Are you suffering right now? I want to talk about this because it's been top of mind as I look out into the world. Civil unrest, racial divide, a pandemic that's costing hundreds of thousands of deaths. Jobs lost, families fearing eviction, schools out, kids home, loved one's dying or being sick, and there's not much we can do about it. I've struggled the last few months and many times have felt lost. Not knowing where I'm going or what I'm doing. In this episode, I am talking about what it is that we can learn from this situation and how we can do what is called Suffering Consciously.  Here's how to connect with me Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website: https://www.jodywarshawsky.com Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide asdparenting.com/autism

Are you suffering right now? I want to talk about this because it's been top of mind as I look out into the world. Civil unrest, racial divide, a pandemic that's costing hundreds of thousands of deaths. Jobs lost, families fearing eviction, schools out, kids home, loved one's dying or being sick, and there's not much we can do about it. I've struggled the last few months and many times have felt lost. Not knowing where I'm going or what I'm doing. In this episode, I am talking about what it is that we can learn from this situation and how we can do what is called Suffering Consciously.  Here's how to connect with me Email: <a href="mailto:jody@jodywarshawsky.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a> FB Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website: <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a> Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide <a href="http://asdparenting.com/autism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">asdparenting.com/autism</a>

065| Suffering Consciously

On this Q&amp;A episode of the podcast, I am responding to a question I got on Instagram that was really really good! It's all about how offended we are when we hear the R word. In the special needs arena, that is very hurtful. I have a lot of thoughts about this because it's something I’ve struggled with over the last few years, and I’ve finally come to a certain peace with it. I want to share that because we need to talk about things like this and how the world views our kids or how they throw around hurtful or offensive words. We have to process through all the feelings that come with that because it's inevitable. It's all around us. So, I hope you will get a lot out of this and I would love to hear your thoughts on this as well. DM me or email me because I feel like this is a topic that we have to come together and talk about!  Here's how to connect with me Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website: https://www.jodywarshawsky.com Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide asdparenting.com/autism

On this Q&amp;A episode of the podcast, I am responding to a question I got on Instagram that was really really good! It's all about how offended we are when we hear the R word. In the special needs arena, that is very hurtful. I have a lot of thoughts about this because it's something I’ve struggled with over the last few years, and I’ve finally come to a certain peace with it. I want to share that because we need to talk about things like this and how the world views our kids or how they throw around hurtful or offensive words. We have to process through all the feelings that come with that because it's inevitable. It's all around us. So, I hope you will get a lot out of this and I would love to hear your thoughts on this as well. DM me or email me because I feel like this is a topic that we have to come together and talk about!  Here's how to connect with me Email: <a href="mailto:jody@jodywarshawsky.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a> FB Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website: <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a> Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide <a href="http://asdparenting.com/autism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">asdparenting.com/autism</a>

064 | (Q&A) How Do You Feel About People Using The R Word?

In this episode, it's going to be a little different. I have had the idea of adding a second episode a week. I get a lot of questions from people, a lot of questions that are really good and important to me and to the special needs community, so I really want to discuss them with all of you. In this episode, and for future Q&amp;A's, I am just going to answer questions. YOUR questions. Please let me know if this is something you enjoy and if you have anything you'd like to ask me, DM me on Instagram or Email me!  Here's how to connect with me Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website: https://www.jodywarshawsky.com Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide asdparenting.com/autism

In this episode, it's going to be a little different. I have had the idea of adding a second episode a week. I get a lot of questions from people, a lot of questions that are really good and important to me and to the special needs community, so I really want to discuss them with all of you. In this episode, and for future Q&amp;A's, I am just going to answer questions. YOUR questions. Please let me know if this is something you enjoy and if you have anything you'd like to ask me, DM me on Instagram or Email me!  Here's how to connect with me Email: <a href="mailto:jody@jodywarshawsky.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a> FB Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website: <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a> Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide <a href="http://asdparenting.com/autism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">asdparenting.com/autism</a>

063 |(Q&A) How Do You Balance Work, Family, and Self-Care as a Special Needs Mom?

Jody Warshawsky

Today we are talking about acceptance. It is my biggest dream for every parent that has a child with special needs because what you can do with acceptance can change the world. You cannot be the best, most effective, and most loving parent until you get to this phase. The journey is you discovering what that purpose is. And I believe that your child was put here to transform the world and bring a new consciousness to our planet. But it starts with you. It starts with the mama.  And that is what I am here to talk about.  Here's how to connect with me Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website: https://www.jodywarshawsky.com Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide asdparenting.com/autism

Today we are talking about acceptance. It is my biggest dream for every parent that has a child with special needs because what you can do with acceptance can change the world. You cannot be the best, most effective, and most loving parent until you get to this phase. The journey is you discovering what that purpose is. And I believe that your child was put here to transform the world and bring a new consciousness to our planet. But it starts with you. It starts with the mama.  And that is what I am here to talk about.  Here's how to connect with me Email: <a href="mailto:jody@jodywarshawsky.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a> FB Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website: <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a> Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide <a href="http://asdparenting.com/autism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">asdparenting.com/autism</a>

062 | How to Get to a Place of Acceptance - with Jody Warshawsky

When my daughter Remy was diagnosed with autism, I had ALL the feels. I struggled and I felt alone. I didn’t know how I was going to be the kind of mother that Remy needed, and I didn't understand why she had special needs. How could God do this to a child? Why did God choose me? What did I do to deserve this? But I had SUCH a radical transformation when I was able to go through truly grieving the child I thought I was going to have. It was such a hard thing to do, but I'm really happy and proud because I am in such a better place now. Yet, it wasn't always like that. In this episode, I am re-sharing about my experience with the stage of depression, how I was able to process my emotions and fears, and ultimately accept my daughter.  Here's how to connect with me Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website: https://www.jodywarshawsky.com Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide asdparenting.com/autism

When my daughter Remy was diagnosed with autism, I had ALL the feels. I struggled and I felt alone. I didn’t know how I was going to be the kind of mother that Remy needed, and I didn't understand why she had special needs. How could God do this to a child? Why did God choose me? What did I do to deserve this? But I had SUCH a radical transformation when I was able to go through truly grieving the child I thought I was going to have. It was such a hard thing to do, but I'm really happy and proud because I am in such a better place now. Yet, it wasn't always like that. In this episode, I am re-sharing about my experience with the stage of depression, how I was able to process my emotions and fears, and ultimately accept my daughter.  Here's how to connect with me Email: <a href="mailto:jody@jodywarshawsky.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a> FB Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website: <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a> Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide <a href="http://asdparenting.com/autism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">asdparenting.com/autism</a>

061 | Depression and Feeling Hopeless - with Jody Warshawsky

Today’s topic is ALL about bargaining. The word bargaining is confusing for a lot of people, and whenever we talk about the stages of grief, we don't even know what it really is and want to move on to the “better” stages, because who needs bargaining? But it's one that will actually keep us stuck the longest. I don't think we even realize we are doing it. So, in today’s podcast, you'll learn all about what bargaining is and what it isn't, and why it's the foundation for getting to that place of acceptance.  Here's how to connect with me Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website: https://www.jodywarshawsky.com Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide asdparenting.com/autism

Today’s topic is ALL about bargaining. The word bargaining is confusing for a lot of people, and whenever we talk about the stages of grief, we don't even know what it really is and want to move on to the “better” stages, because who needs bargaining? But it's one that will actually keep us stuck the longest. I don't think we even realize we are doing it. So, in today’s podcast, you'll learn all about what bargaining is and what it isn't, and why it's the foundation for getting to that place of acceptance.  Here's how to connect with me Email: <a href="mailto:jody@jodywarshawsky.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a> FB Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website: <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a> Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide <a href="http://asdparenting.com/autism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">asdparenting.com/autism</a>

060 | I'll Do Anything to Change My Child's Diagnosis - with Jody Warshawsky

This episode is a heavy topic, but I am really excited about it. It is about anger and grieving what your old ideas or thoughts were for your child. It is a previously recorded episode and it's one of the first one I've ever done. I wanted to play it because the discussion of the stages of grief still rings true for any mom or any parent who is processing through a diagnosis for their child. If we don't process through it, the whole journey is nothing but pain, struggle, and agony. My biggest goal is to help you get to a place of acceptance. And I mean acceptance of all of it. Because that is when your soul is free, and you can dig in and parent the way you want, and learn from your child the way that you want to learn. Here's how to connect with me Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website: https://www.jodywarshawsky.com Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide asdparenting.com/autism

This episode is a heavy topic, but I am really excited about it. It is about anger and grieving what your old ideas or thoughts were for your child. It is a previously recorded episode and it's one of the first one I've ever done. I wanted to play it because the discussion of the stages of grief still rings true for any mom or any parent who is processing through a diagnosis for their child. If we don't process through it, the whole journey is nothing but pain, struggle, and agony. My biggest goal is to help you get to a place of acceptance. And I mean acceptance of all of it. Because that is when your soul is free, and you can dig in and parent the way you want, and learn from your child the way that you want to learn. Here's how to connect with me Email: <a href="mailto:jody@jodywarshawsky.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a> FB Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website: <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a> Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide <a href="http://asdparenting.com/autism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">asdparenting.com/autism</a>

059 | How Anger Shows Up In Special Needs Parenting - With Jody Warshawsky

This episode is about denial and it is one of THE most important episodes of this entire podcast. What I know now is that when you are raising a child with special needs, there is a part of you that has to die. And I know that sounds a little crazy, but raising a child with special needs requires you to change. It requires you to become a better version of yourself. Through change comes grieving and processing through the feelings that you are having. I am replaying these episodes because they still ring true. This episode is all about denial and grieving the child you thought you were going to have. If you are someone who is processing through some sort of diagnosis, listen to this episode and to the next four upcoming episodes and let me know what you think! Here's how to connect with me Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website: https://www.jodywarshawsky.com Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide asdparenting.com/autism

This episode is about denial and it is one of THE most important episodes of this entire podcast. What I know now is that when you are raising a child with special needs, there is a part of you that has to die. And I know that sounds a little crazy, but raising a child with special needs requires you to change. It requires you to become a better version of yourself. Through change comes grieving and processing through the feelings that you are having. I am replaying these episodes because they still ring true. This episode is all about denial and grieving the child you thought you were going to have. If you are someone who is processing through some sort of diagnosis, listen to this episode and to the next four upcoming episodes and let me know what you think! Here's how to connect with me Email: <a href="mailto:jody@jodywarshawsky.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a> FB Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website: <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a> Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide <a href="http://asdparenting.com/autism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">asdparenting.com/autism</a>

058 | Denial and How It Plays a Role in Special Needs Parenting - with Jody Warshawsky

Currently, I am going through a season of depression in my life. This is not a comfortable topic for me to talk about, but I realize how important and crucial this discussion is right now. I also know that one of the BEST ways to overcome it is to talk about it. So, that's what I am doing in this episode. This is just coming from my own experience and my own journey with depression, what I’ve found helpful, and advice I have for you if you are in a season of depression yourself. I hope that this can resonate with you and help you in some way.  Here's how to connect with me Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website: https://www.jodywarshawsky.com Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide asdparenting.com/autism

Currently, I am going through a season of depression in my life. This is not a comfortable topic for me to talk about, but I realize how important and crucial this discussion is right now. I also know that one of the BEST ways to overcome it is to talk about it. So, that's what I am doing in this episode. This is just coming from my own experience and my own journey with depression, what I’ve found helpful, and advice I have for you if you are in a season of depression yourself. I hope that this can resonate with you and help you in some way.  Here's how to connect with me Email: <a href="mailto:jody@jodywarshawsky.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a> FB Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website: <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a> Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide <a href="http://asdparenting.com/autism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">asdparenting.com/autism</a>

