Parenting Autism

In this episode, we chat about Bryce's summer adventures including Special Olympics Bowling, hiking and gem-mining in the mountains, and a tour of the FPL nuclear simulator. We also update the listeners about Bryce's sessions for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. He has been asking for us to find someone to help him with his worries. We are very pleased with how well he has responded to the tools/advice that he has been given during his first two sessions. Sandy's cancer update ...

In this episode, Bryce joins us at the end of the podcast to talk about our trip to Boston, an airshow visit, and his gold medal at Special Olympics Basketball Regionals. We also update the listeners with good news from Sandy's visit at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute along with other highlights since the last podcast episode. It's important to share how life continues in this new season of our autism journey. We know we are not the only parents who have had a health crisis or o...

In this episode, we update the listeners on how Bryce is doing on Sandy's cancer journey (Waldenström Macroglobulinemia). He is participating in Special Olympics again and enjoyed a recent EAA flight with more scheduled for this spring. We talk about Bryce's progress with initialing conversations as he continues to expand his English vocabulary and improve his reading skills. It's important to share how life continues in this new season of our autism journey. We know we are no...

In this episode, we follow up about Sandy's concerning bloodwork mentioned in the last episode. Sandy was in the hospital for a week receiving blood transfusions and plasma plasmapherisis treatments before receiving her diagnosis of a rare blood cancer, Waldenström macroglobulinemia. Although it is not curable, it is treatable and the first chemo treatment began this morning. We talk about how we are explaining this to Bryce for processing as well as our emotions during the past two we...

In this episode, we answer questions about our homeschool process with Bryce and how it affects our relationship with him as well as each other. We also talk about our recent trip to NYC where we celebrated our nephew's wedding AND Bryce's 11th birthday with many skyscraper and elevator tours! We talk more about Bryce's increased sensitivity to "annoying sounds" and steps we are taking to help him learn how to tolerate them in a better way. NOTE: Most of our Social Media ...

In this episode, we talk about Bryce's recent sleepover with his best friend, Michael, and how we helped him work through his hurt feelings and emotions. It's not easy to watch your son struggle with his feelings of hurt and sadness. It's also not easy to figure out the right words and instructions to help teach your son who thinks in a completely different way that yourself. We are very grateful that the Lord continues to give us wisdom as we pray for it daily! We also talk abo...

In this episode, we review the game What's Next: Transitions by M&J Games which is available to purchase on Amazon. We also talk about Bryce's current level of language - Progress continues to be made with plenty for us to continue to work toward on this autism journey. Lastly, we talk about how we are working with our church leadership to provide more resources to teach those who think differently about Jesus. This is our current ministry and mission with our hearts full of...

In this episode, we talk about classes attended and resources at The Family Cafe, an annual conference for families with disabilities in the state of Florida. You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. You can also reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten years old. H...