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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 30: Thanksgiving Recipe For Success | Holidays With Autism Survival Series: Part 2

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We’re in the dining room today talking about Thanksgiving and autism. Janeen will be sharing her tips on how to have a more peaceful holiday, whether you’re staying at home or off to Grandma’s house. 

In this episode you will discover:

  • How to adjust your expectations to meet reality.
  • What you need to know about your child in order to help them cope.
  • Tips for doing what’s best for your family.
  • How to deal with relatives who “don’t get it.”
  • A FREE downloadable PDF: Recipe For Success Sheet

Mentioned on the podcast:

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Previous episode about Ben’s bedroom makeover.

 

More light reading on the subject of the holidays:

Janeen’s article on Goodtherapy: Thanksfulness In the Midst of Autism 

2 Awesome Articles from TACA (Talk About Curing Autism):

https://www.tacanow.org/blog/autism-and-the-holidays/

https://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/talk-about-the-holidays/

 

This Week’s Giveaway:

Thanksgiving Recipe For Success

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ABP Episode 07 | Super Sibs | How To Raise Autism Sibs Who Rock

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Summary

Today we’re in the family room, talking to Rebekah Herskovitz, a 17-year-old high school junior and autism sibling, who also happens to be Janeen’s daughter. We’ll be talking about her experience as an autism sib, what she’s learned from her personal struggles, and her advice for your family.

In this episode you will discover:

  • What autism is like from the sibling’s perspective.
  • What you can do to help your sibs cope. 
  • How Rebekah overcame her own personal struggles while growing up with an autistic brother. 
  • Why a sense of humor is so important. 

Giveaway: Autism Sibs Tips Guide

ABP Episode 7: Sibs Tips Sheet

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About Rebekah Herskovitz:

Rebekah, or “Bekah,” as she is known to those closest to her, is a junior in the St. Johns County Center for the Arts at St. Augustine High School. She is studying drama and musical theater, and hopes to pursue a career someday as an opera singer. Bekah has been acting and signing since she was five years old, performing in community theater productions and studying voice. She enjoys cooking, video games, anything related to Broadway, and has a wicked sense of humor.

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