Episodes
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
AAW 2022_New Season....New News
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
We are back! Although we've taken 2 years off, they have certainly not been without event. What was the COVID era like with a child who has Autism? We'll update all of the original topics covered, from safety, sleep, vacations, siblings, potty training, family life, food, and so much more. New topics too, including how Andrew is adjusting to two new homes.
Join us for another fun-filled ride as we do our best to create a new normal in this interesting world.
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
This week's episode aired on WPLM-FM on Sunday April 19, 2020. We took the episode from the series South of Boston and are sharing it as this month's episode. The goal was to talk about Autism, behavioral therapies, explain exactly what the VB MAPP is and how it originated. When this episode was originally written, I didn't know I'd be sequestered and quarantined along with the family. So the audio definitely infuses some of the challenges that trying to continue progress with your kiddo during a quarantine pose.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
MINISODE: Coping with Covid-19 and Disruption of Therapy
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Like most parents across the U.S., you may find that school and therapy centers are closed, leaving us parents to manage their schooling and services from home while still trying to work, remotely or not. This episode is a shorty. Just a little review of what Mundo de Andrew is like and how we're getting through it.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Caregiver Burnout; How To Keep From Going Off The Deep End
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
No vacations, sleepless nights, a growing child still wearing diapers and living life in a constant state of exhaustion. That’s the challenging aspect, yet it could be a million times worse.
Caregiver burnout is real. In this episode, we chat about what it is like raising children with a disability as they get older and how to cope. I share what I’ve found helpful in my journey alongside Andrew.
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
New Year, New School, New Adventures; Andrew starts Kindergarten
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
This week, we review Andrew's first week in Kindergarten, our IEP process and the impetus to make the switch. Join us, for a review of Andrew's newest adventures in 2020.
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
Building a Therapy Home
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
Building a therapy home is more than just modifications and safety provisions. Building a therapy home means creating a space that is fun and continues to move the ball forward in all areas of skill acquisition. This week we focus on the space, sleep arrangements, safety, redirecting behaviors, and functional play.
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Happy Holidays from AAW
Monday Dec 23, 2019
Monday Dec 23, 2019
A quick little episode where we review some tips on how to survive the holidays when you have a Kiddo on the spectrum. Happy Holidays!
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Complimentary and Alternative Therapies
Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
This week, we talk about different types of therapy we've tried or looked into as compliments to Andrew's ABA therapy. For most kiddos with ASD, the normal regimen of therapies are Applied Behavioral Analysis, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Adaptive PhysEd programs. What else is out there and working for some kids? Well.....let's find out.
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Episode 15: Food Part 2
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
Tuesday Sep 10, 2019
In this episode, we discuss food, special diets, inflammation and the relationship of food & brain.
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Episode 14: Food....Friend or Foe? The Mealtime Struggle
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Tuesday Aug 20, 2019
Any and every parent with a child on the spectrum can attest to the selective menu children with autism have when it comes to sustenance. When you pair their texture preferences with uninvested attitude toward food, then add in any element of hyperactivity, it makes the average parent anxious about their child's state of nourishment. This week we discuss the struggles of parents with Atypical and Neurotypical alike when it comes to mealtime.