Episodes
![Episode 13: Updates on IEP, Genetic Tests and More](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4523183/C4AE99A2-DBF0-46A9-8233-AA2104FF3FA0_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Episode 13: Updates on IEP, Genetic Tests and More
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
When we started this blog and podcast, we decided to chronicle our experiences in real time so that they might be a reference source for other parents wondering what their options were. This week, our updates on IEP’s, safety trackers and what Andrew’s genetic test revealed.
![Episode 12: Autism, Cannabis & On-Going Studies](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4523183/IMG_9504_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Episode 12: Autism, Cannabis & On-Going Studies
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Autism Speaks hosted its first scientific conference in December 2018 regarding cannabis-based medicines. The Conference brought together 30 researchers, autism advocates and medical professionals. Today’s episode, we discuss some of the findings, limitations, next steps and our own opinion on where we think this may or may not be an option for our own little dude.
![Episode 11: How To Prepare Your Kid With Autism For First Trip To The Dentist](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4523183/fullsizeoutput_1d_300x300.jpeg)
Saturday Jun 15, 2019
Episode 11: How To Prepare Your Kid With Autism For First Trip To The Dentist
Saturday Jun 15, 2019
Saturday Jun 15, 2019
How do you prepare for a first trip to the dentist when you have a kiddo with autism? Taking those normal apprehensions and then coupling them with overwhelming sensory issues is where the challenge lies. This week, we discuss a few pointers.
![What Causes Autism? Genetic Testing Offers Some Insight](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4523183/IMG_FB4DEFCA36A3-1_300x300.jpeg)
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
What Causes Autism? Genetic Testing Offers Some Insight
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
It is thequestion asked fairly often by parents who have children with Autism and developmental delays. While genetic testing in relation to autism is still a growing science, there have been some identified chromosome and genetic markers that are linked to developmental delays. This week, we get down and nerdy.
![Episode 9: Sleepless in Dartmouth; When Your ASD Kiddo Won't Sleep](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4523183/93264E70-CE4D-4310-9F44-6ABEEDBCE941_300x300.jpg)
Thursday May 16, 2019
Episode 9: Sleepless in Dartmouth; When Your ASD Kiddo Won't Sleep
Thursday May 16, 2019
Thursday May 16, 2019
Moms, remember how tired you were in pregnancy because your body was creating life? Then, once you delivered, your baby needed to be fed every two to three hours in infancy. So even once you regained energy, your sleep rhythm was absolutely trashed by that cute as a button new roommate. I remember. The North REMEMBERS.
![Episode 8: IEP Process for Kids with ASD](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4523183/IMG_8842_300x300.jpg)
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Episode 8: IEP Process for Kids with ASD
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Friday Apr 19, 2019
Individualized Education Programs are designed to the specific needs of your child so that they can learn at their pace and in an environment conducive to their learning. This week’s episode, we discuss what parents should know, how they can prepare and some other insights that will deepen your knowledge of how to begin.
![Episode 7: What Will The Future Hold](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4523183/82F48760-6D36-4379-86FC-361F852D30CF_300x300.jpg)
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Episode 7: What Will The Future Hold
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
What will Andrew’s life will be like at 7? At 12? At 20?
Can I live forever? What deal with the devil do I need to make to ensure that I am going to be around to make sure I’ll always be there for Andrew, that I don’t have to burden his brother with this, and that I don’t have to navigate and depend on adult autism services for my baby. Listen to us talk through our own fears and introduce a family who has been through this. They've been through the toddler stage, the adolescence, young adulthood, and so on. They're on the other side.
![Episode 6: Autism and Potty Training, To Pee or Not to Pee](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4523183/56737324585__F7F66EF3-DD22-4CAD-9C26-0D5EB1940AD1_2_300x300.jpg)
Sunday Mar 31, 2019
Episode 6: Autism and Potty Training, To Pee or Not to Pee
Sunday Mar 31, 2019
Sunday Mar 31, 2019
Potty training any kid is tedious….but we don’t have just any kid on our hands…..we have Mr. Andrew. Four days, we followed the procedure to the letter of the law. Find out whether or not we had any success and what the worst part of this attempt was.
![Siblings of Children with Autism](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4523183/IMG_7955_300x300.jpg)
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Siblings of Children with Autism
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Friday Mar 22, 2019
I’ll always wonder if we as parents are rationing out the proper amount of attention. I’ll want John to know that he is just as special and loved. Even though Andrew requires more help, we want him to know that he’s more than an added family member to help Andrew along in the world. He’s an awesome kid, an awesome big brother and an amazing, loving son.
![Episode 4: House Arrest, Safety continued.....](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog4523183/IMG_8815_300x300.jpg)
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Episode 4: House Arrest, Safety continued.....
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Once you’ve somewhat mastered keeping them in the home and the ability to track them should they elope, you’re job is only halfway done. Safety concerns still persist inside your home. This week we discuss ways to redirect maladaptive behaviors and address safety concerns inside the home.