PSA: Trick-or-Treating and Disability
As I think about Halloween, I keep coming back to what makes it so magical for our kids—not just costumes and candy, but being part of a group, laughing down…
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“I’m so delighted that my kids have Down syndrome.”
“I’m so delighted in the fact that my kids have Down syndrome and that I get to know them and love them. It feels like just the privilege and honor…
From Deficit to Delight: Changing the Disability Narrative with Heather Avis
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST E6 — What if one powerful way to advocate for your child is simply to delight in who they are? Author and advocate Heather Avis…
Disability & Belonging: “We Aren’t Us Without You” with Erik Carter
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST We all long to belong. But for many families experiencing disability, true belonging can feel out of reach. In this episode, researcher and advocate Erik…
Disability & Family: The Yes/No Filter Every Parent Needs with Jillian Benfield
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST Overwhelmed by therapies, appointments, and never-ending “to-dos”? Author Jillian Benfield shares practical tools for families experiencing disability—offering parents guidance on setting limits, saying yes to…
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Lonely as a Parent? How to Build Real Friendships
This summer, I spent a lot of time with families experiencing disability, and again and again, parents told me they feel lonely and disconnected. Sometimes, the biggest need we have…
The Hospitality of Need: Disability and Interdependence with Kevan Chandler
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST Many of us don't want to ask for help, but what if being needful isn’t weakness but a doorway to connection, friendship, and belonging? Kevan…
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Focus on Delight, Not Deficits
I thought my job as a mom was to fix the deficits. Instead, I was missing the delight. On this week's podcast, I talked with therapist and author Sissy Goff…
Parenting Kids with Disabilities: The Power of Delight with Sissy Goff
TAKE THE NEXT STEP PODCAST What if delight is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child? In this episode, Amy Julia Becker talks with therapist and author Sissy Goff,…
Beyond False Promises About Autism: What Families Actually Need
I'm pondering President Trump’s words about autism and autism research this week. He tapped into some of the pain that many parents and individuals within the autism community feel. It’s…
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