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parenting on the spectrum

Creating Connection with a Child with Autism with Susan Levin

May 12, 2014 by ssradmin

This episode of Safe Space Radio features a conversation with Susan Levin about her son Ben, who is now 11. She tells the story of discovering his autism, and talks about the ways she blamed herself for his difficulties. She explains the techniques she used to develop a stronger bond with Ben, and how he …read more »

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Filed Under: Emotions, Family and Lifecycle, Mental Health Tagged With: Autism, childhood, Parenting, parenting on the spectrum, Parents, son, spectrum

Parenting a Child with Autism with Ellen Jennings

May 5, 2014 by ssradmin

Ellen Jennings is the mother of a 19-year-old son with autism. She talks about the winding path that brought them to that diagnosis, about coping with judgment of her parenting, and about advocating for her son to get him the services he needs.

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Filed Under: Family and Lifecycle, Mental Health Tagged With: Autism, autism spectrum, healthcare, parenting on the spectrum, son, special education, special needs, teenagers, Teens

Helping Children with Autism to Succeed with Temple Grandin

April 21, 2014 by ssradmin

This episode of Safe Space Radio features Temple Grandin as she vividly describes the various sensory ways that autistic people like herself experience the world differently from the neurotypical majority. She also discusses a number of strategies to help autistic children reach their full potential.

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Filed Under: Family and Lifecycle, Mental Health Tagged With: autism spectrum, childhood, Parenting, parenting on the spectrum, special education

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