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The Atypical Parenting podcast is a resource for parents and loved ones of individuals of all ages who are autistic. Hosted by psychiatric nurse practitioner, and mother of an adult autistic son, Dawn Tree, the podcast offers information, support, and encouragement. Hang out with Dawn as she explores relevant topics through discussion and expert interviews. When we know better, we’ll be able to do better. The people we love deserve our very best!
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Wednesday, March 20th We’ve got a big week of comics with Cobra Commander #3, GI Joe Real American Hero #305, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees #4, If You Find This I’m Already Dead #2, Ape-ril Special #1, Star Wars Jango Forever #1, Web of Spider-Man #1, X-Men Forever #1, Wolverine #1 Facsimile, Man’s Best #1, Dawnrunner #1, Nacelleverse #1, TMN…
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Wednesday, March 13th It’s a big week of comics, with Transformers #6, Black Widow & Hawkeye #1, Symbiote Spider-Man 2099 #1, Ghost Rider Final Vengeance #1, Batman Dylan Dog #1, Batman and Robin and Howard #1, Suicide Squad Dream Team #1, Napalm Lullaby #1, Sons of Star Trek #1, I Heart Skull-Crusher #1, Helen of Wyndhorn #1, GI Joe Real American …
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Wednesday, March 5th This week we’re talking about TMNT Last Ronin II Re-Evolution #1, The Bat-Man First Knight #1, The Last Mermaid #1, Spectactular Spider-Men #1, Ultimate X-Men #1, Ultimate Spider-Man #1 3rd Printing, Weapon X-Men #1, Ms. Marvel Mutant Menace #1, Aliens What If? #1, Giant-Size Spider-Gwen #1, Golgotha Motor Mountain #1, D&D The …
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Wednesday, February 28th This week we’re talking about Duke #3, Savage Sword of Conan #1, Spider-Punk Arms Race #1, What If Venom #1, Giant-Size Fantastic Four #1, Women of Marvel #1, Owly Vol 5, Rainbow GN, and more! Then we’ve got our thoughts on a couple of trailers, more movie challenge, and the live-action Avatar the Last Airbender. 00:01-31:2…
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Wednesday, February 21st This week we talk about comics including Cobra Commander #2, Ultimate Spider-Man #2, Edge of Spider-Verse #1, The Six Fingers #1, Spawn #350, Alien Black White & Red #1, Predator The Last Hunt #1, Elvira Meets HP Lovecraft #1, Blasfamous #1, Void Rivals Vol 1 TP, and more! Then we talk some big news from Marvel, and close o…
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Wednesday, February 14th This week we’re talking about comics including Transformers #5, Action Comics #1062, If You Find This I’m Already Dead #1, Creepshow Joe Hill’s Wolverton Station #1, Sinister Sons #1, Red Hood The Hill #1, Night Thrasher #1, Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver #1, Dutch #1, The Cabinet #1, The Infernals #1, U & I #1, Conan Bound in…
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Wednesday, February 7th This week we talk about comics including Thundercats #1, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Return #1, Ultimate Black Panther #1, Wolverine Madripoor Knights #1, Star Wars Mace Windu #1, Batman #142, Suicide Squad Kill Arkham Asylum #1, Red Hood The Hill #1, DC’s How to Lose Guy Gardner in 10 Days #1, Godzilla Valentine’s Spec…
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Wednesday, January 31st This week we talk about new comics including Duke #2, Avengers Twilight #2, Dead X-Men #1, Batman Superman World’s Finest 2024 Annual, DC Power 2024, Marvel Voices Legends #1, Moon Man #1, Trinity Special #1, Somna #2, Avengers Inc #5, Titans Beast World #6, and more! We’ve got a lot of thoughts on casting news for movies, T…
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Wednesday, January 24th We’re talking comics for the week, including Resurrection of Magneto #1, Power Pack #1, Ghost Machine #1, Star Wars Thrawn Alliances #1, Saturday Morning Adventures Dungeons & Dragons II #1, Star Trek Defiant Annual #1, Immortal Thor #6, Lunar New Year Love Story, and more! Then we’ve got thoughts on trailers for Avatar the …
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Wednesday, January 17th We talk about comics for the week including Cobra Commander #1, James Bond 007 #1, Avengers Twilight #1, Cable #1, Jackpot #1, John Constantine Hellblazer Dead in America #1, Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong Monster-Sized #1, The Colonized, Incredible Hulk Vol 1 TP, Ultimate Spider-Man #1, and more! We’ve got a lot of ne…
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Life with autism can be hectic, and getting caught up in day to day pressures can leave us exhausted and overwhelmed. How do we prioritize and stay focused on the important stuff? Join Dawn as she discusses this with today’s guest, Randy Hain, Entrepreneur, business leader and author. Randy is also the father of 2 adult sons, one of whom is autisti…
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Ever wonder what your child’s anxiety feels like in real time? Wondering how to help your child understand and improve their ability to cope with their own anxiety? Today we’re talking to Mark Cheverton, NYT best selling author of the award winning series “Gamenight9999”, based on the game of Minecraft. His newest book for young people, “Facing the…
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In today’s interview, where Dawn was interviewed by Danielle Sullivan of The Neurodivergent podcast, we’re covering how the practice of psychiatry can help or harm autistic people, how medications are tested, used, and marketed to medical professionals, and how to find a psychiatric professional for your individual needs. More about Neurodiverging:…
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This week we’re honored to have American icon, veteran actor and musician, William Sadler, sitting down for a casual chat. This episode is geared towards autistic individuals who are considering a career in acting, however there’s so much relevant advice for all new actors as well. Show Notes https://therealwilliamsadler.com/ https://williamsadler.…
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Masking natural traits or inclinations in social situations is universal, BUT, what if you had to do this every time you interacted in public? In autism, the constant need to mask, as a means of fitting into a neurotypical society, can create a heavy emotional burden. In this episode, Dawn talks with Autism advocate Rich Steven's about this importa…
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Did you know the rate of substance abuse for autistic individuals is higher than for the general population? Ever wonder why that is? And what to do about it if it does affect your child or loved one? Join in on today’s conversation we will talk about all that and more. Show notes: Richard’s website and book link https://helptheaddictedchild.com…
