Podcasts by ASD Warrior

Why Now, Why Me from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.469648

Welcome to the first episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, a podcast about the journey to getting your PhD in your child on the spectrum. In this episode Cathy talks about what you can expect and t...

Distant Learning Support Plan from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.464382

[0:42] Guest introduction.

[2:48] Distance learning.

[10:49] Make learning fun.

[17:37] Creating an environment that allows sustainable learning.

[24:12] Parenting to men...

The Gut Punch from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.458843

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about the gut punch: the hardship of finding out that your child has a disability. Acknowledgement, understanding, dealing with the fear and ...

School Thoughts from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.446800

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about home schooling, her experience with blended home school program, what she learned and how it helped them prepare for distance learning.

2021 Goals - Your Why from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.421572

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about doing a reset, setting goals, going back to your Why so you can recommit this year and so much more.

To My Other Children from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.413224

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about her other kids, the diagnosis and how it impacted her older children, the things they went through, the sacrifices they made. Things to...

Picky Eaters from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.403897

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about picky eaters. How hard it is to get the right food, introducing new foods, some of the worries about the nutritional value of the foods...

Just for Fun... Family Time from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.394961

• Clean-up Olympics.
• Restaurant night.
• Arts and craft night.
• Date night.
• Puzzle night.
• Picnic night.

ASD Shorts...Do You See Your Child from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.390163

In this episode of the ASD Shorts, Cathy talks about seeing what you need to see as parents.

Speech therapy year in review, Alicia Johnson from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.385186

Cathy and Guest Alicia Johnson (Speech Language Pathologist) deep dive into this year of remote learning. Cathy shares insights from remote learning including, what she learned, successes she has h...

ASD Shorts: First IEP from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.350

In this episode of the ASD Shorts, Cathy reflects on Nate's first IEP. Supports and expectations, getting people excited about working with your child, game plan to analyze outcomes and identifying...

ASD Shorts: IEP Strategies Step 4 from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.329538

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about IEP Strategies, this is step 4 of 4.

ASD Shorts: Cathy Got Her Groove Back from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.323788

In this episode of the ASD Shorts, Cathy talks about getting her groove back, becoming stronger, better at life and parenting.

ASD Shorts: Coping Conversations from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.301436

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about coping with anxiety.

ABA Thoughts from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.295547

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast Cathy talks about ABA therapy, some of the things to consider base on what's available, resources and your child's strengths.

ASD Shorts: Present In The Moment from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.275914

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about being present in the moment, being a part and inclusive of things that are going on around you.

Back to School from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.269256

Back to school tips:

• Vision board.
• Goal setting.
• Action plans.
• Communication plans.

Life Skills from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.245388

5 life skills/life lessons

• empowerment and authority.
• following your heart and having dreams.
• living for today/being present in the moment.
• ef...
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ASD Shorts: More Thoughts About Why a PhD from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.239972

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about more thoughts on why a PhD. Identifying the gaps, figuring out what do you need to do, build confidence, achieve more success, and build social c...

ASD Shorts: The New Dog from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.205272

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about the new dog, the moments you have with your wonderful kids, the insights that they have, the joys and wonderment that comes out of being a parent...

ASD Shorts: Sharing Success from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.177493

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about sharing success and what that looks like. The changes and growth that we go through and the opportunity that we received to lead this journey wit...

ASD Shorts: The Gap from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.170078

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about the gap. Why it's so important to get your PhD in your child, identifying the gap between triggers, disconnections and connections.

I'm Back! from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.153012

ASD Warrior is back! In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about her hiatus, why it took longer, the things she learned, and future plans for the podcast.

Big Life Stuff from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.145128

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about some big life stuff. one of the great things about pausing in the present at the moment is you get to see a lot of big life stuff.

ASD Shorts: Fear from 2023-12-12T18:04:04.120136

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about fear, having to figure out how how to navigate, how to in some ways control the chaos, how to support and lead, and at some point let t...

ASD Shorts: Joel Bosserman Recap from 2022-04-28T13:18:37

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy does the recap of last week's episode with Joel Bosserman.

Joel Bosserman and His Son's Diagnosis from 2022-04-21T15:33:48

Interview with Joel Bosserman. He has been on the podcast before talking about his professional experience working with kids on the spectrum. Now he is talking about his son’s recent diagnosis an...

