Autism Blueprint Podcast

Nov 07 2024 50 ep. 39 mins 5.6k
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Whether you're a parent, raising a child with autism, a caregiver for an adult on the spectrum, or a professional assisting those with autism spectrum disorder, the Autism Blueprint Podcast is here to help. Each week, we'll focus on how you can live with autism more effectively and more peacefully. Host, Janeen Herskovitz shares her own insights as a therapist and autism mom to help your home become more peaceful, one room at a time.

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Creating a KIND Family | An autism mom’s story of love, faith and resilience | A conversation with Kari Baker

Nov 07 2024 49 mins  
Episode Summary In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kari Baker, a remarkable mom who has transitioned from a successful career in corporate finance to becoming a passionate advocate for families with neurodivergent children. Kari shares her personal journey as a mother to her son, Brady, who […]

Neurodivergent Love

Oct 31 2024 46 mins  
Episode Summary In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, I am joined by my friend and colleague, Katherine Scott, a licensed marriage and family therapist based in North Florida. Together, we delve into the complexities of neurodivergent relationships, particularly focusing on couples where one partner is neurodivergent and the other may be neurotypical or […]

Resilience To Rise | Empowering Special Needs Moms Through High-Conflict Divorce

Sep 17 2024 48 mins  
Episode Summary In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rachael Dunkle, a licensed clinical professional counselor and certified high conflict divorce coach. Rachel shared her journey into the mental health field, which was inspired by her personal experiences with trauma and addiction, as well as her own […]

Time For School! | Expert Tips To Set Up Your Neurodivergent Kiddo For Success | A conversation with Katherine Scott

Sep 01 2024 44 mins  
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, I had a conversation with autism specialist, Katherine Scott about preparing for back to school. “Miss Kat,” a licensed marriage and family therapist, shared valuable insights on the struggles parents and children face during this time. We discussed the pressures of success, challenges in school […]

How To Be A Forever Parent | Empowering adult children with disabilities | A conversation with Jan Stewart

Aug 26 2024 44 mins  
Episode Summary: In this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Jan Stewart, a dedicated mother and advocate for neurodivergent individuals, back to the Autism Blueprint Podcast. Jan shared valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of raising her children, Andrew and Ainsley, who are now thriving in their respective careers. Jan discussed the importance […]

Buckle Up! Embracing the Twists and Turns of Neurodiversity Parenting | A conversation with author and advocate Jan Stewart

Aug 06 2024 51 mins  
Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, host Janeen Herskovitz, welcomes author and advocate Jan Stewart to share her journey of raising children with mental health and neuro-developmental disorders. Jan Stewart’s award-winning memoir, “Hold on Tight, A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness,” serves as a guide for parents n

Understanding Insurance Coverage for Autism: A conversation with Lisa Gomez of the EBSA

Jul 03 2024 46 mins  
In this episode of the Autism Blueprint Podcast, we’re in the home office speaking with Lisa Gomez, the Assistant Secretary for Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). Lisa shared valuable insights into how EBSA works to protect the retirement and health plans of American workers and their families. Throughout the episode, Lisa discussed the mission of […]

Unsilenced: Exposing the Troubled Teen Industry | A conversation with survivor & advocate Meg Appelgate

Jun 18 2024 53 mins  
In This Episode In this episode Janeen speaks with Meg Applegate, who shares her powerful story of being a survivor of the troubled teen industry. Meg opens up about her experiences of being undiagnosed autistic throughout her life and the trauma she faced during her time in congregate care facilities from the ages of 15 […]

Unscripted Insights | Rebekah Herskovitz shares her neurospicy journey

May 28 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, we’re in the theater chatting with Janeen’s daughter, Rebekah, who has returned to the podcast for the second time after several years. Rebekah, now 24 years old, shared her journey from being a theater-loving kid to a young adult navigating life with neurodiversity. As our new Creative Consultant at Autism Blueprint, Rebekah […]

Independent Living While Autistic | A roadmap to success with Dr. Wendy Marsh

May 15 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, we’re in the library where I had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Wendela Marsh for the second time on Autism Blueprint. Dr. Wendy shared valuable insights on the significance of person-first language and the evolution of her book series, “Adulting While Autistic.” We delved into the challenges faced by autistic adults living […]