Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism Podcast

We had the opportunity of chatting with the inspiring and amazingly driven Jess Ronne. We chat about her son Lucas and all of the lovely projects she has going on right now. One thing we can all take away from this interview is that we need to get back to caring for each other. Jess recently purchased a farm, Hope Farm, to provide a place for not only her son but several other families in the area. She highlights some of the challenges of being a caregiver in her documentary and throws herself into advocacy with her non-profit, The Lucas Project. Did we mention she is also an author? Author of Sunlight Burning at Midnight, Blended with Grit and Grace, and Lovin with Grit and Grace, Mom of 8, Founder of The Lucas Project, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, filmmaker of the documentary "Unseen" and all-around amazing human being. Here is the link to donate to Hope Farm Fundraiser by Jessica Ronne : Help us raise $350,000 for Hope Farm! (gofundme.com) help support the mission of Hope Farm. Find additional information about Jess Ronne and her family at (6) The Lucas Project | Facebook (6) Jess Ronne | Facebook coffeewithcaregivers ☕️ (@coffeewithcaregivers) • Instagram photos and videos Jess Ronne (@jessplusthemess) • Instagram photos and videos The Lucas Project (@the_lucas_project_) • Instagram photos and videos You can find us at Table for Five, No Reservations | Facebook Table for Five Podcast (@tableforfivenoreservations) • Instagram photos and videos

10 Okt 202241min

This is a must listen to episode! We had the pleasure of speaking to Amy Schlueter about her adult autistic son Alex. We discuss the transition from young adult to adult, the guardianship process, systemic issues during the transition, and how we all look down the path of where our kids will land when they head out into the world. Amy is insightful and inspiring in the way she views not only the world but her approach to an autism diagnosis. Amy is a mom of two kids. Her daughter Hannah is 27, and her son Alex is 25. Alex has autism. She is married(30 years), and the family lives on a lake in NW, Iowa. She has a master's degree in Nursing and had a great career with a lung transplant team, but stopped working after Alex was diagnosed. She became a stay-at-home mom to help Alex get the services he needed and also to help Hannah have as normal an upbringing as possible. Alex has pursued his passion for art and has amazing art pieces on the family's website. Go check out the beauty that he has created. You can find more about the family at https://www.facebook.com/alex.the.artistasd IG @alex.the.artistasd Website www.alextheartist.com 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

3 Okt 202253min

We had the pleasure of speaking to Megan about her early school experiences, mental health, and path to diagnosis. Megan is a 22 year old she has autism and speech and language disorder, she has her own blog to advocate for those who have learning difficulties and to help others know they are not alone. Megan is a spectacular young women and we are lucky to hear her perspective so we can learn more about our children. Find Megan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/oneblogatatime.uk and Instagram https://instagram.com/oneblogatatime2021?igshid=NmNmNjAwNzg= 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

26 Sep 202241min

We had the pleasure of speaking with Carrie Cariello about her family and her son Jack who recently left home to attend school. We all wonder where our kids will land in this life as they move from the tender shelter of our home to the outside world. Carrie speaks about this path beautifully in her writing. Carrie Cariello is the author of What Color Is Monday?: How Autism Changed One Family for the Better, and Someone I’m With Has Autism. She lives in Southern New Hampshire with her husband, Joe, and their five children. Carrie is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY Parents, the TODAY Show, Parents.com. She has been interviewed by NBC Nightly News, and also has a TEDx talk. She regularly speaks about autism, marriage, and motherhood and writes a weekly blog at www.carriecariello.com. One of her essays, “I Know What Causes Autism,” was featured as one of the Huffington Post’s best of 2015, and her piece, “I Know Why He Has Autism,” was named one of the top blog posts of 2017 by the TODAY Show. Find her on Facebook at (2) Carrie Cariello | Facebook and Instagram at Carrie Cariello (@carrie_cariello) • Instagram photos and videos 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