057 | Depression and Why You Aren't Alone - with Jody Warshawsky

On this episode, I am talking with Sherilyn Toro who is an amazing mama of two kids. Her daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was ten years old, and her son, Gabe, was recently diagnosed with Autism. She is so incredible and openly shares about her hopes and fears surrounding her son’s diagnosis, how important Early Intervention was to his growth, her grieving process, how everything has affected her marriage, and what having two children with very different diagnoses is like. Sher has come such a long way on her journey and the wisdom and hope that she gives are things that I wish every mom could know at the beginning.  Here's how to connect with me Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website: https://www.jodywarshawsky.com Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide asdparenting.com/autism Here's how to connect with Sher Website http://shershares.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shersharesblog/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sherthemamabear

On this episode, I am talking with Sherilyn Toro who is an amazing mama of two kids. Her daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was ten years old, and her son, Gabe, was recently diagnosed with Autism. She is so incredible and openly shares about her hopes and fears surrounding her son’s diagnosis, how important Early Intervention was to his growth, her grieving process, how everything has affected her marriage, and what having two children with very different diagnoses is like. Sher has come such a long way on her journey and the wisdom and hope that she gives are things that I wish every mom could know at the beginning.  Here's how to connect with me Email: <a href="mailto:jody@jodywarshawsky.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a> FB Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website: <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a> Free "11 Areas to Focus On" Guide <a href="http://asdparenting.com/autism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">asdparenting.com/autism</a> Here's how to connect with Sher Website <a href="http://shershares.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://shershares.com/</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shersharesblog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shersharesblog/</a> Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sherthemamabear" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sherthemamabear</a>

056 | How Hope Can Help You Process an Autism Diagnosis - with Sherilyn Toro

This show is for anyone who is raising a child with neurological differences. Raising a child with autism and epilepsy like my daughter Remy, I have learned quite a few lessons about the special needs world and the evolution of growth as a mom. In this show, we discuss all of it. Parenting, marriage, the autism world, epilepsy world and everything in between.  Welcome, I am so glad you stopped by

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This show is for anyone who is raising a child with neurological differences. Raising a child with autism and epilepsy like my daughter Remy, I have learned quite a few lessons about the special needs world and the evolution of growth as a mom. In this show, we discuss all of it. Parenting, marriage, the autism world, epilepsy world and everything in between. Welcome, I am so glad you stopped by

Accepting The Unacceptable, Parenting Autism, Epilepsy, Special Needs

Ashleigh Guich

ABA therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis) is a common type of therapy offered to people on the spectrum. But what is ABA therapy? Today I am speaking with Ashleigh Guich, BCBA all about ABA therapy and how it's used for people with autism as well as anyone else who can benefit from changing behaviors and learning good communication skills If you like this episode, DM Ashleigh and tell her what you thought. She is also happy to help in any way with questions or inquiries   Find Ashleigh on Instagram @bridging.differences.aba/ Email Ashleigh@bridgingdifferencesaba.com Website Bridging Differences ABA   Did you leave a review yet? Dont forget, it helps other people find this content.    thanks so much, Jody   jodywarshawsky.com jody@jodywarshawsky.com

ABA therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis) is a common type of therapy offered to people on the spectrum. But what is ABA therapy? Today I am speaking with Ashleigh Guich, BCBA all about ABA therapy and how it's used for people with autism as well as anyone else who can benefit from changing behaviors and learning good communication skills If you like this episode, DM Ashleigh and tell her what you thought. She is also happy to help in any way with questions or inquiries Find Ashleigh on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bridging.differences.aba/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bridging.differences.aba/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bridging.differences.aba/</a> Email <a href="mailto:Ashleigh@bridgingdifferencesaba.com" rel="noopener">Ashleigh@bridgingdifferencesaba.com</a> Website <a href="bridgingdifferencesaba.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bridging Differences ABA</a> Did you leave a review yet? Dont forget, it helps other people find this content.  thanks so much, Jody <a href="http://jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jodywarshawsky.com</a> jody@jodywarshawsky.com

021 | ABA Therapy - With Ashleigh Guich

I am really excited to be talking about today's topic, which is mostly about my weight loss journey. I wanted to do this episode because it's  New Year, and so many of us want this year to be the one that we change and experience amazing things. One of those things is self-care! A lot of times, we give so much to our families, friends, our job, and school, but you cannot pour from an empty cup. Sometimes you may go without sleeping or eating, and all of the comforts you are used to just so you can take care of everybody else. Often, when you are in survival mode, self-care is not on any list that you have. In this episode, I am going to be talking about my belief about self-care and how it has helped me in my weight loss journey.  When Remy was diagnosed with autism and epilepsy, I thought a lot about the future. What would it look like for Remy? Would she be able to be independent, or would she even make it to adulthood? One of the biggest concerns of mine is that I am going to die before she does. Any parents want to die before their kid, but when you have a child with autism or special needs, you don't want that to happen because you don't know what will happen to them without you there. When you have someone, who could potentially be taken care of their whole life, the typical 18-year mark to adulthood extends to the length of time your child will be alive. So with that fear, we have to think of financial support, who will take care of them, if they will be put in a home, and we worry that no one will take care of them or love them like we would.  We need to focus on how to take care of ourselves so we can be there for our kids as long as possible. The importance of self-care is one of those things we know is true but is so hard to practice. How do we take care of ourselves and love ourselves when we have so much on our plates?   Over the years, since I've had children, I've been able to lose weight after each pregnancy. But it was especially hard once I had Remy to re-lose the weight again. When I had decided to start dieting again, Remy began having seizures, and I didn't feel like I could keep it up. I'd been on many diets before but fast forward five years, I hadn't lost weight, I was the heaviest I've ever been and completely miserable.  I realized that I was using food to numb myself. It is really stressful to be a mom of four, and to watch your daughter have seizures all the time. But I realized that if I kept going and didn't keep myself in check, I wouldn't be around to help Remy as she got older. How I was feeling and the state of health that I was in, there is no way I would be able to take care of her if I didn't do something about it.  For the first time in my life, I decided to practice self-love and to tell myself that it was okay even if I had let myself go and gain a bunch of weight. By loving and forgiving myself, it made me appreciative of the body that I have. I've never appreciated my body in my life. I began to appreciate it because I had acted unconsciously for the last seven years and my body still functioned. I was thankful that my body let me do damage to it and that it was still working. All of us special needs moms devote ourselves entirely to taking care of everyone else. We don't take care of the most important thing that gives us the ability to take care of others, which is our bodies, minds, and our happiness. I had a couple of breakthroughs with this journey. I listened to two different amazing podcasts, which helped me to realize that I can accomplish my weight-loss goals.  I was successful enough to lose 20 pounds, but over the summer, I still struggled to lose anymore.  It was over six months that I lost 20 pounds, but I wasn't very successful in the summer in my effort to increase my weight loss. It caused me to realize that the problem lay in what I was thinking. I would feel envious of different women that I saw on TV that seemed like they had everything they needed, and that was why they were successful at their weight goals. But I began to listen to the thoughts that I was thinking, and I realized that I have access to the same resources that other women do. The only difference is my mindset. My thoughts when I compared myself to other women had become a belief, and when it becomes a belief, it becomes the truth.  The biggest thing that I have learned is that you cannot lose weight by being unconscious. You have to pay attention to what you are eating and why. Once I knew that all of the things I had previously been thinking were lies, that's when things started to take off. When you question yourself enough, the autopilot of your mind gets rid of old food habits. I am so excited to say that I was able to lose 55 pounds!! I'm so happy because the food doesn't control me anymore. I lost fifty-five pounds, and I am still going. I work out three to five times a week, I am stronger, and I feel amazing. I started by just making small changes and working on my mindset.  In this episode, I also include a description of what my own diet looks like and how it's worked for me. If losing weight is on your list of things to do for the New Year, go check out the Losing 100 Pounds podcast. I know because I have done it! I believe that this year is going to be your year, it will be a new start, and I know that you will be unstoppable. Make this year different, and please let me know how it is going! We need to love ourselves so that we can be better parents for our kids!  If we do not love ourselves, we will not be healthy enough to take care of our children or live as long as we could to be around for them.  Shaming yourself will only make you feel worse. By feeling shame about how much weight you've gained, or how you've failed at your goals in the past, you are allowing yourself to have a negative mindset that won't improve the situation. You have been through a lot, and it is okay to love your body for still being there for you.  The real work comes when you change your mindset. If you do not change your perspective about weight loss or other goals, you will not be able to change the patterns that you have been in. Mindset is the most important thing to retrain.  You cannot eat unconsciously and expect to lose weight.  If you are not aware of when or why you are eating, you will not be able to recognize your unhealthy habits or patterns and be able to adjust them accordingly.  When you start talking to yourself and questioning all those thoughts, they lose their power and just go away. Our thoughts are conditioned to believe that we have to binge eat or that we aren't strong enough to resist dessert. Still, by challenging our own minds, we begin to train them to believe something else.  Links mentioned in the show Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast with Amy Porterfield.  https://www.amyporterfield.com/2018/11/239/ Losing 100 Pounds Podcast with Corrine Crabtree.  https://www.phit-n-phat.com/blog/ Connect with me Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website https://www.jodywarshawsky.com

I am really excited to be talking about today's topic, which is mostly about my weight loss journey. I wanted to do this episode because it's  New Year, and so many of us want this year to be the one that we change and experience amazing things. One of those things is self-care! A lot of times, we give so much to our families, friends, our job, and school, but you cannot pour from an empty cup. Sometimes you may go without sleeping or eating, and all of the comforts you are used to just so you can take care of everybody else. Often, when you are in survival mode, self-care is not on any list that you have. In this episode, I am going to be talking about my belief about self-care and how it has helped me in my weight loss journey.  When Remy was diagnosed with autism and epilepsy, I thought a lot about the future. What would it look like for Remy? Would she be able to be independent, or would she even make it to adulthood? One of the biggest concerns of mine is that I am going to die before she does. Any parents want to die before their kid, but when you have a child with autism or special needs, you don't want that to happen because you don't know what will happen to them without you there. When you have someone, who could potentially be taken care of their whole life, the typical 18-year mark to adulthood extends to the length of time your child will be alive. So with that fear, we have to think of financial support, who will take care of them, if they will be put in a home, and we worry that no one will take care of them or love them like we would.  We need to focus on how to take care of ourselves so we can be there for our kids as long as possible. The importance of self-care is one of those things we know is true but is so hard to practice. How do we take care of ourselves and love ourselves when we have so much on our plates?   Over the years, since I've had children, I've been able to lose weight after each pregnancy. But it was especially hard once I had Remy to re-lose the weight again. When I had decided to start dieting again, Remy began having seizures, and I didn't feel like I could keep it up. I'd been on many diets before but fast forward five years, I hadn't lost weight, I was the heaviest I've ever been and completely miserable.  I realized that I was using food to numb myself. It is really stressful to be a mom of four, and to watch your daughter have seizures all the time. But I realized that if I kept going and didn't keep myself in check, I wouldn't be around to help Remy as she got older. How I was feeling and the state of health that I was in, there is no way I would be able to take care of her if I didn't do something about it.  For the first time in my life, I decided to practice self-love and to tell myself that it was okay even if I had let myself go and gain a bunch of weight. By loving and forgiving myself, it made me appreciative of the body that I have. I've never appreciated my body in my life. I began to appreciate it because I had acted unconsciously for the last seven years and my body still functioned. I was thankful that my body let me do damage to it and that it was still working. All of us special needs moms devote ourselves entirely to taking care of everyone else. We don't take care of the most important thing that gives us the ability to take care of others, which is our bodies, minds, and our happiness. I had a couple of breakthroughs with this journey. I listened to two different amazing podcasts, which helped me to realize that I can accomplish my weight-loss goals.  I was successful enough to lose 20 pounds, but over the summer, I still struggled to lose anymore.  It was over six months that I lost 20 pounds, but I wasn't very successful in the summer in my effort to increase my weight loss. It caused me to realize that the problem lay in what I was thinking. I would feel envious of different women that I saw on TV that seemed like they had everything they needed, and that was why they were successful at their weight goals. But I began to listen to the thoughts that I was thinking, and I realized that I have access to the same resources that other women do. The only difference is my mindset. My thoughts when I compared myself to other women had become a belief, and when it becomes a belief, it becomes the truth.  The biggest thing that I have learned is that you cannot lose weight by being unconscious. You have to pay attention to what you are eating and why. Once I knew that all of the things I had previously been thinking were lies, that's when things started to take off. When you question yourself enough, the autopilot of your mind gets rid of old food habits. I am so excited to say that I was able to lose 55 pounds!! I'm so happy because the food doesn't control me anymore. I lost fifty-five pounds, and I am still going. I work out three to five times a week, I am stronger, and I feel amazing. I started by just making small changes and working on my mindset.  In this episode, I also include a description of what my own diet looks like and how it's worked for me. If losing weight is on your list of things to do for the New Year, go check out the Losing 100 Pounds podcast. I know because I have done it! I believe that this year is going to be your year, it will be a new start, and I know that you will be unstoppable. Make this year different, and please let me know how it is going! We need to love ourselves so that we can be better parents for our kids!  If we do not love ourselves, we will not be healthy enough to take care of our children or live as long as we could to be around for them.  Shaming yourself will only make you feel worse. By feeling shame about how much weight you've gained, or how you've failed at your goals in the past, you are allowing yourself to have a negative mindset that won't improve the situation. You have been through a lot, and it is okay to love your body for still being there for you.  The real work comes when you change your mindset. If you do not change your perspective about weight loss or other goals, you will not be able to change the patterns that you have been in. Mindset is the most important thing to retrain.  You cannot eat unconsciously and expect to lose weight.  If you are not aware of when or why you are eating, you will not be able to recognize your unhealthy habits or patterns and be able to adjust them accordingly.  When you start talking to yourself and questioning all those thoughts, they lose their power and just go away. Our thoughts are conditioned to believe that we have to binge eat or that we aren't strong enough to resist dessert. Still, by challenging our own minds, we begin to train them to believe something else.  Links mentioned in the show Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast with Amy Porterfield.  <a href="https://www.amyporterfield.com/2018/11/239/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amyporterfield.com/2018/11/239/</a> Losing 100 Pounds Podcast with Corrine Crabtree.  <a href="https://www.phit-n-phat.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.phit-n-phat.com/blog/</a> Connect with me Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a>

