A Cup of Gratitude

Episode 18 - Finding Gratitude Navigating Life With A Child on the Spectrum

May 24, 2021 Amanda Schaefer Season 1 Episode 18
A Cup of Gratitude
Episode 18 - Finding Gratitude Navigating Life With A Child on the Spectrum
Show Notes

This week we speak with Jenna. Jenna candidly shares her journey of navigating life with a child on the spectrum. She gives an honest and vulnerable voice to the experience of seeking a diagnosis for her child and finds herself always advocating for her son Isaac. This beautiful story allows us to see God’s presence and loving provision all through Jenna’s life. She shares a number of valuable resources for parents who are beginning the same journey as well as innate wisdom that only a mother's love can attain. 

These resources are helpful for other parents on the spectrum: 

https://www.autismspeaks.org/

https://paautism.org/- Local PA Autism resource

https://autismnavigator.com/- A really useful resource that provides videos and examples of what young toddlers on the spectrum look like behaviorally and signs professionals look out for

https://marybarbera.com/new-book/?wickedsource=google&wickedid=CjwKCAjwjuqDBhAGEiwAdX2cj025GyqYetHbmp4-2BKTlm73het26JPukwugPxqP5NS7xcGn6qjn3RoCIDEQAvD_BwE&wv=3&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=10197486444&gclid=CjwKCAjwjuqDBhAGEiwAdX2cj025GyqYetHbmp4-2BKTlm73het26JPukwugPxqP5NS7xcGn6qjn3RoCIDEQAvD_BwE-  A great book that just came out about navigating difficulties in young children with Autism

https://www.chop.edu/health-resources/early-intervention-agency-pennsylvania- Local

*Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa