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Autism Building The Puzzle, One Piece at a Time covers all things autism. Join Alexandria and Shawn Guthreau as they explore the world of Autism, providing their story and experiences. They share the good, the bad and the ugly of their personal experience with their son Greyson. Follow them as they interview other parents of autistic children and get their point of view. As well as their interviews with industry experts. The show provides parents and caretakers with resources and knowledge t ...
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Show Notes This weeks quick tip is explaining and implementing Differential Reinforcement. It is key to making sure your child's progress in therapy is maintained and generalized into everyday life. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/dp…
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Show Notes Quick Tip #27 is going to cover the importance of emotional stability and flexibility. They are two vital ares if you want to maintain your sanity in a crazy world and throughout a wild journey! GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guth…
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Show Notes This quick tip will discuss sleep and how to help your kids get to sleep better. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/dp/1636927130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NU8MTF8HIR2V&keywords=every+frog+is+special&qid=1653409003&sprefix=every+frog+i…
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Show Notes This Quick Tip talks about tips that will help prevent children on the spectrum from wondering off. This is a bid concern for many parents and a very valid one. Learn how to protect your child from these risks. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Sp…
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Show Notes This Quick Tip will review all of the main types of interventions, their names and abbreviations. Abbreviations in the world of autism are extremely common and can be overwhelming, so we will cover them and give you the basic understanding of some of them. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Spec…
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Show Notes So What is Autism. This quick tip provides a basic overview of what autism is for parents that are just starting there journey. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/dp/1636927130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NU8MTF8HIR2V&keywords=every+frog…
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Show Notes This week’s Quick Tip of the week is making sure you sanitize the environment during therapy. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/dp/1636927130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NU8MTF8HIR2V&keywords=every+frog+is+special&qid=1653409003&sprefix…
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Show Notes This episode we take a couple minutes to talk about peer pressure and society pressure on us as parents. sometimes as parents of children with autism we have to go against the grain and we get grief for it. We know what is best for our kids. No one can relate or understand our situation. So go with your gut feeling about what is best and…
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Show Notes This is a very emotional episode for me as I discuss the loss of our unborn child and how I am managing it. I also talk about some interesting things it has taught me. I hope it can bring some peace to others who might be experiencing the same thing. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Li…
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Show Notes On this episode Shawn and Alex discuss routines. In the world we live in everything is so fast paced that we are all pulled in different directions constantly. In the autism world parents and professionals fall on both sides of the topic. Some thinking that no routine helps promote flexibility and others think that a strict schedule or r…
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Show Notes This weeks quick tip is explaining and implementing Differential Reinforcement. It is key to making sure your child's progress in therapy is maintained and generalized into everyday life. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/dp…
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Show Notes On this quick we talk about the importance of your child having a connection with your therapists. This will improve your child's learning and progress. It will also speed up the pairing process and get to work faster, not waisting valuable time and money. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Spec…
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Show Notes On this quick we talk about the importance of your child having a connection with your therapists. This will improve your child's learning and progress. It will also speed up the pairing process and get to work faster, not waisting valuable time and money. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Spec…
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Show Notes LIVE LIVE LIVE!!! LIVE SHOW! This is the most important episode we might ever do. We are going to discuss a documentary called “Vaxxed.” This documentary is extremely impactful! We did the show live online and had a great response so far. We need to get the word out about this information and demand that the government protect our childr…
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Show Notes In this quick tip we provide a couple tips to help parents stay organized when going out with their kids. We hear about parents all the time that forget things or have a ton of anxiety getting ready to go somewhere because they are frantically running around to make sure they have everything before going somewhere. These are pretty simpl…
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Show Notes Quick Tip #94 is about hair cuts. Many of our children struggle with hair cuts because of the massive amount of sensory input it provides. We have a couple tips to help children overcome this struggle. Enjoy the episode! GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Eve…
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Show Notes Quick Tip #93 is here to help you ease into helping your kids get exposed to new things. It is all about exposure therapy. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/dp/1636927130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NU8MTF8HIR2V&keywords=every+frog+is+s…
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Show Notes Preparing for the holidays is not always easy or sunshine and rainbows. Especially, when you have a child with autism. This episode provides our best tips for preparing you and you child for the holidays. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-…
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Show Notes We are having a little fun today. It is now Shawn’ turn on the hot seat answering questions Alex prepared and Shawn is unaware of. Getting some real, raw, honest answers from a fathers perspective. Enjoy the episode! GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-F…
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Show Notes We have an awesome episode today. Shawn interviews Alex on this episode and puts her on the hot seat. Asking her questions she did not prepare for. We got the most honest answers and reactions from Alex. A fun way to get real world experiences out to our incredible audience! We hope you enjoy! GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.gre…
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Show Notes We have our number 1 episode of 2021. A review of the previous year before we review 2022! Episode #27 and it talks about the must watch documentary Vaxxed! It was our most important and impactful episode we have done and the information from this documentary needs to be shared far and wide. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.green…
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Show Notes This Quick Tip briefly covers the top 10 signs of autism in a toddler. Hopefully this will help parents decided to get an evaluation or not. ASD Log Book - https://www.amazon.com/ASD-Log-Book-Track-Results/dp/B09Y4WBHY8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=258C5GSV401MA&keywords=asd+log+book+keep+track+of+the+results&qid=1656549759&sprefix=asd+log+book+keep+…
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Show Notes On this episode we have a little fun talking about our favorite toys. These are all toys we have used with Greyson that he has enjoyed and learned a lot from. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/dp/1636927130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=N…
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Show Notes So What is Autism. This quick tip provides a basic overview of what autism is for parents that are just starting there journey. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/dp/1636927130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NU8MTF8HIR2V&keywords=every+frog…
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Show Notes On today’s episode Alexandria and Shawn interview sisters, Krystal and Brittany. Both are parents of children with autism. Krystal has a daughter named Adriana, who is currently 6, and Brittany has a son named Booby, and he is 13. Come listen to them discuss their journeys with Autism and learn about the different perspectives they have …
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Episode #211 Interviewing Two Parents Who Have Children on the Spectrum
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Show Notes On today’s episode Alexandria and Shawn interview sisters, Krystal and Brittany. Both are parents of children with autism. Krystal has a daughter named Adriana, who is currently 6, and Brittany has a son named Booby, and he is 13. Come listen to them discuss their journeys with Autism and learn about the different perspectives they have …
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Show Notes GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/dp/1636927130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NU8MTF8HIR2V&keywords=every+frog+is+special&qid=1653409003&sprefix=every+frog+is+%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1 ASD Log Book - https://www.amazon.com/ASD-Log-Book-Track-Res…
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Show Notes Today on For The Father's I talk about the blessings that come with raising a non verbal child with Autism and what I am truly Thankful for this Thanksgiving! GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/dp/1636927130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=N…
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Show Notes Quick Tip #11 explains what Apraxia of Speech is. It is a common speech condition that children with autism have. Learn about some of the symptoms and what you can do to improve. Enjoy! GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/dp/1…
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Show Notes We thought interviewing a grandparent of a child with autism would be very beneficial to the grandparents in our audience. So we invited Alex’s mom on the show as a guest. So come join us as we interview Alex’s Mom, Debbie Marchak and get her unique insights into autism. Enjoy! GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.…
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Show Notes Sam is back! We have another episode where we discuss swimming with Sam out RBT. He has agreed to do a monthly interview with us so we can discuss many different topics related to autism. If you have questions for Sam, please send them in to us so we can have Sam answer them on one of our future episodes. Enjoy the show! GREEN COMPASS CB…
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Show Notes Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Sam. He is an experienced RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) as well as having experience in the mental health field in various areas. He is actually going back to school to complete a Phd in Psychology. The interview is loaded with great information and we hope you enjoy! GREEN COMPASS CBD - …
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Show Notes This episode is all about managing sensory needs. We review the 7 types of sensory needs, common signs of those needs as well as ways to manage them. This is a very important part of autism. Many people on the spectrum have these needs and for them to be the best they can be they need to have them fulfilled but also managed. GREEN COMPAS…
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Show Notes Shawn and Alex talk all about stimming on todays episode. Why it happens, why it is necessary, the purpose of it, the different types of stimming and how to curtail certain types of stimming that might be dangerous. There are a lot of misconceptions about stimming, and hopefully we can clear those up for you. Enjoy the episode! GREEN COM…
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Show Notes The world of autism is inundated with acronyms. On today's quick tip we will cover 10 of the most commonly used acronyms so you have a better understand when we use them on future podcasts. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/…
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Show Notes Let’s talk about talking. Today we talk all about communication. We talk about teaching communication, including manding and tacting. We discuss forms of communication, such as ACC Devices, PECS, and Sign Language. As well as a few tips for teaching communication and specifically PECS. ASD Log Book - https://www.amazon.com/ASD-Log-Book-T…
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Show Notes We are live for the first time! It is all about CBD on this episode. We discuss everything from what it is and what to look for, to our experiences with Greyson as well as on us. We talk about the brand we use and work with as well, Green Compass. Enjoy the show! GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog …
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Show Notes In this Quick Tip we talk about the top 10 speech conditions or disorders that children can have. It is common for children on the Autism Spectrum to have speech challenges so we want to help you understand what some of the most common are and what they look like so you can seek support when needed. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandria…
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Show Notes So I wanted to come on and tell the story behind the creation of our children's book, "Every Frog is Special." I think it is important to understand how the idea came to be, the impact it has had already and the vision of what our goal is for the book in the future. The book can be purchased at Barnes and Nobles and on Amazon. GREEN COMP…
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Show Notes Join Shawn and Alex as they provide a basic background of what Autism is, for all the parents that are new to the world of Autism and have just started there journey. They cover the definition and diagnostic criteria, Autism statistics, common symptoms, and a few of the common therapies and interventions. Let us make sure our entire comm…
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Show Notes Today on For The Father's Shawn talks about guilt, particularly parental guilt and how it has taught him a lot. Shaping his goals and desires for the family and given him a clear view of where he wants to go and the kind of parent he wants to be. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: …
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Show Notes On this quick tip we discuss potty training and the approach we recommend for all children, but especially autistic children. It is called the Fox & Azrin method. We hope you get a lot out of the episode! Website For Guidelines: storage.outreach.psu.edu ASD Log Book - https://www.amazon.com/ASD-Log-Book-Track-Results/dp/B09Y4WBHY8/ref=sr…
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Show Notes Receptive Language may be the most important skill to teach any child. They will not be able to communicate expressive language, with out having receptive language, and be able to understand things that people say to them. This episode is all about Receptive Language and how to teach Receptive Language. Product Recommended in Episode - M…
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Show Notes In this episode Shawn addresses something about Swimming that has been bothering him lately. He has been seeing way to many videos of parents and therapists who want to totally remove stimming from their children. We have talked a lot about this topic and it is time to do another episode addressing this issue. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https:/…
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Show Notes This Quick Tip discusses the importance of providing a well rounded therapy program making sure you consider all types of therapy and come up with a balanced plan. GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/dp/1636927130/ref=sr_1_1?c…
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Show Notes Alex talks all about potty training and gives other updates on this episode. Potty training is no joke for sure and sh has seen it all! GREEN COMPASS CBD - https://alexandriamg.greencompassglobal.com Every Frog Is Special Link: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Frog-Special-Shawn-Guthreau/dp/1636927130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NU8MTF8HIR2V&keywords=ev…
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Show Notes We have another Greyson Update for everyone today. So many interesting changes and developments around the Guthreau house right now. We are very excited to be with you guys today and share the story and journey as it continues. ASD Log Book - https://www.amazon.com/ASD-Log-Book-Track-Results/dp/B09Y4WBHY8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=258C5GSV401MA&ke…
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Show Notes We love interacting with our listener’s, and today we take questions from the listener’s. We appreciate everyone of you and the questions that some of you submitted. These are our favorite types of episodes and we love hearing from you and learning more about what you’re interested in hearing about. We will continue to do listener questi…
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Show Notes Our List of Recommended Resources: Autism Speaks - www.autismspeaks.org Autism Live - www.autism-live.com Fathering Autism - Youtube CDC (Center For Disease Control) - www.cdc.gov Starting a Support Group - www.autism-help.org/family-starting-support-group.htm Department of Education - Your State Website Department of Health - Your State…
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