How do we redefine success, community, and family when parenting a child with disabilities? In this conversation, Amy Julia Becker and Adrian Wood, PhD, creator of the vlog Tales of an Educated Debutante and co-author of Autism Out Loud, discuss community, belonging, autism, and the ways they have grown up with their children. They explore:
- Cultural perceptions of family life with disability
- Navigating family dynamics
- Communication
- Building community connections
- Collaborating with schools for better outcomes
- Redefining success
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Autism Out Loud: Life with a Child on the Spectrum, from Diagnosis to Young Adulthood by Kate Swenson, Carrie Cariello, Adrian Wood
- Amy Julia’s Reimagining Family Life with Disability workshop
- Amy Julia's Live, In-Person Workshop on May 3
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WATCH this conversation on YouTube by clicking here. READ the full transcript and access detailed show notes by clicking here or visiting amyjuliabecker.com/podcast.
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ABOUT:
Adrian Wood is the creator of the vlog Tales of an Educated Debutante. She has a PhD in Educational Research and contributes to Today Parents, The Today Show, and the Love What Matters blog. She lives in rural eastern North Carolina with her family.
CONNECT with Adrian on her website (talesofaneducateddebutante.com), Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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