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Moms Talk Autism Podcast

Shannon Korza, Brittney Crabtree, Tash Dillmon, and Jean Mayer

The Moms Talk Autism Podcast is for parents raising children with special needs.

We are four moms, all with autistic children and other neurodivergence.

Teaching a special needs child to navigate the world around them comes with challenges and struggles. We want to talk about those challenges openly with you and others. We discuss grief, school, family balance, siblings, therapies, social conversations, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocation, and marriage.

We do not hold degrees in medicine or neuroscience, nor are we special education teachers, but we are experts in raising our kids and figuring out everything as we go.

Think of this podcast as a coffee shop chat with your closest girlfriends. We want to talk, raise awareness, and help each other thrive with our neurodivergent families in a neurotypical world.

Follow us on Instagram @momstalkautism

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www.momstalkautism.com

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Shannon Korza, Tash Dillmon, Jean Mayer & Brittney Crabtree

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  • a few times a week
  • Avg 55 min
  • English

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  • #272
    Monday · 50 min

    What If It's Actually OCD?

    Moms Talk Autism discusses OCD in neurodivergent children, including anxiety, compulsions, fear-based behaviors, diagnostic overlap, and how parents can better recognize the signs.

  • November 4 · 59 min

    Re-Launch: How Much Should We Expect?

    Moms Talk Autism discusses independence, resilience, accommodations, coping skills, consequences, and how parents can set realistic expectations for neurodivergent children.

  • #271
    November 2 · 46 min

    Are We Helping or Are We Hurting?

    Moms Talk Autism discusses independence, self-care, hygiene, sibling dynamics, puberty, presuming competence, and the balance between helping and over-helping autistic children

  • #270
    October 26 · 47 min

    What Happens When We're Gone?

    Financial advisor Mary McDirmid discusses special needs financial planning, disability benefits, long-term care, sibling roles, future planning, and resources for families.

  • October 21 · 59 min

    Re-Launch: Nobody Prepared Us for Periods

    Moms Talk Autism discusses autism and periods, including menstrual hygiene, sensory challenges, puberty, school support, birth control, bras, sleep, and gynecological care.

  • #269
    October 19 · 1 hr 10 min

    Six Kids. Six Diagnoses. One Mom.

    Laura Wampler shares her experience raising six autistic children, navigating ADHD and autism diagnoses, school advocacy, therapies, crisis support, and creating community for neurodivergent families.

  • October 14 · 1 hr 16 min

    Re-Launch: What If the Behavior Is the Clue?

    Dr. Brandon Crawford joins Moms Talk Autism to discuss functional neurology, neuroplasticity, sensory regulation, autistic behaviors, caregiver stress, sleep, light exposure, and nervous system health.

  • #268
    October 12 · 50 min

    Just When You Thought Things Couldn’t Get Harder

    This week, Brittney shares a family update: one son is finding his independence, while another’s cancer diagnosis has brought a whole new set of decisions and emotions. We talk about what it’s like to get hard news, care for a child with complex needs, and accept help when you’re used to holding everything together. It’s an honest conversation about fear, support, and figuring out the next step as you go. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • October 7 · 56 min

    Re-Launch: The Marathon Doesn’t End at 18

    Daniella Mini shares her family’s 25-year autism journey, raising her son Diego into adulthood and navigating independence, caregiving, transitions, and acceptance.

  • #267
    October 5 · 49 min

    Invasive Questions: No Guests, No Boundaries

    This week on Moms Talk Autism, the moms ask each other invasive questions about bad habits, hot takes, weird talents, questionable Google searches, personality traits, and the things they’re proud to have quit. Funny, honest, and probably a little too revealing.

