May 19, 2021
by Beth
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Jamie O’Connor of Family Voices of Minnesota shares how envisioning a good life for her daughter helped Jamie move from overwhelm and “overtherapy-ing” to advocacy informed by her daughter’s interests and strengths. In our podcast conversation, we discuss two favorite … Continue reading
May 10, 2021
by Beth
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We entered April, autism acceptance month, with Milena and Jules. As these two neurodiverse mothers raise autistic children, they are living out and advocating for autism acceptance in their families and communities. Our conversation began with the founding and growth … Continue reading
April 19, 2021
by Beth
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This April, autism acceptance month, we have insightful conversations with Milena Bates and Jules Edwards about neurodiversity. These two mothers recognized that they themselves are neurodiverse as they sought diagnoses and services for their autistic children. This episode will bring … Continue reading
December 21, 2020
by Editorial Team
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Exploring the power of “Just Give Him the Whale!” with parents and educators on December 15 was delightful and inspiring. Talking as a group and feeding off each other’s experiences helped make the stories shared in the book by Author … Continue reading
November 23, 2020
by Editorial Team
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Thank you for making Ale for Autism 2020 a success! October’s COVID-adapted experiment in giving raised nearly $2,000. We couldn’t have done it without our sponsoring breweries – Pryes Brewing and Lake Monster Brewing! These funds will help CEA grow … Continue reading
September 22, 2020
by Chrissy
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Teach remotely? What does that even look like with preschoolers? How can I possibly meet the needs of my students and families remotely? What do parents want? This rush of thoughts and questions left me overwhelmed and scattered. While I … Continue reading
August 31, 2020
by Editorial Team
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Is your child getting easily frustrated or upset? Have there been days with outbursts, meltdowns, screaming, or crying? Are they even more frequent during this time of staying at home? Why does this happen? As parents, we so desperately want … Continue reading
June 23, 2020
by Shannon
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Monday was the first day of summer “vacation” in our home. While I’d spent hours upon hours many months ago designing the perfect schedule for our family – robust with inspirational and varied opportunities for my kids – I neglected … Continue reading
May 7, 2020
by Beth
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We are in unprecedented times with this distance learning while [circle all that apply: working; cooking; caring for young, old and in-between; caring for oneself; struggling emotionally; teaching multiple kids multiple ways; struggling financially; grocery shopping; cleaning; disinfecting knobs and … Continue reading
March 28, 2020
by Editorial Team
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In Episode 11, we warmly welcome our first guests, Kate Biederman and Jen Reiter, who have deeply shaped Communities Engaging Autism’s mindfulness course*. In this rich conversation, Beth, Jen, Kate and Tera unpack what mindfulness really is and the growth … Continue reading
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