ASD Shorts: Learning from 2022-04-14T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about learning, how learning happens, and how education has changed a lot.

ASD Shorts: IEP thoughts from 2022-04-12T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about IEP thoughts, core standards, some of the great things that you can do in the IEP process, knowing what the goals are and how your chil...

ASD Shorts: Just a Short Pause from 2021-11-23T13:18:19

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about taking a short pause, to regroup and to recharge.

ASD Shorts: Halloween Story from 2021-11-16T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy shares their Halloween story. How Halloween has been with a child on the spectrum, really identify the difference between real and imaginary. And thankful fo...

ASD Shorts: Chapter 1, The PhD from 2021-10-28T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about getting a PhD in your child. taking a moment and digging deeper than just strengths and weaknesses, but how they respond, how they think, what th...

ASD Shorts: Career Opportunities from 2021-10-26T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about career opportunities. What the future looks like for your kids.

ASD Shorts: Roller Coaster from 2021-10-19T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about pushing, building trust, establishing boundaries, knowing your child. Having your PhD in your child is so important as they gain momentum, as the...

ASD Shorts: You are The Boss from 2021-10-14T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about the importance of a PhD to you and your child. All the things that it allows you to see and support and fight for and be the warrior that you nee...

ASD Shorts: Independence from 2021-10-12T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about independence, what it looks like, how it manifests in our lives and what it allows us to do, and also what it costs. Career, life and trying to l...

Defining Success from 2021-09-30T10:41:43

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast Cathy talks about defining success. What that looks like, how to own it, how to guide every one that's in your child's life so that you know what it looks...

ASD Shorts: Social School Thoughts from 2021-09-28T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about social school thoughts. the changes, the things that happened last year, the things that are still ever-present, adaptation, feeling of belonging...

ASD Shorts: Parent Thoughts from 2021-09-21T10:00

This episode of ASD Shorts is a follow-up to the episode where Cathy talked to her other children and their perspective of what was going on in the early years.

Self Advocacy from 2021-09-16T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast Cathy talks about Self Advocacy. The ability to self-advocate and the various levels of ability to communicate, to be present in the moment. How we can he...

ASD Shorts: Night Before The First Day of School from 2021-09-14T10:00

On this ASD short, I'm going to talk about the night before school starts and for most. Maybe a lot of parents, it's. Oh, thank God they're going back to school.

And having two older child...

ASD Shorts: The Academic Frontload from 2021-08-31T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about frontloading. How to use frontloading content, visuals, and videos to affect the ability of your kids to learn and how knowing beforehand builds ...

ASD Shorts: The New Normal from 2021-08-24T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about transitioning back to normal. Some of the things that we learned having classes in zoom, what we learned and how does that make us stronger.

Back to School-A Teachers perspective from 2021-08-19T10:00

[1:18] Guest introduction.

[4:09] Back to school preparations.

[15:18] Generalization.

[21:45] Learning through reenactment.

[33:09] Educating parents in a very supportiv...

ASD Shorts: Goals For The Year from 2021-08-17T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about goals, daily plans, and how we show success every day while attaining the bigger goals that we have in play.

ASD Shorts: Vision Boards from 2021-08-10T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about vision boards and how important they are.

ASD Shorts: Drum Lessons from 2021-07-27T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about drum lessons, how they got there and finding something fun for Nate to do.

The Communication Plan from 2021-07-22T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast Cathy talks about creating the ideal communication plan for the year and how to get the ideal relationship with your ASD team.

ASD Shorts: Mom Rant from 2021-07-20T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about your kid's individual struggle and making sure to check-in with them before you have your own reaction and making sure you're not perpetuating th...

ASD Shorts: Safe Place from 2021-07-13T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about being mindful of old behaviors as a parent and knowing your safe places.

ASD Shorts: We all Stim from 2021-06-29T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about stimming, recognizing when and why you did it, how it manifested and changed over the years with maturity and social impact.

Mainstreaming from 2021-06-24T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast Cathy talks about mainstreaming, when to consider it, what things to consider in deciding if it's something that's right for your child, who you need to h...

ASD Shorts: Family Bed from 2021-06-22T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts, Cathy talks about the family bed. getting more connected and closer with your kids and other benefits.