  • #266
    September 28 · 51 min

    Mildly Crushing It with Sadie & Morgan

    This week, we’re joined by Morgan and Sadie from the Mildly Crushing It podcast! We talk about the kids behind the diagnoses, finding your people, and the mix of joy and grief that can come with raising children with special needs. We also get into friendships, ABA therapy, the extra hurdles families face when resources are far away, and why advocating for your child can feel like a full-time job. There are plenty of laughs along the way, because sometimes you just have to laugh with people who get it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #265
    September 21 · 1 hr 12 min

    Autism vs. FASD: Two Dads on Overlap, Differences, and Dual Diagnosis

    This week, we’re hearing from the dads! Shannon and Tash sit down with Joel Sheagren and Carl Young for an honest conversation about fatherhood, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and its overlap with autism. Joel and Carl share what they’ve learned while raising children with complex needs, how they’ve adjusted their parenting along the way, and why support and community matter so much. We also talk about the differences between FASD and autism—and why more families need to understand FASD. Website: embracing-neurodiversity.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #264
    September 14 · 1 hr 1 min

    Navigating Adoption and Autism: Andrea Moriarty's Journey

    In this episode, Andrea Moriarty shares her inspiring journey as a mother of twins, one of whom has autism, and how she navigated the challenges of early diagnosis, therapy, and supported living. Her story highlights the importance of family roles, resilience, and the power of community and self-care. In this episode, Andrea Moriarty shares her inspiring journey as an autism mom, highlighting the power of community, humor, and adaptive strategies. Discover how her family creates meaningful experiences and advocates for inclusion, all while maintaining joy and resilience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #263
    September 7 · 42 min

    Moms Talk: Growth Is Beautiful and Also Rude

    Back-to-school season is here, and apparently none of us are allowed to ease gently into a new chapter. In this episode, we’re catching up on all the transitions happening in our families—from Gracie and Ruby heading back to school to preparing older kids for college and life outside our homes. (We’re fine. Everything is fine.) We talk about balancing school, ABA therapy, and downtime—and how hard it can be to know when to push for more support and when to let our kids simply be kids. We also get into parent involvement, communicating with teachers and therapy teams, and the ongoing challenge of making sure everyone is actually on the same page. And because school transitions are never the only transitions, we also chat about sleep struggles, the emotional reality of an approaching empty nest, planning for the holidays, and even how our grocery-shopping habits are changing as our families grow. Basically, everyone is growing up, everything is changing, and we have some feelings about it. Come catch up with us as we talk through the exciting, exhausting, and unexpectedly emotional parts of entering a new season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #262
    August 31 · 57 min

    Before You Call It Behavior: Whole-Body Apraxia w/ Erin Clarelli

    Erin Clarelli is back for round two! Erin is an occupational therapist specializing in whole-body apraxia, and this conversation had us looking at behavior—and ourselves—a little differently. We talk about learning to respond instead of react, navigating disagreements with your spouse about behaviors and teaching skills, potty training, and observing what the body is communicating without automatically assigning intention. Erin also challenges us to examine our own beliefs, reactions, and motivations. Because supporting our kids requires patience, teamwork, and the ongoing challenge of regulating ourselves while helping our kids regulate too. Because apparently, we’re all a work in progress. Find Erin here: https://erinclarelli.myflodesk.com/blueprint https://www.sunrisetherapiesinc.com/sunrise-membership https://www.sunrisetherapiesinc.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #261
    August 24 · 39 min

    Moms Talk : State of the Summer Address

    This week, we’re all over the place—in the best way. Shannon is trying to figure out where behavior ends and anxiety begins, Tash is getting ready for her big England adventure, Jean is talking women’s heart health, and Brittney is bracing for the wild world of middle school. Basically: parenting, travel, health, transitions, and the usual “are we doing this right?” conversations. Come hang out with us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #260
    August 17 · 56 min

    Mastering Vacation Planning for Neurodivergent Families w/ Bonnie Nofsinger

    In this episode, Bonnie Nofsinger shares expert insights on planning and executing vacations for families with neurodivergent members. We discuss challenges, strategies, and tips to create enjoyable, inclusive travel experiences. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  • #259
    August 10 · 33 min

    Moms Talk Moms: Summer Q's

    In this lighthearted episode, we’re talking all things summer—favorite foods, travel plans, bucket-list adventures, beach days, concerts, festivals, and the vacations we still can’t stop thinking about. We share some of our best summer memories, talk about the sensory chaos that can come with a day at the beach, and dream about future adventures—including whether we could actually survive something like Coachella. We also check in on what summer really looks like for families, especially caregivers and anyone living somewhere that feels approximately seven inches from the sun. It’s a fun, nostalgic, very real conversation about making the most of summer, staying connected, and finding joy wherever we can. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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