031 | I Lost 55 Pounds and This Is How I Did It - The Importance of Self Care As A Special Needs Parent

Brittney Crabtree

I am so excited to have Brittany Crabtree on my podcast today to share her story. So many of us are scared when you think about getting an autism diagnosis. It feels like we're alone on an island and no one could possibly understand.  Brittney is the mother of 4, 2 of which have autism. Brittney was one of the first moms I met after Remy was diagnosed with autism who had walked the walk. Her story is one that needs to be heard and I'm honored to have had the opportunity to bring her story to you. We are more connected than we think. Reach out to Brittney and introduce yourself. She is one of those people that anyone is lucky to know.  Heres how to connect with Brittney Email rubycakesofca@gmail.com crabtree.brittney@gmail.com Website: www.rubycakescookies.com Instagram: @rubycakesofca FB: rubycakescookies     heres how to connect with me Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website https://www.jodywarshawsky.com

I am so excited to have Brittany Crabtree on my podcast today to share her story. So many of us are scared when you think about getting an autism diagnosis. It feels like we're alone on an island and no one could possibly understand.  Brittney is the mother of 4, 2 of which have autism. Brittney was one of the first moms I met after Remy was diagnosed with autism who had walked the walk. Her story is one that needs to be heard and I'm honored to have had the opportunity to bring her story to you. We are more connected than we think. Reach out to Brittney and introduce yourself. She is one of those people that anyone is lucky to know.  Heres how to connect with Brittney Email <a href="mailto:rubycakesofca@gmail.com">rubycakesofca@gmail.com</a> <a href="mailto:crabtree.brittney@gmail.com">crabtree.brittney@gmail.com</a> Website: <a href="http://www.rubycakescookies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rubycakescookies.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rubycakesofca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rubycakesofca</a> FB: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rubycakescookies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rubycakescookies</a> heres how to connect with me Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a>

039 | What Severe Non-Verbal Autism Really Looks Like - with Brittney Crabtree

013 | Autism, How To Teach Your Child To Play With Others

Hey there, do you ever get into weird funks in life? I totally get it, Im there right now.  It just seems like sometimes life gets heavy In this episode, I talk about a bunch of things. Depression, IEPs, Vaccines, Acceptance. All the stuff on my mind.  But what's really on my mind is what does acceptance really mean?  Can you accept your child but? I tell you what I think in this episode.  Thanks for listening.   With love, Jody PS Hit me up on Instagram, I would love to chat @jodywarshawsky Instagram

Hey there, do you ever get into weird funks in life? I totally get it, Im there right now.  It just seems like sometimes life gets heavy In this episode, I talk about a bunch of things. Depression, IEPs, Vaccines, Acceptance. All the stuff on my mind.  But what's really on my mind is what does acceptance really mean?  Can you accept your child but? I tell you what I think in this episode.  Thanks for listening. With love, Jody PS Hit me up on Instagram, I would love to chat <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jodywarshawsky Instagram</a>

020 | I Accept My Childs Diagnosis But...

Megan Carranza

We never forget our child's first cry, first smile or the first time they start walking. Those are the milestones we dream of when picturing our future children. But we also never forget the first time we look at our child and wonder if we should be concerned with their development. Today I am talking to Megan Carranza from Adventure In Autism Podcast. She shares what it was like to receive an autism diagnosis for her son Logan, how it affected her marriage, what it was like to add 2 more beautiful children into her family after Logan, and how she was able to make peace with autism. Her story is one of those that makes you nod your head and feel like she's taking the words right out of your mouth.  I am honored to talk to Megan and so excited for you to join our conversation. Connect with Megan Podcast - Adventures In Autism Podcast Instagram - @adventuresinautismpod Facebook - @adventuresinautismpod E-mail - adventuresinautism2018@yahoo.com    Tell us what you think about this conversation on Instagram where we love to hang out  Instagram @jodywarshawsky

We never forget our child's first cry, first smile or the first time they start walking. Those are the milestones we dream of when picturing our future children. But we also never forget the first time we look at our child and wonder if we should be concerned with their development. Today I am talking to Megan Carranza from Adventure In Autism Podcast. She shares what it was like to receive an autism diagnosis for her son Logan, how it affected her marriage, what it was like to add 2 more beautiful children into her family after Logan, and how she was able to make peace with autism. Her story is one of those that makes you nod your head and feel like she's taking the words right out of your mouth.  I am honored to talk to Megan and so excited for you to join our conversation. Connect with Megan Podcast - <a href="https://anchor.fm/megan-carranza" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adventures In Autism Podcast</a> Instagram - @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/adventuresinautismpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adventuresinautismpod</a> Facebook - @<a href="https://www.facebook.com/adventuresinautismpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adventuresinautismpod</a> E-mail - <a href="mailto:adventuresinautism2018@yahoo.com">adventuresinautism2018@yahoo.com</a>  Tell us what you think about this conversation on Instagram where we love to hang out  Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jodywarshawsky</a>

022 | Making Peace With Autism - With Megan Carranza

Do you feel anger, jealousy, and resentment because your child isn't who you dreamed of when you thought about being a parent? Do you feel way over your head and that you and your child have been short-changed due to a medical diagnosis? Grieving over a life you prepared for and fantasized about is totally normal and actually very healthy. Us moms feel such shame around grieving because we are supposed to be thankful and grateful for what we have. But sometimes life has other plans, and we are just along for the ride. Denial is the first stage in grief and sometimes the hardest one to get over. But there are ways to be able to look at areas of fear and get through them even when we don't feel like we can face them. Every mom who has a child with a neurological disability, autism, epilepsy, etc., grieves. It is because of fear of the unknown and sadness that our child may suffer and we don't know how to help them. We are angry that all the dreams we had might never happen and we feel worried that life will be harder than our children and we can handle. The reason I am doing this podcast is that I had a PROFOUND event happen in my journey of being a special needs parent, that changed my life completely. I went from being utterly miserable, worried, filled with anxiety, jealous, confused, overwhelmed and afraid to complete and total acceptance. When I was able to accept that my daughter had epilepsy and autism and that life was going to look different for us, it changed the way I parented, it washed my fear away, it made my soul calm and rested. Acceptance gave me hope and excitement and filled me with unconditional love. Love for myself and my daughter and the situation. It made me appreciate the journey and what its here to teach me and the world and gave me the answer to the question “Why this disease and autism for Remy? Why me? Why anyone” This was 2 years ago, and ever since then, I want for EVERYONE who is raising a  child with extra needs, to come to the point of complete and total acceptance. You deserve a life of joy happiness even though it looks different than you thought. But before we get there, we have to walk through the crummy stages first.   I have decided to talk about the stages of grief being a special needs parent. If we spend all our time and energy in a state of resistance, we can never have the strength we need, or our children need to thrive in life. The first stage of grief and what this episode is about is denial. Denial comes in all shapes and sizes and is a natural defense mechanism to protect us. Sometimes the fear is so great, that denial is a way that makes us not have to face the fear. The goal is to recognize the areas that we really shouldn't ignore and realize we are stronger than we think, and we find the answers along the way. Enjoy this episode and tell me what you think. Here are all the places you can find me Facebook : Page: Accepting the Unacceptable https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/   Friend me: Jody Warshawsky https://www.facebook.com/jodywarshawsky   FB Group: Accepting the Unacceptable Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/   Instagram: Jody Warshawsky / Accepting the Unacceptable  https://www.instagram.com/jody.warshawsky/   Website: acceptingtheunacceptable.com   E-mail: jodyandremy@gmail.com mailto:jodyandremy@gmail.com

Do you feel anger, jealousy, and resentment because your child isn't who you dreamed of when you thought about being a parent? Do you feel way over your head and that you and your child have been short-changed due to a medical diagnosis? Grieving over a life you prepared for and fantasized about is totally normal and actually very healthy. Us moms feel such shame around grieving because we are supposed to be thankful and grateful for what we have. But sometimes life has other plans, and we are just along for the ride. Denial is the first stage in grief and sometimes the hardest one to get over. But there are ways to be able to look at areas of fear and get through them even when we don't feel like we can face them. Every mom who has a child with a neurological disability, autism, epilepsy, etc., grieves. It is because of fear of the unknown and sadness that our child may suffer and we don't know how to help them. We are angry that all the dreams we had might never happen and we feel worried that life will be harder than our children and we can handle. The reason I am doing this podcast is that I had a PROFOUND event happen in my journey of being a special needs parent, that changed my life completely. I went from being utterly miserable, worried, filled with anxiety, jealous, confused, overwhelmed and afraid to complete and total acceptance. When I was able to accept that my daughter had epilepsy and autism and that life was going to look different for us, it changed the way I parented, it washed my fear away, it made my soul calm and rested. Acceptance gave me hope and excitement and filled me with unconditional love. Love for myself and my daughter and the situation. It made me appreciate the journey and what its here to teach me and the world and gave me the answer to the question “Why this disease and autism for Remy? Why me? Why anyone” This was 2 years ago, and ever since then, I want for EVERYONE who is raising a  child with extra needs, to come to the point of complete and total acceptance. You deserve a life of joy happiness even though it looks different than you thought. But before we get there, we have to walk through the crummy stages first.   I have decided to talk about the stages of grief being a special needs parent. If we spend all our time and energy in a state of resistance, we can never have the strength we need, or our children need to thrive in life. The first stage of grief and what this episode is about is denial. Denial comes in all shapes and sizes and is a natural defense mechanism to protect us. Sometimes the fear is so great, that denial is a way that makes us not have to face the fear. The goal is to recognize the areas that we really shouldn't ignore and realize we are stronger than we think, and we find the answers along the way. Enjoy this episode and tell me what you think. Here are all the places you can find me Facebook : Page: Accepting the Unacceptable <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Friend me: Jody Warshawsky <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jodywarshawsky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/jodywarshawsky</a> FB Group: Accepting the Unacceptable Community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> Instagram: Jody Warshawsky / Accepting the Unacceptable <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jody.warshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/jody.warshawsky/</a> Website: <a href="http://acceptingtheunacceptable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acceptingtheunacceptable.com</a> E-mail: jodyandremy@gmail.com <a href="mailto:jodyandremy@gmail.com">mailto:jodyandremy@gmail.com</a>

