Mother's Guide Through Autism
Brigitte Shipman
This podcast is to inspire, support, and build community for mothers raising children with autism. Brigitte Shipman is the host and creator of this podcast and it has been inspired by her son Joseph who has been living with autism for the last 32 years. Together, Brigitte and Joseph hope to offer mothers of autistic children hope for the future. They will be sharing what they have learned in their journey as well as have expert guests on the show to give you knowledge, resources, insights, and inspiration.
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Give Your Neurodiverse Kids Tools to Self-Regulate with Yoga | Jennie Abbot
Mother's Guide Through Autism
11/06/24 • 46 min
Jennie Abbot is an award-winning Children's Yoga and Mindfulness Educator and the Founder of The Harmony Kids Co.
Jennie shares how self-regulation is a crucial skill we can teach our kids, especially kids on the spectrum, through yoga.
Watch this episode to see how we can use yoga and mindfulness to help our kids self-regulate in challenging situations and to foster emotional and physical well-being in our children.
In this episode, she shares:
- the positive impact of yoga on kids in schools
- why yoga is so beneficial for our kids on the spectrum
- 2 great self-regulation tools to help your neurodiverse kids
- and more!
Enjoy!
Harmony Kids Yoga Co:
https://theharmonykidsco.com/
Peaceful Play: Minful Movement Game for Kids:
https://theharmonykidsco.com/collections/mindfulness-tools/products/peaceful-play-mindful-movement-game-for-kids
Discount Code: YOGA20
@harmonykidsyogamindfulness3786
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
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Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
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Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good | Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
Mother's Guide Through Autism
01/12/25 • 26 min
Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple board-certified sleep physician and the founder of Restful Sleep MD. She is also the best-selling author of Beyond Tired—A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good.
She helps women and their children prioritize sleep, achieve optimal health, thrive, and live to their fullest potential.
In this episode, she shares:
- why sleep is so important for our kids' development
- practical strategies to help your kids sleep
- tips for moms to get their own good night's sleep
- and more!
Enjoy!
Dr. Funke Website:
https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/
Beyond Tired Book:
https://a.co/d/2aSRSQt
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/restfulsleepmd/
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfunkebrown/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/funke.afolabibrown/
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book
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Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
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A Big Announcement for Autism Moms! - Chill and Chat with Maureen & Brigitte
Mother's Guide Through Autism
03/07/25 • 35 min
Brigitte invites Maureen Brice back to the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast for a new segment called Chill and Chat with Maureen & Brigitte to make a big announcement!
If you are a mom raising a child with autism, you don't want to miss this announcement. Tune in!
Brigitte is an autism parent coach, author, speaker, and the host and creator of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast. Maureen is an Author, Autism Expert, Advocate, Certified Health Coach, and Inspirational Speaker.
Enjoy!
Recharge & Restore Retreat for Autism Moms:
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/retreat
Maureen's Website:
https://hopedreambelieve.com/
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book
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Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
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How We Used Block Therapy and Fast Forward to Improve Language Abilities and More.
Mother's Guide Through Autism
10/22/19 • 29 min
Brigitte shares her inspiring story of how she followed her own intuition in deciding to work with a neurologist with a not-so-stellar reputation in her small town.
Though considered unconventional (and inconclusive to this day), Block Therapy with this neurologist was worth a shot to try since it wasn’t going to hurt her son Joseph. It ended up helping Joseph with understanding of directions, processing of the language, and so much more. Brigitte shares what she monitored and recorded in her journal.
Brigitte also shares the story of how she pleaded with the Fast Forward Therapy founders to expand the program so mothers in the rural areas can use this program with their children. 6 Months later, they offered the software program people could use at home. Brigitte started administering Fast Forward Therapy at home with the new software and it greatly improved Joseph’s speech, focus, and social interaction with others.
Resources:
BMV Life Coach Website: https://bmvlifecoach.com
AIT- Auditory Processing Therapy - https://www.aithelps.com
Fast Forward: Fast Forward Home website - http://www.fastforwordhome.com/
Scientific Learning website - http://www.scilearn.com
Wilbarger Therapeutic Pressure Brush- http://www.sutismcommunitystore.com/wishlist/
Block Therapy: To remind when we did this therapy with Joseph it was experimental. The only resource we had at that time was a Neurologist who did brain injury research. There is no exact method that we did that I could find a website for this therapy. This is recent research to take a look at today: Neuroptimize-Reward, Strengthen, Rebuild- neuroptimizeco.com
Strategies, Advice, and What Neuroscience Is Revealing About the Brains of Kids on the Spectrum with Susan P. Sherkow, M.D
Mother's Guide Through Autism
06/07/24 • 58 min
Susan P. Sherkow, M.D. is a founder of the not-for-profit Sherkow Center for Child Development and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
She has presented and published extensively on the application of psychoanalytic developmental theory to the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with ASD, including a TEDx Talk and co-authorship of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives from Psychoanalysis and Neuroscience.
In this episode, she shares:
- what neuroscience is revealing about the brains of kids on the spectrum
- specific strategies and advice from her clinical experience
- the importance of connectivity and what you can do at home to help create more connection neurologically and emotionally in your child
- how local, social support groups can help your child develop
- and more!
Enjoy!
The Sherkow Center:
https://www.sherkowcenter.org/
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Perspectives from Psychoanalysis and Neuroscience
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book
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Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
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Boost Your Bond: Expert Advice For Connecting With Your Autistic Child | Dr. Ali Perkinson
Mother's Guide Through Autism
09/28/24 • 32 min
Dr. Ali Perkinson is a licensed educational psychologist, speech-language pathologist, board-certified behavior analyst, and neurodiverse couples counselor.
Dr. Ali offers social communication therapy and helps people increase connections in neurodiverse romantic relationships, friendships, or parent-child dynamics.
