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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, December 3rd Nick is back and we’re talking about All-New Venom #1, Two-Face #1, Absolute Superman #2, DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg #1, Christmas 365 #1, Holiday Tales to Astonish #1, Dread the Halls #1, Deadpool Wolverine Weapon X-Traction #1, and more! Then we’ve got thoughts on some TV, movies, and boardgames we’ve enjoyed re…
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Wednesday, November 27th This week Nick is out, but Dave and Randy have a lot of comics to talk about, including Absolute Batman #1-2, Absolute Wonder Woman #1-2, Justice League Unlimited #1, Batman-Santa Claus Silent Knight Returns #1, Black Canary Best of the Best #1, West Coast Avengers #1, Welcome to the Maynard #1, Hornsby & Halo #1, Teenage M…
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486: The Most Yeet-Worthy Batman of All
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Wednesday, November 20th We talk about two weeks worth of comics, including GI Joe #1, Black Lightning #1, Question All Along the Watchtower #1, Shadow Cabinet #1, Star Trek Lower Decks #1, TMNT Naruto #1, The Rocketfellers #1, Star Wars Battle of Jakku Republic Under Siege #1, What If Minnie became Captain Marvel #1, Batman Uncovered #1, Nice Hous…
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Wednesday, November 6th This week we talk about comics including Absolute Superman #1, Batgirl #1, JSA #1, Little Batman Month One #1, Kahhori Reshaper of Worlds #1, Negasonic Teenage Warhead #1, FML #1, Something is Killing the Children #0, My Little Pony Classics Reimagined The Odyssey, The Fade #1, One for Sorrow #1, Cyberpunk 2077 Omnibus TP, P…
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484: These Are Our Marvel Boyfriends
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Wednesday, October 30th We talk about the last comics week of October, including It Happened on Hyde Street Devour #1, Penguin Special #1, Poison Ivy Swamp Thing Feral Trees #1, Wonder Woman Uncovered #1, Batman Last Halloween #2, Come Find Me #1, DC vs. Marvel Omnibus, Fantastic Four Full Circle Expanded Edition, We Call Them Giants, Birthright Vo…
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Wednesday, October 23rd We’re talking about this big week of comics including Absolute Wonder Woman #1, Green Lantern Dark #1, DC Horror Presents… #1, Detective Comics #1090, Superman #19, Nightwing #119, Green Arrow #19, Flash #14, Iron Man #1, Alien Romulus #1, Space Usagi White Star Rising #1, Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre #1, Null Hunter #1, …
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482: Then A Jaguar Attacked Me and I Turned Into a Tree
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Wednesday, October 16th This week we’re talking about comics including Mystique #1, Moon Knight Fist of Khonshu #1, Crypt of Shadows #1, Batman & Robin Year One #1, Batman Full Moon #1, Exorcism at 1600 Penn #1, The Deviant Volume 1 TP, Uncanny by Junji Ito, and more! Then we’ve got thoughts on some recent casting and a new trailer, as well as thou…
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481: Comics, Games and Skeletor Memes
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Wednesday, October 9th This week we’re talking about Absolute Batman #1, Action Comics #1070, Green Lantern Civil Corps Special #1, Sandman the Complete Shakespeare Collection, Sentinels #1, Blade Red Band #1, Conquest 2099 #1, Star Wars Ewoks #1, Terminator #1, Toxic Avenger #1, Monster High Halloween Special, Exceptional X-Men #2, Fantastic Four …
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Wednesday, October 2nd We’re talking about DC All-In Special #1, Creature Commandos #1, DC’s I Know What You Did Last Crisis #1, Storm #1, Robbie Reyes Ghost Rider Voices Special #1, Star Wars Battle of Jakku Insurgency Rising #1, Barbarella #1, Hyde Street #1, The Creeping Below #1, The Crow Deadtime #1, Strange Case of Harleen & Harley, American …
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479: The Raven On His Way To Steal Your Girl
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Wednesday, September 25th We’ve got a double-sized episode this week, talking about two weeks worth of comics including Dazzler #1, Spirits of Vengeance #1, Deathlok 50th Anniversary #1, The Moon is Following Us #1, The Tin Can Society #1, TMNT Mutant Nation #1, Batman Elmer Fudd #1, Batman Last Halloween Prologue, Batman The Last Halloween #1, Lob…
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#2-14 The Balancing Act of Motherhood with Dr. Susan Landers
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Feeling overwhelmed is a common feeling for parents today, especially mothers. When our kids are struggling, maintaining balance becomes even more difficult. Today Dr Susan Landers both shares her insights and offers practical strategies. Show Notes: https://susanlandersmd.com/By Dawn Tree, NPP
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#2-13 Autism and Being Fully Present, with Randy Hain
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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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#212 Anxiety, Minecraft, and “Facing the Beast Within” with Mark Cheverton
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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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#210 Autism and Choosing a Career in Acting, with Special Guest William Sadler
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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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Do you experience a sense of impending doom even when things are going well? If you struggle with the feeling of “waiting for the other shoe to drop” then this episode is for you! Show notes: https://www.tenpercent.com/morethanafeelingBy Dawn Tree, NPP
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#208 The emotional toll of Masking in Autism with Rich Stevens
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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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#207 Autism and Addiction; Understanding the Issue
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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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#206 Psychotropic Medications and Autism with Dr.Sabooh Mubbashar
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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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#205 Handling Our Own Sh*t - Anxiety in the caregiver
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Today we turn the lens around and look at why parents and caregivers are anxious, and how that affects the humans we're caring for in detrimental ways. It's time to handle our own Sh*t so that they can thrive! Are you ready?!By Dawn Tree, NPP
