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Gina Kavali is a syndicated radio personality and host of "Life With the Spectrum" on YouTube. Gina is also a proud mother to an 11-year-old son, Lyric, who is on the spectrum and the inspiration for everything she does now.

Based in Atlanta Georgia, Gina Co-Founded Atlanta's first premier speed dating event for young adults on the spectrum called "Table Talk."   It was just featured on season two of Love On The Spectrum on Netflix.

In this episode, Brigitte and Gina talk about:

- how we need more schools that can teach to each kid the way they learn
- “Table Talk” speed dating for adults on the spectrum
- how to bring out the best in our kids

Enjoy!

Gina's Website:
https://gkasts.com/

Life with the Spectrum:
https://www.youtube.com/@lifewiththespectrum

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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Spencer Doman is the director of Doman International, author of The Doman Method: From Special Needs to Wellness and Answering Autism, and coach to parents on how to help their children reach their fullest potential and express their innate intelligence.

In this episode, he shares:

- What Doman International does to help kids with special needs
- What sets the Doman Method apart from other therapeutic approaches
- Why you should never give up on your child
- and more!

Enjoy!

Doman International:
https://www.domaninternational.org/

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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Deborah DiMare is a renowned interior design consultant, author, and educator. She is a leading authority in designing environments that promote optimal mental and physical health for the special needs population including Autism, ADHD, and sensory difficulties.

Design for Autism was born out of the experience of creating a space for one of Deborah's daughters who is autistic.

In this episode, she shares:

- how toxic most of our homes are and what this means to our kids
- top 3 things we can do to make our home less toxic
- tips on how to make our space sensory-friendly
- and more!

Take 35% off Deborah’s Non-Toxic/Sensory Kids Room Design Course:
https://dimaredesign.com/online-babies-and-kids-room-design-course/
Use code MOTHERSGUIDE35 at checkout.

Enjoy!

Deborah's Websites:
www.deborahdimare.com
https://www.vegandesign.org/
https://dimaredesign.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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In this special episode of the Mother's Guide Through Autism Podcast,  Maureen Brice, author, autism expert, and certified health coach, hijacks the mic to have a lively conversation with Brigitte about her book A Mother's Guide Through Autism.

In this episode, they discuss:

- how the book is a toolkit for moms raising kids with autism
- the vulnerability and emotions that moms are afraid to talk about
- what you need to know to make this journey lighter

Listen to Maureen Bryce talk about her own autism parenting journey in our previous episode:
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-130

Maureen's Website:
https://www.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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Melissa Doman is a sleep coach exclusively for children with special needs. She has helped hundreds of families by providing lasting solutions for their child's sleep struggles.

In this episode, she shares:

- the most common sleep struggles families with autistic kids face and what to do about it
- practical steps families can take for sleep struggles
- and more!

Enjoy!

Melissa Doman Sleep Consulting
https://www.melissadomansleepconsulting.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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Dr.  Sally Fryer Dietz is the Founder and Director of Integrative Pediatric Therapy and
Integrative Concussion Therapy.

Dr. Sally explains why sensory integration is key to child development and why CranioSacral Therapy works so well for children with autism.

Listen to some of her success stories and find out how CranioSacral Therapy helped a kid who used to eat furniture!

Enjoy!

Integrative Pediatric Therapy
https://iptkids.com/home

Upledger
https://www.upledger.com/

Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book

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In this special episode, we put together some of the most helpful advice we received from the three moms we had in our previous episodes. 

***Please note: this is an audio-only episode***

This episode includes topics on:

- perspective shifts that make the journey easier
- must-have on the autism parenting journey
- how to set your child up for success
- and more!

You can listen to the original episodes below:

My Son Is Not a Tragedy: Miracles that Autism Helped Us to See with Tulika Prasad
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-14

Sabita Finds Her Voice—One Mom’s Journey to Help Her Autistic Daughter and Others Alike with Dr. Stephanie Vavilala
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-62

Mom on a Mission: Changing Lives One Gluten-Free Snack at a Time with Jennifer Wiese
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-83

Enjoy!

Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book

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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Autism parenting can be hectic on regular days but throw in the holidays, things can quickly get out of hand!

Tune in to this episode for my best advice for the holiday season so you can be prepared and actually enjoy the holiday season a little more!

Happy Holidays!

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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Kelly Beins is a sensory parent and seasoned Occupational Therapist with over 28 years of clinical experience, including 18 years with certification in sensory integration.

Kelly explains to us what Polyvagal Theory is, how it revolutionized the way we view the body’s response to stress, and how it can be applied therapeutically to help a wide range of people including children with autism.

Find out how a powerful listening therapy can help your child with sensory processing and emotional regulation.

Enjoy!

Safe and Sound Protocol:
https://www.whatisthessp.com/

Kelly Beins Consulting:
https://www.kellybeins.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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In this special compilation episode, we put together information about 3 alternative therapies you might want to try for your autistic child.

This episode includes topics on:

- equine-assisted therapy and oxytocin
- how music therapy can help with building skills
- creating connection through meditation
- and more!

You can listen to the original episodes below:

Equine Therapy to Empower Your Child and Yourself with Kristy Newstrom
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-27

Is Music Therapy Right for Your Child? with Marissa Scott
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-30

Calm and Connected Kids with Meditation with Lorraine Murray
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-35

Enjoy!

Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amothersguidethroughautismbook.com/book

Sign up to get news and updates from me: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com

Theme song: Look at the Clouds by Tristan Lohengrin
https://soundcloud.com/tristanlohengrin/look-at-the-clouds