Living the Sky Life - Our Autism Journey
A podcast by Laurie Hellmann - Thursdays
171 Episodes
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S4: Episode 142 - After years of observing therapy sessions with his son, this proud autism dad turned his passion for marketing into a mission to create therapy toys for all those with developmental
Published: 9/03/2023 -
S4: Episode 141 - Letting go of personal guilt & control to allow your child to thrive, become independent and enjoy life in a group home
Published: 2/03/2023 -
S4: Episode 140 - Choosing to live in the present and not sweat the small stuff, this UK mom learned from her son that joy can be found in the smallest things
Published: 23/02/2023 -
S4: Episode 139 - Chatting with an autistic mom who is also raising two sons also on the autism spectrum about her family & soon to be released children's book
Published: 16/02/2023 -
S4: Episode 138 - A strong believer in finding joy along your journey, this triathlon loving mom has helped her adult sons uncover their love of running while advocating about inclusion for the masses
Published: 9/02/2023 -
S4: Episode 137 - Helping her son turn his passion for drawing into a fun family business, this NJ mom advocates and educates on the vast autism spectrum
Published: 2/02/2023 -
S4: Episode 136 - Aging out of a broken system with no options leaves adult 'kids' & parents endlessly searching for support & opportunities throughout adulthood
Published: 26/01/2023 -
S4: Episode 135 - Keep the focus on overall mental health! Finding a balance between inclusion, oversharing on social media and placing your loved one in an uncomfortable environment.
Published: 19/01/2023 -
S4: Episode - 134 - Advice from this powerhouse mom... "Don't sit back and wait for services & don't be afraid to ask for help!" Build a large parent network around you and rally together to demand a
Published: 12/01/2023 -
S4: Episode 133 - As a full time parent caregiver who is extremely sleep deprived, this mom struggles to find time to pursue her passions & dreams
Published: 5/01/2023 -
S4: Episode 132 - Chatting with a blogger, podcaster and mother of 4, about the uncertainty & stress autistic adults and their parent caregivers face when aging out of 'traditional' services, resource
Published: 29/12/2022 -
S4: Episode 131 - A fierce advocate for her adult son, local community and beyond, this mom has found comedy as the best way to share the beautiful, unique & funny aspects of parenting autism
Published: 14/12/2022 -
S4: Episode 130 - Chatting with a writer & mom of 3 about her Forever Nest and how much she appreciates the laughter & daily joy life brings
Published: 8/12/2022 -
S4: Episode 129 - Learning from a caregiver mom who has navigated the world of autism (& paved the way for the rest of us) for 40+ years
Published: 1/12/2022 -
S4: Episode 128 - The importance of knowing your rights and the benefit of teaching all levels of life skills from an early age
Published: 17/11/2022 -
S4: Episode 127 - Catching up with documentary film maker and autism mom about her mission to share the many faces of autism
Published: 10/11/2022 -
S4: Episode - 126 (Solo Episode) - Sharing our challenging journey through medication changes and the behavioral ups and downs that result as we 'patiently' find the right combination
Published: 3/11/2022 -
S3: Episode 125 - Navigating adult resources around the country... featuring California, Connecticut, Florida & Louisiana
Published: 30/06/2022 -
S3: Episode 124 (3 episode series) - Navigating adult resources around the country... featuring Colorado, California, Texas & Washington State
Published: 23/06/2022 -
S3: Episode 123 (3 part series) - Navigating adult resources around the country... featuring Michigan and Arizona
Published: 16/06/2022
This podcast comes to you from a very tired and eternally hopefully autism mom of an adult son with profound needs. My intention is to bring together caregivers of special needs children and those who may want to gain a better understanding of our challenges and triumphs. Through the sharing of our stories and experience, I hope to build a larger, more inclusive community of support. Living the Sky Life offers a personal connection from someone who walks daily in caregiver shoes.