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In this episode, the moms welcome back Angie Groven, Executive Function Coach and founder of Grow.co, to join our discussion on hygiene, sex, and sexuality. These are sensitive topics that are often difficult for adults on the spectrum to understand and navigate. The group discusses their families’ personal experiences with these important topics; things that worked for them and the things that did not. Please listen in and join us for this important episode! We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to sharing this episode with you! Thank you for listening and connecting with us! This video is mentioned in the episode and explains consent. If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook⁠

In this episode, the moms continue the discussion of placement out in the community! Mary and Dawn took to the mobile mic to interview Rebecca Greene and Becky Shaw, both autism moms, about their families’ experiences with placement for their adult sons on the spectrum. There is also a quick bonus discussion with Caleb Giles and David Shaw. Please listen in and join us for this unique episode! We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to sharing this episode with you! Thank you for listening and connecting with us! If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook⁠

In this episode, the mom’s welcome leadership from The Arc of the Ozarks! Clay McGranahan, Vice President of Program Services, and Kelley Sikes, Director of Counterpoint, join us to discuss avenues of care and living for individuals with disabilities in adulthood. Clay and Kelley discuss all the different ways The Arc of the Ozarks supports individuals. They walk us through placement options and funding resources. Please listen in to learn more about these vital but limited resources. We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to sharing this episode with you! Thank you for listening and connecting with us!To learn more about The Arc of the Ozarks go to: www.thearcoftheozarks.org If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook⁠

In this episode, the moms welcome back Eli Winfrey! Eli is an author, veteran, autism advocate, podcast host, and founder of Team Winfrey, an organization focused on making a positive impact on others. Eli discusses ways to create self-care practices for busy parents and takes time to discuss the male perspective as they engage in parenting a child on the autism spectrum. Join us for this meaningful discussion with Eli. His life experiences are unique and purposeful, and we are so thankful he took the time to talk with us. We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to sharing this episode with you! Thank you for listening and connecting with us!Links to Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley and the Holland-Schmolland by Laura Krueger Crawford as discussed in the conversation with Eli Winfrey. https://www.emilyperlkingsley.com/welcome-to-holland https://www.txp2p.org/Media/family-stories/Holland_Schmolland.pdf To learn more about Eli Winfrey and his work go to: www.Teamwinfrey.org If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook⁠

In this episode, the moms welcome Angie Groven! Angie always imagined she would work in special education. That dream became a reality as she worked in public schools for several years, serving special education students. Through her work, Angie recognized a gap as students were transitioning out of school and into adulthood. She saw the need and took action by founding Grow. Co, where she provides tailored executive functioning support to individuals on the spectrum. In our discussion, Angie shares practical insights on executive function coaching to help you better understand and support your loved ones. Join us for this informative discussion! We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to sharing this episode with you! Thank you for listening and connecting with us! If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook⁠

In this episode, the moms are so grateful to welcome Carrie Cariello! Carrie is a wife, mother to 5, blogger and a New York Times bestselling author. Through her writing she shares her family’s journey through life with her son Jack, who is on the autism spectrum. Carrie’s writing is vulnerable and insightful, and it has helped moms like us build connection in a world that is so often complicated and misunderstood. This conversation with Carrie was so meaningful to us. Connection is built by sharing our experiences, and that certainly happened while recording this episode.   We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to sharing this episode with you! Thank you for listening in and connecting with us! You can learn more about Carrie Cariello at: www.whatcolorismonday.com Facebook at Carrie Cariello If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook⁠

In this episode, the moms welcome back Dr. Robert Jason Grant, EdD, owner and founder of AutPlay Therapy Clinic. Dr. Grant, a Licensed Counselor, Play Therapist, Neurodivergent Advocate, Author, Trainer, and Consultant, shares his invaluable insights on a diverse range of topics, from play therapy to ways we can build self-empowerment in our children with ASD. His extensive experience in serving the autism community for over two decades adds significant value to the discussion. We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to sharing this enlightening episode with you! Thank you for listening in and connecting with us! To learn more about Dr. Grants work please visit the AutPlay website: https://autplaytherapy.com If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook

