EP 806 | NeuroNugget #6: It’s Okay To Say No

About this episode

In this mini-episode, the hosts discuss their family's recent challenges and the importance of taking a break while still supporting their mission.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is hit pause. In this heartfelt mini-episode, we open up about our family’s recent challenges, a new autism diagnosis, and why Embracing Autism is taking a short break. We share what’s still happening behind the scenes — from ongoing grants to the upcoming Sensory Santa event — and leave listeners with one powerful reminder: rest is not giving up; it’s refocusing. Support our Mission, become a member, unlock bonus entries: patreon.com/autismwish

People in this episode

Hosts: Lia McCabe, Matt McCabe

Topics covered

• autism diagnosis
• family challenges
• self-care
• rest
• community support

Keywords

• autism
• family
• rest
• Sensory Santa
• community support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Embracing Autism, Sensory Santa, patreon.com/autismwish

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