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A first-hand account of parenting severe autism, this podcast is hosted by a parent, NOT a medical professional. This podcast aims to give superhero parents of special-needs kids with severe autism a community, an outlet - a voice. Your host, Shannon Chamberlin, wants to help you cope with the unbelievable pressure that comes with this job. Shannon will be talking about all things severe autism, raising these kids from early childhood into adulthood and beyond.
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EP.32: Family Dynamics and Autism A Tale of Love and Patience
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As the sun sets on another April, we welcome a time of acceptance that extends far beyond a single month. Imagine shifting this conversation to the heart of summer, when the world is in full bloom, or perhaps as we turn the page to a new school year—moments ripe for the seeds of awareness to take root. Today, I'm going to share a lunar eclipse stor…
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EP 31. Behind the Scenes of Autism Parenthood and Perseverance
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Every year as I prepare for the daunting task of legal guardianship reporting, I'm reminded of the unique and enduring challenges that come with raising my son, Jacob, who lives with severe autism. This episode peels back the layers of our daily life, from bureaucratic headaches like insurance verifications and PUNS list updates to the heartache of…
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EP. 30. Finding Laughter Amid Autism Struggles
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Welcome, friends, to another episode where we unmask severe autism, one layer at a time. What do you do when your child develops a new tick - like trying to talk with his mouth closed? Well, that's the recent challenge we've been facing with our son. Aside from the obvious communication difficulties this poses, it's also just one of many OCD tenden…
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Are you ready to be part of a journey that is filled with family turmoil, vacation disaster, and the harsh reality of parenting a child with severe autism? This is a candid recount of our recent family vacation that transformed from a much-needed break into an exhausting ordeal that tested our patience and resilience. We grappled with the disappoin…
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Ep. 28. In the Trenches of Autism Healthcare: A Parent's Story
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Navigating the healthcare system for a child with autism and learning disabilities is no easy task. Join me, Shannon Chamberlin, as I relay my journey of finding appropriate care for my son, battling with insurance and medical coding, and dealing with the lack of attention given to his condition. This episode is filled with real stories, frustratio…
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EP 27. All The Great Things Our Kid Can Do
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Parenting Severe Autism podcast host and mom Shannon Chamberlin celebrates 1 year of podcasting with a full list of all the things her son is good at, along with short stories or descriptions illustrating these abilities. Shannon and her husband encourage all special needs parents to recognize the talents their children have, and to recognize that …
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Parenting Severe Autism mom and podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares how she and her spouse struggle to strike a balance between taking care of their own adult needs while also taking care of their adult son's needs. Shannon feels that there has been some sort of shift in her mindset that may be making it more difficult to fulfill the caregiving …
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Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares her most recent attempt at keeping her son happy while home alone with him. Shannon describes what it takes, how much she can take, and what happens if it doesn't work out correctly. Near the end of this episode, Shannon is asking for some feedback about a possible upcoming episod…
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Ep. 24. A Broken Boundary and New Communication
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Parenting Severe Autism podcast mom & host Shannon Chamberlin shares how one timeless boundary had to be broken for safety over sanity, as well as a new communication behavior developed by her son. Support the Show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/newhttps://psa.buzzsprout.com Get Podcast Merch at the following link: https://psapodcas…
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Parenting Severe Autism mom and podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares some personal feelings and family stories about the need for boundaries and rules in their household, along with examples of how these things only work with consistency in enforcing them. Support the Show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/newhttps://psa.buzzsprout.c…
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Parenting Severe Autism mom and podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares several examples of how her son lacks comprehension of most things, the daily struggles they face as a family, and some of the exercises they do as a family in hopes of increasing her son's level of comprehension. We've been having some technical issues with transcripts, and as …
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Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares stories from last week's in-your-face experiences and subsequent exhaustion, along with another breakthrough for her son. Support the Show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/newhttps://psa.buzzsprout.com Get Podcast Merch at the following link: https://psapodcast.creat…
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Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares stories illustrating how her son doesn't seem to fit any mold or profile familiar to professionals in autism. Subjects include autonomy, speech, technology, sign language, comprehension, memory, pharmaceuticals, sertraline/Zoloft, Risperidone, elopement, and routines. Shannon's so…
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Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin discusses several occasions where she believes her son was treated as "less than," along with how she tries to help her son recognize a bad situation. In this episode, Shannon expresses concerns about others behaving selfishly and the possible adverse effects these behaviors can have on …
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Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares her family's most recent stressful events, including her son's surgery, recovery, holidays & family. Support the Show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/newhttps://psa.buzzsprout.com Get Podcast Merch at the following link: https://psapodcast.creator-spring.com/ & use …
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Ep.17. Speech Apraxia, External Communication, Better Speech-Part 2
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Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin talks with Speech Language Pathologist Lenora Edwards. Lenora Edwards is the Chief Knowledge Officer of Better Speech, an online speech therapy provider. Lenora has invited listeners to "ask anything" about speech and severe autism. Shannon has put together a list of questions derived fr…
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EP.16. Speech Delays, Expressive, Receptive, & Assistive Tech-Part 1
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Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin talks with Speech Language Pathologist Lenora Edwards. Lenora Edwards is the Chief Knowledge Officer of Better Speech, an online speech therapy provider. Lenora has invited listeners to "ask anything" about speech and severe autism. Shannon has put together a list of questions derived fr…
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Ep. 15: 'tis The Season For Family Weirdness
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Severe Autism Mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares some ways the holidays can negatively affect her family, along with changes they have made to cope with it all. Organic Herbal Liquid Tinctures For You! Mountain Rose Herbs supplies carefully formulated tinctures that fit in with our busy lifestyle. Magnesium Citrate Nervous System Support …
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Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares an opportunity for listeners to ask an expert speech therapist "anything". This episode includes some funny family speech experiences and tales of new and interesting behaviors involving Shannon's son and speech. Support the Show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/newh…
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Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares a bit of a great idea before detailing her feelings of defeat, devastation, and weakness, followed by a sweet story of her son's reaction to all of this. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purc…
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Parenting Severe Autism mom and podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares another small win for her family, along with some of the struggles they have faced with public schools. Support the Show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/newhttps://psa.buzzsprout.com Get Podcast Merch at the following link: https://psapodcast.creator-spring.com/ &…
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Ep. 11: Is My Child Being Abused At School?