002 | Denial and Grieving the Child You Thought You Were Going to Have

Autism has become a very big topic of conversation in our society. I never really cared about the conversation to be honest, until I wondered about my daughter.  The thought of autism is scary. We as a society fear it because we don't understand it. I know I didn't.   With Remy having seizures due to a genetic disorder, I never could have imagined that autism would also be a part of her world. But here we were seeking out a diagnosis and coming to terms that our child might be autistic.  I will never forget those first days. The questions, the testing, the searching for answers. I was scared and sad and nervous. I was worried about Remy's future and wondering if I had it in me to know how to mother her. I now know that Remy having autism while challenging is just a part of her world. There's great things about it and there are challenges.   In this episode, I take you back to the beginning. To when we found out our baby girl was on the spectrum and what that was like.  I also talk about what you can do if you suspect your child might be on the spectrum and what you can do about it.   This will be the first of many episodes dedicated to autism. Especially the early days of autism.  Please find me on social media or my website

Autism has become a very big topic of conversation in our society. I never really cared about the conversation to be honest, until I wondered about my daughter.  The thought of autism is scary. We as a society fear it because we don't understand it. I know I didn't.  With Remy having seizures due to a genetic disorder, I never could have imagined that autism would also be a part of her world. But here we were seeking out a diagnosis and coming to terms that our child might be autistic.  I will never forget those first days. The questions, the testing, the searching for answers. I was scared and sad and nervous. I was worried about Remy's future and wondering if I had it in me to know how to mother her. I now know that Remy having autism while challenging is just a part of her world. There's great things about it and there are challenges.  In this episode, I take you back to the beginning. To when we found out our baby girl was on the spectrum and what that was like.  I also talk about what you can do if you suspect your child might be on the spectrum and what you can do about it.  This will be the first of many episodes dedicated to autism. Especially the early days of autism.  Please find me on social media or my website

010 | Autism, Our Story

Do you ever feel like your inadequate? that you don't know if you're cut out for this parenting stuff?    I had a little pity party this week so I totally understand.   In this episode, I talk about how you can keep your head up even though you can't see the road in front of you.

Do you ever feel like your inadequate? that you don't know if you're cut out for this parenting stuff?  I had a little pity party this week so I totally understand. In this episode, I talk about how you can keep your head up even though you can't see the road in front of you.

023 | I know It's Hard But You Can Do It

Acceptance sounds like a poetic and silly thing to talk about. Especially when we are talking about a child we haven't lost. Sure, we all know that you should accept your child. But what if they have a disease or neurological condition and you just can't see how its fair or how to get over it. You might be thinking, sure I accept my child no matter what, it's their disability that I don't accept.   What if I told you that if you don't accept their disability, you don't accept them. Ouch, that stung a little didn't it. Sure, someones medical condition doesn't define them or their value. But its a part of their story. its a part of their contribution to this earth. If you deny that, you deny them. In this episode, I talk about the importance of accepting your child exactly how they are and what that could mean for your life, for your child's life.  I heard a therapist say these words one time and its become my mantra.  "Sure its hard, I know its hard, but you can do it"  Come see me at acceptingtheunacceptable.com/006 for the show notes.  Thank you so much. enjoy this show Find me on social media and let me know what you think   Sincerely Jody FB Page https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website https://www.acceptingtheunacceptable.com

Acceptance sounds like a poetic and silly thing to talk about. Especially when we are talking about a child we haven't lost. Sure, we all know that you should accept your child. But what if they have a disease or neurological condition and you just can't see how its fair or how to get over it. You might be thinking, sure I accept my child no matter what, it's their disability that I don't accept.  What if I told you that if you don't accept their disability, you don't accept them. Ouch, that stung a little didn't it. Sure, someones medical condition doesn't define them or their value. But its a part of their story. its a part of their contribution to this earth. If you deny that, you deny them. In this episode, I talk about the importance of accepting your child exactly how they are and what that could mean for your life, for your child's life.  I heard a therapist say these words one time and its become my mantra.  "Sure its hard, I know its hard, but you can do it"  Come see me at <a href="http://acceptingtheunacceptable.com/006" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acceptingtheunacceptable.com/006</a> for the show notes.  Thank you so much. enjoy this show Find me on social media and let me know what you think Sincerely Jody FB Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website <a href="https://www.acceptingtheunacceptable.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.acceptingtheunacceptable.com</a>

006 | Acceptance, Accepting the Child You Have

Zach Warshawsky

Zach Warshawsky shares what he has learned about marriage and how hes managed to put his marriage first despite the medical diagnosis of our daughter Remy. Here are some of the links mentioned in the episode The router we use to manage parental controls for our teenagers. https://jodyslinks.com/disneycirclerouter It allows us to manage the amount of time they get and when they get it. It has filtering to block all the explicit content and you as a parent have complete control on their phones, tablets and ANY wifi connected device. EVEN WHEN THEY are on someone else's wifi!!!  You can find us here Zach Warshawsky Profitable Media, LLC Website | www.ProfitableMedia.com LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachwarshawsky/   Jody Warshawsky FB Page | www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram | www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ email | jody@jodywarshawsky.com Website | www.jodywarshawsky.com

Zach Warshawsky shares what he has learned about marriage and how hes managed to put his marriage first despite the medical diagnosis of our daughter Remy. Here are some of the links mentioned in the episode The router we use to manage parental controls for our teenagers. <a href="https://jodyslinks.com/disneycirclerouter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jodyslinks.com/disneycirclerouter</a> It allows us to manage the amount of time they get and when they get it. It has filtering to block all the explicit content and you as a parent have complete control on their phones, tablets and ANY wifi connected device. EVEN WHEN THEY are on someone else's wifi!!!  You can find us here Zach Warshawsky Profitable Media, LLC Website | <a href="http://www.ProfitableMedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ProfitableMedia.com</a> LinkedIn | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachwarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachwarshawsky/</a> Jody Warshawsky FB Page | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> email | <a href="mailto:jody@jodywarshawsky.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a> Website | <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jodywarshawsky.com</a>

018 | How Our Marriage Survived Special Needs Parenting -  Zach Warshawsky

I remember when Remy was first diagnosed with autism. The first concern I had was that she wasn't able to communicate. If she couldn't communicate, she would never function in a way that could get her through life. But what I didn't realize is that communication and speaking weren't exactly the same thing. There are plenty of people who can speak but they aren't using words to form thoughts and communicate them to another person. I never knew what a complicated task that was for our brains. In this episode, I talk about how to get your child to communicate. It's not what you think, it's much easier. We are going through a series based on the book ESDM  An Early Start For Your Child With Autism. I was lucky enough to have a parent training when Remy was first diagnosed with autism. A training taught with the principals in this book to teach parents how to work with their children.  One thing I thought of while doing this training, was that I was shocked that this wasn't available to every single family when they got a diagnosis. I still think it should be.  But the amazing part, any one of us can learn because there is a book that teaches us. So today's topic is taught from chapter 5 and its a good one. Go get the  book.   I have a huge ask for you. If you like this podcast, would you leave a review on iTunes? It would mean the world to me and give me an idea of what you think of it but it also really helps other people find this show. I have a mission to share everything I have learned with everyone who is going through this type of journey and the more people that find the show, the more opportunity that parents won't feel so alone.  Thanks so much. Enjoy the show.  https://myurls.co/jodywarshawsky

I remember when Remy was first diagnosed with autism. The first concern I had was that she wasn't able to communicate. If she couldn't communicate, she would never function in a way that could get her through life. But what I didn't realize is that communication and speaking weren't exactly the same thing. There are plenty of people who can speak but they aren't using words to form thoughts and communicate them to another person. I never knew what a complicated task that was for our brains. In this episode, I talk about how to get your child to communicate. It's not what you think, it's much easier. We are going through a series based on the book ESDM <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Early-Start-Your-Child-Autism/dp/160918470X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> An Early Start For Your Child With Autism.</a> I was lucky enough to have a parent training when Remy was first diagnosed with autism. A training taught with the principals in this book to teach parents how to work with their children. One thing I thought of while doing this training, was that I was shocked that this wasn't available to every single family when they got a diagnosis. I still think it should be.  But the amazing part, any one of us can learn because there is a book that teaches us. So today's topic is taught from chapter 5 and its a good one. Go get the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Early-Start-Your-Child-Autism/dp/160918470X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> book</a>. I have a huge ask for you. If you like this podcast, would you leave a review on iTunes? It would mean the world to me and give me an idea of what you think of it but it also really helps other people find this show. I have a mission to share everything I have learned with everyone who is going through this type of journey and the more people that find the show, the more opportunity that parents won't feel so alone. Thanks so much. Enjoy the show.  <a href="https://myurls.co/jodywarshawsky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myurls.co/jodywarshawsky</a>

012 | Autism, How To Get Your Child To Communicate

Leah Behrens

Today, I am joined by Leah Behrens who is the author of the blog The Behrens Den and an amazing wife and mother to three children. Two of which have autism.    Leah shares her journey into motherhood, dealing with an autism diagnosis for both of her children, how to make your marriage work, experiencing a miscarriage, and advice for anyone who is thinking about having another child after a diagnosis.      Leah found out that she was pregnant when she was nineteen. Because she became pregnant so young, her friends were in a completely different stage of life, so she felt very disconnected from them and it was an isolating time for her. She began to realize that she was experiencing postpartum depression and she talks in depth about how she was able to work through it.    It took Leah awhile to accept the first child’s diagnosis. To cope, she dove into everything involving autism. Leah began to realize that she was only putting a band aid on the real issue.    “There is a unique grieving process you must go through when you get the diagnosis. You are in denial, you may blame yourself, question if it is something you did wrong or are being punished for and feel guilty for all of these emotions.  You have to let yourself feel these things, because it is the only way you can eventually reach acceptance. “   The first diagnosis was scary because she didn’t know what to expect or what her life would be like. After Leah received her daughter’s diagnosis, it was easier for her because it was the second time around and she had already accepted it. It allowed her to view her daughter differently and to have more patience with her. As a result, she began to experience a deeper connection with her kids because she finally began to understand them.    There is such a high divorce rate of parents who have kids with autism. Leah and her husband struggled because they were dealing with accepting their children’s new future on their own. Leah needed a partner to go to and talk about the anxieties she felt. when she finally vocalized that, the diagnosis strengthened their marriage. It connected them in a way she didn’t think they would be otherwise.    Leah experienced a miscarriage when she tried to have a third child. Going through this felt like the joy of pregnancy went away for her and she was sad because her fear of miscarrying again took away any possible excitement. She felt similar feelings as she did towards an autism diagnosis. She had to grieve the loss of her child and the realization that she couldn’t feel the joy of being pregnant. Leah learned that you can be sad that you are missing out on something, but also enjoy what you do have.    So many people are scared to have more kids if they already have a child with special needs. Having a third child didnt alter Leah’s life, because she was already there with her other two children. Her third child was a unique and wonderful experience because she didnt have any expectations for her and just allowed her to be who she is.    “For anyone considering having another baby and feeling terrified, just do it! There will be things that adults won’t be able to teach your children that younger siblings can. That baby will bring so much joy to your family because you have already gone through so much trauma and now you will get to just enjoy your child.”   “A final and important thing to remember is that your child is the same kid that they were before they received the label. They were already going to do or not do the same things as before. Your son or daughter is still the most amazing human being and it is okay to feel sad about it and also enjoy your life with them! “   Important Notes: Everyone grieves when they go through an autism diagnosis. You have to grieve the dreams you had for your kid. They can still do those things, but it will look differently for them. You have to accept that what their future will be is not as easy as it once looked, but they are strong enough to face anything.    Allow yourself to feel everything.  It is important to give yourself permission to feel what you are feeling. It is key to acceptance and there is no way around it. You have to let yourself work through all the stages of what normal grief is.  When you do this, a weight will be lifted off your shoulders. Because it is so heavy to carry all the anger and regret. But when you let your child be the way they are, you will see that life becomes easier.     If you don’t go through it together, you don’t make it out together. So many people are not struggling together, grieving together or praying together. Both you and your spouse are grieving and are not giving each other your best. It can become easy for arguing to become a natural reflex to deflect and express the frustration you are feeling about something else.    It is okay to stop mid argument and breakdown what you are actually upset about. Your argument with your spouse could be because of something else going on. Its okay to just be done arguing, you don’t have to over talk things. You don’t have to wait for the argument to end to come to that conclusion. Sometimes it’s helpful to just stop and really think about why you are reacting.    Remember that your child is the same kid that they were before they got that label. They already were going to do the same things or not do the same things as before. Your son or daughter is still the most amazing human being as always. It’s okay to be sad about it and also enjoy your life with them. It is much more rewarding and beautiful and so much less stressful to give your child permission to be who they are.   Leahs Contact Info    Instagram; leahbehrens Blog: The Behrens Den Email Leah  My contact Info   Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website https://www.jodywarshawsky.com

