Parenting Autism
Kids & Family
About
Your hosts are Chris and Sandy Colter, the parents of Bryce, who share their autism journey with stories about their nine year old son who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age two. The podcast is designed to connect with families who have been touched by autism and people who want to learn more about their world. You'll learn all about how they deal with day to day challenges and how you might apply it to your own life. It also sheds light on the "Mommy and Daddy" perspectives of parenting on the autism spectrum. Find their podcast on all of the popular platforms including Spotify, Apple iTunes, Google, Audible, Castbox, and Podbean. Also, follow their Facebook and Instagram pages. Their website (www.parentingautismshow.com) includes helpful resources on a variety of topics.
Episodes
- E148: Bryce's Aviation Experiences and Personal Growth
This episode covers Bryce's aviation experiences, including a Young Eagle flight and the Sun N Fun Air Show, alongside his participation in Special Olympics and learning the ukulele. The hosts share their joy in parenting Bryce, highlighti…
- E147: Parenting Tools and Bryce's Recent Adventures
This episode of Parenting Autism shares useful tools for parents, discusses Bryce's recent equestrian and basketball competitions, and an orthodontist visit. The hosts also offer signed copies of their book, "PARENTING AUTISM: The Early Ye…
- E 146: Bryce's Recent Social Interaction Lessons
In episode 146, Bryce shares lessons learned from recent social interactions, contrasting his positive reaction to cold weather during a West Virginia trip with his South Florida origins. The hosts also discuss their journey as Autism Amba…
- E 145: What Caused My Child's Autism? Did I Cause This?
In episode 145, Parenting Autism addresses parental questions about the causes of autism and encourages parents not to feel responsible. The episode also touches on holiday highlights, Special Olympics, and tools for executive function.
- E 144: How Do I know If My Child Has Autism?
This episode of Parenting Autism, E 144, addresses parental questions about recognizing signs that might prompt seeking an autism diagnosis for a child. It also covers November events and personal updates.
- E 143: How Bryce Handled the Funeral and Loss of his Papaw
In this episode, we talk about the recent loss of Sandy's dad and how Bryce did processing the loss of Papaw and attending his funeral. Bryce has expressed his calling to share Jesus with others and wants to help others become Christians,…
- E142: Our Experience with Luecovorin + Bryce Celebrates "12" at Epic's Super Mario World
In this episode, we talk about our most recent visit with Bryce's functional medicine doctor and our experience with Leucovorin. We mentioned some gluten free chicken tenders that we found at Walmart and Sam's Club. One of them is by Realg…
- E141: Top Four Recommended "AI" Autism Homeschool Curriculums Plus Supplemental Courses
In this episode, we chat about Bryce's August indoor and outdoor adventures during our vacation in Ohio, a refreshing change from our daily routine. We share the top four homeschool curriculum options recommended by Chat GPT (AI) for autis…
- E140: Slow and Steady Wins the Race!
In this episode, we chat about Bryce's recent adventures including Special Olympics Bowling Area Competition and visiting arcades with friends. We also update the listeners about Bryce's sessions for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. He continue…
- E139: Bryce 's Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Anxiety
In this episode, we chat about Bryce's summer adventures including Special Olympics Bowling, hiking and gem-mining in the mountains, and a tour of the FPL nuclear simulator. We also update the listeners about Bryce's sessions for Cognitive…
- E138: Bryce Shares Insight About his Panic Attacks and Food Anxiety
In this episode, Bryce joins us at the end of the podcast to talk about how his brain is causing him anxiety about allergic reactions to foods. His panic attacks began a few weeks after his peanut allergy. We also update the listeners abou…
- E137: Bryce Shares Highlights including His Ambulance Emergency in Boston
In this episode, Bryce joins us at the end of the podcast to talk about our trip to Boston, an airshow visit, and his gold medal at Special Olympics Basketball Regionals. We also update the listeners with good news from Sandy's visit at th…
- E136: Bryce's Transitions as We Change Roles
In this episode, we update the listeners on how Bryce is transitioning to the role changes between Mommy and Daddy. Chris is working outside of the home full-time, and Sandy is now his full-time homeschool teacher. It's important to share…
- E135: Insight How We are Parenting Autism While Fighting Cancer
In this episode, we update the listeners on how Bryce is doing on Sandy's cancer journey (Waldenström Macroglobulinemia). He is participating in Special Olympics again and enjoyed a recent EAA flight with more scheduled for this spring. We…
- E134: A New Year Update: Sandy's Health and How Bryce is Doing
In this episode, we update the listeners on Sandy's cancer journey (Waldenström Macroglobulinemia). We also talk about how well Bryce is doing with so many unexpected changes. He enjoyed the Christmas season and continues to be his happy s…
- E133: The One with Sandy's Cancer - A New Path of on our Journey
In this episode, we follow up about Sandy's concerning bloodwork mentioned in the last episode. Sandy was in the hospital for a week receiving blood transfusions and plasma plasmapherisis treatments before receiving her diagnosis of a rare…
- E132: Learning More About Bryce's Therapies to Create the Most Effective Plans
In this episode, we talk about a recent visit to Bryce's therapy center to learn more about his speech and occupational therapies. It was very helpful and has sparked some ideas for his upcoming plan updates. We also talk about our recent…
- E131: Q&A About our Homeschooling with Bryce
In this episode, we answer questions about our homeschool process with Bryce and how it affects our relationship with him as well as each other. We also talk about our recent trip to NYC where we celebrated our nephew's wedding AND Bryce's…
- E130: Could Less Routine Have Led to Regression?
