Talk Like a Grandma!

We are talking about our lifelong experience with sending our kids to school. We discussed in our last episode sending our kids off for the first time. Here we go a bit further to look at the hard choices of putting our kids out into the world. Some of the really hard situations that have come from our experience. We are so grateful for all the teachers and paras that have invested time and love to support our kids. If you want an honest view of how this goes for parents of children with disabilities, we open up about the behind-the-scenes feelings that come with the school experience. We have felt judgment and support and have faced numerous decisions associated with the best way for our kids to learn in the way that works for them. We also want to say that we see all the people sitting across from us who look us in the eye with kindness and circle our children to make the school experience a good one for them. You can find us at Table for Five, No Reservations | Facebook Table for Five Podcast (@tableforfivenoreservations) • Instagram photos and videos You can also find us on our personal pages, where we write about our parenting at: Jenn Dunn at Keeping up with Kya | Facebook Jenn (@keepingupwith_kya) • Instagram photos and videos Rachel Flanagan at FlanaVille | Rachel Flanagan (@flanavillethree) • Instagram photos and videos Jaime Ramos at Jaime Ramos Writes | Facebook (@jaimeramoswrites) • Instagram photos and videos Kim McIsaac at Autism adventures with Alyssa | Facebook Kim (@autismadventureswithalyssa) • Instagram photos and videos Tabitha Cabrera at Peaceofautism - Facebook Tabitha (@peaceofautism) • Instagram photos and videos

15 Aug 202251min

First, we all agree that Kim's accent adds so much to our podcast. Join us as we talk about sending our kids off to school for the first time. The emotions of saying goodbye and putting our trust into the hands of others and the challenges that can bring. It is different when dealing with communication struggles, developmental delays, and our mama hearts when letting go of those tiny hands. There is a clear difference, and we all share the big feelings that come with the first walk into school. If you are saying goodbye for the first time this year, we send you a big hug, hope, and know you are not alone in all the worries floating around. Please remember to advocate for all children. You can find us at Table for Five, No Reservations | Facebook Table for Five Podcast (@tableforfivenoreservations) • Instagram photos and videos You can also find our personal pages where we write about our parenting at: Jenn Dunn at Keeping up with Kya | Facebook Jenn (@keepingupwith_kya) • Instagram photos and videos Rachel Flanagan at FlanaVille | Rachel Flanagan (@flanavillethree) • Instagram photos and videos Jaime Ramos at Jaime Ramos Writes | Facebook (@jaimeramoswrites) • Instagram photos and videos Kim McIsaac at Autism adventures with Alyssa | Facebook Kim (@autismadventureswithalyssa) • Instagram photos and videos Tabitha Cabrera at Peaceofautism - Search Results | Facebook Tabitha (@peaceofautism) • Instagram photos and videos Table for Five Merch at Bonfire

8 Aug 202251min

Join us as we talk Individualized Educational Plans with two IEP Masters Amanda DeLuca and Kirby Morgan. Check out their Patreon: Mastering Your IEP Amanda DeLuca lives in Ohio with her husband Sal, and is a mom of 2 to Monroe, and Jackson. Her son is on the autism spectrum and is what inspired her to begin her journey through educational advocacy. Amanda proudly serves families both locally and remotely to empower them to come to the IEP table with confidence while working collaboratively with their team. Amanda is the co-founder and board president of non-profit organization The More Than Project, is a business owner and enjoys teaching at her dance studio, and writing for her blog Jackson’s Journey, Jackson’s Voice. Find her on Facebook: Advocate.Out.Loud - Amanda DeLuca and Jackson's Journey, Jackson's Voice Instagram: Amanda DeLuca and Jackson's Journey, Jackson's Voice Kirby Morgan lives in California with her husband Jeremy, and is a mom of two to Jayden and Jackson. Kirby is a dedicated Master IEP coach. She writes on her blog Beyond Autism - Jayden and Jaxon’s Journey. Find her on Facebook: Kirby Morgan - Advocate and Beyond and Beyond Autism Jayden and Jaxon's Journey You can find us at Table for Five, No Reservations | Facebook Table for Five Podcast (@tableforfivenoreservations) • Instagram photos and videos You can also find us at our personal pages where we write about our parenting at: Jenn Dunn at Keeping up with Kya | Facebook Jenn (@keepingupwith_kya) • Instagram photos and videos Rachel Flanagan at FlanaVille | Rachel Flanagan (@flanavillethree) • Instagram photos and videos Jaime Ramos at Jaime Ramos Writes | Facebook (@jaimeramoswrites) • Instagram photos and videos Kim McIsaac at Autism adventures with Alyssa | Facebook Kim (@autismadventureswithalyssa) • Instagram photos and videos Tabitha Cabrera at Peaceofautism - Facebook Tabitha (@peaceofautism) • Instagram photos and videos

