Parenting on the Spectrum

• #282: Understanding Dravet Syndrome with TL McCoy

  In this episode, author T.L. Mccoy opens up about the realities of parenting a child with Dravet Syndrome, a rare and catastrophic form of epilepsy. She shares her family’s emotional journey, the daily challenges they face, and the strength it takes to advocate, educate, and persevere. T.L. brings awareness to this often misunderstood condition and offers hope to families navigating similar paths.About T. L.T.L. McCoy is the founder of Blue Round Book Group, LLC, and the author of DELILAH VERSUS THE GHASTLY GRIM, a magical middle-grade fantasy novel inspired by her real-life granddaughter, who lives with a rare and life-threatening seizure disorder known as Dravet Syndrome.The story follows a young girl who, after a life-threatening seizure, is transported through an indigo door in her mind into a strange and perilous world. There, she must unlock her hidden powers to survive — and save others.T.L. didn’t set out to write a book — she set out to give children like her granddaughter a hero they could see themselves in. According to a 2019 study, only 3.4% of children’s books feature disabled protagonists. T.L.’s story blends fast-paced fantasy with emotional depth, creating a bridge between real-world challenges and epic adventure.She brings warmth, purpose, and honesty to every interview and is passionate about disability representation in fiction, family storytelling, neurodiversity, and empowering children through inclusive literature.About TheresaA wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Infant Toddler Development Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Introduced to behavior analysis in 2007 after years in the juvenile justice system.Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child development skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit.Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Pathways to Early Communication”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022. Find it at your favourite book seller.Connect with Theresa today!• Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa• Spotify via Anchor.fm | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/About Parenting on the SpectrumRaising autistic children comes with unique joys, challenges, and learning moments. Join host Theresa as she explores the diverse experiences of parenting kids on the spectrum. Each episode features expert insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies to help you navigate this journey with understanding, compassion, and strength. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or ally, this podcast is your go-to resource for fostering connection and celebrating neurodiversity. Please share if this has been helpful to you. Thank you for your comments and ratings. Be well! Theresa

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• #281: Soulful Parenting, Breaking Cycles, Raising Souls with Kanika Vasudeva

  What if your parenting challenges had deeper roots, ones you could heal? In this episode, Energy and Consciousness Coach Kanika Vasudeva shares how the Akashic Records can uncover karmic patterns, generational cycles, and emotional wounds that shape how we parent. After the loss of her daughter, Kanika found healing through energy work and now helps others navigate co-parenting, conflict, and soul-aligned parenting with greater clarity and compassion.🎧 Tune in to learn how to break free from inherited trauma and raise children who feel deeply seen and supported.About KanikaKanika Vasudeva is an Energy Expansion Mentor who helps visionary leaders, coaches, and entrepreneurs expand their wealth, visibility, and impact.Her work combines clearing subconscious blocks with practical, aligned steps so clients can grow their business and lead with authenticity and purpose.Her clients create consistent results: more income, recognition, and freedom, because they don’t just shift temporarily, they embody their next level.Learn more from Kanika at:  https://artoflifecenter.com/callAbout TheresaA wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Infant Toddler Development Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Introduced to behavior analysis in 2007 after years in the juvenile justice system.Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child development skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit.Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Pathways to Early Communication”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022. Find it at your favourite book seller.Connect with Theresa today!• Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa• Spotify via Anchor.fm | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/About Parenting on the SpectrumRaising autistic children comes with unique joys, challenges, and learning moments. Join host Theresa as she explores the diverse experiences of parenting kids on the spectrum. Each episode features expert insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies to help you navigate this journey with understanding, compassion, and strength. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or ally, this podcast is your go-to resource for fostering connection and celebrating neurodiversity. Please share if this has been helpful to you. Thank you for your comments and ratings. Be well! Theresa

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• #280: Holding Them Close: How Babywearing Helps Children Thrive with Azja Pryor

  Ever wondered how babywearing could support children beyond infancy, especially those with disabilities or developmental delays?Certified Babywearing Educator Azja Pryor joins us to share how babywearing promotes sensory regulation, emotional bonding, and mobility for children of all ages. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, this episode will open your eyes to the power of staying close.About Azja PryorAAzja Pryor is a Certified Baby wearing Educator (CBWS) and former fitness coach, dedicated to helping parents navigate baby wearing with confidence. As a mom herself, Azja understands the importance of safe, comfortable, and stylish baby wearing solutions that support both parents and babies.With experience working alongside leading baby wearing brands, she has been featured in top parenting websites, sharing her expertise on baby wearing safety, the benefits of baby wearing for bonding and development, and how to integrate baby wearing into an active lifestyle. She has educated hundreds of new parents, caregivers, and healthcare teams in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) on the importance of baby wearing for both premature and full-term infants.Connect with Azja: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/loveazja/⁠About TheresaA wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Infant Toddler Development Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Introduced to behavior analysis in 2007 after years in the juvenile justice system.Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child development skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit.Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Pathways to Early Communication”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022. Find it at your favourite book seller.Connect with Theresa today!• Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa• Spotify via Anchor.fm | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/About Parenting on the SpectrumRaising autistic children comes with unique joys, challenges, and learning moments. Join host Theresa as she explores the diverse experiences of parenting kids on the spectrum. Each episode features expert insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies to help you navigate this journey with understanding, compassion, and strength. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or ally, this podcast is your go-to resource for fostering connection and celebrating neurodiversity. Please share if this has been helpful to you. Thank you for your comments and ratings. Be well! Theresa