In this episode, the moms welcome Eli Winfrey! Eli is an author, veteran, autism advocate, podcast host, and founder of Team Winfrey, an organization focused on making a positive impact on others. Eli shares with us the experiences that shaped his purpose and drive to help the autism community and many others. Join us for this meaningful discussion with Eli. His life experiences are unique and purposeful, and we are so thankful he took the time to talk with us. We are deeply grateful for your support and can't wait to share this inspiring episode with you! Thank you for listening in and connecting with us!To learn more about Eli Winfrey and his work go to: https://www.teamwinfrey.org/ If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook

In this episode, the moms highlight the importance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! Dr. Robert Jason Grant, EdD, owner of AutPlay Therapy Clinic, joins us for this critical discussion. Employment for individuals with disabilities is very often an uphill battle. Join us as we discuss our families’ experiences with finding meaningful employment. We are deeply grateful for your support and can't wait to share this informative episode with you! Thank you for listening in and connecting with us! If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook

In this episode, the moms welcome James Ballard, J.D., Vice President and Private Client Advisor at Commerce Trust. James addresses a range of questions related to guardianship, such as the legal process, financial implications, and the role of a guardian and also touches on Special Needs Trusts. Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts are complicated and multifaceted. James helps us parse out all the details to give the moms and listeners some clarity on these important processes. We are grateful for your support and excited to share this informative episode with you! Thank you for listening in and connecting with us! Visit Legal Services of Southern Missouri for more information. If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook

Welcome to the first episode of season 3! The moms are thrilled to bring you our conversation with Dr. Stephen Shore! Dr. Shore is a professor, author, and advocate, and currently serves on the board of Autism Speaks. Join us as we discuss Dr. Shore’s personal experiences with life on the autism spectrum, as well as his essential advocacy work. We are grateful for your support and excited to share this informative episode with you! Thank you for listening in and connecting with us! For additional information about Dr. Stephen Shore, visit his website If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook

In the Season Two finale, the moms discuss Heather's trip to the Authentic Awareness Autism Assembly in DC, focusing on the needs of individuals with severe autism, who make up 26.7% of the ASD spectrum. These individuals are often left out of research and important legislative discussions. We will cover key advocacy issues and gaps in support for those at the severe end of the spectrum. Thank you for your support—listen, share, and join us for Season 3 in September!

In this episode, the moms welcome Erik and Katherine Burington to the podcast! Erik is Cynthia’s son, who is on the autism spectrum, and we are delighted to have him and his wife, Katherine, sit down with us to discuss marriage and parenting. They share their story of dating, marriage, and welcoming their sweet daughter Viola! Tune in as they dive into the joys and challenges of being new parents, offering insights and advice that resonate with many. We are grateful for your support and hope you listen and share it with others. Thank you for connecting with us! If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook

In this episode, the moms catch up with each other and the lives of their adult children with ASD. As we approach the end of the second season of our podcast, we decided to give an update on the current happenings of our families. We hope our listeners relate to our heartfelt conversation and feel a sense of community with us. As always, we celebrate progress, navigate the hurdles, and hope to uplift each other as we share stories of our journeys. We are grateful for your support and hope you listen and share it with others. Thank you for connecting with us! If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook

In this episode, the moms discuss the complex relationship between seizures and autism, sharing personal stories and insights. They explore how seizures can manifest in individuals with autism and discuss various coping strategies for families affected by these challenges. Listeners will better understand the neurological aspects at play and treatment options. The episode aims to foster awareness, encouraging open dialogue about the struggles and triumphs of those navigating this journey. We hope you listen and share it with others. Thank you for connecting with us! If you like our podcast, please share, review, and subscribe! You can find us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigating Adult Autism on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautismpodcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Navigatingadultautism.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can also find Heather Woodring write about her son Zachary at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Everyday Adventures with Zachary on Facebook