1 Aug 202259min

We had the pleasure of chatting with Mia Carella this week. Author of the book "To the Mom Struggling to Hold Her Sh*t Together." Mia is a writer and stay-at-home mom who lives with her husband, their two children, and their cat, Frankie Heck. She likes reading, running, and napping - not necessarily in that order. Mia is a fierce advocate for her daughter and all children with disabilities. Her work has been published on Scary Mommy, HuffPost, The Mighty, and more. We love chatting with other moms who understand the journey we are on. She talks with us a bit about her daughter's recent experience in a traditional basketball camp, the relationship between her son and daughter, and her prior work experience. Such a great conversation. You can find more about Mia and her family on her blog thismomwithablog.com, her Facebook page Mia Carella and Instagram miacarellawriter You can find us on Table for Five, No Reservations | Facebook Table for Five Podcast (@tableforfivenoreservations) • Instagram photos and videos You can also find our personal pages where we write about our parenting at: Jenn Dunn at Keeping up with Kya | Facebook Jenn (@keepingupwith_kya) • Instagram photos and videos Rachel Flanagan at FlanaVille | Rachel Flanagan (@flanavillethree) • Instagram photos and videos Jaime Ramos at Jaime Ramos Writes | Facebook (@jaimeramoswrites) • Instagram photos and videos Kim McIsaac at Autism adventures with Alyssa | Facebook Kim (@autismadventureswithalyssa) • Instagram photos and videos Tabitha Cabrera at Peaceofautism - Search Results | Facebook Tabitha (@peaceofautism) • Instagram photos and videos Table for Five Merch at Bonfire

25 Juli 202240min

Join us for part two of our summer Q&A. We touch on things we hold back from talking about in a public space. If a medication episode is in the works for future topics. We answer what the most impactful thing we have learned about ourselves since our children were diagnosed with autism is. Keep the questions coming we love hearing from people who listen to the podcast and would love to answer your questions. You can find us on Table for Five, No Reservations | Facebook Table for Five Podcast (@tableforfivenoreservations) • Instagram photos and videos You can also find our personal pages where we write about our parenting at: Jenn Dunn at Keeping up with Kya | Facebook Jenn (@keepingupwith_kya) • Instagram photos and videos Rachel Flanagan at FlanaVille | Rachel Flanagan (@flanavillethree) • Instagram photos and videos Jaime Ramos at Jaime Ramos Writes | Facebook (@jaimeramoswrites) • Instagram photos and videos Kim McIsaac at Autism adventures with Alyssa | Facebook Kim (@autismadventureswithalyssa) • Instagram photos and videos Tabitha Cabrera at Peaceofautism - Search Results | Facebook Tabitha (@peaceofautism) • Instagram photos and videos Table for Five Merch at Bonfire

