Podcasts about autism ambassadors

In this episode, Bryce joins us at the end of the podcast to talk about how his brain is causing him anxiety about allergic reactions to foods. His panic attacks began a few weeks after his peanut allergy.  We also update the listeners about Florida's Special Olympics Summer Games state competition along with Sandy's progress. It's baby steps, but we were able to visit church earlier this month for the first time in six months!      Below are Bible-related links that we referenced in this episode for parents to watch with their children: Treehouse TakeoverHeartland (Pre-K)SuperbookIt's important to share how life continues in this new season of our autism journey. We know we are not the only parents who have had a health crisis or other unexpected personal change that has impacted their parenting. We continue to trust the Lord and His plan for us as we take one day at a time. You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism YouTube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcastSupport the show

In this episode, Bryce joins us at the end of the podcast to talk about our trip to Boston, an airshow visit, and his gold medal at Special Olympics Basketball Regionals. We also update the listeners with good news from Sandy's visit at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute along with other highlights since the last podcast episode.  It's important to share how life continues in this new season of our autism journey. We know we are not the only parents who have had a health crisis or other unexpected personal change that has impacted their parenting. We continue to trust the Lord and His plan for us as we take one day at a time. You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcastSupport the show

In this episode, we update the listeners on how Bryce is transitioning to the role changes between Mommy and Daddy. Chris is working outside of the home full-time, and Sandy is now his full-time homeschool teacher.It's important to share how life continues in this new season of our autism journey. We know we are not the only parents who have had a health crisis or other unexpected personal change that has impacted their parenting. We continue to trust the Lord and His plan for us as we take one day at a time. You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcastSupport the show

In this episode, we update the listeners on how Bryce is doing on Sandy's cancer journey (Waldenström Macroglobulinemia). He is participating in Special Olympics again and enjoyed a recent EAA flight with more scheduled for this spring.  We talk about Bryce's progress with initialing conversations as he continues to expand his English vocabulary and improve his reading skills. It's important to share how life continues in this new season of our autism journey. We know we are not the only parents who have had a health crisis or other unexpected personal change that has impacted their parenting. We continue to trust the Lord and His plan for us as we take one day at a time. You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcastSupport the show

In this episode, we update the listeners on Sandy's cancer journey (Waldenström Macroglobulinemia). We also talk about how well Bryce is doing with so many unexpected changes. He enjoyed the Christmas season and continues to be his happy self in spite of all that's occurred lately.Wishing each of you who take time to listen to our journey a Happy New Year filled with hope, peace, joy, and love!  You can reach out directly to us if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." We have several Author copies available.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcastSupport the show

In this episode, we follow up to the mention of Sandy's concerning bloodwork in the last episode. Sandy was in the hospital for a week receiving blood transfusions and plasma plasmapherisis treatments before receiving her diagnosis of a rare blood cancer, Waldenström macroglobulinemia. Although it is not curable, it is treatable and the first chemo treatment began this morning. We talk about how we are explaining this to Bryce for processing as well as our emotions during the past two weeks. Our faith in the Lord is carrying us through this and will be what continues to help us remain thankful and find moments of joy one day at a time. Wishing each of you who take time to listen to our journey a beautiful Thanksgiving as you pause and reflect on all that the Lord has done for you! NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcastYou can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. You can also reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingSupport the show