Today, I am joined by Leah Behrens who is the author of the blog The Behrens Den and an amazing wife and mother to three children. Two of which have autism.  Leah shares her journey into motherhood, dealing with an autism diagnosis for both of her children, how to make your marriage work, experiencing a miscarriage, and advice for anyone who is thinking about having another child after a diagnosis.    Leah found out that she was pregnant when she was nineteen. Because she became pregnant so young, her friends were in a completely different stage of life, so she felt very disconnected from them and it was an isolating time for her. She began to realize that she was experiencing postpartum depression and she talks in depth about how she was able to work through it.  It took Leah awhile to accept the first child’s diagnosis. To cope, she dove into everything involving autism. Leah began to realize that she was only putting a band aid on the real issue.  “There is a unique grieving process you must go through when you get the diagnosis. You are in denial, you may blame yourself, question if it is something you did wrong or are being punished for and feel guilty for all of these emotions.  You have to let yourself feel these things, because it is the only way you can eventually reach acceptance. “ The first diagnosis was scary because she didn’t know what to expect or what her life would be like. After Leah received her daughter’s diagnosis, it was easier for her because it was the second time around and she had already accepted it. It allowed her to view her daughter differently and to have more patience with her. As a result, she began to experience a deeper connection with her kids because she finally began to understand them.  There is such a high divorce rate of parents who have kids with autism. Leah and her husband struggled because they were dealing with accepting their children’s new future on their own. Leah needed a partner to go to and talk about the anxieties she felt. when she finally vocalized that, the diagnosis strengthened their marriage. It connected them in a way she didn’t think they would be otherwise.  Leah experienced a miscarriage when she tried to have a third child. Going through this felt like the joy of pregnancy went away for her and she was sad because her fear of miscarrying again took away any possible excitement. She felt similar feelings as she did towards an autism diagnosis. She had to grieve the loss of her child and the realization that she couldn’t feel the joy of being pregnant. Leah learned that you can be sad that you are missing out on something, but also enjoy what you do have.  So many people are scared to have more kids if they already have a child with special needs. Having a third child didnt alter Leah’s life, because she was already there with her other two children. Her third child was a unique and wonderful experience because she didnt have any expectations for her and just allowed her to be who she is.  “For anyone considering having another baby and feeling terrified, just do it! There will be things that adults won’t be able to teach your children that younger siblings can. That baby will bring so much joy to your family because you have already gone through so much trauma and now you will get to just enjoy your child.” “A final and important thing to remember is that your child is the same kid that they were before they received the label. They were already going to do or not do the same things as before. Your son or daughter is still the most amazing human being and it is okay to feel sad about it and also enjoy your life with them! “ Important Notes: Everyone grieves when they go through an autism diagnosis. You have to grieve the dreams you had for your kid. They can still do those things, but it will look differently for them. You have to accept that what their future will be is not as easy as it once looked, but they are strong enough to face anything.  Allow yourself to feel everything.  It is important to give yourself permission to feel what you are feeling. It is key to acceptance and there is no way around it. You have to let yourself work through all the stages of what normal grief is.  When you do this, a weight will be lifted off your shoulders. Because it is so heavy to carry all the anger and regret. But when you let your child be the way they are, you will see that life becomes easier.   If you don’t go through it together, you don’t make it out together. So many people are not struggling together, grieving together or praying together. Both you and your spouse are grieving and are not giving each other your best. It can become easy for arguing to become a natural reflex to deflect and express the frustration you are feeling about something else.  It is okay to stop mid argument and breakdown what you are actually upset about. Your argument with your spouse could be because of something else going on. Its okay to just be done arguing, you don’t have to over talk things. You don’t have to wait for the argument to end to come to that conclusion. Sometimes it’s helpful to just stop and really think about why you are reacting.  Remember that your child is the same kid that they were before they got that label. They already were going to do the same things or not do the same things as before. Your son or daughter is still the most amazing human being as always. It’s okay to be sad about it and also enjoy your life with them. It is much more rewarding and beautiful and so much less stressful to give your child permission to be who they are. Leahs Contact Info  Instagram; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leahbehrens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leahbehrens</a> Blog: <a href="http://thebehrensden.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Behrens Den</a> <a href="http://thebehrensden.com/contact-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email Leah</a> My contact Info Email: <a href="mailto:jody@spicybubbles.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a> FB Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a>

027 | Expanding Your Family After an Autism Diagnosis - With Leah Behrens

Kids learn the most from watching others. They learn facial expressions, tones, sounds, speech, emotion etc.  Our kiddos with autism have a harder time paying attention to all the details from people. This makes it harder for them to learn from others.  A child with autism can become fascinated with an object or toy and miss out on essential learning opportunities that adults and other children can provide.  For parents, learning how to be interesting enough to get a child's attention is a skill that takes can be learned.  This is why I am so excited to be talking about ESDM. That stands for Early Start Denver Model. Its a type of therapy that parents can use to get the most out of their children so kids can thrive and learn and grow.   Today we are starting the first lesson which teaches us how to get our child's attention.   This is the first of a series which teaches parents how to engage with your child to encourage, speech and language, social skills and communication.  This training is something the Zach and I learned when Remy was first diagnosed with autism and I believe that every single autism parent could benefit greatly from this training.  We are going through a book called "An Early Start For Your Child With Autism" I highly suggest you buy it to follow along as well as get SO much more of the training.  Find me on social and let me know what you thought of the episode. I would love input and feedback, suggestions, tips, comments. YOUR advice is how I can make the show better and more valuable.   Thank you for listening.  Find me in all the places 👇🏽 https://myurls.co/jodywarshawsky

Kids learn the most from watching others. They learn facial expressions, tones, sounds, speech, emotion etc.  Our kiddos with autism have a harder time paying attention to all the details from people. This makes it harder for them to learn from others.  A child with autism can become fascinated with an object or toy and miss out on essential learning opportunities that adults and other children can provide.  For parents, learning how to be interesting enough to get a child's attention is a skill that takes can be learned.  This is why I am so excited to be talking about ESDM. That stands for Early Start Denver Model. Its a type of therapy that parents can use to get the most out of their children so kids can thrive and learn and grow.  Today we are starting the first lesson which teaches us how to get our child's attention.  This is the first of a series which teaches parents how to engage with your child to encourage, speech and language, social skills and communication.  This training is something the Zach and I learned when Remy was first diagnosed with autism and I believe that every single autism parent could benefit greatly from this training.  We are going through a book called "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Early-Start-Your-Child-Autism/dp/160918470X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Early Start For Your Child With Autism"</a> I highly suggest you buy it to follow along as well as get SO much more of the training.  Find me on social and let me know what you thought of the episode. I would love input and feedback, suggestions, tips, comments. YOUR advice is how I can make the show better and more valuable.  Thank you for listening.  Find me in all the places 👇🏽 <a href="https://myurls.co/jodywarshawsky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://myurls.co/jodywarshawsky</a>

011 | Autism, How To Get Your Childs Attention 

Depression is the peak of grieving and almost guaranteed at some point in the journey of special needs parenting. Depression affects all of us, and the reason why it's important to talk about it is that there are ways out of it. We don’t have to be depressed forever even though sometimes it feels like we will. What I have learned about depression, is that getting through it takes work. It's not something that just goes away.   Getting to the acceptance stage of grieving is the most crucial stage. When we get to that stage, a whole new world opens up. A world of clarity and hope and peace and purpose. We start to see that whatever circumstance we are in, it can be a blessing instead of a curse. And I don’t know about you, but that is all I want. I want to live a life where I am happy, my family is happy no matter what our circumstances are.   In this episode, I talk about 5 strategies that help with depression. They aren't necessarily a cure, but ways to help cope in a time where your mind is fragile.   Be kind to yourself When you are going through a traumatic time, like being at your child's bedside in the hospital or getting through a significant diagnosis, its completely understandable that its hard. Instead of beating yourself up and having shame for how you are feeling, give yourself some compassion.   Imagine you are looking at the little girl (or boy) version of yourself. What is it that that child needs to hear. That child still lives in you so be kind and be gentle. You are only human.   Take care of your brain Your brain is an organ. Take care of it. If you are depressed, your brain is sick. It needs to be treated with the most care. Just like a person with heart disease should watch their sodium intake, a person suffering liver damage should stay away from alcohol, someone who is depressed needs to stay away from anything negative that can be removed. If you feel bad about yourself when you are scrolling through Instagram, shut it off. If you have a negative friend who drains you, take a break from them. If certain TV makes you feel sad, change the channel. All of those things are fine to a healthy brain but one that is depressed needs as much positive stimulation as possible   Just say NO Don't take on any more responsibility than you need to. For me, I was used to always being the one who volunteered to throw a party or help out in school. When Remy was spending so much time having seizures, and it took all of our focus, I needed to drop anything that was essential. The things that I didn't drop, got so little of my attention, it only made me more stressed out that I couldn't show up the way I was used to. Just say NO   Don't make any huge life decisions You know that move you always wanted to make across the state or that job you really wanted to take. You know how you always wanted another child, stop those conversations and don't move. Making decisions during times of crisis and depression only lead to more suffering and stress and overwhelm. Hold off on those big decisions unless they immediately alleviate something challenging. For example, if moving across state gets you closer to family or better doctors, suck up the move and go. If you just think it would be nice to live in another house, stay where you are and think about that in a year.   GET HELP Go see a therapist or doctor. You need to do whatever is necessary to be the best version of you. Even if that stretches your finances. There is only one you, and it's your job to make sure you are ok. If you can't find childcare, bring your child with you or do an appointment over skype or the phone. Don't let anything get in your way of getting the right help or right medication.   Bonus- Do whatever it takes What worked for me, is to listen to a gazillion podcasts, youtube videos and read tons of self-help books. It was vital for me to drown out all the negative thoughts that I was so addicted to. With seeing a different perspective, I started to look at the lessons in every heartache and the joy of the good moments. I learned the practice of worrying less and living in the moment. Below there are some links to some of the videos that I have LOVED.   (I didn't mention these in the episode but they are also VERY helpful for getting you in a better state of mind. Eat whole foods, exercise and meditate. Youtube how to do that, I am still learning myself)   If you are in a season of depression just know that you are not alone, it's entirely normal to be going through depression and you CAN get better.   Links Here are some of the suggested links you can check out. The first is a link to a webpage for a podcast I highly suggest about depression     Amy Porterfield podcast episode on depression.   This episode was done beautifully. Her podcast is about online marketing, but this particular episode just speaks to depression. I HIGHLY suggest you listen.   https://www.amyporterfield.com/2018/09/230/         BetterHelp.com (affordable online counseling)     https://www.betterhelp.com         Suicide Prevention Lifeline     https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TEJVBWEImc&amp;t=666s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3ScszkzJqk   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-jwWYX7Jlo&amp;t=17s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I9ADpXbD6c   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvGw8tnDQkw   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elJobyqdJDU   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfvYlWG1cA0       TD Jake     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ASr9YuMcw   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b-TbvOZhCg&amp;t=596s         Oprah     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZEb4dAUSjA   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnKu46WGajo   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkSgxuQrYwY         Eckart Tolle     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz0e9LrOsyk&amp;t=4806s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5t_vJkk_xc&amp;t=15s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bvVsBpfjfI&amp;t=3854s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOLEZAHn4Uk&amp;t=2802s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXk6fmgoBtA&amp;t=1719s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvLdV6CCyP8&amp;t=681s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwWgpEJxDI0&amp;t=2732s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbceUw3jlng   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH5orwZr5i0   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLVtrtQdjzQ&amp;t=1345s         Wayne Dyer     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNrEFpkgWQo&amp;t=3396s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HewbxiBxO38&amp;t=4263s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uak_97-tqxo&amp;t=7s         Les Brown     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlUMrzwmbyo         Mel Robbins     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBRW6aKbNkQ   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVeTo03opu8   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVAcs5AHhF4&amp;t=610s         Joel osteen      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kjSK-PcU9o&amp;list=PL0rN4aZuF55zCf2MC7UNDa0ZayxN_n1g5   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSsoWAVps_E   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRmi3cQ2hBw&amp;t=452s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5S0C35f_gE         Eric THomas     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-jwWYX7Jlo   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oxz060iedY         Tony RObbins     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Af4QLc2vhs   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0NNYoPyclw         Prince EA     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja-n5qUNRi8&amp;t=64s         Simon Sinek     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBs6YGPAu4   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ITwLbl4MKQ     Marie Forleo     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6ys8lhSsbA   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U4Hprs8QPs   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIABCb37LN8         Jim Roahn     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGIjuVbGP_A   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TP8ySABgwQ         IYanla vanzant     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSm94x6uONc   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lcbi_5upRE         Denzel Washington     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxY_eJLBflk   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKd2QVrQVIM         Will Smith     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SWILgfKMiE&amp;t=445s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnUS1XFasWc    

