AUTISM AND SIBLINGS

Today on the podcast we are wrapping up season three. We'll talk about some of our favorite moments from the season and reveal some big things coming this summer to the shirt shop. Plus, we'll talk to Hudson about one his favorite teams - the Savannah Bananas!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we continue our series on Autism Awareness Month, today we want to talk about siblings. One of the biggest questions we get on social media is about Jordyn's 9-year-old brother hudson. What is their relationship like? What is their age difference? What do they like to do together? We'll answer all those questions as well as talking about what we do to make sure that both of our kids feel loved and included. Plus, the things you don't see on our social media about our daily lives that you may not know.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're continuing our conversation with Kate Swenson of Finding Cooper's Voice. In this episode she discusses Cooper's initial diagnosis, some of their more difficult years and where they are now. Kate also gives some great advice for parents that are just starting their autism journey and where to find advice and support from other autism parents on social media. Don't forget, Kate's Book "Forever Boy" is available now on Amazon or wherever books are sold.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so excited to have a very special guest on the podcast today. Kate Swenson started a blog after her son Cooper was diagnosed with autism at age three. What originally started as a secret project for Kate, gained a massive following after a painfully honest video she posted during one of the darker days hit hard for many parents of kids with autism. Today, we'll talk about the start of Finding Cooper's Voice, the lessons she's learned since Cooper's diagnosis and her book "Forever Boy" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are officially into April and Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month! Today we are continuing our conversation on why that awareness and acceptance is so needed for individuals with autism and their parents. We'll talk about the importance of being surrounded by supportive friends and family that don't judge when you serve your child a bowl of pepperonis for dinner. Plus, we'll tackle some of the controversial subjects like how to refer to someone with autism, ABA therapy and usage of the puzzle piece.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 1st is the start of Autism Awareness and Acceptance month. This week on the podcast we wanted to prepare for the month by sharing stories of some experiences we have had over the years that could help inform families that might not know someone with autism. What do you do when a family with a child with autism is having a hard time at a restaurant? We'll give you some insight on how to best support those families and become a friend to the autism community.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are joined again by our producer Jessica to talk about the early days of an autism diagnosis. She is currently going through the early years of a diagnosis with her son Walt and has a ton of questions! This week we talk about teaching Jordyn self-care habits like brushing teeth and the always stressful potty training. Plus, we'll dive a little into what we do for our own self-care.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you get that diagnosis that your child has autism, your world suddenly turns upside down. Everything quickly becomes overwhelming. There are a million questions that you'll have and might not know exactly where to turn. Today, we are joined by our own producer Jessica who just happens to have a four-year-old son that was diagnosed in late 2020. She has questions and our experience with Jordyn including our initial reactions, telling our friends and family and the therapies that really helped in those early years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast we continue our conversation with Crosby Naylor, daughter of Andy Reid and single mother to three children with autism. We'll tell the story of how Crosby found us at the Summer Shirt Project and how our relationship started. Plus, she'll tell us what it was like down on the field after the Kansas City Chiefs win over her dad's old team the Philadelphia Eagles at the Super Bowl this year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may have seen Kansas City Chief head coach Andy Reid celebrating with his family after their big Super Bowl win. Crosby Naylor, Andy's daughter, was there as they all rejoiced in their father's success. Beyond growing up with a football legend, Crosby is also a single mother to three kids of her own that all have been diagnosed with autism. Today we talk to Crosby about her child's autism journey, how they were diagnosed and how much progress they've made. And since we are such massive Kansas City Chief fans, we had to get in some questions about growing up with Andy Reid!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices