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The Grit and Grind of Autism- Finding Light Along the JourneySurfers Healing - Love & Light w/ Mikey Redd and John PikeThis episode that was recorded in early July is dedicated to Avery Berman. He is the sweet child in the photo. Last week our community mourned and honored this beautiful young man with his family. It’s his parents greatest mission to ensure their son will never be forgotten. He will not; we will always honor and celebrate Avery. Avery and his family loved their Surfers Healing Ocean City, Maryland experience. Avery also loved 80's music, brilliantly did math in his head, was always smiling and loved his Jewish religion learning Hebrew for his bar mitzvah...2022-08-021h 24
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismOur ABA Experience - Interview with Carrie CampbellFull Show notes can be found at: https://findingmikeypodcast.com/our-aba-experience-interview-with-carrie-campbell/
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ABA has been a great experience for our family. Our son has Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA therapy has helped him learn skills and improve his behavior and better his communication skills. The therapist work with him one-on-one and help him to practice the social and emotional skills he is learning in a safe and fun environment. We have seen great progress in our son since starting his therapy sessions and we are very grateful for the help and support...2022-05-1531 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismThe benefits of Montessori education for children with autismAccording to the National Autistic Society, "There is increasing evidence that the Montessori approach is highly effective for children on the autism spectrum." The individualized learning plan and hands-on teaching methods help students with autism learn in ways that are tailored for them. Montessori schools also emphasize social skills and peer interaction, which can be beneficial for children with autism. In addition, the structure and routine of a Montessori classroom can provide a calming environment for children with autism.
We are joined by Erin Banks to talk through this teaching method and explore how it can help...2022-04-2932 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismDawn Barclay - Author of "Traveling Different"Call Us at 469-249-0425
Travel can be stressful when you do it alone but add on the pressure of making a trip fun for your child and that’s when the heat is really cranked up! This episode is about traveling with your neurodiverse kiddos. Do you travel already? Ever taken a long flight with your family? How about a cruise? Well, if the thought of those gave you anxiety, this should help. We spend some time with Dawn Barclay, a lifelong traveler, writer and mom of 2 who when they were young she described as “anxious and inflexible”. She has a...2022-04-2230 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismSuperpowers, Friends, and Social SkillsToday’s topic is about friends, your kiddo’s superpower, and social skills. Tune in to hear us discuss how friendship and socialization has changed since we were kids, and some of the different ways that our children’s social needs can be met. Learn how we have approached helping Mikey to navigate having a friend over through giving him a list of house rules. We introduce you to a number of amazing communities, websites, and resources we have benefitted from, including the Tilt Podcast, Koaster Kids, and Model Me Kids.
Find full show notes at : https://findin...2022-04-1526 minFinding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismChild Find - Early InterventionIt can certainly be distressing when you start noticing that your child is experiencing developmental delays. But, on our journey with Mikey, we have discovered that there are services available for early intervention that won’t leave you bankrupt! In this episode, we’re talking all about the Child Find program, which makes the identification, evaluation, and early intervention therapy accessible for children with delayed development in every school district. You’ll find out how Mikey’s challenging preschool experience opened our eyes to Child Find, and how the program is structured, from the evaluation process to the multitude of services...2022-04-0930 minFinding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismApril - Autism Awareness MonthApril is Autism Awareness Month, and April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day! Today’s episode is about building community, raising awareness, and sharing resources. We introduce three resources that have been useful to us in terms of building community and learning more about autism. Log in to hear more about how to get involved, find community, and learn from the wealth of wisdom that has been published online. Join us to hear more today.
Key Points From This Episode:
Today’s topic: building community, raising awareness, and sharing resources.