Depression is the peak of grieving and almost guaranteed at some point in the journey of special needs parenting. Depression affects all of us, and the reason why it's important to talk about it is that there are ways out of it. We don’t have to be depressed forever even though sometimes it feels like we will. What I have learned about depression, is that getting through it takes work. It's not something that just goes away. Getting to the acceptance stage of grieving is the most crucial stage. When we get to that stage, a whole new world opens up. A world of clarity and hope and peace and purpose. We start to see that whatever circumstance we are in, it can be a blessing instead of a curse. And I don’t know about you, but that is all I want. I want to live a life where I am happy, my family is happy no matter what our circumstances are. In this episode, I talk about 5 strategies that help with depression. They aren't necessarily a cure, but ways to help cope in a time where your mind is fragile.   Be kind to yourself When you are going through a traumatic time, like being at your child's bedside in the hospital or getting through a significant diagnosis, its completely understandable that its hard. Instead of beating yourself up and having shame for how you are feeling, give yourself some compassion. Imagine you are looking at the little girl (or boy) version of yourself. What is it that that child needs to hear. That child still lives in you so be kind and be gentle. You are only human.   Take care of your brain Your brain is an organ. Take care of it. If you are depressed, your brain is sick. It needs to be treated with the most care. Just like a person with heart disease should watch their sodium intake, a person suffering liver damage should stay away from alcohol, someone who is depressed needs to stay away from anything negative that can be removed. If you feel bad about yourself when you are scrolling through Instagram, shut it off. If you have a negative friend who drains you, take a break from them. If certain TV makes you feel sad, change the channel. All of those things are fine to a healthy brain but one that is depressed needs as much positive stimulation as possible   Just say NO Don't take on any more responsibility than you need to. For me, I was used to always being the one who volunteered to throw a party or help out in school. When Remy was spending so much time having seizures, and it took all of our focus, I needed to drop anything that was essential. The things that I didn't drop, got so little of my attention, it only made me more stressed out that I couldn't show up the way I was used to. Just say NO   Don't make any huge life decisions You know that move you always wanted to make across the state or that job you really wanted to take. You know how you always wanted another child, stop those conversations and don't move. Making decisions during times of crisis and depression only lead to more suffering and stress and overwhelm. Hold off on those big decisions unless they immediately alleviate something challenging. For example, if moving across state gets you closer to family or better doctors, suck up the move and go. If you just think it would be nice to live in another house, stay where you are and think about that in a year.   GET HELP Go see a therapist or doctor. You need to do whatever is necessary to be the best version of you. Even if that stretches your finances. There is only one you, and it's your job to make sure you are ok. If you can't find childcare, bring your child with you or do an appointment over skype or the phone. Don't let anything get in your way of getting the right help or right medication.   Bonus- Do whatever it takes What worked for me, is to listen to a gazillion podcasts, youtube videos and read tons of self-help books. It was vital for me to drown out all the negative thoughts that I was so addicted to. With seeing a different perspective, I started to look at the lessons in every heartache and the joy of the good moments. I learned the practice of worrying less and living in the moment. Below there are some links to some of the videos that I have LOVED. (I didn't mention these in the episode but they are also VERY helpful for getting you in a better state of mind. Eat whole foods, exercise and meditate. Youtube how to do that, I am still learning myself) If you are in a season of depression just know that you are not alone, it's entirely normal to be going through depression and you CAN get better. Links Here are some of the suggested links you can check out. The first is a link to a webpage for a podcast I highly suggest about depression <ul> <li> Amy Porterfield podcast episode on depression. </li> </ul> This episode was done beautifully. Her podcast is about online marketing, but this particular episode just speaks to depression. I HIGHLY suggest you listen. <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.amyporterfield.com/2018/09/230/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amyporterfield.com/2018/09/230/</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.betterhelp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BetterHelp.com (affordable online counseling)</a> </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterhelp.com</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suicide Prevention Lifeline</a> </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TEJVBWEImc&amp;t=666s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TEJVBWEImc&amp;t=666s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3ScszkzJqk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3ScszkzJqk</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-jwWYX7Jlo&amp;t=17s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-jwWYX7Jlo&amp;t=17s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I9ADpXbD6c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I9ADpXbD6c</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvGw8tnDQkw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvGw8tnDQkw</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elJobyqdJDU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elJobyqdJDU</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfvYlWG1cA0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfvYlWG1cA0</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> TD Jake </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ASr9YuMcw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ASr9YuMcw</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b-TbvOZhCg&amp;t=596s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b-TbvOZhCg&amp;t=596s</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Oprah </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZEb4dAUSjA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZEb4dAUSjA</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnKu46WGajo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnKu46WGajo</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkSgxuQrYwY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkSgxuQrYwY</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Eckart Tolle </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz0e9LrOsyk&amp;t=4806s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz0e9LrOsyk&amp;t=4806s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5t_vJkk_xc&amp;t=15s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5t_vJkk_xc&amp;t=15s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bvVsBpfjfI&amp;t=3854s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bvVsBpfjfI&amp;t=3854s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOLEZAHn4Uk&amp;t=2802s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOLEZAHn4Uk&amp;t=2802s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXk6fmgoBtA&amp;t=1719s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXk6fmgoBtA&amp;t=1719s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvLdV6CCyP8&amp;t=681s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvLdV6CCyP8&amp;t=681s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwWgpEJxDI0&amp;t=2732s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwWgpEJxDI0&amp;t=2732s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbceUw3jlng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbceUw3jlng</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH5orwZr5i0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH5orwZr5i0</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLVtrtQdjzQ&amp;t=1345s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLVtrtQdjzQ&amp;t=1345s</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Wayne Dyer </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNrEFpkgWQo&amp;t=3396s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNrEFpkgWQo&amp;t=3396s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HewbxiBxO38&amp;t=4263s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HewbxiBxO38&amp;t=4263s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uak_97-tqxo&amp;t=7s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uak_97-tqxo&amp;t=7s</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Les Brown </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlUMrzwmbyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlUMrzwmbyo</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Mel Robbins </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBRW6aKbNkQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBRW6aKbNkQ</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVeTo03opu8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVeTo03opu8</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVAcs5AHhF4&amp;t=610s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVAcs5AHhF4&amp;t=610s</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Joel osteen </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kjSK-PcU9o&amp;list=PL0rN4aZuF55zCf2MC7UNDa0ZayxN_n1g5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kjSK-PcU9o&amp;list=PL0rN4aZuF55zCf2MC7UNDa0ZayxN_n1g5</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSsoWAVps_E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSsoWAVps_E</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRmi3cQ2hBw&amp;t=452s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRmi3cQ2hBw&amp;t=452s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5S0C35f_gE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5S0C35f_gE</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Eric THomas </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-jwWYX7Jlo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-jwWYX7Jlo</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oxz060iedY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oxz060iedY</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Tony RObbins </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Af4QLc2vhs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Af4QLc2vhs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0NNYoPyclw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0NNYoPyclw</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Prince EA </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja-n5qUNRi8&amp;t=64s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja-n5qUNRi8&amp;t=64s</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Simon Sinek </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBs6YGPAu4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnBs6YGPAu4</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ITwLbl4MKQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ITwLbl4MKQ</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> Marie Forleo </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6ys8lhSsbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6ys8lhSsbA</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U4Hprs8QPs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U4Hprs8QPs</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIABCb37LN8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIABCb37LN8</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Jim Roahn </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGIjuVbGP_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGIjuVbGP_A</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TP8ySABgwQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TP8ySABgwQ</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> IYanla vanzant </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSm94x6uONc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSm94x6uONc</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lcbi_5upRE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lcbi_5upRE</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Denzel Washington </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxY_eJLBflk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxY_eJLBflk</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKd2QVrQVIM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKd2QVrQVIM</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> Will Smith </li> <li> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SWILgfKMiE&amp;t=445s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SWILgfKMiE&amp;t=445s</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnUS1XFasWc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnUS1XFasWc</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul>

005 | Depression and Grieving the Child You Thought You Were Going to Have

Have you ever been worried about what people would say or think if they knew your child had autism? If you are, your not alone.  One of the many worried we have around raising a child with autism is what others think of them.  I'm talking today all about the judgment of others and why it might be time to start letting others into your journey.  Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website https://www.jodywarshawsky.com

Have you ever been worried about what people would say or think if they knew your child had autism? If you are, your not alone.  One of the many worried we have around raising a child with autism is what others think of them.  I'm talking today all about the judgment of others and why it might be time to start letting others into your journey.  Email: <a href="mailto:jody@spicybubbles.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a> FB Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a>

035 | Why Don't You Want People to Know He Has Autism?