In this episode, we talk about Bryce's recent regression with anxiety and sensitivity to certain sounds, specifically crying children. We have been away from home quite a bit the past two months which could explain why this behavior has re…
- E129: How We Are Helping Bryce Navigate Through Friendships
In this episode, we talk about Bryce's recent sleepover with his best friend, Michael, and how we helped him work through his hurt feelings and emotions. It's not easy to watch your son struggle with his feelings of hurt and sadness. It's…
- E128: God's Plan A for our families + How We Planned Vacation for Bryce
In this episode, we review the book Oliver's Extraordinary Friend which is available to purchase on Amazon. We also talk about God's Plan A for each of us and how our hearts continue to become more burdened to find ways to help those impac…
- E127: Bryce's "Language Level" + How Do We Teach Those Who Think Differently About Jesus?
In this episode, we review the game What's Next: Transitions by M&J Games which is available to purchase on Amazon. We also talk about Bryce's current level of language - Progress continues to be made with plenty for us to continue to work…
- E126: Bryce and Michael Take Over the Podcast with Their Own Interview!
Bryce's best friend, Michael, had his first sleepover at our home. They recorded their own podcast episode talking about Roblox and other game topics. We hope you all enjoy listening to them us much as we did while recording them! You can…
- E125: Special Needs Trusts, 529a ABLE Accounts, Medwaiver, + More
In this episode, we talk about classes attended and resources at The Family Cafe, an annual conference for families with disabilities in the state of Florida. You can subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@…
- E124: Chat with Chris: Primary Caregiver, Chief Researcher, and Lead Educator
With Father's Day in the month of June, Sandy talks to Chris Chris about the challenges and the rewards of being the primary caregiver for Bryce during the early years of his autism. He talks about his guilt, his research, his depression,…
- E123: It's Never Easy Making Significant Changes for Bryce's Care
In this episode, we share a recent change in Bryce's therapy services. It's never easy to make these decisions, yet we know we must follow where the Lord leads us. We also chat about other updates from the past couple of weeks including in…
- E122: Ways We are Strengthening our Marriage
In this episode, we review a few books that we have read including one that we are slowly going through together to strengthen our marriage. Your True Self is Enough (Author: Susanna Peace Lovell) Becoming Brave Together, Heroic, extraordi…
- E121: Why Is Bryce Still in Speech and Occupational Therapies After Eight (8) Years?
In this episode, we talk about Bryce's recent OT testing results and why we still have him in private sessions for speech and OT three-hours each week at age 10.7. We also share some highlights from our recent vacation along with some of t…
- E120: Ways to Manage Stress + Misophonia
In this episode, we talk about a tool for managing stress - a great tool for using with our children AND ourselves! Self-care is so important on our parenting autism journey. If we are empty, we have nothing to pour into others... MY STRES…
- E119: The Power of Words with Our Children AND Reviews
In this episode, we talk about how our words need to be given thought when communication with our children as well as all people. Words can build up or break down. We also review a children's game designed for special needs as well as a do…
- E118: Conversation with Bryce, Book Reviews, + New Reading Program
In this episode, we review a few books that were sent to us that may be of interest to our listeners. A Day with Papa Leroy Martial Arts on the Autism Spectrum Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child We share Bryce's n…
- E117: EEG, BALLOONS, and ABA UPDATES
In this episode, we talk about Bryce's recent 24-hour EEG results as well as ABA changes for a new season. Bryce's ABA plan is being updated with more life skills for his age that we will begin to implement at home. We also chat about some…
- E116: SPEECH, SOCIAL, AND LIFE UPDATES
In this episode, we catch the listeners up with life updates from the past several weeks including Speech, Social, and more. Subscribe to our monthly Parenting Autism Newsletter at parentingautism@att.net. Bryce is a funny, mechanical, HAP…
- E115: Happy New Year! 8 Keys to Successful Parenting
In this episode, we chat about some keys to successful parenting that have worked with Bryce including a vision, making changes, following science, advocating, celebrating, and prioritizing health. We also announce our 2024 Parenting Autis…
- E114: 13 Questions Answered by an Autistic 13 Year Old
In this episode, weshare thirteen questions posed to a 13 year old boy with autism who ia able to articulate his answers with such incredible insight. These questions along with many more can be found in the book "Why Do I Jump" by Naoki H…
- E113: How Do We Help Bryce Improve His Social Interactions?
