Episode Summary We’re in the doctor’s office today with Dr. Kristin Sohl! In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Sohl, the founder of Echo Autism. We delved into the innovative program she developed in 2015, which connects general practitioners with autism specialists through video conferencing. This […]

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Episode Summary We are in the therapy room today, and I’m thrilled to welcome Erica Whitfield to the Autism Blueprint Podcast. As a specialist in working with gifted and neurodivergent children and teens, Erica brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion. Did you know that a study from the Carver College of […]

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Episode Summary In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, we’re on retreat with Brigitte Shipman and Maureen Brice, two inspiring autism moms and life coaches. Together, we explore the challenges and triumphs of parenting children on the autism spectrum, emphasizing the critical importance of self-care for mothers. Brigitte and Maureen share their personal journeys, […]

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Episode Summary In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Vosseller, a speech-language pathologist with nearly 30 years of experience specializing in complex communication needs. We explored the transformative method of Spelling to Communicate (S2C), which emphasizes the importance of motor planning in communication and the critical […]

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Summary In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum, a leading expert in selective mutism and the president of the SMART Center in Pennsylvania. We explore the often misunderstood condition of selective mutism, discussing its critical differences from nonverbal autism and the importance of recognizing it as an […]

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Episode Summary In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, we welcome author Kathleen Somers to the family room. Kathleen shares her poignant memoir about raising a son diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, (now referred to as autism.) Kathleen’s journey highlights the unique challenges and triumphs of parenting a child on the autism spectrum, offering insights […]

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, I had the pleasure of welcoming back Katherine Scott, a licensed marriage and family therapist from Puzzle Peace Counseling in North Florida. We discussed the insights gained from our ongoing therapy group, “Love Beyond Labels,” which focuses on individuals in romantic relationships with neurodivergent partners. […]

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Episode Summary In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, host Janeen Herskovitz shares her personal journey of managing stress following a challenging trip to Asheville with her family. She discusses the unique stressors that come with being a parent of an autistic child and how acute stress can significantly impact emotional well-being. Janeen explores […]

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