Living the Sky Life - Our Autism Journey
A podcast by Laurie Hellmann - Thursdays
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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: 3/9/2023 -
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: 3/2/2023 -
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: 2/23/2023 -
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: 2/16/2023 -
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: 2/9/2023 -
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: 2/2/2023 -
S4: Episode 136 - Aging out of a broken system with no options leaves adult 'kids' & parents endlessly searching for support & opportunities throughout adulthood
Published: 1/26/2023 -
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: 1/19/2023 -
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: 1/12/2023 -
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: 1/5/2023 -
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: 12/29/2022 -
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: 12/14/2022 -
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: 12/8/2022 -
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: 12/1/2022 -
S4: Episode 128 - The importance of knowing your rights and the benefit of teaching all levels of life skills from an early age
Published: 11/17/2022 -
S4: Episode 127 - Catching up with documentary film maker and autism mom about her mission to share the many faces of autism
Published: 11/10/2022 -
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: 11/3/2022 -
S3: Episode 125 - Navigating adult resources around the country... featuring California, Connecticut, Florida & Louisiana
Published: 6/30/2022 -
S3: Episode 124 (3 episode series) - Navigating adult resources around the country... featuring Colorado, California, Texas & Washington State
Published: 6/23/2022 -
S3: Episode 123 (3 part series) - Navigating adult resources around the country... featuring Michigan and Arizona
Published: 6/16/2022
This podcast comes to you from a very tired, slightly slap happy and eternally hopeful warrior mom of a young adult son with severe, non-verbal autism. My hope is to bring together parents of special needs children and professionals so we may share stories and experience to build a worldwide village of support for one another. Living the Sky Life offers a personal connection and understanding from those who have likely walked in your shoes.