Today Tash sits down with Tom D'Eri to talk about growing up with his autistic brother and how that experience led him to create Rising Tide Car Wash. What started as a personal journey turned into a powerful mission to create meaningful job opportunities for individuals with autism.

Tom shares insights on why structure matters, how the right first job can make a huge impact, and what true inclusion in the workplace actually looks like. It’s a real and inspiring conversation about building something purposeful, supporting the autism community, and rethinking what’s possible when given the right environment.

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A little Moms Talk Moms today! Come to find out…

1. What do you think of before you fall asleep and what do you dream about?
2. Favorite animal at the zoo?
3. Are people ultimately kind or selfish?
4. The best trait you got from your mom and dad?
5. When was the last time you cried, and why?
6. Has there ever been a time when you said, “This is it! It’s never better than this!

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In this episode of Mom’s Talk Autism, hosts Brittney and Tash welcome Lori Rogers, who shares her journey raising her son Craig, who is on the autism spectrum. Lori reflects on the early days after diagnosis, navigating challenges in the education system, and how Craig’s communication evolved over time. Together, they discuss the importance of presuming competence, advocating for supportive environments, collaborating with care teams, and supporting siblings along the way. This conversation highlights the power of community, resilience, and maintaining hope while parenting through the complexities of autism.

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In this episode, we’re unpacking the difference between inclusion and true belonging — and why they’re not always the same. We talk about the pressure to include at all costs, the reality of navigating social situations with our kids, and why sometimes thoughtful exclusion is actually protective, not harmful.

We also get honest about autonomy, regulation, and the constant trial-and-error of finding what actually works as our kids grow. This conversation is about making intentional choices, building real community, and giving yourself permission to reevaluate along the way — because belonging should feel safe, not forced.

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In this episode, we sit down with school principal and autism grandma, Jennifer Kaufman, to talk about what it’s really like when your grandchild is diagnosed — and how that shifts expectations, roles, and relationships overnight.

We talk about:

• The emotional pivot from “traditional grandparent” to active support system

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• How to give (and receive) advice without blowing up family dynamics

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• The awkward-but-necessary financial conversations

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• Why empathy matters so much in schools — and what educators need to understand

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• Water safety and why it cannot be an afterthought

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• The pressure grandparents sometimes feel to “fix” things

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• And the reminder that parenting (and grandparenting) is not a competition

Whether you’re a grandparent trying to support your family, or a parent trying to figure out how to include extended family in your child’s autism journey, this episode gives practical insight and a whole lot of grace.

Because it truly takes a village — but villages need communication.

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Today we’re talking about the overwhelm cycle — how it starts, why it keeps looping, and what it actually looks like when you’re parenting neurodivergent kids, juggling puberty, appointments, social stuff, marriage, work, hormones, and your own identity.

We also talk about what disrupting the overwhelm cycle actually means. Not eliminating stress. Not becoming a zen monk. But noticing the pattern and interrupting it before it takes you out.

Because overwhelm isn’t just about too much on your plate.
It’s about carrying too much alone.

If you’re tired, stretched thin, and wondering how to stop living in reaction mode — you’re not crazy. You’re probably just stuck in the cycle.

Let’s disrupt it.

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Greer grew up in the US but moved across the pond to build her family and life abroad. Two kids and a lot of doctor and therapy appointments later, Greer has become a leading voice for autism advocacy and glimpses into neurodivergent life while living in England. We talk about the diagnosis process, what schools and therapies are and are not providing for her family, and what she is doing to change things for the better. Greer has her own podcast with a similar vibe and feel to ours. Check out the links below and listen to The Unfinished Idea.

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Updates from the hosts, our thoughts on how 2026 is going (not great, thanks so much), and our first MTA Book Club selection. Come read with us and let us know what you think. Also, we talk about our latch key childhoods, L.A. Gear light up shoes, and how Tetris made us who we are today. Good times.

Wintering by Katherine May

The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

MTA Book Club: The Healing Power of Resilience by Tara Narula

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