Thriving Autism Families
A podcast just for you! Join us for insight, humor, and hope along your Autism parenting journey. Our host, Crystal Sanford, is an autism mom, speech pathologist, and special education advocate. She interviews a variety of experts who provide meaningful tips for autism parents, including fellow thriving autism moms, therapists, life coaches, special education attorneys, and more. Bring your questions, listen up, leave with HOPE!
Episodes
16 episodes
Words of Wisdom from an Autism Mom: Part 2
Wouldn’t it be awesome to get real life advice from a parenting expert? In our final episode for season 3, we are honored to discuss autism parenting with philanthropist, mom, business leader, and speaker Dayna Hoff. Since 2003, Dayna has posit...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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24:25
Words of Wisdom from an Autism Mom: Part 1
Wouldn’t it be awesome to get real life advice from a parenting expert? In our final episode for season 3, we are honored to discuss autism parenting with philanthropist, mom, business leader, and speaker Dayna Hoff. Since 2003, Dayna has posit...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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28:26
Self Care Matters For Autism Moms: Part 2
Self care matters! It’s cliche but so true, especially for moms of children on the autism spectrum. In this episode, life coach and autism mom Octavia Walker walks us through her inspiring story which led her to open her life coaching practice ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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14:28
Self Care Matters For Autism Moms: Part 1
Self care matters! It’s cliche but so true, especially for moms of children on the autism spectrum. In this episode, life coach and autism mom Octavia Walker walks us through her inspiring story which led her to open her life coaching practice ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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12:35
Screen Time: What Is Too Much? (Part 2)
Did the pandemic open the flood gates to more screen time in your home? Are you struggling to get your kids outside and off technology? Families, you are not alone! Join us as we discuss the issues of screen time, limits, etc. with Nicole Rawso...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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13:10
Screen Time: What Is Too Much? (Part 1)
Did the pandemic open the flood gates to more screen time in your home? Are you struggling to get your kids outside and off technology? Families, you are not alone! Join us as we discuss the issues of screen time, limits, etc. with Nicole Rawso...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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13:26
Parenting Hacks for Autism Families: Part 2
Parenting in general can be tough and rewarding at the same time. Life gets a little more tricky when you add Autism to the mix. Learn parenting hacks to implement asap from our guest, Clinical Speech Pathologist, Consultant, Author, and Mom, S...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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14:19
Parenting Hacks for Autism Families: Part 1
Parenting in general can be tough and rewarding at the same time. Life gets a little more tricky when you add Autism to the mix. Learn parenting hacks to implement asap from our guest, Clinical Speech Pathologist, Consultant, Author, and Mom, S...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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15:53
Friendships, Dating and Autism: Living Your Best Life (Part 2)
Friendships and relationships can be amazing and awkward, all at the same time. In this episode, relationship coach Jeremy Hamburgh (MyBestSocialLife.com) helps young adults and adults on the autism sp...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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19:09
Friendships, Dating and Autism: Living Your Best Life (Part 1)
Friendships and relationships can be amazing and awkward, all at the same time. In this episode, relationship coach Jeremy Hamburgh (MyBestSocialLife.com) helps young adults and adults on the autism sp...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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16:48
Financial Planning for Autism Families: Part 2
It’s never too soon to start planning for your family’s future. However, this might feel overwhelming when it comes to finances. Listen up as our special guest Elizabeth Beltran helps us ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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9:46
Financial Planning for Autism Families: Part 1
It’s never too soon to start planning for your family’s future. However, this might feel overwhelming when it comes to finances. Listen up as our special guest Elizabeth Beltran helps us make “c...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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11:56
Autistic Adults Advancing in the Workforce: Part 2
Finding the right job is tough, especially for adults on the autism spectrum. In this episode, learn more about how to showcase your strengths and get connected with a meaningful place to work. Garrett HoffGarret Hoff is ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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17:52
Autistic Adults Advancing in the Workforce: Part 1
Finding the right job is tough, especially for adults on the autism spectrum. In this episode, learn more about how to showcase your strengths and get connected with a meaningful place to work. Garrett HoffGarret Hoff is ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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15:00
Autism Mom 101: Part 2
Are you a mom new to an Autism diagnosis for your child? Feeling confused, overwhelmed, or losing hope? Have no fear! In this episode you will hear from fellow moms who are successfully navigating life as Autism parents. Learn tips that you can...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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15:29
Autism Mom 101: Part 1
Are you a mom new to an Autism diagnosis for your child? Feeling confused, overwhelmed, or losing hope? Have no fear! In this episode you will hear from fellow moms who are successfully navigating life as Autism parents. Learn tips that you can...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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18:03