Joining me today are Elton and Brandon Dean. Elton is father to 8 year old ASD son Brandon, and the duo have published a children's book about pirates. This is the youngest author I have ever had the pleasure of speaking with, and Elton's pride in his son's contributions and achievements is undeniable. Sit back while we chat with Brandon at first, then hear Elton's story about being a father to a remarkable little boy!

Elton's FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Elton-A-Dean-Author/100089519060251/

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Brandon Sets Sail https://a.co/d/e0FBLAR

A Yeti Like Freddie https://a.co/d/4I2bE9h

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Licensed clinician and therapist of the CLIU joins me today to chat everyday life, parenting and the importance of providing support to not only our little ones on the spectrum, but also to their siblings!

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Discord for Parent Support: https://discord.gg/kpR3PkqA8z

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In this episode trauma surgeon Dr. Kendra sits down to talk about her own experience with raising kids on the spectrum, and how she balanced a demanding career with those responsibilities.

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One of the number one symptoms of autism is the speech delays. It's often times one of the first things a parent notices, when that milestone is missed for not only first words, but also conversational language. Joining me today is Kristen Krapf, a licensed speech therapist, who provided elucidation on the process of getting therapy, and what parents can expect from those services.

Kristen's Practice: https://www.krapfspeechservices.com/

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Bluesky: BrigherSpectrum.bsky.social

Discord Parents of kids with ASD server: https://discord.gg/kpR3PkqA8z

Celestyna offers a unique and interesting perspective to parenting, while also giving us insight on what its like to be a neurodivergent parent themself!

Celestyna's Site: CelestynaWild.com

Archetypos Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BYHZCUDZwGpcvgwZrlDpg

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Today I'm joined by Misty, a single mom on a mission to raise her little boy into an independent adult on the spectrum! It's a great conversation with lots of new insight on methods of dealing with meltdowns, and vacation destinations!

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Joining me today are my mothers. We really tried to have a conversation about what its like to be grandparents to kids on the spectrum, but Logan had other plans. Chaos ensues, and Logan provides a solid demonstration on just how challenging some days can be, especially when you're trying to get things done. It's a great example of what its like when they are having a day where they are feeling overwhelmed.

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Jazmin is a mom of three. She's got two kiddos on the spectrum and one neurotypical. On this episode she brings a new perspective to parenting, telling us how she deals with the dynamics of such a mix!

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