033 | Acceptance and What Gets In Our Way

How should you respond when your child is consistently exhibiting negative behaviors, like a meltdown or tantrum? What types of curricular help are out there for parents that want to homeschool their child? What can you do to be an advocate for your child? Ensuring they get the help that they need both inside and outside of the classroom? These questions can be very overwhelming to think about. Today, I am joined by Sasha Long, author of the Autism Helper Podcast and creator of The Autism Helper Curriculum, to provide some clarity for you and give you answers to all these questions!  Sasha Long is a former Special Education teacher, and she spent ten years working in a self-contained public-school classroom. She loved doing her job, but she struggled in the beginning because there wasn't a lot of support for Special Education curriculums. Sasha went to school to become a BCBA while she was still teaching, and she learned a lot of helpful principles that she applied and put into action within her classroom. Eventually, she decided to create her own curriculum that would be structured and explicitly geared towards learners with autism.  In this episode, we talk about behavioral problems and how to stop reinforcing our children's negative patterns. It can seem easier in the moment to give in to our child's tantrum, but ultimately, we are not creating positive changes in their behavior. We should begin by figuring out what is motivating the disruptiveness and then determine how to starve the negative behavior and replace it with a positive and healthy way for the child to communicate what they want. It is also essential to write down the data behind these behaviors, so we can better understand what keeps triggering our child and the actions that work to help calm them down. It will help you to figure out how long their behavior lasts and what seems to be working or not on your part to discourage it positively.  We also discuss how we can better advocate for our children and in doing so, help there to be more inclusiveness when they are in social situations. By speaking about the positive actions and the good things that our children are doing, it creates a positive image in people's minds. People are more inclined to remember negative traits and habits, so by reinforcing the good things about our child, it helps them to remember the positive instead of focusing entirely on what they do wrong.  There are four general reasons for negative behavior, called SEAT. This stands for Sensory, Escape, Attention, and Tangible. Each of these motivations can contribute to why your child is expressing disruptive behaviors. We often want to jump in and put an intervention in place immediately when we see negative behavior, but we need to figure out what is going on first because there could be things you are not noticing. Antecedents- what is happening before a behavior, and Consequences- what is happening after?    We also talk about Sasha's curriculum titled The Autism Helper Curriculum. She discusses each of the subjects that she created, which include Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Functional Literacy, and Reading Comprehension. It is designed for a teacher or parent that wants their children to have flexibility in their style of learning. Whether it is for independent study, an extremely verbal method of teaching, or through visual and gestural prompts.    We, as parents, need to find the courage to stand up for our children and be unafraid to challenge what our child is receiving and to ask questions about everything. We need to have discussions with teachers and other school officials in a way that is both respectful but also conveys our concerns or curiosities about anything that we want to know about. Ultimately, our children can only get everything that they need and deserve through us as parents advocating for them!   Interesting Points    Giving in to your child's tantrum is not creating long term change. Kids learn that they should wine or throw a tantrum to get what they want, and it becomes a vicious cycle that gets harder and harder to get out of. To respond, we must first think about our child developmentally, regardless of their age. Where is their skill set? A lot of kids do not have the coping skills yet to de-escalate on their own. When a meltdown becomes more significant than the original issue, there are a few things that you should do.    Make sure the child is safe and won't hurt themselves or others and then give them space. Sometimes something snaps them out of it, or it could be a gradual process. However, if this doesn't happen, you can start to create contingencies for your child. Let them know that if they communicate with you in some way that they are ready, you can speak with them or sit by them. When a child is upset or angry, they won't respond very well to a specific command telling them what to do so you can create a choice board for them to pick from. Ask them if they want to go for a walk? Get a drink of water? Lay in their bed?  Be nearby with your physical presence to let them know that you are here for them, even if you are not currently giving them attention.    Plan ahead of time or create a protocol for negative behaviors and write down the data. When our kids are so full of anxiety, fear, and out of control, it can often transfer to the parents. Write down their behaviors and what is different about each time. If something isn't working or getting better, you should think about doing something differently. Data can be a simple as how long a tantrum lasted or what initially caused it. Remember that every experience is a learning opportunity!    How to be your student's publicist. A common problem across many schools and classrooms is the inclusion piece. You are in control of the narrative about your kids! People remember the bad stuff more than the positive things. There might be negative things that people see regarding your child's behavior, and other people, and teachers will remember that. It could be why inclusion isn't working. Talk about the good stuff that your kid can do. It can be easy to focus on the negative behaviors that your child displays, but you should try and play a different narrative in your head so that when you talk about your kid's other people can see how much they can do. Focus on the positive things that your child can accomplish because they are so amazing!   All behaviors are functioning to get something.  There are Four General Reasons Someone Shows Bad Behavior | SEAT  Sensory, Escape, Attention, and Tangible.   Sensory- gives us some type of internal satisfaction Escape- To avoid or get away from something.  Attention- Positive and negative. Attention is not just praise!  Tangible- To get access to something that you want.   Remember that you need to Starve it and Replace it. If you want to make negative behaviors not work as well, you must remove attention. You want to starve the negative behavior and make it seem like it won't work or not as well, while simultaneously replacing it for a new and positive way of asking for and receiving something.    How do you empower parents to make sure that their school year is suitable for their children? How do you talk to the teachers? Become very involved, and don't allow yourself to be worried about offending someone. You can be involved politely and respectfully! Ask a lot of questions, even if it seems annoying. Be there for your teacher and develop rapport. Make sure that s/he remembers who you are and the interest you have for your child's wellbeing. Don't be afraid of questioning anything you don't understand because no one else is as interested in your child's rights as much as you are!   Resources and links mentioned:   Power of Positive Parenting: A Wonderful Way to Raise Children by Glenn Lathum The Autism Helper Podcast: Episode 12 "Negotiating with Terrorists"  The Autism Helper Podcast: Episode 13 "Being your Student's Publicist" The Autism Helper Podcast: Episode 19 "Old School Time-out vs. New school Time-away."  Sasha Long's Website: theautismhelper.com (Access ABC Data Sheets) https://theautismhelper.com/ wrightslaw.com (to learn what your kid is legally allowed to receive from school) https://www.wrightslaw.com/   Contact Info and Links for Sasha Website: The Autism Helper  https://theautismhelper.com Blog: The Autism Helper Blog Instagram @theautismhelper Facebook:  The Autism Helper Podcast Podcast: The Autism Helper on  Stitcher, Spotify, Anchor, and  Apple Podcast.  Jodys contact info Email: jody@spicybubbles.com FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website https://www.jodywarshawsky.com

How should you respond when your child is consistently exhibiting negative behaviors, like a meltdown or tantrum? What types of curricular help are out there for parents that want to homeschool their child? What can you do to be an advocate for your child? Ensuring they get the help that they need both inside and outside of the classroom? These questions can be very overwhelming to think about. Today, I am joined by Sasha Long, author of the Autism Helper Podcast and creator of The Autism Helper Curriculum, to provide some clarity for you and give you answers to all these questions!  Sasha Long is a former Special Education teacher, and she spent ten years working in a self-contained public-school classroom. She loved doing her job, but she struggled in the beginning because there wasn't a lot of support for Special Education curriculums. Sasha went to school to become a BCBA while she was still teaching, and she learned a lot of helpful principles that she applied and put into action within her classroom. Eventually, she decided to create her own curriculum that would be structured and explicitly geared towards learners with autism.  In this episode, we talk about behavioral problems and how to stop reinforcing our children's negative patterns. It can seem easier in the moment to give in to our child's tantrum, but ultimately, we are not creating positive changes in their behavior. We should begin by figuring out what is motivating the disruptiveness and then determine how to starve the negative behavior and replace it with a positive and healthy way for the child to communicate what they want. It is also essential to write down the data behind these behaviors, so we can better understand what keeps triggering our child and the actions that work to help calm them down. It will help you to figure out how long their behavior lasts and what seems to be working or not on your part to discourage it positively.  We also discuss how we can better advocate for our children and in doing so, help there to be more inclusiveness when they are in social situations. By speaking about the positive actions and the good things that our children are doing, it creates a positive image in people's minds. People are more inclined to remember negative traits and habits, so by reinforcing the good things about our child, it helps them to remember the positive instead of focusing entirely on what they do wrong.  There are four general reasons for negative behavior, called SEAT. This stands for Sensory, Escape, Attention, and Tangible. Each of these motivations can contribute to why your child is expressing disruptive behaviors. We often want to jump in and put an intervention in place immediately when we see negative behavior, but we need to figure out what is going on first because there could be things you are not noticing. Antecedents- what is happening before a behavior, and Consequences- what is happening after?  We also talk about Sasha's curriculum titled The Autism Helper Curriculum. She discusses each of the subjects that she created, which include Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Functional Literacy, and Reading Comprehension. It is designed for a teacher or parent that wants their children to have flexibility in their style of learning. Whether it is for independent study, an extremely verbal method of teaching, or through visual and gestural prompts.  We, as parents, need to find the courage to stand up for our children and be unafraid to challenge what our child is receiving and to ask questions about everything. We need to have discussions with teachers and other school officials in a way that is both respectful but also conveys our concerns or curiosities about anything that we want to know about. Ultimately, our children can only get everything that they need and deserve through us as parents advocating for them! Interesting Points  Giving in to your child's tantrum is not creating long term change. Kids learn that they should wine or throw a tantrum to get what they want, and it becomes a vicious cycle that gets harder and harder to get out of. To respond, we must first think about our child developmentally, regardless of their age. Where is their skill set? A lot of kids do not have the coping skills yet to de-escalate on their own. When a meltdown becomes more significant than the original issue, there are a few things that you should do.    Make sure the child is safe and won't hurt themselves or others and then give them space. Sometimes something snaps them out of it, or it could be a gradual process. However, if this doesn't happen, you can start to create contingencies for your child. Let them know that if they communicate with you in some way that they are ready, you can speak with them or sit by them. When a child is upset or angry, they won't respond very well to a specific command telling them what to do so you can create a choice board for them to pick from. Ask them if they want to go for a walk? Get a drink of water? Lay in their bed?  Be nearby with your physical presence to let them know that you are here for them, even if you are not currently giving them attention.  Plan ahead of time or create a protocol for negative behaviors and write down the data. When our kids are so full of anxiety, fear, and out of control, it can often transfer to the parents. Write down their behaviors and what is different about each time. If something isn't working or getting better, you should think about doing something differently. Data can be a simple as how long a tantrum lasted or what initially caused it. Remember that every experience is a learning opportunity!  How to be your student's publicist. A common problem across many schools and classrooms is the inclusion piece. You are in control of the narrative about your kids! People remember the bad stuff more than the positive things. There might be negative things that people see regarding your child's behavior, and other people, and teachers will remember that. It could be why inclusion isn't working. Talk about the good stuff that your kid can do. It can be easy to focus on the negative behaviors that your child displays, but you should try and play a different narrative in your head so that when you talk about your kid's other people can see how much they can do. Focus on the positive things that your child can accomplish because they are so amazing! All behaviors are functioning to get something.  There are Four General Reasons Someone Shows Bad Behavior | SEAT  Sensory, Escape, Attention, and Tangible.  <ol> <li>Sensory- gives us some type of internal satisfaction</li> <li>Escape- To avoid or get away from something. </li> <li>Attention- Positive and negative. Attention is not just praise! </li> <li>Tangible- To get access to something that you want. </li> </ol> Remember that you need to Starve it and Replace it. If you want to make negative behaviors not work as well, you must remove attention. You want to starve the negative behavior and make it seem like it won't work or not as well, while simultaneously replacing it for a new and positive way of asking for and receiving something.  How do you empower parents to make sure that their school year is suitable for their children? How do you talk to the teachers? Become very involved, and don't allow yourself to be worried about offending someone. You can be involved politely and respectfully! Ask a lot of questions, even if it seems annoying. Be there for your teacher and develop rapport. Make sure that s/he remembers who you are and the interest you have for your child's wellbeing. Don't be afraid of questioning anything you don't understand because no one else is as interested in your child's rights as much as you are! Resources and links mentioned:  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Power-Positive-Parenting-Wonderful-Children/dp/1567131751" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Power of Positive Parenting: A Wonderful Way to Raise Children by Glenn Lathum</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6JmQ7rYUXc2L3HiBGWoajI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Autism Helper Podcast: Episode 12</a> "Negotiating with Terrorists"  <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SEjTIKn5A1x9GHImz6Gmr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Autism Helper Podcast: Episode 13</a> "Being your Student's Publicist" <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/23bmVHZNFrl1M7AQuoDCEx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Autism Helper Podcast: Episode 19</a> "Old School Time-out vs. New school Time-away."  Sasha Long's Website: <a href="http://theautismhelper.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theautismhelper.com</a> (Access ABC Data Sheets) <a href="https://theautismhelper.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theautismhelper.com/</a> <a href="http://wrightslaw.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wrightslaw.com</a> (to learn what your kid is legally allowed to receive from school) <a href="https://www.wrightslaw.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wrightslaw.com/</a> Contact Info and Links for Sasha Website: <a href="https://theautismhelper.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Autism Helper </a> <a href="https://theautismhelper.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theautismhelper.com</a> Blog: <a href="https://theautismhelper.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Autism Helper Blog</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theautismhelper/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theautismhelper</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theautismhelper/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&amp;eid=ARBpfXYGrZvYiC6GnParI3rmSsMwbAT5eOMQjnkvhjIA1dW_Vhm6qv4A6hqRSYUkFmwGhaKqiZmd0G9f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Autism Helper Podcast</a> Podcast: The Autism Helper on <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/the-autism-helper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4dQATuzkYBX2KsaXXWXLBW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://anchor.fm/theautismhelper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anchor</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autism-helper-podcast/id1443908794" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcast</a>.  Jodys contact info Email: <a href="mailto:jody@spicybubbles.com">jody@spicybubbles.com</a> FB Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a>

