Finding Mikey - Parenting Our Kiddo With Autism (asd), Sensory Processing Disorder (spd), Adhd, Aspergers

Lego, Unspeakable on YouTube, Mr Beast on YouTube, extreme weather, and rollercoasters; these are all things that Mikey can talk about forever, and it’s awesome, but it can also be annoying, especially when you’re trying to make friends. Today’s topic is about friends, your kiddo’s superpower, and social skills. Tune in to hear us discuss how friendship and socialization has changed since we were kids, and some of the different ways that our children’s social needs can be met. Learn how we have approached helping Mikey to navigate having a friend over through giving him a list of house rules. We introduce you to a number of amazing communities, websites, and resources we have benefitted from, including the Tilt Podcast, Koaster Kids, and Model Me Kids. Heather shares what she has observed through working with special needs kids at church, and how zooming in to your child’s superpower provides an opportunity to teach them the social skills they need to connect with others. The ultimate goal is to enrich our