In this episode, she shares:
- 3 tips on how to boost your bond with your autistic child
- dating advice for autistic individuals
- how to use your child’s motivation to increase social skills
- and more!
Enjoy!
Connection Squared:
https://www.connection-squared.com/
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
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Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
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Prepare Your Autistic Child for Employment & Independence | Crystal Y. Sanford
Mother's Guide Through Autism
10/20/24 • 29 min
Crystal Y. Sanford talks about how to support our autistic teens and tweens in transitioning into adulthood successfully.
Crystal is the owner and director of Sanford Autism Advocacy Group. She is an expert in the field of Autism and IEPs and she is also a mom to a teenage daughter who is on the spectrum.
Watch this episode to equip yourself with the knowledge to prepare your autistic child for employment and independence.
In this episode, she’s going to share:
- how to teach your autistic child the life skills they need for independence
- why observing your child is so important for future success
- steps you can take to prepare your child for employment
- and more!
Enjoy!
Sanford Autism Advocacy Group:
https://www.sdautismhelp.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sdautismhelp
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sanford_autism_advocacy
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amzn.to/3mO1fmS
Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com
Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
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Be a Detective of Your Autistic Child with Maggie McGarvie
Mother's Guide Through Autism
03/16/25 • 39 min
Maggie McGarvie is a speech-language pathologist who embraces neurodiversity and brings sixteen years of professional experience to her work.
Maggie has served in various environments, from early intervention to supporting adolescents transitioning out of the education system. Her heartfelt passion lies in helping families strengthen their connections with their children.
In this episode, she shares:
- the importance of observing your child for effective communication
- how your child’s repetitive phrases have meaning and how to understand them better
- ways to play with your child that deepen connection
- and more!
Enjoy!
Maggie's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@YourAtHomeSLP
Maggie's Email:
[email protected]
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/yourathomeslp/
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
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Purchase the Audiobook:
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Transcending the Pain & Suffering of Autism with Lisa Joyce Goes
Mother's Guide Through Autism
03/19/20 • 66 min
In this week's heartwarming episode, Brigitte Shipman interviews Lisa Joyce Goes who is an autism mom, editor, and writer for The Thinking Moms' Revolution and The Age of Autism.
Lisa Joyce Goes is the mom of three wildly gifted children Mads, Noah, and Liam. Noah was diagnosed with autism in 2008.
Noah was nonverbal for quite a while and didn’t potty train until he was 7. Noah also had terrible rashes all over his body as well as up to 20 diarrhea filled diapers a day. His body was on fire and was uncomfortable and a lot of his behaviors had so much to do with his metabolic, gastrointestinal, and methylation issues that needed to be addressed.
Noah, now in puberty, is doing much better and greets Lisa in the morning with "Good morning, Princess" which brings Lisa so much joy.
Lisa candidly talks about the feeling of isolation, emotional eating, and the pain and suffering that resulted from the autism diagnosis and the end of her marriage. She was angry, reactive, and heartbroken.
At one point during a neurofeedback session, Lisa was asked if she had been a soldier because her brain scan showed signs of PTSD. She answered, "No, I'm an autism mom."
Lisa and Brigitte also talk about judgment autism moms experience from other people who don't understand autism and the importance of educating others and doing advocacy work.
Lisa says that challenges are real and difficult but she considers Noah 110% a blessing.
Lisa urges other autism moms listening out there to be as compassionate with themselves as they would with their closest friend or their children.
Tune in to this heartwarming episode and be filled with hope and solidarity.
Enjoy!
Resources/Links:
BMV Life Coach
https://bmvlifecoach.com/
BMV Life Coach Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/BMVlifecoach/
Mother's Guide Through Autism Private Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mothersguidethroughautism/
The Thinking Moms' Revolution
https://thinkingmomsrevolution.com/
Documenting Hope
https://documentinghope.com/
The Thinking Moms' Revolution Book
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CA15A7K/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
The Age of Autism
https://www.ageofautism.com/
TEAM TMR
https://teamtmr.org/
They Raised Over Half a Million Dollars for Charity with His Art | Julie Coy and Grant Maniér
Mother's Guide Through Autism
10/28/24 • 47 min
This mom-and-son team, Julie Coy and Grant Maniér, will inspire you with their extraordinary journey of creativity, advocacy, and success.
Grant's art sells for tens of thousands of dollars and Jullie and Grant raised over half a million dollars for charities with his art.
Grant, who lives with autism, is an exceptional eco-artist known for creating unique and meaningful works of art using recycled materials. Julie is the author of children’s books featuring characters with disabilities inspired by the art her son Grant created.
In this episode, they share:
- how focusing on strengths empowers people with special needs
- how they went from "can't do" to "can do"
- their secrets to success
- and more!
Enjoy!
Website:
https://www.jigsawgrant.com/
Voiceover:
https://grantmanier.icanvoice.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/JigsawGrant
Check out his video with Temple Grandin:
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-165
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amzn.to/3mO1fmS
Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com
Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
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FAQ
How many episodes does Mother's Guide Through Autism have?
Mother's Guide Through Autism currently has 175 episodes available.
What topics does Mother's Guide Through Autism cover?
The podcast is about Mom, Parenting, Kids & Family, Podcasts, Mother, Autism, Children and Child.
What is the most popular episode on Mother's Guide Through Autism?
The episode title 'Calm and Connected Kids with Meditation - Lorraine Murray' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mother's Guide Through Autism?
The average episode length on Mother's Guide Through Autism is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mother's Guide Through Autism released?
Episodes of Mother's Guide Through Autism are typically released every 7 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Mother's Guide Through Autism?
The first episode of Mother's Guide Through Autism was released on Aug 30, 2019.
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