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#204 Unconventional; A conversation on autistic adults raising autistic kids with Danielle Sullivan
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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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#203 In search of an amazing night’s sleep with Rebecca Michi
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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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#202 Is Hemp a miracle plant? 101Hemp with Justin Benton
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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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#201 What happens when we’re gone? Unique perspectives in financial planning for the caregiver.
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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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#121 Understanding the Complexities of Pain in Autism with Gupreet Singh Padda, MD
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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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#120 The communication deficit in autism that’s ruining your relationship
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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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#119 Recognizing creative brilliance with Sandra Cavanaugh
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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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#118 Shea Belsky, Mentra and Thoughts on Living an Autistic Life
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This week's interview is with Shea Belsky, autistic CTO of Mentra, the world's first neurodiversity hiring platform. Shea is wonderfully insightful and shares his personal thoughts on growing up with Autism and the strategies that have helped him succeed.By Dawn Tree, NPP
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What does loving unconditionally look like during times when things aren't going so well? What happens to that unconditional love when the person you love behaves in ways that violate your personal boundaries or deeply held values? These are the tough questions Dawn talks about today.By Dawn Tree, NPP
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Anna Basinet and Project Typical - The importance of neurodivergent integration
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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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Ever wonder why we make the choices we make? Inherent bias is an unconscious process that influences our thoughts and decisions. Dawn discuss how this unwittingly affects us in our parenting role, and why that might be causing harm to our children. Check out Dawn’s INSTAGRAM @Atypical_ParentingBy Dawn Tree, NPP
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Perseverance in parenting with Jan Stewart
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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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The Caregiver’s Dillema; Who’s got my back?
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If you are a caregiver who sometimes feels alone and unsupported with no one you can really lean on, this one's for you! Learn the key to this dilemma and explore strategies to manage the kind of emotions this scenario raises.By Dawn Tree, NPP
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Autistic burnout is a newly recognized syndrome that affects people with autism spectrum disorders. In this episode Dawn discusses why it occurs, how it presents and ultimately how to support your loved one through this difficult time.By Dawn Tree, NPP
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Parenting concrete thinkers with Dr. Larry Waldman
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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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Caregiver burnout - What, why and how to remedy it.
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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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Self-accommodation in autism with J.R. Reed
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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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Friendship series part 3 - Supporting your adult child in their social goals.
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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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Friendship series Part 2 - Supporting your school aged child’s social development
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As parents and caregivers, opportunities to teach your children social skills are everywhere. In this episode, Dawn talks about ways to support your child's social development with fun and playful interactions that incorporate learning into everyday life.By Dawn Tree, NPP
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Friendship series part 1; Maintaining friendships as the parent to a child with Autism
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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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Finding support as a caregiver to someone on the Autistic Spectrum
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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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Autism diagnosis can bring clarity and appropriate resources. Unfortunately there are many things that can interfere with finding a clinician who understands Autism spectrum disorders. Join us as we discuss the challenges in finding an appropriate diagnosis and why that diagnosis is vitally important.…
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Adult autism and the workplace with Jen Alumbaugh, M.S.
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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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Neurotypical sibling perspective with Shawna Kerr
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Ever wonder what your typical child is thinking or feeling as you try to juggle everyone’s needs? Shawna Kerr looks back on her upbringing as the sibling to an autistic brother, and offers insight with constructive solutions to help all your children thrive.By Dawn Tree, NPP
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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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