My Spectrum Life Podcast

My Spectrum Life "How To Connect with Someone with Autism"

In this episode of My Spectrum Life Podcast, Jessica and Kelsey talk about connecting to people with autism.  One of the most difficult things can be conversation with those on the spectrum, or just getting them to open up.  There are those who are verbal and will talk to you, but that doesn't mean they are connecting with you.  Listen as Jessica and Kelsey give you tips on how to truly begin the process of connecting with people on the spectrum.  It truly is a special thing when someone on the spectrum lets you in to their world.  Beginning to truly connect with an autistic person can be the beginning of one of the most rewarding relationships you can have.  

My Spectrum Life "Helping Extended Family Understand"

In this Episode of My Spectrum Life - Jessica and Kelsey will be talking with Latrice who is not just an Autism Mom but also a counselor. Their topic will be "Helping Extended Family Understand." This is usually a very difficult subject and many don't know how to approach the subject with their families. #autism

My Spectrum Life - Do Essential Oils Help?

In this episode of My Spectrum Life, Jessica and Kelsey welcome a special guest to discuss essential oils. To hind out if Essential oils help?

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My Spectrum Life - How Important is Self-Care?

In this Episode Jessica and Kelsey talk about the importance for Self-Care for Caregivers and Therapists

View from the Spectrum - An Autistic Kid's Perspective

In this episode Jessica and Kelsey talk to Curtis who is on the Spectrum.  We hear from him what it is like and his struggles.

My Spectrum Life - A Dad's Point of View

In this episode Jessica and Kelsey talk to an Autism dad about what it has been like raising a child with Autism and the struggles he has gone thru.

My Spectrum Life Topic: A Sibling's Perspective on Autism

In this episode Jessica talks to Niki who's Sibling is autistic.  We hear perspective of what it is like growing up with a sibling with Autism and how it has affected her. 

My Spectrum Life Executive Functions Working Memory

Ok, so let’s give more of a clinical definition of Working Memory and then get into some specifics of application to help our kids get better with this skill. In the book The Impulsive, Disorganized Child, the authors give this definition: “...the ability to hold on to information previously learned so it can be used in the future or to complete a task at hand.  Ideally, working memory brings together newly learned information in short-term memory with information in long-term memory to guide actions.” (pg. 57)

The Impulsive, Disorganized Child: Solutions for Parenting Kids with Executive Functioning Difficulties

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My Spectrum Life Ep 12

Jessica and Kelsey dive into Executive Functions (EF) and take a look at how they overlap between diagnoses.  While taking a look at planning deficiencies, they suggest some quick things to do to help your child succeed!

Book

The Impulsive, Disorganized Child: Solutions for Parenting Kids with Executive Functioning Difficulties

https://amzn.to/3gJwT0E

My Spectrum Life "Executive Functioning Skills"

In this episode Jessica and Kelsey talk about Executive Functioning skills.  Do you know what they are and how to help your child with them?