Are you a parent or an individual who’s facing the challenges of aging, with autism in the mix? What about the continual navigation of the ever-changing systems of healthcare and support services? Are you finding it challenging to stay socially and mentally active in the community? You are invited to listen to our guests, as they share their knowledge and insights about themselves or their loved ones with autism, and their journey of navigating life and all the challenges associated with aging.

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Have you ever experienced bullying? Do you remember how you felt? Our latest podcast focuses on bullying towards people with autism and IDD, which is often subtle and may go unnoticed. Our guests discuss several red flags to look for such as emotional changes, withdrawal, physical marks, and shifts in daily routines. Being able to recognize bullying is not always easy for those with autism and IDD. Take a few minutes to listen to the conversation, and learn the necessary steps to navigate the challenges associated with bullying, while building resilience.

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Here’s an idea! Select an activity that you enjoy and carve out a window of time in your day to do it. When you do this, you are allowing yourself to slow down and check in on yourself. Once you are done, you will feel refreshed! Now you are ready to continue with your day. What is this practice? It’s called self-care! It is a simple thing to do daily, and it will provide benefits on many levels. However, reality is that we live in a competitive world that forces us to constantly keep busy. We have turned a simple practice into an overly complicated thing. In truth, it’s incredibly easy to master the practice of self-care. A great way to get started on your self-care journey is by listening to this episode of Autism Conversations, as we speak with three guests on how they maintain a regular practice of self-care in an overly busy culture. Let’s begin!

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