—and overwhelming—experiences for autism parents: those moments when you simply don’t know what to do. Whether you’re facing a big decision or just trying to survive a hard day, that stuck feeling is real. In this episode, we share personal stories, simple mindset shifts, and practical steps to take when you’re feeling lost or uncertain. If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know what to do,” this one’s for you.  Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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    42. Flipping the Script with guests Lonnie and Jennifer White

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.In this episode, we’re flipping the script! Special guests Lonnie and Jennifer White—my brother and sister-in-law—take over the mic to ask us the questions. From the challenges to the unexpected joys, we’re opening up about what it’s really like parenting our autistic son, Bridger. It’s an honest, heartfelt conversation you won’t want to miss. Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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    41. Profound Autism and Family Gatherings

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.In this episode of the Autism Parent Club Podcast, we're talking about extended family—the aunts, uncles, and cousins who are around when you're raising a child with autism. We share personal clips from our own family members as they reflect on our son, and we respond with our thoughts and emotions. Whether your extended family is fully on board or still learning how to connect, this episode is a glimpse at what support can look like—and how complex family gatherings can be. Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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    40. Autism Food Fights

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.In this episode, we’re talking all about food—picky eating, sensory aversions, and the unique challenges that come with feeding an autistic child. We're  sharing what’s worked for us, what hasn’t, and why it’s okay if your kitchen looks a little different. If you’ve ever stressed over nutrition, battled food textures, or wondered if chicken nuggets count as a food group—you’re not alone.  Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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    39. Navigating the Fast Cycles of Autism

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.This week, we're talking about the fast emotional and behavioral cycles that often come with autism—those moments when everything is calm one minute and completely upside down the next. We’re sharing real-life stories, honest reflections, and how we’re learning to adjust our sails when the wind shifts suddenly. If you’ve ever been hit and hugged in five seconds, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about what it means to parent through the storm with a little more grace and a lot more compassion.Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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    38. Surviving Summer Autism Style

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.This week, we're sharing a quick autism life update—including a tooth extraction under sedation, a rare date night win, and our journey toward possibly trying Leucovorin to support speech. Then we dive into practical strategies for surviving summer with your autistic child home from school. From creating loose routines to letting go of guilt, we’re talking about ways to navigate this season with more calm and connection. And don’t miss our (possibly unpopular) take on screen time: spoiler alert—whatever you need to do is fine. Really. Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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    37. Our Autistic Son Didn't Graduate from High School

    Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!Are you parenting a child on the autism spectrum and often feel like no one truly understands your journey? You’ve found your people!Join Chris and Becky, parents to a profoundly autistic, non-verbal 17-year-old, as they share real stories from their life—covering everything from meltdowns to milestones, and everything in between. We get it, and we’re here for you.In this episode, we share a deeply personal reflection — an open letter to our son Bridger, who didn’t graduate from high school with his peers last week. We talk about the emotions that come with milestones missed, the beauty in walking a different path, and the quiet victories that often go unseen. If your journey as an autism parent doesn’t look like everyone else’s, we hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone — and that your child’s progress is worth celebrating in every form it takes.  Thank you for being here and tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review—your support means the world.More ways to connect:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unabridged Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ autism_unabridged⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feeling overwhelmed as an AUTISM MOM? Grab my FREE guide to reclaim your peace:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed].⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to spread unity and acceptance? Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and discover clothing that celebrates CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, and AUTISM. Together, let’s bridge the gap!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast with Chris and Becky Fry!We're here to share our journey as parents to four amazing kids, including our non-verbal, low-functioning, autistic son. We'll dive into the challenges of parenting, balancing our marriage, while keeping our sense of humor intact. Tune in for relatable stories, heartfelt moments, and a supportive space where you're invited to become part of the club. Join us on this rollercoaster ride—together, we can navigate the ups and downs of parenting and find strength in our shared experiences. Join us on our journey if you dare!

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Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast with Chris and Becky Fry!We're here to share our journey as parents to four amazing kids, including our non-verbal, low-functioning, autistic son. We'll dive into the challenges of parenting, balancing our marriage, while keeping our sense of humor intact....

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