In this episode, we talk about a recent visit to Bryce's therapy center to learn more about his speech and occupational therapies. It was very helpful and has sparked some ideas for his upcoming plan updates. We also talk about our recent trip to the Georgia mountains as well as Bryce's recent reading assessment.  Lastly, we shared a prayer for Bryce based on Luke 2:52. Our goal is to continue to create and locate resources to share on our website that will be helpful for our autism community. NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcastYou can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. You can also reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we answer questions about our homeschool process with Bryce and how it affects our relationship with him as well as each other. We also talk about our recent trip to NYC where we celebrated our nephew's wedding AND Bryce's 11th birthday with many skyscraper and elevator tours! We talk more about Bryce's increased sensitivity to "annoying sounds" and steps we are taking to help him learn how to tolerate them in a better way. NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcastYou can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. You can also reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eleven  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we talk about Bryce's recent regression with anxiety and sensitivity to certain sounds, specifically crying children. We have been away from home quite a bit the past two months which could explain why this behavior has returned. We review Finding KIND by Kari Baker and recommend this is a great book with another family's autism/ADHD journey similar to ours. We talk about highlights and lowlights from the past month including another Special Olympics Gold Medal, an opportunity to check out a crane, an unexpected fire alarm, and more. NOTE: Most of our Social Media content is on our YouTube channel @parentingautismpodcastYou can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. You can also reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we talk about Bryce's recent sleepover with his best friend, Michael, and how we helped him work through his hurt feelings and emotions.  It's not easy to watch your son struggle with his feelings of hurt and sadness. It's also not easy to figure out the right words and instructions to help teach your son who thinks in a completely different way that yourself. We are very grateful that the Lord continues to give us wisdom as we pray for it daily! We also talk about how we may feel isolated at times because we don't have others to help care for Bryce - However, we each need to relook at our situation and make sure that we are making the effort to help others understand our children and learn to TRUST! We know from experience that it's not easy and takes time. We have also learned from experience the importance of being able to have some quality time together without Bryce and to also allow Bryce to spend time with others who love him and want to spend quality time with him.     NOTE: This is the first podcast that we recorded with VIDEO for our YouTube channel of you want to check it out! ☺You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. You can also reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the Show.

In this episode, we review the book Oliver's Extraordinary Friend which is available to purchase on Amazon. We also talk about God's Plan A for each of us and how our hearts continue to become more burdened to find ways to help those impacted by disabilities find their place in churches to discover the love of Jesus. Lastly, we talk about our recent vacation and how we planned it around Bryce's interests. It's definitely easier now at age ten than it was when he was age five. We have had some rough attempts that ended in failures but didn't give up! You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. You can also reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the Show.

In this episode, we review the game What's Next: Transitions by M&J Games which is available to purchase on Amazon. We also talk about Bryce's current level of language - Progress continues to be made with plenty for us to continue to work toward on this autism journey. Lastly, we talk about how we are working with our church leadership to provide more resources to teach those who think differently about Jesus. This is our current ministry and mission with our hearts full of compassion to find ways to help them understand their need for salvation, how to grow in Christ, and how they can also minister to others! You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. You can also reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the Show.

Bryce's best friend, Michael, had his first sleepover at our home. They recorded their own podcast episode talking about Roblox and other game topics. We hope you all enjoy listening to them us much as we did while recording them! You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. You can also reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the Show.

In this episode, we talk about classes attended and resources at The Family Cafe, an annual conference for families with disabilities in the state of Florida. You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. You can also reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the Show.

In this episode, Sandy interviews Chris about the challenges and the rewards of being the primary caregiver for Bryce during the early years of his autism.  He talks about his guilt, his research, his depression, and how he overcame it. He also talks about Daddy School and how he has found ways to bond with Bryce by meeting him where he is at - not trying to make Bryce become someone he has not been created to be.   This will be a great episode for other Dad's to listen to who may not be regular listeners of our podcast. You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. You can also reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the Show.

In this episode, we share a recent change in Bryce's therapy services. It's never easy to make these decisions, yet we know we must follow where the Lord leads us.We also chat about other updates from the past couple of weeks including investing more time into our marriage relationship, how Bryce worked through an unexpected meltdown, the first rodeo experience for Bryce, and other highlights for our little family. You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. You can also reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the Show.

In this episode, we review a few books that we have read including one that we are slowly going through together to strengthen our marriage. Your True Self is Enough (Author: Susanna Peace Lovell)Becoming Brave Together, Heroic, extraordinary caregiving stories from mothers hidden in plain sight  (An Anthology from "We are Brave Together")How to Build a Thriving Marriage as you Care for Children with Disabilities (Authors: Kristin Faith Evans and Todd Evans)In addition to taking action steps recommended in the book, we are also watching the Rick Warren online study, "What on Earther Are We Here For?" Both of these resources are helping us align together for God's plans for us in this next season of life. We also share some highlights from the past week including homeschool, an IMAX movie viewing, and community service sewing pillowcases for Ryan's Case for Smiles. Bryce's Bible Class is from Bob Jones University. The first grade curriculum was a perfect fit for him, and the second grade curriculum, "A Servant's Heart", appears to be a good next step for him.  You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. You can also reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the Show.

