Amy and MJ discuss the challenges autism parents face with figuring out their kiddos meltdowns vs having a tantrum and hard it is to find the balance of disciplining your child on the spectrum

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Guest Ted Kackowski with Exercise Prescription joined us to talk about the services he provides for Autistic Kiddos and about his Adaptive Pickleball project.

Tyler who is on the Autism Spectrum talks about college and living independently. He is joined by his mom and sister who talk about their careers and what they would like to see change within the Autism Community.

Pageant Queen/ Director, Author and Autism Mom Felicia West shares with us about her remarkable son who is on the Autism Spectrum and her wonderful family. She talks about how being involved with pageantry has given her a platform to advocate for her son and bring awareness.

Pageant Queen and Autism Mom Felicia West shares with us about her remarkable son who is on the Autism Spectrum and her wonderful family. She talks about how being involved with pageantry has given her a platform to advocate for her son and bring awareness.

On this episode Amy and MJ join each other virtually for some discussions that are close to their heart. MJ makes a wonderful announcement and shares what its likes to be in a blended family with a kiddo on the autism spectrum. Amy opens up about a traumatic experience her and her son Jaxon went through involving a church wanting to pray the autism away.

Amy and MJ talk to Tyler and his mom and sister. Amy met Tyler at the Phoenix Children's autism summit in 2025. They talk about the summit and when Tyler was diagnosed with Autism and his childhood with school and services. Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties our second part of the episode we were not able to upload. We will be re-recording soon so stay tuned for more from the Potter family.

Co Host Amy's dear friend Diane is our first guest that is on the Autism Spectrum. She shares her life story and accomplishments with us. From being involved in pageants, working with Special Olympics and graduating college she has done some incredible things.