Today, we embark on a journey to explore the intersection of intellectual disability and autism. And because we like to keep things positive around here, we’re going to focus on redefining success and embracing the beauty of neurodiversity. 

Let's celebrate the unique strengths...

As a parent of two autistic children, I understand the hurdles that autism parents face on a daily basis. In this episode of NeurOrdinary Podcast, we’ll talk about the top five challenges that autism parents encounter and provide strategies to overcome them.

Everyone’s autism...

One of the most challenging conditions to manage alongside Autism is Epilepsy. 

Whether you’re parenting a child dealing with Absence Seizures or Tonic-Clonic (Grand Mal) Seizures, one thing is for sure: it’s a challenge to ever feel like you can wind down and not be on...

Parenting an autistic child is a journey filled with immense love, joy, and triumphs. But let's be honest - it can also be challenging, overwhelming, and even infuriating at times...just like I imagine parenting neurotypical children would be, too! 

It’s perfectly normal to...

One topic that often isn’t addressed is the anger that can come from parenting an autistic child. There are many reasons why this parenting journey can cause you to feel feelings of frustration that can easily turn into anger…I’ve been there! And I’m not here to...

Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is one of those diagnoses that can really make you feel like you’re a bad parent…but you’re not!

It’s a pretty common diagnosis for autistic kids, and one that isn’t always understood very well. It’s frequently...

If you’ve ever noticed your autistic child sits in the weirdest positions or they bruise when you so much as look at them, this article is for you!

There is a fascinating connection between autism and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Although they are distinct conditions, there is...

If it ever seems like your autistic child is refusing to listen to you or has the magical ability to totally ignore everything you say, there are a few things that could be going on…

1. They're a kid. Kids have been ignoring parents since kids and parents were a thing…they just...

In the very first episode of The NeurOrdinary Podcast, we delve into a powerful and overlooked aspect of the autism journey…the well-being of parents and caregivers. 

Join me as I share my personal experiences, valuable insights, and practical strategies to create a positive...

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a pretty common diagnosis in autistic children, but it may not tell the whole story of what’s actually going on for your child. 

As a parent, it can feel impossible to help your child through their day when everything seems to be a...