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Medicating our children or loved ones can be scary and confusing. Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, double board-certified psychiatrist and pharmacology expert, has specialized in treating Autistic mental health symptoms in patients of all ages, for over 20 years. Listen as he shares his insight on this topic. Enjoy the conversation!…
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Join the conversation as Dawn and Danielle discuss parenting issues in the autistic community. We'd love your feedback on Instagram @ Atypical_Parenting Danielle Sullivan (she/they) is an autistic neurodiversity advocate, parent coach, certified life coach, and host of the Neurodiverging Podcast. Her mission is to further disability awareness and s…
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We all know that sleep is an essential component of good health and yet so many families in the autistic community are struggling. Rebecca Michi is an children’s sleep consultant and author who has helped thousands of families transform their sleep with her unique approach. Land - Rebecca Michi - Children's Sleep Consultant (childrenssleepconsultan…
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Justin Benton is a hemp farmer and also the father of a son diagnosed with severe autism at age 3. Hear the story of how he helped his son's nervous system repair itself, and also learn more about hemp and it's main component, CBD. Really interesting episode! Episode links: Justin's Podcast Title: Miracle Plant Justin's Hemp product website: 101Hem…
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Dr. Padda is back to kick off Season 2! Today we address an area many of us worry about - financial planning for after we die. Dr. Padda shares his unique perspective and some truly creative and unique ideas. As we age we expect our children to become increasingly independent. Unfortunately, in autism, that independence may never reach a place of s…
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If your autistic loved one suffers from pain symtpoms that seem unusually intense, without a difinitive cause, you'll want to listen and re-listen to this episode! A recent study has concluded that autistic people experience pain at a higher intensity than the general population AND are also less adaptable to the sensations. Join Dawn as she talks …
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If you want to improve communication and have more satisfying and healthy interactions moving forward, this episode is for you! Dawn discusses the important differences in how neurotypical and autistic brains process social interactions and how it's causing chaos in our relationships. This episode is aimed at helping us, as family members and loved…
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Today we talk with Sandra Cavanaugh, Creativity specialist who spent years in the acting world as an actor, director, playwrite and screenwriter. She is also the author of "Spontaneous Brilliance: Unleash the power of your Unique Creative Genius" and has taught CEOs and disabled people alike, how to tap into the creative power within each and every…
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Anna Basinet is a junior at the Greenwich Country Day school who has started her own organization called Project Typical. The mission of Project Typical is to educate younger generations on neurodiversity and what it means to be considered “typical”. Please checkout @projecttypical on Instagram to see more about what Anna does. Show references:http…
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Author and advocate Jan Stewart, is on a mission to empower and inspire parents to persevere. Join Dawn as she talks to Jan about finding the moments of joy and light in the midst of struggle, thoughts about the future, and her new book, "Hold on Tight: A Parent's Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness". Jan Stewart – You are not alone – ther…
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Concrete thought patterns are a hallmark symptom of autism, which often leads to literal interpretation of everyday situations. Given this tendency, concrete thinkers flourish with clear and consistent boundaries and / or expectations. As parents and caregivers, we often forget to look at the big picture. Learn from psychologist and author, Dr. Lar…
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Caring for another human being day in and day out is no small feat. Caregivers are often left isolated, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Without adequate self-care, burnout is all but inevitable. On this episode Dawn discusses why we get burned out, how to know if you're experiencing burnout and what we can do to remedy it.…
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What is self-accommodation and why is it important in Autism? Join me as I talk with J.R. Reed, autism advocate, blogger and podcast host, as we discuss the idea of figuring out how to live well as an autistic person in a world designed to be overstimulating. Also learn more about J.R.'s latest project, My Autistic Kitchen, his new autism friendly …
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Older teens and adults with autism often have a hard time finding their place socially. As the parent of an adult, it's difficult to know how much help is actually helpful, especially when you're watching them struggle with isolation and loneliness. In this episode, which is part 3 of a series on friendship in autism, Dawn discusses five concrete s…
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If you're feeling isolated and alone as the parent of a child on the spectrum, hang out with me today as I talk (and laugh) with my friend Debi Marrinucci. Debi is a school counselor, working in the elementary school setting, and she is also the mother to an adult autistic son. Join us as we share stories about our 40+year friendship and discuss wh…
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If you've been feeling isolated and alone in your parenting journey, this week's episode will bring you hope. Join Dawn Tree as she discusses the issues of social isolation in parenting someone on the spectrum. She shares why she started the podcast, who she is, and where she is now on her own parenting journey. Atypical parenting is a place where …
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Adulting on the spectrum is no easy task. Join me as I talk with Jen Alumbaugh, MS, the founder of Expansive Mindset Coaching where she helps neurodivergent people identify their strengths and life goals. On this episode, we discuss why so many autistic people struggle to find sustainable employment, along with practical accommodations that can hel…
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Welcome to the Atypical Parenting podcast, a resource for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism. Hosted by psychiatric nurse practitioner and mother of an adult autistic son, Dawn Tree, the podcast offers information, support, and encouragement for those caring for loved ones on the autistic spectrum. Tune in to learn and laugh along wi…
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