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Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares a few stories about the rapid decline of her son's happiness and demeanor, directly related to being abused and mistreated at school. Shannon will share specifics on this subject and a possible technological ally to help combat this frightening problem. Transcript to be added by 9…
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Ep. 10: A New School Year & Everything's Not Fine
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Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares a few quick ideas about what may be going on behind the scenes during the first month of the new school year. Things always seem to start out fine, then suddenly everything's not fine... the next several episodes will address some of these concerns. Shannon includes a sensory ther…
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Ep. 9: Hindsight - The Best Advice We Never Heard
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Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares some of the best, most life-changing advice that she and her spouse wish someone would have given them. Share this episode with every single person you know that has any involvement with parenting an individual with severe autism. They will thank you. Support the Show. https://www…
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Ep. 8: Our Family's First Lesson in Severe Autism Assumptions & Expectations
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Severe Autism Mom and Podcast Host Shannon Chamberlin shares an encouraging, uplifting story about the first lesson her son with severe autism taught her. Severe Autism, Assumptions, Expectations, Communication, Emotions, Lessons Learned. AngelSense Device AngelSense GPS Monitoring Device Tracker For Kids, Teens, Elderly Buzzsprout - Let's get your…
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Ep. 7: Sharing One Small Win With Listeners
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Severe Autism Mom & podcast Host Shannon Chamberlin shares her family's story of a recent "win" they have experienced regarding Shannon's son's behavior. AngelSense Device AngelSense GPS Monitoring Device Tracker For Kids, Teens, Elderly View My Summer Supplies Shopping Cart! iHerb supplies some of the safest summer products for sunscreen, bug scre…
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Parenting Severe Autism mom & podcast host Shannon Chamberlin shares some creative ways she has come up with to help her child transition to eating real/better foods, as well as some ideas on communicating her child's needs to educators, therapists, and family members. Support the Show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/newhttps://psa.b…
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Ep. 5: Let Thy Food be Thy Medicine? Does it Make a Difference?
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Parenting Severe Autism mom & host Shannon Chamberlin shares some experiences, disappointments, and positive outcomes she and her family have experienced while experimenting with healthy food options for her son's severe autism. Support the Show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/newhttps://psa.buzzsprout.com Get Podcast Merch at the fo…
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Part 3: Protecting Our Mental Health/ Let's Get Through These Severe Autism Summer Blues
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Parenting Severe Autism Mom & Host Shannon Chamberlin shares how she and her spouse boost happiness, productivity, and state of mind. Product links provided in show notes. Perfect Rhodiola Discounts for You These are some of my favorite products - Organic with no fillers, no flow agents, and no synthetics. Organic Herbal Liquid Tinctures For You! M…
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Part 2: Eloping/Let's Get Through These Severe Autism Summer Blues
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This episode addresses eloping and some ideas to help minimize risk of danger from elopement. Host Shannon Chamberlin shares some difficult and emotional stories on this subject. Part 2 of 3, summer series. Select a Size TV Screen Impact Protector Heavy Duty. Extensively tested; will deflect any thrown remote control or a toy. AngelSense Device Ang…
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Ep. 2: Let's Get Through These Severe Autism Summer Blues
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Parenting Severe Autism Podcast host, Shannon Chamberlin shares some of the most effective tools her family relies on to get through the summer, along with jokes and stories to help you laugh through the tears and try to gain a new perspective to help preserve your mental health. Part one of three. Support the Show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/19898…
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Parenting Severe Autism, Episode 1: Intro, Mission Statement, Parental Pet Peeves, Call to Action Support the Show. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/newhttps://psa.buzzsprout.com Get Podcast Merch at the following link: https://psapodcast.creator-spring.com/ & use Promo Code EARLYBIRD for 10% off your order for a limited time. New prod…
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