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• #279: Turning Hope Into Action: Parenting and the Sarah-Rise Program with Jennifer Celeste Briggs

  In this powerful episode, Theresa sits down with Jennifer Celeste Briggs, author of Watching Sarah Rise, a deeply personal memoir that chronicles her transformative journey parenting her autistic daughter. Rooted in unconditional love and resilience, Jennifer shares how she turned hope into action, creating a personalized, home-based program inspired by the Son-Rise Program and adapted into what she calls the Sarah-Rise approach. Her story highlights the power of play, connection, and meeting children exactly where they are.This heartfelt conversation explores parenting, innovation in autism support, and the importance of challenging societal norms around neurodivergence. Whether you're a parent, educator, or advocate, Jennifer’s story is a beacon of hope and a testament to the strength of grassroots, family-led interventions.Purchase her book at:  https://www.amazon.com/Watching-Sarah-Rise-JoAbout Jennifer Celeste BriggsJennifer Celeste Briggs' memoir, Watching Sarah Rise, is a deeply personal and transformative story that would make for an inspiring and insightful podcast interview. Her journey, rooted in unconditional love and resilience, showcases how a parent can turn hope into action by creating an individualized program to help her autistic daughter thrive. Jennifer’s pioneering approach to using the Son-Rise Program and adapting it into the Sarah-Rise program demonstrates the power of play, community, and meeting children where they are. Her story is not only a beacon of hope for parents of neurodivergent children but also a testament to the impact of grassroots, family-driven interventions. A podcast featuring Jennifer could explore themes of parenting, innovation in autism therapy, and the importance of rethinking societal norms about neurodivergence, making it both heartfelt and enlightening for a broad audience.About TheresaA wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Infant Toddler Development Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Introduced to behavior analysis in 2007 after years in the juvenile justice system.Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child development skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit.Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Pathways to Early Communication”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022. Find it at your favourite book seller.Connect with Theresa today!• Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa• Spotify via Anchor.fm | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/About Parenting on the SpectrumRaising autistic children comes with unique joys, challenges, and learning moments. Join host Theresa as she explores the diverse experiences of parenting kids on the spectrum. Each episode features expert insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies to help you navigate this journey with understanding, compassion, and strength. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or ally, this podcast is your go-to resource for fostering connection and celebrating neurodiversity. Please share if this has been helpful to you. Thank you for your comments and ratings. Be well! Theresa

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• #278: Mindful Parenting with Lauren Berlin, Parent Success Catalyst

  Are you ready to parent with more calm, clarity, and connection? In this episode, I’m joined by Lauren Berlin, a Parent Success Catalyst who empowers caregivers to lead with intention, connection, and calm. We explore the principles of mindful parenting—what it really means to show up with presence, regulate our own emotions, and create meaningful relationships with our children. Lauren shares practical strategies, personal stories, and deep insights that will resonate with any parent striving to nurture their child while staying grounded themselves. Whether you're in the thick of toddlerhood or navigating the teen years, this conversation is full of wisdom and encouragement.About Lauren Berlin (in her words)My path to executive coaching has been a winding one, full of unexpected turns and valuable lessons. It all began in the suburbs of Detroit, where I spent my childhood until a pivotal move to Albuquerque for my senior year of high school. That experience, though challenging, sparked a deep curiosity about people and their stories – a thread that's woven through everything I do.After graduating from New Mexico State University (Go Aggies!) in 2002 with a degree in Communication Studies and Psychology, I finally made my way to California, a dream I’d held for years. Saying goodbye to snow was a no-brainer! Over the last two decades, I’ve explored different corners of the Golden State, from Orange County to Santa Barbara, and now I’m happily settled in San Carlos in the Bay Area. These moves have given me a real appreciation for the ups and downs of navigating new environments and life stages.Learn more from Lauren at:  https://laurenberlin.myflodesk.com/ny17u520ucAbout TheresaA wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Infant Toddler Development Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Introduced to behavior analysis in 2007 after years in the juvenile justice system.Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child development skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit.Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Pathways to Early Communication”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022. Find it at your favourite book seller.Connect with Theresa today!• Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa• Spotify via Anchor.fm | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/About Parenting on the SpectrumRaising autistic children comes with unique joys, challenges, and learning moments. Join host Theresa as she explores the diverse experiences of parenting kids on the spectrum. Each episode features expert insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies to help you navigate this journey with understanding, compassion, and strength. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or ally, this podcast is your go-to resource for fostering connection and celebrating neurodiversity. Please share if this has been helpful to you. Thank you for your comments and ratings. Be well! Theresa

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