Three different ways you can be a part...2022-04-0216 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismIEP and other fun acronyms!Give us a call at 469-249-0425
Getting an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for your child can be intimidating. Luckily there are supports you can draw on that can help you through this process. On the show today we take a look at how to start the IEP process and share what we learned from going through the journey ourselves. One of the key things we learned about IEPs is that you can start the process without a diagnosis. So, if the lack of a diagnosis has been holding you back, we encourage you to get started as soon as...2022-03-2631 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismMedication Versus Supplementation Versus BOTHAs most of you know, our son Mikey has high functioning autism as well as ADHD. We put him on a good supplement routine, a whole foods diet, and tried out many different kinds of therapies, and saw a lot of improvement in him. However, he was still struggling. Although we were always very intentional about putting him on natural remedies, we decided to see how he would respond to more conventional medications leading up to his third year of school. In this episode, we discuss the self-contained autism classroom that Mikey was in for his first few years...2022-03-1828 minFinding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismEmotional Damage!Family game time is an inexpensive and valuable way to spend quality time. For us, family game time used to be a very challenging experience because our very determined Mikey couldn't handle losing! Most people don't like losing but Mikey's tantrums were off the charts (as you'll hear today)! We realized that we were going to have to teach Mikey the skill of losing without having an emotional breakdown, and this episode is all about what that journey has looked like for us. Everything changed when Mikey began seeing an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist, and although there are still ce...2022-03-1130 minFinding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismInspiring Through Representation in Film — An Interview with Major DodsonToday on the show we are very happy to welcome young actor Major Dodson, to chat with us about his recent role in the feature film, Tyson's Run. As someone on the spectrum, the task of playing an autistic teenager in a film was a meaningful one to Major, and we get to hear all about how he prepared for the role, why he wanted to take this opportunity, and the lessons he learned while on set. The film focuses on a boy who has to overcome some serious challenges within his family, and Major is kind enough to sh...2022-03-0334 min
The Autism Mom MD PodcastEpisode #17 - "If You Don't Laugh, You'll Cry" and other tips from LinkedIn Specialist and ASD dad, Mike ShelahWhen Mike Shelah learned in March 2008 that his three year old son Mikey was diagnosed with Autism it changed his life and the lives of every member of his family. Shortly after, Mike wanted to do something to contribute to the autism community and he began a fundraiser. Because of his volunteer work, Mike was asked to join the Board Of Directors with Pathfinders for Autism in January 2014. Since then, Mike has spoken on radio, television and podcasts about the world of autism, his role as a dad and ways the rest of the world can learn and support...2021-03-2453 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with Autism2018 and a TON of NEW(s)There is a lot of new coming in 2018! Updates amor the road trips, how to deal in the car, in the snow, at theme parks, and in the car... did we mention the car? Also, 2 cool announcements at the end of the show!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingmikey/message2018-01-1338 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismWhat Is Happening In My Son’s Brain? An Interview With Dr. CarltonOn today’s episode, I have a very special interview with Dr Ed Carlton. He is our doctor. Heather goes to him for chiropractic care. Mikey goes to him for neurofeedback training and I just started and have had two sessions with him of my own for neurofeedback training. He treats children and adults to improve their performance and relieve symptoms from brain based disorders. He's a certified neurofeedback provider and he's a member of the International Society of Neurofeedback and Research. He graduated from the Texas Chiropractor College and is also a graduate of the University of Texas at Au...2017-10-3140 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismGive them a wall to bounce off of! - Home Sensory GymToday we are going to dive into the topic of using sensory tools for treatment. We only really became aware of the concept of a sensory gym after getting involved with Mikey’s Occupational Therapy sessions. There are more than just your five senses; there are other senses called proprioceptive and vestibular sense as well. In his sessions we learned what those sense are and how they can help regulate Mikey by getting those senses back in balance. When Mikey started doing Occupational Therapy, he was three and half years old. He was not diagnosed with autism at this point, on...2017-10-1137 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismIt's been a YEAR - Anniversary EpisodeToday’s show is the Anniversary Show and the podcast has been a great way for us to share our journey. We’ve been asking for all of you in the audience to provide some feedback and we’ve gotten it in so many different ways. One area we hadn't paid attention to in quite a long while has been on our actual reviews page. So we’re giving some shoutouts today.
It’s the anniversary of Mikey’s diagnosis. There is a lot to go through and you’ve been with us for the most part, the highs and the lows, but...2017-09-1959 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismNonverbal To College Grads - Interview With Collins FosterOn today’s episode we welcome Collins Foster. She is a friend of a co-worker of mine and has almost 20 years of experience in the higher education system in Georgia. She has worked with both the technical college system and the university system of Georgia. Although her background is in marketing and alumni relations, in the past few years she has realized her true passion. Which is advocating for and with a group of non-speaking students with autism in the Atlanta Metro area who really want to graduate from college with a degree. Collins is currently working for her Masters in...2017-09-051h 28
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismPlanes, Trains And Rollercoasters!We spent fourth of July in Washington DC and we definitely learnt some lessons and I’ll share them with you. Firstly, get there on the 3rd of July, they do a concert dress rehearsal and it’s must less people than the main show. Second, skip the parade, there’s no personal space at all but definitely plan to be out by the Washington Memorial to watch the fireworks at night. If you’re ever in DC let us know and we’ll give you some more tips.
