Navigating the Spectrum with Michele Portlock

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E70- Sam Mitchell from Autism Rocks and Rolls Jan 30, 2023

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Sam Mitchell is autistic and runs a successful podcast called Autism Rocks and Rolls. Sam is a motivational speaker and entrepreneur who sells merchandise and writes creatively for his podcast. Sam has published a TED talk called Souled Structure, and he also recently graduated from high school.

Together Sam and I talk about some of the challenges he has experienced as an autistic individual. We also talk about lessons learned. Sam shares advice for parents who are raising an autistic child. You can find Sam Mitchell on Instagram @autismrocksandrolls. He can also be found on multiple other platforms under the same name.

E69- Jan Stewart Speaks about Raising Children with Mental Health Disorders Jan 16, 2023

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Jan Stewart is a highly regarded mental health governance expert and advocate. Her brutally honest memoir Hold on Tight: A Parent's Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness describes her emotional roller coaster story of parenting two children with multiple mental health disorders. Her mission is to inspire parents to persevere, as well as to better educate their families, friends, healthcare professionals, educators, and employers.

Jan is engaging, intelligent, and well-spoken, and together we discuss her new book coming out, as well as the importance of breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health. Jan even shares multiple ways to help break the stigma.

E68- Kody Harms and Curated Family Therapeutics Dec 17, 2022

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Together Kody and I talk about the very real benefits gained when parents participate in parent coaching/consulting focused on current best practices in raising neurodivergent children. Kody is the co-owner of Curated Family Therapeutics and he and his partner work with clients in-person and also through telehealth. Kody has worked in this field for over ten years now and he is passionate about the work he does and those he serves. Kody has an open heart and his voice and approach are informative, experienced, and calming.

E67- Jason Bird, Co-Creator of the Next Time I'm Up App Nov 20, 2022

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Jason is a single father of an 8 yo daughter, a retired navy man, and co-creator of the Next Time I'm Up reminders app. Together Jason and I discuss what inspired this app and all of the app's many uses. This is a useful tool for all the little things you wish you remembered to do when you were up and about. Take a listen, and then go download the app.

E66- Amanda Diekman and Low Demand Parenting Nov 08, 2022

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This episode with Amanda Diekman focuses on low-demand parenting. Amanda tells us what it is, who it benefits, and why she uses low-demand parenting herself. Amanda has also written a book on low-demand parenting that will be out in the near future.

E65- Beatrice Moise is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, Public Speaker, and Author of Our Neurodivergent Journey Oct 03, 2022

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Beatrice Moise is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, parent coach, national speaker, and author of Our Neurodivergent Journey. She also has a unique parenting channel on YouTube that is dedicated to educating individuals on neurodiversity. Together we discuss why understanding neurodiversity matters, and specifically why it matters to Beatrice. Beatrice is engaging, educated, insightful, and passionate about being a resource for struggling parents.

E64 - Natashia Kletter and Inclusion through Communication Sep 19, 2022

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Natashia Kletter is the creator of the I Want to Tell You book series. Her books are created as a simple and fun form of assistive communication. They create a way to help our loved ones communicate their basic needs and beyond. Her book series is a meaningful tool that we can use in our own homes.

E63 - Sivan Hong and Advocating for our Neurodivergent Children Sep 05, 2022

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Sivan Hong is a neurodivergent author and mom. She is an author and illustrator of the Super Fun Day Books Series which focuses on social stories and neurodivergent children. Sivan is passionate about advocating for her own neurodivergent children as well as the neurodivergent children of others. She believes that when we, as parents, advocate together, we can really make a difference in the lives of our neurodivergent loved ones.

E62- Elliot Hobbs and his Diagnosis Experience May 22, 2022

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Elliot was diagnosed autistic at the age of 17. Elliot is now 19 years old and still processing what his diagosis means specifically for him. Elliot is insightful and a solid communicator. He loves playing ultimate frisbe and playing instruments such as his guitar, bass, and drums. He also loves film.

E61- Cary Colleran the ADHD Navigator May 15, 2022

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Together Cary Colleran and I discuss ADHD and how she helps her clients better navigate in this world. We also talk about the differences between ADHD and Autism. Cary is educated, hilarious, and relatable, and you're going to want to be her friend after you listen to this episode.

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