The Autism Family Resource Podcast
Real Talk. Real Tools. Real Support for Parents Like You.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, alone, or unsure of how to best support your neurodivergent child — you’re not the only one. The Autism Family Resource Podcast was created for parents and caregivers just like you: loving, exhausted, resourceful, and doing your absolute best.
Each episode delivers down-to-earth, actionable guidance on the things that matter most — from meltdowns and communication struggles to sensory needs, behavior challenges, and navigating school systems. We break it down in a way that’s relatable, practical, and actually helpful for your day-to-day life.
You’ll get:
Communication tips that work for both verbal and nonverbal children (including AAC support)
Regulation strategies to help your child manage big feelings and sensory overload
Learning supports tailored to your child’s strengths and needs
Safety guidance on preventing elopement and building supportive environments
Behavior insights rooted in empathy, not punishment
We also prioritize cultural sensitivity and speak from a place of respect for every family's unique story.
Whether you're brand new to the journey or years in, this podcast is your go-to space for clarity, encouragement, and real-life solutions that make a difference.
👉 Tune in and feel more equipped, more connected, and more confident.
Subscribe now and join a growing community of families who are showing up, learning, and thriving together — one episode at a time.
Unleash the Power of Communication: AAC Strategies and Joyful Learning
AAC doesn’t have to be overwhelming or clinical—it can be playful, powerful, and part of everyday life. In this inspiring episode of the Autism Family Resource Podcast, SLPs Stacey Dover and Lydia Mackay share how to make communication with AAC devices joyful, effective, and rooted in connection.
Empowering Communication: Navigating the AAC Device Evaluation Process
Starting the AAC journey can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In Part 2 of our AAC series, speech-language pathologists Lydia Mackay and Stacey Dover break down how to begin the evaluation process, what to expect from your multidisciplinary team, and how families can play an active role in finding the perfect AAC device for their child.
Empowering Communication: The benefits of a communication device
Not all communication is verbal—and for non-speaking children, AAC devices can be life-changing. In Part 1 of our AAC podcast series, SLPs Lydia Mackay and Stacey Dover explain what AAC is, how language develops, and how families can support meaningful communication from the very beginning.