In this episode, we talk about Bryce's recent OT testing results and why we still have him in private sessions for speech and OT three-hours each week at age 10.7. We also share some highlights from our recent vacation along with some of the adventures that we all enjoyed as a family. After a month-break, Bryce has begun 5th grade! We continue to homeschool him at this point and supplement social with Special Olympics and other group activities in our area. You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. You can also reach out if you want to purchase a signed edition of our book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Years." Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the Show.

In this episode, we talk about a tool for managing stress - a great tool for using with our children AND ourselves! Self-care is so important on our parenting autism journey. If we are empty, we have nothing to pour into others... We also talk about Misophonia and updates from the past few weeks with Bryce. You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we talk about how our words need to be given thought when communication with our children as well as all people. Words can build up or break down. We also review a children's game designed for special needs as well as a documentary about the ASD Band based out of Toronto, Canada.  Both positive reviews - Grateful for the opportunity to review them! What's Next? Special Needs Set (Interactive game for families and group therapy environment)ASD Band Documentary (PG13 rating due to a few words of language) You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we review a few books that were sent to us that may be of interest to our listeners. A Day with Papa LeroyMartial Arts on the Autism Spectrum Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled ChildWe share Bryce's new reading program along with some updates from the past couple of weeks before we sit down with Bryce for an interview / conversation. We were happily surprised as to how much longer he engaged in the conversation this time and also how he volunteered to read the question cards!    You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we talk about Bryce's recent 24-hour EEG results as well as ABA changes for a new season. Bryce's ABA plan is being updated with more life skills for his age that we will begin to implement at home. We also chat about some "wins" with latex balloons and faster recoveries from recent meltdowns. And, yes, a faster recovery time when your child is extremely upset due to autism related behaviors is a WIN!  You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we catch the listeners up with life updates from the past several weeks including ABA, Speech, Social, and more.  Subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we chat about some keys to successful parenting that have worked with Bryce including a vision, making changes, following science, advocating, celebrating, and prioritizing health. We also announce our 2024 Parenting Autism Newsletter and share some podcast listener stats. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, weshare thirteen questions posed to a 13 year old boy with autism who ia able to articulate his answers with such incredible insight. These questions along with many more can be found in the book "Why Do I Jump" by Naoki Higashida. We talk about how this insight helps us understand how Bryce may be feeling and how he may be experiencing ways in a completely different way than we do. It has created some  thought provoking talks in our home and will be a tool that we keep on hand for future discussions with Bryce as he learns to express his thoughts and feelings more clearly. Although there is progress and improvement, we still do quite a bit of decoding and guessing about what he is trying to tell us. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we talk about ways that we are trying to help Bryce with social interactions and all of the ups-and-downs that come with it. It's not always easy to discern how far to push him when he has resistance. His physical safety is our top priority. We also are mindful of his emotional safety and his anxiety. We want him to be comfortable around other people and to learn how to have simple, meaningful conversations that are not about Super Mario and friends. We also talk about his baptism at church and his  Special Olympics Gymnastics competition.    Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we chat about highlights from our recent Seaworld experience in Orlando, Florida. We also talk about Bryce's first visit to Urban Air, an indoor place to play wihle supplementing his occupational therapy! Both were great experiences for Bryce to celebrate his 10th birthday this week. We also share the ups and downs that took place during Bryce's first Special Olympics gymnastics competition this past Sunday. We talk about how hard it can be as his parents to step back and let him work through unexpected situations without us beside him.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now ten  years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we read the Forweard from our new book "Parenting Autism: The Early Years" which is in the final stages of being published. Our goal is to have it available to purchase on Amazon when we celebrate Bryce's 10th birthday - October 5, 2023.We also chat about an trigger word from the past that resurfaced this past week and caused a new and somewhat disturbing self injurious behavior! We are working hard with Bryce's team to help him get past these self inflictions by speaking up for himself. Bryce wanted to come onto the podcast to share with the listeners his favorite game from the past week that he rediscovered. It's an app called Construction Simulator 2 Lite. He has been talking about the time he got to operate a bulldozer and excavator when he was six. It's been nice for us to hear him talk about it and to know that he remembers it!  The link below is available that will allow listeners to support the Parenting Autism podcast expenses as well help with the publishing of our book that is currently with our editor (Parenting Autism: The Early Years). Our goal is to have it edited and published by the end of 2023.     Support the showBryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we talk about our recent visit with Bryce's "Autism Doctor" along with his latest source of anxiety. We give thanks to the many listeners who have left us reviews and provided encouragement to continue to share our journey through our podcast. Bryce wanted to come onto the podcast to share with the listeners that he got a new iPad at the Apple Store which was a big highlight for him.  The link below is available that will allow listeners to support the Parenting Autism podcast expenses as well help with the publishing of our book that is currently with our editor (Parenting Autism: The Early Years). Our goal is to have it edited and published by the end of 2023.     Support the showBryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we talk about new ways to help Bryce with his anxiety and sound sensitivity thanks to "parent training" provided by Bryce's ABA team and his neuropsychologist.We also share some funny stories about Bryce's sneakiness and creative ways to cope with his anxiety. We also share a couple of reading apps that have been very helpful for Bryce. Khan AcademyGet EpicBryce wanted to come onto the podcast to share his trophies with the listeners. He has been asking to talk on the podcast now to share things that make him happy. We are so happy that he supports our podcast with his approval for us to talk about him AND that he wants to share stories, too!   The link below is available that will allow listeners to support the Parenting Autism podcast expenses as well help with the publishing of our book that is currently with our editor (Parenting Autism: The Early Years). Our goal is to have it edited and published by the end of 2023.     Support the showBryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we talk about the long list of activities and services that we have to prioritize and schedule as we roll into Bryce's 4th grade season. It is NOT easy at all. In addition to his school education, each activity and therapy also has significance for Bryce. As his parents, we also recognized the importance of scheduling time for ourselves as a couple and as individuals, too.  We also are making sure that we schedule family time on Sundays for our special fun time with Bryce in our home. It's not always easy to manage with doctor appointments or other unexpected needs popping up, but we do our best and continue to learn that we are working on Bryce's timeline which does not mirror his peers' school timeline. It's definitely new territory for us!  This episode also has Bryce talking about his higlights from our mountain vacation! He asked me when we would be doing a podcast, so he could talk to all of you. The link below is available that will allow listeners to support the Parenting Autism podcast expenses as well help with the publishing of our book that is currently with our editor (Parenting Autism: The Early Years). Our goal is to have it edited and published by the end of 2023.     Support the showBryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