ASD Shorts: Strengths from 2021-06-15T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts, Cathy talks about strengths, knowing what you're good at, what you should be doing and doing things you want to do.

An Interview with David Monson, CEO of Spectrum Advice from 2021-06-10T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Warrior Cathy is with David Monson. They talk about making emotional connections, realizing you can't compare your kids to you, trusting in the journey and letting it hap...

Making Friends from 2021-05-27T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast Cathy talks about making friends, some of the things to think about, ways to guide this process and getting more people into the conversation.

ASD Shorts: IEP Strategies Step 3 from 2021-05-25T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about IEP Strategies, this is step 3 of 4.

ASD Shorts: IEP Strategies Step 2 from 2021-05-18T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about IEP Strategies, this is step 2 of 4.

Bullying from 2021-05-13T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast Cathy talks about bullying/targeting. How it starts, what it looks like when they're younger and older, how to get your kids prepared for those moments, h...

ASD Shorts: IEP Strategies Step 1 from 2021-05-11T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts Cathy talks about IEP Strategies, this is step 1 of 4.

A Year In Review With Sara Vickers For The Littles from 2021-04-29T23:59:26

Today on ASD Warrior Cathy is with Sara Vickers to do a year in review. They talk about the challenges of distance learning, advocacy, communication, working in collaboration and defining success.

ASD Shorts: Happy Feet Nate from 2021-04-27T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts, Cathy talks about Nate acting and reacting to music, how he relates to music and feeling the rhythm of songs.

Academic Trifecta from 2021-04-22T10:00

• Education
• Assessments
• Learning

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ASD Shorts: For The Teachers from 2021-04-20T10:00

This episode of the ASD Shorts is about Cathy's message for the teachers.

Distanced learning, a year in review with Joel Bosserman from 2021-04-15T10:00

[1:01] Challenges of distance learning and some of the great outcomes.

[15:00] Where does the disconnect come from and what he learned in workshops and education vs reality?

[35:07] ...

ASD Shorts: Traveling With Nate from 2021-04-13T15:24:48

In this episode of the ASD Shorts, Cathy talks about her experience traveling with Nate.

ASD Shorts: Telling His Class About Autism from 2021-04-13T15:24:31

In this episode of the ASD Shorts, Cathy talks about telling Nate's class about autism, mom moments as an ASD Warrior, being able to accept, understand and to have patience.

ASD Shorts: Testing IQ With An Autism Diagnosis from 2021-04-13T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Shorts, Cathy talks about testing IQ with an autism diagnosis, how you can look at this differently, see more about your child and how you can navigate this as an ASD War...

Love and Lead from 2021-03-18T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about the idea of love vs lead and how to navigate this journey for your kids, the roles that you play as a parent, as an educator, as a ther...

Building Language 2.0 from 2021-02-18T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about building language 2.0. Things that you could support more and could enhance your children's development.

Your Stress, Emotional Impact from 2021-01-21T19:30:27

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about the biggest sensory impact on your kids, what you can do to make it better and easier, when you can see it, how it affects them and som...

Their World from 2020-12-23T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about their world, their mind, where they go to retreat, how they reenergize and refocus, how they enjoy and see life and how you can connect...

Building Language from 2020-12-10T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about building language. Getting your children to communicate, some of the resources you could use, things you need to pay attention to.

Medications, Yes or No. from 2020-11-26T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about medications, not which one's to take but when you contemplate the question and in doing so what are the best strategies that you should...

The Holiday Game Plan from 2020-11-12T14:05:50

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks abut the Holiday game plan. Creating opportunities for your kids to connect to their family and friends for them to see more, do more and be ...

IEP Strategies with Heidi Little from 2020-10-29T10:00

[1:32] Guest introduction.

[3:04] What is an IEP?

[6:55] The backend of an IEP.

[17:33] How do they comeup with the goals?

[29:32] ASD Toolbox.

"If mistakes...

The Poop Circle from 2020-10-15T10:00

In this episode of the ASD Warrior podcast, Cathy talks about potty training, strategies, ways to get there and the poop circle.

Speech at Home from 2020-09-24T10:00:04

[1:04] Guest Introduction.

[2:17] How she got into speech therapy.

[5:27] Her approach to speech therapy.

[14:33] Using oral narrative.

[19:41] Acting out proper behavior...

Creating Your Village from 2020-09-17T10:00:02