Living the Sky Life - Our Autism Journey

S2: Episode 63 - Differing emotion but similar experience - learning from a podcasting, autism dad who's an "open book"

Jan 27, 2021

Fred Marvel is 39 years old, has been married close to 15 years and is the father of three boys. He was born and raised in Philadelphia where he works as a paralegal. His oldest son Aleks (11) was diagnosed with Autism, ADHD and sensory processing disorder. Fred started a podcast called the Spectrum Dad Podcast late...

S2: Episode 62 - The link between communication delays, negative behaviors and GI disorders... How a diagnosis of Crohn's Disease provided a clearer understanding of the connection

Jan 20, 2021

Linda Pollack Orleans is a consultant, writer and speaker who holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Southern California. Linda worked professionally as a school social worker and currently does consultations with schools and community organizations, assisting in programs designed to help her...

S2: Episode 61 - A journey to acceptance & unconditional love; for our children and ourselves

Jan 13, 2021

Nicole Hendrick Donovan is an author, reflective storyteller, spiritual seeker and teacher. Nicole is a former Montessori educator who has worked with a variety of students with various needs. After her son’s autism diagnosis, she became an ABA therapist and worked directly with children and families in the autism...

S2: Episode 60 - Saying goodbye to 2020 and sharing my personal takeaways from a highly unpredictable year!

Jan 6, 2021

As I look back on 2020, I'd like to think I learned some valuable lessons about myself. On this solo episode, I share what those key takeaways were and my plans for 2021. I'd love to hear what positives you took from 2020 (c'mon, there has to be at least one if you dig deep enough to find it!) so drop me a comment on...