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ABP Episode 31 | Thinking Outside the Holiday Box | Holidays with Autism Survival Series, Part 3

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We’re in the family room today talking about the holidays and autism. Janeen and her husband Joe will be sharing stories, anecdotes and even a few tips about how to have a happy holiday season, no matter which ones you celebrate. And of course we will have a few laughs along the way. 

In this episode you will discover:

  • Our family’s experience adjusting to our “new normal.”
  • An autism dad’s perspective on surviving the holiday season.
  • How to adjust your holiday expectations to meet the reality of your new situation.
  • Why we have to be able to laugh and not take ourselves too seriously.
  • A FREE downloadable, 2-page Holidays Tips Sheet, perfect for sharing with extended family who need a better understanding of your child’s needs.

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Click here to hear a previous episode with Joe Herskovitz as a co-host.

Click here to hear Janeen’s interview with her daughter Rebekah about being an autism sibling.

 

Baci “in the studio” during the interview.

Co-host, Joe Herskovitz, pictured here with Baci.

 

This Week’s Giveaway:

Holiday Tips Guide

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ABP Episode 12 | Autism Reframe | Viewing Autism From A Trauma Perspective | A Conversation With Robert Cox

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Summary

What if the behaviors we see in autism had a reason and purpose other than just being “a part of autism we need to get rid of?” What happens when we treat autism as a trauma, and make our number one priority helping them feel safe?

We’re in the therapy room today with therapist, author and podcaster, Robert Cox. In today’s conversation we’ll be re-framing our view of autism and autism treatments, based in a trauma perspective.

In this episode you will discover:

  • How your child’s “behaviors” may stem from trauma or extreme anxiety.
  • What our kids really need in order to improve their social skills (HINT: It’s NOT more social skills training.)
  • What happens when we re-frame the autism experience through the lense of trauma.

Mentioned on the podcast:

Movie: Autism In Love (on Netflix)

You can find Robert’s autism work by going to http://www.autismtraumatreatment.org

Listening to autism podcast iTunes link is: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/listening-to-autism-podcast/id1200311413?mt=2

Robert’s Book :The Life Recovery Method: AutismTreatment From A Trauma Perspective:

The first 50 to sign up on the book page will receive half off when it is published this spring  http://liferecoveryconsulting.com/autism-2/

Giveaway:

MP3 Mindfulness Exercise,  compliments of  Robert. 

 

Meet Our Guest: Robert Cox, MA, NCC

Robert has been working in the field with autism in one capacity or another for over 20 years.  During his research on trauma in his master’s program he noticed similarities in the responses of trauma patients and those of the autism clients he had worked with.  It led Robert to devise a new method of seeing and treating autism from a trauma perspective which has had remarkable results.  You can read about some of it in his new book, “The Life Recovery Method: AutismTreatment From A Trauma Perspective” which shows how autism acts as a trauma-inducing event in the lives of individuals and what to do to improve treatment results. 

In addition, Robert has a podcast “Listening To Autism” along with a support group on Facebook of the same name where individuals, parents and professionals can find mutual support and answers.

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ABP Episode 11 | The Trauma Tightrope | When Autism And A Parent’s Past Collide

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Summary

We’re in the family room today with author and trauma advocate, Heather Tuba. In today’s conversation we’ll be talking about the difficult balance between autism and a parent’s traumatic past.

In this episode you will discover:

  • What Heather learned after her husband’s traumatic past and autism collided.
  • How to handle your own “stuff” when it comes to the surface.
  • How to balance life when you have more issues than just autism in your household.

Mentioned on the podcast:

Get Heather’s FREE e-book and read her blog: HeatherTuba.com 

Giveaway: 8 Survival Tips When Autism And A Parent’s Traumatic Past Collide

ABP Episode 11: 8 Survival Tips when Autism And A Parent's Traumatic Past Collide

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Meet Our Guest: Heather Tuba

Heather Tuba, B.A. is an author and advocate for the partners and families of childhood abuse survivors. Her husband, Derek is a survivor of childhood trauma. They are parents to three daughters. Their 21-year old daughter was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (formerly Asperger’s Syndrome) in 2005.

Although Heather primarily writes about the impact of childhood trauma, her vision is for the creation of holistic, comprehensive support systems that address the needs of all family members – no matter the issue.  It is her hope that her family’s story will draw attention to the need for support for all members. She recently finished a short ebook called For the Partners of Childhood Abuse Survivors, which is being used by the Blue Knot Foundation (Australia) as a resource for their counselors. Her blog post “Anna O: A Role Model in the Time of Trump” is also used in professional trainings held by CIS’ters United Kingdom (a non-profit providing support and professional trainings about childhood sexual abuse). She has appeared as a guest on other childhood trauma websites, videos, and podcasts.

Heather has over 15 years’ experience as a support worker in the field of mental health. She has studied psychology and counseling. She is working towards certification as a Trauma Integrated Practitioner with the Attachment & Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing in St. Catharine’s, Ontario.

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