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Beth is joined by co-host, Jen Reiter, a parent of a young woman with ASD and an advocate for neurodiversity, mindfulness, and all things creative. Beth and Jen chat with Robin Rumsey, a Pediatric Neuropsychologist at the Masonic Institute for
This conversation explores the dual diagnosis of autism and Down Syndrome with guests Ashley Olthoff of the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota and Marcy Rede, a parent of a young adult with the dual diagnosis. Ashley helps us understand how
In this second episode with Shannon Andreson, we go deeper into reframing summer in terms of resources. We discuss two more LifeCourse tools that help visualize and communicate our own or our kids’ supports, connections, and strengths. Don’t mi
Our guest, Shannon Andreson, is a parent of a young adult on the autism spectrum and leader in education and autism advocacy. She helps us shift our thinking about summer. For many special needs families, irregular schedules and long summer day
In Episode 24, Beth interviews Tara Mahin, a Care Coordinator in the pediatric practice that cares for both of Beth's kids. The two discuss ways care coordinators can help parents of medically complex kids, including parents raising kids with a
Beth and Tera talk about being intentional about our commitments. They share the process of Tera's decision to step away from co-hosting the Oxygen Mask Podcast. Making connections to raising children on the autism spectrum, they surface opport
Listen to part two of the conversation with Sy and Maychee. Drawing from experiences and challenges they shared in Episode 21, Sy and Maychee describe their hopes, celebrations, and perspectives as members of Minnesota's Hmong-American communit
Beth is joined by two guests from the local Hmong-American community. Sy, reflects on his educational path and the supports he has or would like to have in order to live well as an adult with autism. Maychee, a mother of a young child with auti
Jamie O'Connor of Family Voices of Minnesota shares how envisioning a good life for her daughter helped Jamie move from overwhelm and "overtherapy-ing" to advocacy informed by her daughter's interests and strengths. In our podcast conversation,
We entered April, autism acceptance month, with Milena and Jules. As these two neurodiverse mothers raise autistic children, they are living out and advocating for autism acceptance in their families and communities. Our conversation began with
This April, autism acceptance month, we have insightful conversations with Milena Bates and Jules Edwards about neurodiversity. These two mothers recognized that they themselves are neurodiverse as they sought diagnoses and services for their a
In this episode, we hear from two men who've lead a support group for dads of kids with special needs for over 15 years. Impacted by one father's isolation and struggle as he processed his child's diagnosis, Don Nikkola, MSW, knew this father w
We dive deep with Delia Samuel in this second part of our conversation. She reflects on discrimination, isolation and her commitment to build understanding of autism. Delia shares more about what has sustained her in extraordinarily difficult t
Listen in to our conversation with Dr. Delia Samuel for encouragement and rich perspective. By openly sharing about her own experience parenting two autistic boys, Delia's found that she can help parents face stigma and feel seen and supported.
We're so glad to welcome Bonnie Bogen, Parent Coach and retired Autism Specialist, to the Oxygen Mask. Many families are all too familiar with the stresses weighing on and pulling us in many directions. Here, Bonnie suggests some concrete strat
Welcome to back-to-school: Pandemic edition, featuring parents jostled and swirling in a sea of uncertainty! In this episode, Beth and Tera check in on stress symptoms and coping strategies. What helps you feel safe and tethered down in these s
Take a quick listen to our thoughts heading into our summer pause. We would love to bring more voices into the mix on the Oxygen Podcast when we reboot in the fall. Let us know if you or someone you know would like bring a new lens or important
Episode 12 comes to you during a challenging time for all of us in this COVID-19 pandemic. Tera and Beth acknowledge the brain fog, fatigue, intensity, and interruptions that are weighing on us all. We have slowed down and are trying, daily, to
In Episode 11, we warmly welcome our first guests, Kate Biederman and Jen Reiter, who have deeply shaped Communities Engaging Autism's mindfulness course*. In this rich conversation, Beth, Jen, Kate and Tera unpack what mindfulness really is an
Join us in offering yourself a little love this February! In Episode 10, Tera and Beth recall positive, encouraging words and actions from people who have come alongside us and our families. These are beautiful moments that let us know we are s
We hope you’ll take a moment amidst the holiday flurry to breathe, listen, and be encouraged. In Episode 9, we acknowledge the many ways that family gatherings are a lot for us and our kids and we talk through ways we can navigate:Expectati
The Oxygen Mask is back! Have you experienced a few curveballs in life when unexpected circumstances challenge you, forcing you to focus on one step at a time? This is often the time when routines or expectations that ground us slip away and we
Oxygen Mask is back after a summer breather!! In this episode, we talk about the importance of relationships to sustain and grow us as individuals. We reflect on friendships that have become anchors through tumultuous years. We discuss question
Where’s the play button? Well, we’re following our own advice and taking a short pause to rest and enjoy this busy, beautiful summer. Listeners are telling us the Oxygen Mask Podcast has been an encouraging, powerful place.Will you grow this
In Episode 6 of The Oxygen Mask we talk about wading through the mountain of information, options, advice, and opinions that come along with an autism diagnosis. Where do you begin?! Often we parents feel the need to jump in with both feet, rea
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