"It’s Chaotic, and it’s a Blessing" with Kate Patay

07/07/21 • 32 min

Brave Together Parenting: a podcast for parenting disabilities and unique needs.

Jessica’s daughter Kate shares how being a sibling has shaped her, and offers wonderful wisdom and insight into the hearts and minds of siblings to children with special needs. Kate is 15, youngest sibling to Luke and Ryan, and she loves her brothers fiercely and unconditionally.

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Let Them Change Us

In this episode of the Brave Together podcast, Jessica speaks about some of the things she has learned while raising Ryan. What really matters as we guide our children into adulthood? Do we need to work to change every behavior that is not a neuro-typical behavior? Do we really need to try and "fix" things? Or, can we make peace with our children and let them change US, instead?
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A Movement to Change Spaces (Toileting with Dignity)

What will it take to change the way society cares for the basic needs of carers and those with disabilities in public spaces? How can we create a world where more families can leave the house knowing they have somewhere to attend their needs with dignity?
Jessica interviews Christina Abernethy, a mom and the founder of Love, Hope and Autism. Christina is proud to be the coordinator for Changing Spaces Pennsylvania, a movement to build accessible restrooms with powered height adjustable adult sized changing tables across communities to promote inclusion. She is working with legislators to pass a bill in Pennsylvania that would require such facilities in hospitals, airports, museums, rest stops, sports arenas and more. For her efforts, she won the ACHIEVA Award Of Excellence for Family Support in 2018 and in 2019 was awarded a medal by the Autism Connection of Pennsylvania. Christina is committed to spreading a message of heightened awareness and acceptance of differences, ultimately inspiring hope.
Brave Together Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, an organization working to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient - so anyone can get help, anytime, anywhere from the world's largest network of licensed, accredited, and experienced counselors. For a 10% discount off of your first month, visit www.betterhelp.com/wearebrave together.