18 Juli 202226min

Join us as we answer questions from our listeners. Hear how this podcast has changed our view of this world and our friendship has impacted our lives in the best of ways. What would you tell your 10-year-old self? Hear our gems of advice we would give ourselves as we have the life experiences to look back on. We talk about balancing work, services, and our choices for how to modify our lives to fit it all in. We love answering these questions and getting and just chatting about some of the details of our life in a free format. We are always accepting questions so if you would like to hear us speak on something specific you can message us or e-mail us tableforfivepodcast@gmail.com You can find us on Table for Five, No Reservations | Facebook Table for Five Podcast (@tableforfivenoreservations) • Instagram photos and videos You can also find our personal pages where we write about our parenting at: Jenn Dunn at Keeping up with Kya | Facebook Jenn (@keepingupwith_kya) • Instagram photos and videos Rachel Flanagan at FlanaVille | Rachel Flanagan (@flanavillethree) • Instagram photos and videos Jaime Ramos at Jaime Ramos Writes | Facebook (@jaimeramoswrites) • Instagram photos and videos Kim McIsaac at Autism adventures with Alyssa | Facebook Kim (@autismadventureswithalyssa) • Instagram photos and videos Tabitha Cabrera at Peaceofautism - Search Results | Facebook Tabitha (@peaceofautism) • Instagram photos and videos Table for Five Merch at Bonfire

11 Juli 202239min

Happy 4th of July from the Table for Five! We wanted to celebrate the holiday with all of our listeners and give you a little information on how our kids do with the holiday. We hope everyone has a relaxing holiday with their family and if your family struggles with the sounds and lights like some of our kids do we are sending all the love to make it to July 5th. You can find us on Table for Five, No Reservations | Facebook Table for Five Podcast (@tableforfivenoreservations) • Instagram photos and videos You can also find our personal pages where we write about our parenting at: Jenn Dunn at Keeping up with Kya | Facebook Jenn (@keepingupwith_kya) • Instagram photos and videos Rachel Flanagan at FlanaVille | Rachel Flanagan (@flanavillethree) • Instagram photos and videos Jaime Ramos at(3) Jaime Ramos Writes | Facebook (@jaimeramoswrites) • Instagram photos and videos Kim McIsaac at Autism adventures with Alyssa | Facebook Kim (@autismadventureswithalyssa) • Instagram photos and videos Tabitha Cabrera at Peaceofautism - Search Results | Facebook Tabitha (@peaceofautism) • Instagram photos and videos Table for Five Merch Bonfire - Design your own shirt on material you’ll love

4 Juli 202210min

We had the pleasure of sitting at the table with Mishka Sebert who is doing some powerful work to highlight the experiences of siblings on the Autism Spectrum. Mishka Sibert is a Founder of Happy Autism, an advocate for autism and autism siblings, an international speaker, and a Certified Life Coach registered in the American Union of NLP. Mishka created Happy Autism with her autistic non-verbal brother Samko, who is nine years younger than her. Their work was praised by the Hollywood actors Ben Affleck & Anna Kendrick and featured in American Forbes and in the national Slovak media. She spoke at autism events for global companies like ADP and Adobe. Mishka was born in Slovakia and studied at the University of Westminster in London, UK. She wrote and published an internationally praised book Mother’s Guide to Sibling Relationships about navigating the sibling relationship on a journey with autism. Find out more about Mishka and Samko: Book: The Mother’s Guide to Sibling Relationships: Navigating the Sibling Relationship on the Journey with Autism Website: https://happyautism.co/ Facebook: Mishka & Samko I Happy Autism & Mishka Sibert Instagram: happyautism You can find us on Table for Five, No Reservations | Facebook Table for Five Podcast (@tableforfivenoreservations) • Instagram photos and videos You can also find our personal pages where we write about our parenting at: Jenn Dunn at Keeping up with Kya | Facebook Jenn (@keepingupwith_kya) • Instagram photos and videos Rachel Flanagan at FlanaVille | Rachel Flanagan (@flanavillethree) • Instagram photos and videos Jaime Ramos at Jaime Ramos Writes | Facebook (@jaimeramoswrites) • Instagram photos and videos Kim McIsaac at Autism adventures with Alyssa | Facebook Kim (@autismadventureswithalyssa) • Instagram photos and videos Tabitha Cabrera at Peaceofautism - Search Results | Facebook Tabitha (@peaceofautism) • Instagram photos and videos Table for Five Merch at Bonfire

27 Juni 202244min