In this episode, we talk about ways that we are trying to help Bryce with social interactions and all of the ups-and-downs that come with it. It's not always easy to discern how far to push him when he has resistance. His physical safety i…
- E112: Happy News: BOOK LAUNCH + Heartfelt News: Bryce's Reading Challenges
In this episode, we announce the launch of our paperback book "PARENTING AUTISM The Early Years". It's available on Amazon to purchase for yourself or to gift to someone who you know needs to read it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKQ4668J W…
- E111: Our Seaworld Orlando Experience + Special Olympics Gymnastics Competition
In this episode, we chat about highlights from our recent Seaworld experience in Orlando, Florida. We also talk about Bryce's first visit to Urban Air, an indoor place to play while supplementing his occupational therapy! Both were great e…
- E110: The Foreward from our Book + A Boomerang Behavior
In this episode, we read the Foreword from our new book "Parenting Autism: The Early Years" which is in the final stages of being published. Our goal is to have it available to purchase on Amazon when we celebrate Bryce's 10th birthday - O…
- E109: New Anxiety Developments + A Good "Autism Doctor" Report for Bryce
In this episode, we talk about our recent visit with Bryce's "Autism Doctor" along with his latest source of anxiety. We give thanks to the many listeners who have left us reviews and provided encouragement to continue to share our journey…
- E108: Benefits of ABA Parent Training + Two New Reading Apps that are Helping Bryce!!
In this episode, we talk about new ways to help Bryce with his anxiety and sound sensitivity thanks to "parent training" provided by Bryce's ABA team and his neuropsychologist. We also share some funny stories about Bryce's sneakiness and…
- BONUS EPISODE: Bryce's Request - A Short, Candid Conversation About His Interests
This is a bonus episode that Bryce requested after we ended episode 107. He wanted chat about some of his favorite things for the listeners. We hope you like it! The link below is available that will allow listeners to support the Parentin…
- E107: The Challenges of our Crazy, Busy Schedule + Bryce Shares his Vacation Highlights
In this episode, we talk about the long list of activities and services that we have to prioritize and schedule as we roll into Bryce's 4th grade season. It is NOT easy at all. In addition to his school education, each activity and therapy…
- E106: Our Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber (HOBT) Experience + ADD Regression
In this episode, we talk about our HBOT experience after 25 continuous hours. We also talk about some regression with Bryce's attention span that we believe is due to allowing gluten to creep back into his diet. The link below is available…
- E105: Bryce's Psych-Eval Results + New Diagnosis + Several Major Changes
In this episode, we talk about Bryce's psych evaluation results along with some significant changes we have begun and will be making in the near future. Bryce also talks at the end of the podcast about his Special Olympics Bowling Area Com…
- E104: VACATION PART TWO: Taking Bryce Out of our Bubble and into the Real World
In this episode, we talk about the second half of our recent ten-day vacation with Bryce. It's been a few years since we took a long trip with multiple destinations. There were a few times that Bryce's questions and answers made us cringe…
- E103: VACATION PART ONE: Taking Bryce Out of our Bubble and into the Real World
In this episode, we talk about the first half of our recent ten-day vacation with Bryce. It's been a few years since we took a long trip with multiple destinations. There were a few times that Bryce's questions and answers made us cringe a…
- E102: Bryce's first set of Neuro-Psych Evaluations + Teaching Life Skills
In this episode, we talk about Bryce's first four hours of testing with his new psychologist for neuro-psych testing as well as teaching Bryce life skills. This was recommended by his vision and auditory doctors as well as his neurologist.…
- E101: Reviews of Books + Workshop and Bryce's Hyperacucis Appointment
This episode is a discussion about Bryce's audiologist appointment regarding his increasing hearing sensitivity. We review several books that have been sent to us that relate to autism. We also talk about a workshop that we did as a couple…
- E100: Celebrating our 100th Episode with Mamaw - A Grandparent's Perspective
Our 100th episode! We started this podcast shortly after Bryce's 5th birthday more than four years ago. We don't usually have guests but thought having Bryce's grandmother (Mamaw) on the show would be special, since she has two grandsons o…