Summary:

Today on the podcast we’ll be in the therapy room discussing what our children with autism understand, and how affects someone when you presume their competence.

In this episode you will discover:

• What it means to presume someone’s competence.
• How people with autism can benefit from the presumed-competence model.
• The dangers of making assumptions about people with autism.
• Tips for using this method with your child or student.

Mentioned on the podcast:

• Apple commercial “Dillion’s Voice”
• Marilyn Chadwick‘s site: The Body Speaks
• Ben’s Doc: Julie Buckley, MD @ Pediatric Partners of Ponte Vedra

Become part of our Autism Blueprint community

• Join our email list
• Join our private Facebook group
• To contact Janeen: janeen@autismblueprint.com

Giveaway: Tips For Presuming Competence

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Summary

 Today on the podcast we’ll be “on the couch” addressing your Facebook questions surrounding concerns for the future.

In this episode you will discover:

• How to identify when you’re working from a place of fear rather than reality.
• How to face your fears more effectively.
• What we fear most as autism parents and how to manage fear when we feel it.

Mentioned on the podcast:

• Rob Bell’s Podcast (with Elizabeth Gilbert talking about fear)
• Video about Mindfulness
• My private practice: PuzzlePeaceCounseling.com

Become part of our Autism Blueprint community

• Join our email list
• Join our private Facebook group
• To contact Janeen: janeen@autismblueprint.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• heartmath.com (heart rate coherence)
• heart math.org (studies)

Giveaway: Facing Fear Cheat Sheet (with breathing exercise instructions)

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 Today on the podcast we’ll be sitting on the back porch talking about taking better care of YOU.

In this episode you will discover:

• What is self-care?
• Why we need to take care of ourselves as parents and caregivers.
• The obstacles to self-care and why it’s so difficult.
• What you can start doing today to take better care of yourself.
• Host, Janeen Herskovitz shares her story about how she learned the importance of self-care…the hard way.

Mentioned on the podcast:

• My private practice: PuzzlePeaceCounseling.com
• Brené Brown’s TED talk about shame
• Florida Medwaiver Program

Become part of our Autism Blueprint community

• Join our email list
• Join our private Facebook group
• To contact Janeen: janeen@autismblueprint.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• I’m learning how to meditate! Here are a few places where you can get started:
  • Muse headband
  • Stop, Breathe and Think app
  • What is meditation? video

This week’s giveaway: Self-Care Red Flags Checklist

Like what you hear? Go to episode 4. 

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Summary:

Today on the podcast we’ll be on the ground floor talking about the foundation of your home, how to make it safer and happier.

In this episode you will discover:

• How to identify areas in your home that may need safety attention.
• How to decrease your stress by thinking ahead of your child.

Mentioned on the podcast:

• For more info on keeping your child safe: http://awaare.nationalautismassociation.org/
• For more info on the topic of a more peaceful home, check out Janeen’s webinar with the NAA.
• My private practice: PuzzlePeaceCounseling.com

Become part of our Autism Blueprint community

• Join our email list
• Join our private Facebook group
• To contact Janeen: janeen@autismblueprint.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Bedwetting store

TV guard

Giveaway: Happy Home Checklist

Like what you hear? Go to episode 3. 

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Welcome to the first episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast! This episode will cover what this podcast is about as well as meeting the host, Janeen Herskovitz.

In this episode you will discover:

• How the weekly podcast will be organized.
• How to become part of the Autism Blueprint community.
• Meet host, Janeen Herskovitz, and hear her autism story.

Mentioned on the podcast:

• My private practice: PuzzlePeaceCounseling.com
• Join our email list
• Join our private Facebook group
• To contact Janeen: janeen@autismblueprint.com

 Like what you hear? Go to episode 2. 

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