Navigating the Spectrum with Michele Portlock

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E30 Sheila Reilly, Head of Star Academy, Discusses Post-High School Life for Children with Additional Needs May 19, 2021

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Sheila Reilly is the Head of Star Academy and her background includes over 20 years of business, education, and healthcare management. Sheila is insightful, knowledgeable, and passionate about the families and the children she serves. Sheila shares multiple golden nuggets regarding post-high school life for our children with additional needs. This is worth the listen!

E29 - Shirley Swope from PEAK Parent Center, a Nonprofit Helping Educate and Connect Special Needs Parents May 12, 2021

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Episode 29 with Shirley Swope from Peak Parent Center is a fantastic free resource for parents wanting to learn more about advocating for their child within the school system. Take a listen and become inspired by Shirley's knowledge and wisdom.

E28 - Rebecca Gage and Everyday Life with an Autistic Child May 06, 2021

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Rebecca Gage is a wife, mother of four, and a novelist. One of Rebecca's children is autistic and together we discuss what everyday life is like as a parent of an autistic child. Rebecca is intelligent, insightful, and a dedicated mother.

E26 - Author Aaron Wright and Advocacy Mar 23, 2021

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Aaron is a husband and father of two, the youngest of which is autistic. Within his family's autism journey, Aaron learned what it can mean to truly advocate for your child. His family's experiences led him to write a book. Thirteen Doors is compelling, honest, and eye-opening. Together, Aaron and I discuss thoughts and ideas around the premise of his book. This is worth the listen. And Thirteen Doors is worth the read.

E25 - Lindsay Pratscher Discusses Mental Health and Autism Mar 17, 2021

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Episode 25 with Lindsay Pratscher is an important episode as we discuss mental health and autism. Lindsay is a physician's assistant specializing in psychiatry. She is practical, down to earth and relatable. Together we discuss the importance of taking care of our child's mental health and what that can look like. This episode is worth the listen!

E24 - Doug Nelson and Special Needs Trusts Mar 11, 2021

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The number one fear of parents raising special needs children is what will happen to their child once they, the parent, are no longer able to care for them. Episode 24 is a valuable resource for ALL special needs parents wondering how to best prepare for their child's future. Doug Nelson, attorney at law, teaches us about special needs trusts and important issues to consider. I highly encourage you to grab a pen and notepad before you hit play. This podcast is a valuable resource and I am grateful for the opportunity to bring it to you.

E23- Rose Griffin SLP and BCBA Mar 05, 2021

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Rose is a speech-language pathologist as well as a board-certified behavior analyst ( a rare combination). Together we discuss resources that parents can tap into for the benefit of their autistic children. You can find Rose on Instagram @abaspeechbyrose where she shares useful resources as well as tips and tools for parents. She is a real go-getter and is constantly creating for the children and families she teaches on a daily basis.

E22 - Anne Bragg and the founding of Autism Supermoms magazine Feb 23, 2021

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Anne is the founder and owner of @Autismsupermoms. This includes the Autism Supermoms magazine. She is the mother of five children, two of which are autistic and have very different needs. Anne is full of love and compassion for all those connected to the autism community. Her goal is not only to help educate others on autism, but also to provide emotional support to those that may be struggling. You will feel her love through this podcast.

E21 - Dr. Justin Coulson - Parenting and Expectations Feb 18, 2021

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Dr. Justin Coulson is intelligent, empathetic, wise, and witty. Together we discuss how parents can work through unmet parenting expectations. Justin's thoughts are brilliant and inspiring. I just know you will enjoy this episode.

E20- Tara Tuchel and Autism Little Learners Feb 09, 2021

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Tara is a speech language pathologist with a master's degree in Communicative Disorders plus a minor in Early Childhood Education with an Autism Certificate from Hamline University. She has 21 years of experience and she took that experience and began to create resources for teachers and families with autistic students and children. You can follow her on @autismlittlelearners on Instagram and gain access to many helpful and creative resources such as communication boards and potty training picture sequences.

Tara is passionate about what she is doing inside the classroom as well as with Autism Little Learners. She is creative, generous, and inspiring and I feel grateful to have had the chance to get to know her just a little better. She is a woman with a heart of pure gold. Take a listen and enjoy!

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