This is a bonus episode that Bryce requested after we ended episode 107. He wanted chat about some of his favorite things for the listeners. We hope you like it! The link below is available that will allow listeners to support the Parenting Autism podcast expenses as well help with the publishing of our book that is currently with our editor (Parenting Autism: The Early Years). Our goal is to have it edited and published by the end of 2023.     Support the showBryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. We hope you enjoy it! Support the show

In this episode, we talk our HBOT experience after 25 continuous hours. We also talk about some regression with Bryce's attention span that we believe is due to allowing gluten to creep back into his diet. The link below is available that will allow listeners to support the Parenting Autism podcast expenses as well help with the publishing of our book that is currently with our editor (Parenting Autism: The Early Years). Our goal is to have it edited and published by the end of 2023.     Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we talk about Bryce's psych evaluation results along with some significant changes we have begun and will be making in the near future. Bryce also talks at the end of the podcast about his Special Olympics Bowling Area Competition that took place today.  We didn't have time to go into depth about the hyperbaric chamber this episode. We have invited listeners to send in questions to us in advance that we may be able to answer in regard to our experience with Bryce. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we talk about the second half of our recent ten-day vacation with Bryce. It's been a few years since we took a long trip with multiple destinations. There were a few times that Bryce's questions and answers made us cringe and laugh. We never know what's going to come out of him when he is out in public being exposed to new places, people, and experiences. You will hear about our visit to the USS New Jersey battleship and our tours of a submarine, ship engine room, and a historic prison in Philadelphia.  Bryce had his first underground subway experience on SEPTA from Center City to Lincoln Financial Stadium. We talk about our time at The Linc and Sandy's dream come true to have Bryce at the stadium with her as participants in the Eagles Autism Foundation Fundraiser Walk! Lastly, you will hear about Bryce's Otis elevator tour which was arranged by one of our former Artigraphs Photography clients who works for Otis in New Jersey-Philly area. This experience will be a lifetime highlight for Bryce that ranks above Disney World!Our next episode will be about the many changes that are taking place for Bryce with his therapists and services. We will also talk about the hyperbaric chamber that we have rented for three months. Our goal is for Bryce to have at least 60 hours inside of the oxygen chamber before we return it. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

