Atypical Parenting; The Podcast for People Who Love Someone With Autism

#204 Unconventional; A conversation on autistic adults raising autistic kids with Danielle Sullivan

Join the conversation as Dawn and Danielle discuss parenting issues in the autistic community. We'd love your feedback on Instagram @ Atypical_Parenting 
Danielle Sullivan (she/they) is an autistic neurodiversity advocate, parent coach, certified life coach, and host of the Neurodiverging Podcast.
Her mission is to further disability awareness and social justice efforts to improve all of our lives as part of the larger world community.
 
Danielle offers parent and life coaching services, peer support groups, webinars on neurodiversity-related topics, and a self-paced emotional intelligence course for autistic adults. Learn more at http://neurodiverging.com (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttp://neurodiverging.com/%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1690555840001969%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw1w56xyKDakQ_Fd9QLKXaVy&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1690555840008196&usg=AOvVaw2_MQs26QwloB0Enx1ns_xc)
 
 
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#203 In search of an amazing night’s sleep with Rebecca Michi

We all know that sleep is an essential component of good health and yet so many families in the autistic community are struggling.  Rebecca Michi is an children’s sleep consultant and author who has helped thousands of families transform their sleep with her unique approach.   
 
Land - Rebecca Michi - Children's Sleep Consultant (childrenssleepconsultant.com)
 
 

#202 Is Hemp a miracle plant? 101Hemp with Justin Benton

Justin Benton is a hemp farmer and also the father of a son diagnosed with severe autism at age 3.  Hear the story of how he helped his son's nervous system repair itself, and also learn more about hemp and it's main component, CBD.  Really interesting episode!  
 
 
 
 
Episode links: 
Justin's Podcast Title: Miracle Plant
Justin's Hemp product website: 101Hemp.org
Holistic health advice and support:  AskJanet.org
Hair testing: Vitalityanalysis.com
Enzyme products:  Sunrider.com

#201 What happens when we’re gone? Unique perspectives in financial planning for the caregiver.

Dr. Padda is back to kick off Season 2!   
Today we address an area many of us worry about - financial planning for after we die.  Dr. Padda shares his unique perspective and some truly creative and unique ideas.  As we age we expect our children to become increasingly independent.  Unfortunately, in autism, that independence may never reach a place of sustained ability to self-support.  Stop worrying and start planning! 
 
Resources 
https://redpillkapital.com/
Assisted living education and resources
https://ralna.org/about-ralna/
Dr. Padda contact info: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/-padda?challengeId=AQHl82CVBYmsbQAAAYi2Jj6pL3M6E5YL-cLYiME2Y6TLwcmxJ32Gqscm4ZbeGmQ9B2R5wIc4Ud0rnoIJ61lcfjtiVZdlwhQtTQ&submissionId=ecb50bf9-604d-6817-f797-281458172206&challengeSource=AgGzrmwRu63n5wAAAYi2Jv1BzIU-xc8MvEuue2uEL3cERyi6TdZ6fP5CYl5kZJM&challegeType=AgEus-WyiY2edgAAAYi2Jv1FuxoLflIttAHe1lluTZ9wrcZE3amfTmA&memberId=AgFC_KGlKgVbOAAAAYi2Jv1ImM6nmA8L759qeaC3n5ztdjA&recognizeDevice=AgHzWl-7QUAI4wAAAYi2Jv1NUauYnvkyJTNJ-zez1tD_xqOiDfcZ
 
 

#121 Understanding the Complexities of Pain in Autism with Gupreet Singh Padda, MD

If your autistic loved one suffers from pain symtpoms that seem unusually intense, without a difinitive cause, you'll want to listen and re-listen to this episode!  A recent study has concluded that autistic people experience pain at a higher intensity than the general population AND are also less adaptable to the sensations.  Join Dawn as she talks about this topic with Dr. Padda, pain management specialist and anesthesiologist with over 30 years of experience. 
 
Resources: 
Recommended book: 
Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More - Kindle edition by Palmer MD, Christopher M. . Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Dr. Padda's Websites: 
painmd.tv
 
Best Way To Reverse Diabetes - Reverse Diabetes MD (reversingdiabetesmd.com)
 

#120 The communication deficit in autism that’s ruining your relationship

If you want to improve communication and have more satisfying and healthy interactions moving forward, this episode is for you!  
Dawn discusses the important differences in how neurotypical and autistic brains process social interactions and how it's causing chaos in our relationships.  This episode is aimed at helping us, as family members and loved ones, understand how to be a supportive presence as a means of connecting in a healthy way.
 

#119 Recognizing creative brilliance with Sandra Cavanaugh

Today we talk with Sandra Cavanaugh, Creativity specialist who spent years in the acting world as an actor, director, playwrite and screenwriter.  She is also the author of "Spontaneous Brilliance: Unleash the power of your Unique Creative Genius" and has taught CEOs and disabled people alike, how to tap into the creative power within each and every one of us.    
She is also the mother to 4 disabled adult children.  Listen along as she shares both her personal story as well as her insight of how creativity abounds within all of us and how it can change lives!  
SHOW NOTES: 
Buy Sandra's book:
https://www.amazon.com/Spontaneous-Brilliance-Unleash-Unique-Creative/dp/1088562310
Find more into about Sandra here:  https://spontaneousbrilliance.com/
Instagram@Sandracavanaugh_

#118 Shea Belsky, Mentra and Thoughts on Living an Autistic Life

This week's interview is with Shea Belsky, autistic CTO of Mentra, the world's first neurodiversity hiring platform. Shea is wonderfully insightful and shares his personal thoughts on growing up with Autism and the strategies that have helped him succeed.  

Reframing Unconditional Love

What does loving unconditionally look like during times when things aren't going so well?  What happens to that unconditional love when the person you love behaves in ways that violate your personal boundaries or deeply held values?  These are the tough questions Dawn talks about today.  

Anna Basinet and Project Typical - The importance of neurodivergent integration

Anna Basinet is a junior at the Greenwich Country Day school who has started her own organization called Project Typical. The mission of Project Typical is to educate younger generations on neurodiversity and what it means to be considered “typical”. 
 
Please checkout @projecttypical on Instagram to see more about what Anna does.
 
Show references:
https://www.sociallearningcenter.org