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Living the Sky Life - Our Autism Journey

This podcast comes to you from a very tired and eternally hopefully autism mom of an adult son with profound needs. My intention is to bring together caregivers of special needs children and those who may want to gain a better understanding of our challenges and triumphs. Through the sharing of our stories and experience, I hope to build a larger, more inclusive community of support. Living the Sky Life offers a personal connection from someone who walks daily in caregiver shoes.

info_outline S6: Episode 184 - Ashley Gillespie owner/director of Bloom Developmental Center 04/23/2026
info_outline S6: Ep. 183 - I'm BACK!! 04/09/2026
info_outline S5: Episode 182 - Through his new book, this autism dad shares practical advice & hopes to be a voice for other fathers who may be struggling. 05/09/2024
info_outline S5: Episode 181 - Preparing but not stressing for adulthood & never losing hope that our kids will determine their own incredible future 04/04/2024
info_outline S5: Episode 180 - Uncovering GI issues with a nonverbal teen and beginning to plan for adulthood 03/21/2024
info_outline S5: Episode 179 - Keeping hope alive... and the power of 'yet' 03/14/2024
info_outline S5: Episode 178 - Turning those labeled as "low functioning" into higher functioning individuals through a successful life & job skills training program 03/07/2024
info_outline S5: Episode 177 - The importance of improving GI health to eliminate additional neurological effects caused by IBD/Crohn's/ Colitis 02/22/2024
info_outline S5: Episode 176 - Diving deep into the methods of toilet training 02/08/2024
info_outline S5: Episode 175 - Chatting with an OG of the Spelling Method for Communication and why it's important to always presume competence 02/01/2024
info_outline S5: Episode 174 - Sharing a love of the outdoors & spending quality time with each other has created an unbreakable bond between these sisters 01/25/2024
info_outline S5: Episode 173 - Appreciating her brother for his authenticity, ability to find enjoyment in the little things and naivety to negativity in the world 01/18/2024
info_outline S5: Episode 172 - Declaring that her brother is amazing, this little sister loves that he constantly tries to make everyone laugh 01/11/2024
info_outline S5: Episode 171 - A tremendous bond between brothers within a loving and supportive large family 01/04/2024
info_outline S5: Episode 170 - Now an adult, this younger sister reflects on the many ways her relationship with her autistic brother has grown and become stronger 12/28/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 169 - Today's guest takes her role as big sister & protector seriously as she shares with me all the ways she appreciates her autistic brother 12/21/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 168 - Two brothers join me for a discussion about life as an autism sibling 12/14/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 167 - My daughter shares her honest feelings about growing up with an autistic brother who has profound needs 12/07/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 166 - Both a sibling and a mom to loved ones on the autism spectrum, Kylie has spent her life advocating for less ignorance & bullying and more inclusion & resources 11/30/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 165 - Chatting with a special education teacher, who is also on the autism spectrum, about her new children's book 'Call Me Mosely' 11/16/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 164 - The importance of identifying the good moments in each day and finding happiness within yourself. Choose your hard! 11/09/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 163 - Choosing to put yourself first and having the strength to end an unhealthy relationship 11/02/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 162 - Learning to communicate more clearly and overcome our natural instinct as autism parents to live in 'fight or flight' mode in our marriage 10/26/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 161 - The importance of prioritizing your spouse and many other things a 33 year marriage has taught them 10/19/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 160 - Keeping laughter, communication and teamwork at the forefront of our marriage 10/12/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 159 - Navigating the minimal options available when our loved ones age out of traditional services 10/05/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 158 - Empowering your vision of 'home' and helping families coordinate future housing options for their loved ones 09/28/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 157 - Living by the motto 'what is standing in your way might just become the way' while enjoying and learning to navigate adulthood with her sons one day at a time 09/21/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 156 - An overview of the various housing alternatives for autistic adults 09/14/2023
info_outline S5: Episode 155 - Chatting with a Kentucky mom who decided to create a solution for adults with disabilities who have no options due to aging out 09/07/2023
 
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