In this episode, we talk about the first half of our recent ten-day vacation with Bryce. It's been a few years since we took a long trip with multiple destinations. There were a few times that Bryce's questions and answers made us cringe and laugh. We never know what's going to come out of him when he is out in public being exposed to new places, people, and experiences. You will hear about our wonderful flight experiences with Southwest Airlines, our less than wonderful car rental experience, and our visits to Fort McHenry, Jamestown, and Washington D.C. Our next episode will complete our trip adventures with an Otis elevator tour, the USS New Jersey, and Philadelphia including the Eagles Autism Foundation Walk.Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.  Support the show

In this episode, we talk about Bryce's first four hours of testing with his new psychologist for neuro-psych testing as well as teaching Bryce life skills. This was recommended by his vision and auditory doctors as well as his neurologist. Our goal is to identify Bryce's strengths and weaknesses that will help guide us to the best curriculum and tools for his education as he approaches his tenth (10th) birthday in October. It has become clear that he has a learning disability that affects his ability to write words which most likely is a result of his stroke. On a more positive note, Bryce is asking more questions and has also expanded his vocabulary. We are excited and encouraged by his growth in this area.   With more words, comes more humor. Bryce's delivery of his thoughts and questions have had us laughing out loud more than once the past couple of weeks. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.  Support the show

This episode is a discussion about Bryce's audiologist appointment regarding his increasing hearing sensitivity.  We review several books that have been sent to us that relate to autism. We also talk about a workshop that we did as a couple with Curated Family Therapeutics. We have both recognized the importance of intentionally making time for ourselves, individually AND as a couple! This workshop gave us some tools to build upon that will help both of us remain aligned with our values and goals. This alignment will keep our marriage healthy and make us a stronger couple for parenting Bryce. Curated Family Therapeutics (Therapeutic Services/Consulting) Warrior Mom by Tracy M. SlepcevicReversed (a memoir) by Lois LetchfordNaturally Recovering Autism by Karen Thomas, C.M.T., C.S.T.-DBuilding Puzzles Under Water (An Autism Story) by Carrie P. HolzerThe Genius of Home (Teaching Your Children at Home with the Waldorf Curriculum), by Catherine Read, PhDBryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

Our 100th episode! We started this podcast shortly after Bryce's 5th birthday more than four years ago. We don't usually have guests but thought having Bryce's grandmother (Mamaw) on the show would be special, since she has two grandsons on the autism spectrum.  We also recap our week and some "parent fail" feelings that Sandy experienced. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

This episode is a lengthy chat about our extraordinarily busy month of March! Three doctor appointments: Bryce's autism MAPS dr, his  vision test results and new home therapies to help him,  and our first visit with his neuropsychologist who will be helping us with testing that will guide us with Bryce's education needs as well as  helping Bryce talk about his emotions. New territory - We are very encouraged about this new path of assistance! Fun activities: Family Mini-Vacation to Anna Maria Island, FL, Date night for our first Escape Room experience, and Sun N Fun Air Show in Lakeland, FLABA is back in session (YAY)! Working through some escalating problems at therapy and church with Bryce's sensitivity to certain loud sounds. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. Support the show

This episode is a chat about Bryce's Special Olympic State experience for basketball. We talk about a couple of grants that we have been granted that have been very helpful for medical out of pocket expenses. Lastly, we also talk about our recent visit to our county fair and how Bryce surprised us again with his ride choices. We briefly mentioned Bryce's vision results. We will have more information after our follow up doctor appointment later this month. tacanow.orgBryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. We also give an update on Chris' foot surgery along with other highlights from the past week. Support the show

This episode is a chat about Bryce's results from his recent auditory testing at the Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida.  Bryce endured three hours of audio testing that confirmed that Bryce has an auditory integration deficit. We talk about how this resulted in poor testing results with his recent speech evaluation as well as recommended ways to help Bryce's brain correctly process sounds. We are still digesting all of this information and will be working with "Team Bryce" to help him overcome these learning obstacles.   Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. We also give an update on Chris' foot surgery along with other highlights from the past week. Support the show