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Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismLabs, Labs, Labs!: Fundamental Lab Testing For Children With AutismWe are diving into the topic of doing fundamental lab testing for your child with autism. After making our big family move and enrolling Mikey in a new public school, we also took on another new adventure. We took Mikey to see a Medical Academy Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS) Doctor.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingmikey/message2017-07-1835 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismWhen Siblings just #Can'tEven and How to DealSometimes they are fine, most times she "Can't even" deal with him :) Here is a special episode with Mike and Grace, and she has a list of tips to share with other kids who have siblings with autism. It all started with a conversation that Grace had with a lady at the car wash, who asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up. Grace answered by saying that she wanted to help people with special needs, specifically autism. So she decided to come on the podcast to share some of the top tips that she has personally...2017-07-1124 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismThe First Few Weeks of School in VAToday’s podcast is all about the first few weeks of school. Since our move to Virginia we have had quite a few changes taking place. We have been able to enjoy the first day of school three times this year, with Mikey in particular. As he left Terra Vista Elementary School and we transitioned him over to Empower School, which was full on, full fledged, deep ABA therapy 7 hours a day. He’d get two therapists and very dedicated coverage. We loved it and he was benefitting very well. The timing was right for Mikey to transition over to a tr...2017-06-2742 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismCross-Country road tripping' with your Aspie / kiddo on the Autism SpectrumIt's not the easiest thing to do, even with neurotypical kids but taking across-country trip CAN be done! The Pesh Family moved from Texas to Virginia and we'll share our experience. Mikey, being on the Autism Spectrum and having Sensory Processing Disorder was a super trooper!
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Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismKeeping Your Autistic Child Safe - Protecting Your Kid With SPD/ASD/ADHD/AspergersThis journey that we are on with Mikey has made us re-evaluate sooooooo many things, especially securing our home to keep him safe.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingmikey/message2017-03-0825 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismIs Your Autistic Kiddo A Picky Eater - SPD/ASD/ADHD Eating Can Be A ChallengeThis is a topic that Heather is really passionate about and we wanted to share our experience with picky little eaters. With Mikey it started back when he was tongue-tied and only started eating finger-foods around 11 months. Mikey is a seeker type with sensory processing disorder and he actually craves crunchy, chewy textures.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingmikey/message2017-02-2728 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismSupplementation: The What and Why we chose to help our son with Autism/Aspergers/SPD/ASD/ADHDWe are talking all about the things that go inside Mikey's body. These are simply our protocols, our results, and our observations
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingmikey/message2017-02-0836 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismResources for Parents of kids with Austism/SPD/ASD/ADHDResources for Parents of kids with Austism/SPD/ASD/ADHD by Mike "Pesh" Poeschl
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingmikey/message2017-01-3132 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismOur parenting style: optimizing our approach when ASD/Autism/Aspergers is in the pictureOur parenting style: optimizing our approach when ASD/Autism/Aspergers is in the picture by Mike "Pesh" Poeschl
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingmikey/message2017-01-2348 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismThe Aspie Superhero diet - food's effect on our son with ASD / SPD / Autism / AspergersToday on the show I am joined by Heather, and we will be talking all about Mikey’s diet. We unpack exactly what we’ve chosen to put into his body and why we’ve chosen to do these things.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingmikey/message2017-01-0939 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismAutistic Toddler Parkour, or "How did you climb THAT wall??" - ASD / SPD / Autism / AspergersThere are so many stories about how Mikey is a little different :) There was a time when we were having house gusts over, eating and talking and kids playing in the backyard. The doorbell rang and I was surprised to see that the ringer of the bell was Mikey. How did he get out here? What's going on? ummm... are you ok?!?!?! Is the gate open?
Tune in to how we learned what he did and how he got out of the backyard here: https://findingmikeypodcast.com/autistic-toddler-parkour-or-how-did-you-climb-that-wall-asd-spd-autism-aspergers/
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Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismNeglecting your non-autistic kids??Grace is not on the spectrum, how does SHE feel? She shares some of her thoughts on being a sister to someone with autism and about daddy-daughter dates and mommy-daughter dates!
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingmikey/message2016-12-0130 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismMeltdown at "Meet the Teacher" night! - welcoming a child with ASD / SPD / Autism / AspergersHeather and I continue our story of Mikey starting Kindergarten and where he is today.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingmikey/message2016-11-1836 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismGreen at School, RED at home... #ICantEven - ASD / SPD / Autism / AspergersQuite a few years back, I met Lindsi at a Photography Conference and we stayed in touch since then. I learned last year (I believe) that she is a special education teacher and has a lot of experience with kids like Mikey. We share a conversation about how, as parents we can help through the use of accommodations.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingmikey/message2016-11-0936 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismOur Autism Journey so far; We are #winning with our son with ASD / SPD / Autism / AspergersIn this episode, Heather and I sit down and talk about our life with Mikey and how we got to where we are today.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingmikey/message2016-11-0648 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismAutistic Kids hanging on walls!!Hey, it beats "bouncing OFF walls"... am I right??
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingmikey/message2016-11-0652 min
Finding Mikey - Parenting our kiddo with AutismIntroduction Episode, trust us, it's YUGE!!!This is the FIRST episode, but not really :) This is episode 0, the one that's like the "about" section of a website.
My plans with this podcast are to:
Provide a glimpse into our life, sharing the ups and downs and let you know that you are not alone…
I would like our family to connect with yours, we "Get it" and would love to talk about what we are doing to learn.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingmikey/message2016-11-0404 min