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Co-Occurring Autism and OCD–What to Expect
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Co-Occurring Autism and OCD–What to Expect

How to keep hope alive and move forward together, one step at a time.

Jan Stewart

5 minutes
The Autism Podcast Review: Autism Dad
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The Autism Podcast Review: Autism Dad

“The Autism Dad podcast was born out of necessity but is powered by love.” –Rob Gorski

Jan Stewart

4 minutes
Autism Podcast Review: Embracing Autism
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Autism Podcast Review: Embracing Autism

“Weekly discussions to provide parents with guidance, tips, resources, and a newfound perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorder.”

Jan Stewart

5 minutes
Autism Podcast Review: Autism Blueprint
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Autism Podcast Review: Autism Blueprint

“The Autism Blueprint Podcast is about designing a more peaceful home life while living with autism."

Jan Stewart

4 minutes
Autism Podcast Review: Autism Journey
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Autism Podcast Review: Autism Journey

After their son Max was diagnosed with autism, Stephanie and her husband’s worlds were shattered. Now, she shares her story in the hopes of helping other families.

Jan Stewart

4 minutes
Debunking 10 Common Myths about Autism
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Debunking 10 Common Myths about Autism

Why these myths are so harmful and how you can promote acceptance and inclusion by knowing the facts

Jan Stewart

5 minutes
Autism and Oral Health–What You Need to Know
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Autism and Oral Health–What You Need to Know

While every autistic child is different, dental visits can be overwhelming and frightening.

Jan Stewart

5 minutes
How to Support Children With Autism
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How to Support Children With Autism

When it comes to caring for autistic children, we can face seemingly endless highs and lows. Here's how to support them as caregivers.

Jan Stewart

4 minutes
It's International OCD Awareness Week–What You Need to Know
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It's International OCD Awareness Week–What You Need to Know

One family shares their story of an OCD diagnosis and advocating for the treatment that ultimately helped

Jan Stewart

5 minutes
Back-to-School: Autism in the Classroom
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Back-to-School: Autism in the Classroom

VP of Autism Speaks shares strategies for a successful school year

Lindsay Naeder, MSW

5 minutes
Co-occurring Conditions with Autism
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Co-occurring Conditions with Autism

Autism expert shares why ADHD, anxiety and OCD are common conditions among autistic people.

Jan Stewart

5 minutes
Stop Staring! My Son Has Tourette Syndrome
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Stop Staring! My Son Has Tourette Syndrome

Accommodating my son’s Tourette Syndrome is easier than accepting the social stigma that comes with it.

Nicole Hunt

5 minutes
My Child has been Diagnosed with Autism: What Next?
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My Child has been Diagnosed with Autism: What Next?

While a diagnosis may come with mixed feelings, it also means that you can move forward with services that will help the whole family.

Jan Stewart

5 minutes
Can Autism be Inherited? A Parenting Expert Weighs In
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Can Autism be Inherited? A Parenting Expert Weighs In

Why are some people autistic? An expert weighs in on what genetics have to do with it.

Jan Stewart

5 minutes
How Accurate are Online Autism Tests?
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How Accurate are Online Autism Tests?

Jan Stewart

4 minutes
I'm a Mom of a Child Who is Visually Impaired–Here's What I've Learned
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I'm a Mom of a Child Who is Visually Impaired–Here's What I've Learned

Allow your child to redefine what you think you know—especially about play and experiencing the world.

Valery Brown

5 minutes
Navigating Disney World with a Special Needs Child
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Navigating Disney World with a Special Needs Child

The services, landmarks and insider tips you need to make your trip to Disney World equally magical for everyone in your family

Dan Pitman

5 minutes
How Autism is Diagnosed and What to Expect in the Process
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How Autism is Diagnosed and What to Expect in the Process

Author, Autism mom and Chair of Kerry’s Place Autism Services, Jan Stewart shares what you need to know about how autism and diagnosed.

Jan Stewart

5 minutes
Raising a Child with Hearing Loss
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Raising a Child with Hearing Loss

One toddler, two cochlear implants, and the many things I’ve learned raising a child with hearing loss.

Christine Murray

5 minutes
My son's autism diagnosis made me realize just how ableist I had been
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My son's autism diagnosis made me realize just how ableist I had been

Putting a label on my child’s glorious, sometimes confusing personality traits was harder than I expected. But my hesitation was really ignorance.

Natalie Stechyson

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