This episode is a chat about Bryce's recent vision and audio appointments at the Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida.   He had two different vision appointments that totaled five hours of testing. He also had three hours of audio testing. It was very extensive testing that has already shed light on some areas that need more development in both areas. Test results will be provided in the next two weeks which will help guide us to our next steps.  Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. We also give an update on Chris' foot surgery along with other highlights from the past week. Support the show

This episode is a chat about Bryce's first cavity filling and tooth extraction at the dentist's office. We also provide an update on Chris' recent foot surgery and some other highlights from the past week. Bryce joins us to answer three more questions for the listeners. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net. We also give an update on Chris' foot surgery along with other highlights from the past week. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.Support the show

This episode is a chat about information that we wanted to share with our listeners from the most recent 2022 TACA conference. We have some new leads for helping Bryce with his audio sensitivity and his vision.  Appointments are in place for later this month as we continue to seek ways to help our boy with his deficits and struggles. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.Support the show

This episode is a chat about Bryce's increase of sensitivity to loud sounds. We also chat about taking Bryce outside of his "safety bubble" during the holiday season for Christmas activities and Special Olympics activities.  Our new dedicated Parenting Autism phone line has been activated, so we share that information with the listeners. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.Support the show

This episode is a chat about Bryce's follow up visit to his autism doctor and another dive into the hyperbaric chamber. We also talk about the Jacksonville Zoo, Special Olympics, and our first Briteline train ride. Bryce also answers some questions for us in the studio. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.Support the show

This episode features a conversation between Chris and Bryce about Bryce's top three worries. We have seen a significant spike in Bryce's anxiety the past few weeks along with some concerning behaviors. We think we may have found out one of the reasons for the change and happy to say that it has been much better this past week. Parenting autism keeps us on our toes and constantly being pro-active in an effort to nip the small things before they morph into BIG things! Asking Bryce the right questions at the right time of day is one key to our success and our sanity. One day at a time ... We'd rather smile than cry ... Catch phrases heard in our home.   Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.Our website is: www.ParentingAutismShow.comSupport the show

This episode is a reflection on how much Bryce has improved the past year as we celebrate his 9th birthday! We catch the listeners up on what's been happening at the Colter Hotel the past several weeks - including an interview with Bryce! Chris is still recovering from foot surgery. We had a couple of weeks away with his family who visited from Maryland. Our area had a couple of tropical storm weather from Hurricane Ian but sustained no damage.  Bryce is maturing and learning how to manage his emotions and behaviors by sharing his feelings with us. He continues to find new language and is articulating his thoughts to us in ways that we are better able to understand. We still have to "crack the code" sometimes, but we sure have come a long way! (Praise)!    Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now nine years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.Our website is: www.ParentingAutismShow.comiMOM PodcastIf you need a mom friend right now, you've come to the right place. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This episode is a conversation about our visit to Bryce's new autism doctor. This type of doctor is also referred to as a MAPS doctor (Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs), a DAN doctor (Defeat Autism Now), or a Functional Medicine doctor. Our first autism doctor experience helped us achieve our goals for Bryce. After a difference of opinion for the next steps and a bit of a plateua/regression, we felt led to make a change with a fresh perspective as we move into the future. It was a great decision! We are thrilled to see Bryce progressing again with some changes that we were advised to make with his supplements. Bryce had his first experience with a hyperbaric chamber. The autism doctor visits have definitely been "information overload" but each of them have been  well worth the investment due to the positive results we have seen with Bryce. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAPPY little guy who was diagnosed with autism at age two and is now eight years old. His pure joy makes this world a much better place!If you are enjoying the show, please take a quick moment to give us a rating and review to help other families find our podcast, too. We are humbled and honored to follow our calling and be Autism Ambassadors while helping others understand our world a little more than they did before listening to the podcast. We also feel called to bring light to a community that has experienced dark days after the "diagnosis". (Luke 1:79) You can follow us on our Parenting Autism Youtube Channel (Parenting Autism Show) and our Facebook & Instagram pages to see stories, pictures, and videos of our autism journey. You can also contact us through Facebook, Instagram, or by email: parentingautism@att.net.Our website is: www.ParentingAutismShow.comMolly Whiskers and the Blue TentacleA hilarious, big-hearted comedy caper for kids of all ages.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show