025 | Special Education and the Power of Being an Autism Helper - With Sasha Long

In this episode, I want to talk about the difference between preparing for something and planning for something. We all want the plan. When we walk out of the psychologist's office who just gave us the paper that says the word "autism" on it, we want the plan. We want the map that tells us where to go, what to do, what the right diet is or the right therapy, how we can get a hold of those resources, and ultimately what's next.  But as you know, they don't give you anything but a piece of paper that says the word "autism." This fact alone can make us go into panic mode. We search for answers and get so many conflicting thoughts about what we should do. Now, couple this with all the thoughts that are going on in our minds, and it's no wonder that we as parents get a little freaked out.  We go to the worst-case scenario all the time. What is my child going to be like when he/she gets older? Will I have to take care of them until I'm old? Will they ever learn how to speak? Will they ever be independent?  Those are some typical freak out thoughts that just swirl around in our heads, making us paralyzed. But here is what I want to challenge you today. I want to introduce you to a different thought.  What if we put too much emphasis on the "plan"?  What if we focus way too much on trying to map out the journey just so we can have the peace of mind that we're headed in the right direction? Because we can't find that direction, we think we're doomed, and so is our kid.  What if you thought more about preparing and less about the plan?  To plan means to design in detail, like a building or a machine, while preparing methods to make everything ready for a specific future purpose. It is the same thing as having a child. You get pregnant and start planning. You go into this fantasy mindset and have a loose plan for this child's life. But we all know what happens when your child is born 2 months early and has to spend months in the NICU. Or you get an autism diagnosis, and your child has no words when they're 3 years old.  You realize that the plan you've created in your head isn't lining up to reality, and you freak out. It feels like you don't know what the future holds, and you have no control, and that must mean death.  I didn't plan to spend weeks in the hospital trying to figure out what was going to stop Remy's seizures. I didn't have a plan for how to teach Remy how to talk, to find a speech therapist and an ABA program, or train someone to watch my child so I could go on a date with my husband.  This topic of planning vs. preparing came up for me during the craziness of the holiday season. There was a lot for our family in December. I had every day planned out, but nothing went according to plan, and I ended up spending the whole month in scrambling mode. I was so stressed the entire month that by Christmas day, I was burnt out.  Looking back, I would have prepared for everything on my to-do list ahead of time so that when my plan didn't work out, I would be ready to face those challenges and adapt better.  Eventually, you will learn that raising a child with special needs means that everything is unknown. Sometimes it takes time to accept this. Often, we are not going to be able to follow our plans, so better use of our time is to just prepare.  Start a special needs trust, even if you have no money to put in it right now. If the worst happens, and in 30 years from now, your child isn't living on their own, at least you are prepared to financially support your child. Right now, you have no idea where that money will go, but in 30 years, when it's time to dip into that trust account, you'll have the money to decide how you'll use that.  We have no idea where we are going to be or where Remy will be in the years to come. But one thing we do know is that she has an amazing doctor, she's learning daily living skills, and we live in a state where special needs services are abundantly available. We are also close to family and have a great nanny. All the big things we need to make it through life are in place. It takes a lot of work, in the beginning, to make it like this, but what that means is the plan we have for her has plenty of room for change and course correction.  Making a plan isn't a bad thing. In fact, it is necessary. But when we put too much emphasis on a plan, we don't leave room for error when the plan doesn't go well.  Think of it this way. Planning is going forward. Preparing is starting backward.  Write down all the big picture things you want for yourself and your family, and specifically your child with special needs. Don't do this with fear, but see it as if you're creating the life you want your child to have.  So, write down all of your wants. Then work backward and fill in loosely what needs to be put in place to create that life. You don't have to know precisely how you'll accomplish it. You'll learn that as you go. Just write down all your desires.  What is it that you want for them? If you're trying to write goals and create your New Year's resolutions, I will start by figuring out the kind of life you want to live. How do you want to feel, and what are the important life-giving scenarios you want? Then work backwards. When you do this, the plan is super easy to figure out, and you're able to change the plan at any given moment.   Raising a child with special needs means that every step you take is unknown. This is important to understand so that you can prepare for when things don't happen exactly how you expected.  Prepare by starting from your goals and desires and working backward. Don't emphasize an exact plan if you aren't sure where you are going. Start at the beginning and figure out what you want so you will know what to prepare for.  Start a special needs trust for your child, even if you are not ready. This is something that will be very helpful and important for your child in the future. You can always add to it when you have the money. At least it will be there when you need it.  Only worry about planning when it is necessary. It's so much more productive to prepare the life you want for your family and your children, and only plan when you have to. You will not be as stressed out, and you will adapt so much better when life doesn't go according to what you thought.  When you emphasize a plan too much, you don't leave yourself with any options when that plan doesn't go well. There is a high likelihood that what you plan for won't happen, so if you focus on this too much, you will feel stressed and helpless because you haven't allowed yourself to prepare for anything else.     Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website https://www.jodywarshawsky.com 

In this episode, I want to talk about the difference between preparing for something and planning for something. We all want the plan. When we walk out of the psychologist's office who just gave us the paper that says the word "autism" on it, we want the plan. We want the map that tells us where to go, what to do, what the right diet is or the right therapy, how we can get a hold of those resources, and ultimately what's next.  But as you know, they don't give you anything but a piece of paper that says the word "autism." This fact alone can make us go into panic mode. We search for answers and get so many conflicting thoughts about what we should do. Now, couple this with all the thoughts that are going on in our minds, and it's no wonder that we as parents get a little freaked out.  We go to the worst-case scenario all the time. What is my child going to be like when he/she gets older? Will I have to take care of them until I'm old? Will they ever learn how to speak? Will they ever be independent?  Those are some typical freak out thoughts that just swirl around in our heads, making us paralyzed. But here is what I want to challenge you today. I want to introduce you to a different thought.  What if we put too much emphasis on the "plan"?  What if we focus way too much on trying to map out the journey just so we can have the peace of mind that we're headed in the right direction? Because we can't find that direction, we think we're doomed, and so is our kid.  What if you thought more about preparing and less about the plan?  To plan means to design in detail, like a building or a machine, while preparing methods to make everything ready for a specific future purpose. It is the same thing as having a child. You get pregnant and start planning. You go into this fantasy mindset and have a loose plan for this child's life. But we all know what happens when your child is born 2 months early and has to spend months in the NICU. Or you get an autism diagnosis, and your child has no words when they're 3 years old.  You realize that the plan you've created in your head isn't lining up to reality, and you freak out. It feels like you don't know what the future holds, and you have no control, and that must mean death.  I didn't plan to spend weeks in the hospital trying to figure out what was going to stop Remy's seizures. I didn't have a plan for how to teach Remy how to talk, to find a speech therapist and an ABA program, or train someone to watch my child so I could go on a date with my husband.  This topic of planning vs. preparing came up for me during the craziness of the holiday season. There was a lot for our family in December. I had every day planned out, but nothing went according to plan, and I ended up spending the whole month in scrambling mode. I was so stressed the entire month that by Christmas day, I was burnt out.  Looking back, I would have prepared for everything on my to-do list ahead of time so that when my plan didn't work out, I would be ready to face those challenges and adapt better.  Eventually, you will learn that raising a child with special needs means that everything is unknown. Sometimes it takes time to accept this. Often, we are not going to be able to follow our plans, so better use of our time is to just prepare.  Start a special needs trust, even if you have no money to put in it right now. If the worst happens, and in 30 years from now, your child isn't living on their own, at least you are prepared to financially support your child. Right now, you have no idea where that money will go, but in 30 years, when it's time to dip into that trust account, you'll have the money to decide how you'll use that.  We have no idea where we are going to be or where Remy will be in the years to come. But one thing we do know is that she has an amazing doctor, she's learning daily living skills, and we live in a state where special needs services are abundantly available. We are also close to family and have a great nanny. All the big things we need to make it through life are in place. It takes a lot of work, in the beginning, to make it like this, but what that means is the plan we have for her has plenty of room for change and course correction.  Making a plan isn't a bad thing. In fact, it is necessary. But when we put too much emphasis on a plan, we don't leave room for error when the plan doesn't go well.  Think of it this way. Planning is going forward. Preparing is starting backward.  Write down all the big picture things you want for yourself and your family, and specifically your child with special needs. Don't do this with fear, but see it as if you're creating the life you want your child to have.  So, write down all of your wants. Then work backward and fill in loosely what needs to be put in place to create that life. You don't have to know precisely how you'll accomplish it. You'll learn that as you go. Just write down all your desires.  What is it that you want for them? If you're trying to write goals and create your New Year's resolutions, I will start by figuring out the kind of life you want to live. How do you want to feel, and what are the important life-giving scenarios you want? Then work backwards. When you do this, the plan is super easy to figure out, and you're able to change the plan at any given moment.  <ol> <li>Raising a child with special needs means that every step you take is unknown. This is important to understand so that you can prepare for when things don't happen exactly how you expected. </li> <li>Prepare by starting from your goals and desires and working backward. Don't emphasize an exact plan if you aren't sure where you are going. Start at the beginning and figure out what you want so you will know what to prepare for. </li> <li>Start a special needs trust for your child, even if you are not ready. This is something that will be very helpful and important for your child in the future. You can always add to it when you have the money. At least it will be there when you need it. </li> <li>Only worry about planning when it is necessary. It's so much more productive to prepare the life you want for your family and your children, and only plan when you have to. You will not be as stressed out, and you will adapt so much better when life doesn't go according to what you thought. </li> <li>When you emphasize a plan too much, you don't leave yourself with any options when that plan doesn't go well. There is a high likelihood that what you plan for won't happen, so if you focus on this too much, you will feel stressed and helpless because you haven't allowed yourself to prepare for anything else.  </li> </ol> <ul> <li>Email: <a href="mailto:jody@spicybubbles.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a></li> <li>FB Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a></li> <li>FB Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a></li> <li>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a></li> <li>Website <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a></li> </ul>

032 | The Problem With Having the Perfect Plan For Your Special Needs Child

The holiday episode. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, we all have those traditions that we want to hold on to. I want to give you permission to adjust as necessary to fit the needs of your family. Christmas is known to cause anxiety and overwhelm, but when you throw in a new diagnosis, medical issues, or a child that doesn't fit into the regular box, it can be a time of great stress.  But it doesn't have to be — I'm sharing about my journey to being ok with changing things up on Christmas. I hope you have an amazing holiday and just know that however it goes, you are not alone.    Find me and say hello Email: jody@jodywarshawsky.com FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/ FB Page https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/ Website https://www.jodywarshawsky.com

The holiday episode. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, we all have those traditions that we want to hold on to. I want to give you permission to adjust as necessary to fit the needs of your family. Christmas is known to cause anxiety and overwhelm, but when you throw in a new diagnosis, medical issues, or a child that doesn't fit into the regular box, it can be a time of great stress.  But it doesn't have to be — I'm sharing about my journey to being ok with changing things up on Christmas. I hope you have an amazing holiday and just know that however it goes, you are not alone.    Find me and say hello Email: <a href="mailto:jody@spicybubbles.com">jody@jodywarshawsky.com</a> FB Group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/608571542825070/</a> FB Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/acceptingtheunacceptable/</a> Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jodywarshawsky/</a> Website <a href="https://www.jodywarshawsky.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jodywarshawsky.com</a>

030 | The Holidays With Your Special Needs Child

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