19 Sep 202243min

We have had many of our listeners ask us to talk about our different medication journies with our kids. In this episode, we discuss our individual choices for our kids regarding prescription medication and some of the issues that lead us down the path of seeking additional help. You will hear all sides of the choices and some guilt that can take place after entering this path. We each have a different perspective for our kids and the balancing of the decision regarding medication. The main point we want everyone to know is that medication may or may not work for your kids. No matter what you choose, it is an individual choice, and we do not put any judgment on anyone for choosing medication or choosing not to walk down the medication path. It is a hard choice and, most of the time, a long path to find a medication that works. We are not medical professionals and do not claim to know the complicated layers it takes to understand how the medication affects the body. If you have additional questions for us, please reach out at tableforfivepodcast@gmail.com. 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

12 Sep 202255min

We had the pleasure of talking to Hayley George-Ison. She is a spectacular young lady who can teach us how learning about yourself can guide you to find your true passions in life. Her perspective and her view of the world are something we can all learn from. Hayley is a 25-year-old college student with Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy, she is studying Behavioral Health Sciences. She has been active in the workforce for a year now with her successful Scentsy business. She is a published author of the book “The Purpose,” she hopes to bring awareness and inspiration to the disability community, which can be found on Amazon. She has battled her mental health for several years, which is something she is passionate about learning more about and discovering how it affects the brain in her spare time. She is an avid reader, enjoys chatting with friends, and spending quality time with her family and my dog in her spare time. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hngeorge22 Twitter: @hayleygeorge_01 TikTok: @hnicole121916 Snapchat @hayleynicoleg Book on Amazon: "The Purpose" 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

5 Sep 202225min

Join us as we talk about who we were in high school! What was in style, what was the trends, and find out some truths about the ladies of the table. We cut loose and enjoy ourselves, there are lots of laughs. 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

29 Aug 202239min

Listen to these beautiful stories about sending our kids off to school, school choices, and the thoughts we have as we worry about what will happen in the classroom. Thank you to all the lovely storytellers this week. Jessica Garmon-Ingle is a wife, mom, and writer. She spends her free time traveling as much as possible. swimming with her family. Her blog, The Kid that could, is another passion to spread awareness and acceptance for her son. Find Jessica at (4) The Kid that could | Facebook and IG The Garmon-Ingle Family (@the.kidthatcould) • Instagram photos and videos Claire Garley, raised in Scotland and now based in Texas, is the mother of two wonderful girls. She candidly shares their adventures in home education, autism, and chronic illness through her garleygirls social media spaces. She is a passionate advocate and proud to share how her family navigates life; learning, experiencing, and growing together. Join her as she discusses their adventures! Find the Garley family at (4) Garley Girls | Facebook and IG Claire | Advocate | Brit in TX (@garleygirls) • Instagram photos and videos My name is Laura Simzyk. I am originally from Chicago, Illinois. I have been living in Arizona for over 35 years. I have been married to my husband, Mike for 28 years, and we have three beautiful kids, Aubrey, 23, Michael, 17, and Olivia, 13. Olivia's unique needs require me to be a stay-at-home Mom, and I'm also a therapist, teacher, and full-time advocate for her. You can find me on Facebook, and I'm currently in the process of starting a blog called " Olivia's Extraordinary Journey." Cindy Decker is a mom of three amazing boys, ages 20, 18 and 10. She is a full-time executive and loving wife. Her youngest son, Liam is on the autism spectrum and has ADHD. He continues to grow and learn every day. She shares her journey through Autism on(6) autismwithyourshirtoff - Search Results | Facebook and Cindy (@autismwithyourshirtoff) • Instagram photos and videos . Cindy and her family live in Dripping Springs, TX I am Erin Cranston. I have been teaching preschoolers with autism for 20 years now. At the age of 45 I am also working towards becoming a BCBA. I have two beautiful girls. Courtney who will be 9 in September. She has autism and uses a talker to communicate. She wears pink headphones 24/7, can be aggressive, and is full of energy. Alyssa is 6 1/2. She has life threatening food allergies, anxiety and sensory processing disorder. Life is non stop and every day is an adventure. Find Erin at (6) autism parent: a little wild - Search Results | Facebook and IG Erin Kate Cranston (@autismmomalittlewild) • Instagram photos and videos

22 Aug 202227min