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Stacy and Anne are moms with young adults who have autism. Between the two of them, they've experienced many things as they've raised their kids. Now, they are learning to be moms of special needs adults who live with them. Join them as they talk about all things autism, no holds barred. It's a real, raw ongoing dialogue full of tears and laughter.
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Whether or not your adult child with ASD has a drivers license is based on many things such as motor skills (pun intended), anxiety level and other things. Some ASD adults are able to drive and do it well, while others are unable to drive for various reasons. Some are able to drive but are too anxious or overwhelmed by the DMV (who isn't?), test taking and driving with a stranger in the car. There are so many things we just don't think of!
Join Stacy and Anne as we unpack this topic. Stacy is currently fretting over her son's lack of driving. Anne's daughter got her license when she was 18. Together they have an active discussion filled with tips and topics as they unpack autism and driving.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Raising an ASD kid can lead to great loneliness for the moms. Many give up their job, their career and stay home full time with a child that may have too many challenges to take out of the house. Are you bound by your routine and all of the needs your child has? Moms of ASD kids also struggle with shame, blame and others not understanding their child. Perhaps their child doesn't get invited to the parties and thus neither do you because people are uncomfortable with the unpredictable behavior your special needs child exhibits. There are just so many reasons to experience isolation.
But moms of special needs kids need friends as much as every other mom, if not more! We need people who "get" us and our kid. We need to go out and let our hair down with our girlfriends! Join Stacy and Anne as they unpack this topic today.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Join us this week with our special guest Stephanie who has come up with some genius ideas to help her non-verbal 4 year old ASD son. Stephanie has been brilliant and full of creativity as she has worked on making materials for her son. If you would like to see this tune into our youtube channel Moms Unpacking Autism.
Even though our kids are grown, we found these ideas fascinating. Join Stacy and Anne and Stephanie as we talk about helpful, homegrown solutions to help your kiddo on the spectrum!
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Well here's a loaded topic! Many new moms these days are talking about autism as if it's a gift. "Isn't it wonderful that we are learning all these new ways to love, or learning to live selflessly. It's so rewarding having a child with autism". Well is it?
Don't get us wrong. We love our kids and yes, we have learned many lessons on acceptance, grace, patience and love. We understand that people are trying to make neurodiversity more accepted so that our kids will also have a place in this world and not be judged. But the truth is, that no amount of campaigning changes the fact that our children find themselves to be more lonely in adulthood and have more trouble with depression. It's a hard road to take. And while we want to see our children thrive in this world, we believe that calling it a gift, is not going to bring that about. What it does is put guilt on moms that are grieving and struggling with the day to day reality of raising kids on the spectrum. We believe in honesty and in having a place to process our feelings of loss. Listen as Stacy and Anne unpack this on Moms Unpacking Autism.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
So, we thought by this point our children would have moved out of the house. But instead, they are firmly planted at home in their early 20's with their own sense of clutter and disorganization. Now we are the first to admit that maybe we weren't the best role models, but are there things we can do to help our ASD kids out with the clutter in their lives - and thus our homes? Join Stacy and Anne as we discuss this topic.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
It's quite a journey raising an adult child on the spectrum. For over 20 years now, each of us have been challenged by many different things that never occurred to us when we were young and planning on having families. Join Stacy and Anne as we talk candidly about raising children on the spectrum. We love our kids but we get tired - it's the reality of the situation and we're not afraid to admit that because in the end, it makes us better moms, more equipped to handle the situation.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
Tuesday Aug 27, 2019
In this episode Stacy and Anne, 2 veteran moms of autism talk about their journey with their children. Stacy has a 21 year old, Anne a 24 year old, each on the spectrum with a myriad of experiences. Join us as we talk about life, and parenthood of raising a child with autism - before it was even "a thing".