The Autism Family Resource Podcast

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Meltdowns, communication, or IEPs?

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68 | Autism Adulthood & Life After Therapy | Catie Sondrol
68 | Autism Adulthood & Life After Therapy | Catie Sondrol

 Occupational therapist Catie Sondrol joins Brian Keene to discuss life after pediatric therapy and how families can begin preparing neurodivergent teens for employment, housing, adult services, and everyday independence.

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65 | Autism Diagnosis, Waitlists & Insurance Denials | Kimberly Sadovich
65 | Autism Diagnosis, Waitlists & Insurance Denials | Kimberly Sadovich

Kimberly Sadovich joins Brian Keene to discuss autism evaluation waitlists, preparing for diagnosis, insurance denials, parent advocacy, and practical next steps for families.

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59 | Autism Communication & Everyday Learning | Robert J. Bernstein
59 | Autism Communication & Everyday Learning | Robert J. Bernstein

How everyday life can support communication, learning, and connection for autistic children.

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47 | Meltdowns, Co-Regulation & Autism Parenting | Lisa Chan
47 | Meltdowns, Co-Regulation & Autism Parenting | Lisa Chan

Learn how parents can transform family dynamics, support emotional regulation, and build social skills for children with autism. Practical strategies and expert advice from Pure Hearts Therapy and parent coach Lisa Chan.

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Ep. 1 | Autism Parenting Support: Welcome to the Podcast

Welcome to the Autism Family Resource Podcast with Brian Keene, pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Pure Hearts Therapy. This podcast provides practical, neurodiversity-affirming support for parents and caregivers of autistic and neurodivergent children through real conversations about sensory regulation, emotional wellbeing, communication, school challenges, and everyday family life

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