Mighty Moms Podcast S3E1- Markeeta Glass
Send us Fan Mail Brina and Dee Dee welcome Markeeta Glass, A Mighty Mom to six-year-old Weston and creator of Weston Speaks Differently, to share her family’s autism journey. Markeeta discusses Weston’s diagnosis at age two and starting early interventions including speech, occupational, and physical therapy, plus ABA. The conversation focuses on AAC: beginning with PECS, transitioning to a device around age three, learning to model and use it at home, and addressing concerns that AAC might prevent speech—while noting Weston is starting to say words. They talk about community misunderstandings, educating others about different communication styles, and presuming competence. Markeeta shares Weston’s interests like cooking and outings, challenges such as waiting and emotional regulation, and strategies like timers. They also discuss isolation, flexible celebrations, and being a “Mighty Mom” as a fierce advocate who helps her child find his voice. 00:00 Meet Mighty Moms 00:30 Introducing Markeeta 01:14 Weston Diagnosis Story 01:54 Early Intervention Tips 03:51 AAC and PECS Journey 09:18 Making AAC Work Daily 10:23 Public Communication Challenges 12:21 Does AAC Delay Speech 14:46 Reading and Captions Wins 17:24 Weston Beyond Autism 17:55 Cooking and Going Out 19:41 Emotional Regulation Struggles 20:04 Teaching Patience With Timers 22:29 How Autism Changes Motherhood 23:53 Isolation And Social Events 25:43 Birthday Outings That Work 26:58 Managing Overstimulation In Public 28:43 Advice For Grandparents 29:42 AAC Encouragement And Hope 30:30 Supplement Claims And Testing 34:01 Being A Mighty Mom 36:23 Signing Off And Sponsors Support the show Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, & Instagram @MIGHTYMOMSPODCAST and on TikTok @MIGHTYMOMSBEYONDTHEPOD ------ LIKE, SHARE, & Support our Mission to create a Worldwide Cult of Autism Moms!