In this podcast, Barb explains the why behind giving people on the autism spectrum processing time then into how. There are neurological reasons not to mention the emotional benefits of feeling heard and your ideas respected.


And as always, if you have any thoughts, questions, or comments, you can always email me at barbara@synergyautismcenter.com





Synergy Autism Podcast · Episode #27: Allow Processing Time

Autistic people have fabulous ideas, amazing and wicked senses of humor at times. We need to raise our expectations of their contributions to the world in the smaller day to day moments so that they can thrive. Listen in to hear why and how to assume intent and raise expectations.



Synergy Autism Podcast · Episode #26: Having and keeping high expectations

The book by Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel Siegel is called The Power of Showing Up. It helps us understand the importance of showing up for our kids by highlighting attachment science. The simple acts of showing up and creating secure attachments ensures success in future relationships and life in general. So how does this play out with children with autism? Here I share my thoughts on the 4 Ss: Safe, Soothed, Seen, and Secure and how each can easily be ensured for children with autism.



Synergy Autism Podcast · Episode #24: How to apply the 4Ss to Autism for Secure Attachments

Guiding someone with autism (or anyone for that matter) requires you taking care of you! Listen in to this absolute essential core need and WHY it is important for those on spectrum/autistic individuals.

Synergy Autism Podcast · Episode #25: The Essential Nature of Self Care & Self Soothing

Resources (just to get your search started - there are many)

Life Balance Wheel
https://wheeloflife.noomii.com/

Healthy Mind Platter
https://www.drdansiegel.com/resources/healthy_mind_platter/

Box or Square Breathing
https://blog.zencare.co/square-breathing/

Pam Smith and I were lucky enough to have Kathy Shean-Jones and Phoebe MacRae join us for a conversation about their use of the Anat Baniel Method - Neuromovement. They both have practices here in the Portland Metro area and collaborate for and with clients using ABM. In this podcast, they share what lead them to the use of this method as well as explaining the approach including the 9 essentials that serve as guidelines for their work.



Anat Baniel Method - Neuromovement: https://www.anatbanielmethod.com/

Kathy Shean-Jones' business website: https://www.moveabilities.com/

Phoebe MacRae's business website: https://www.brilliantmovement.net/

Other Links from Kathy and Phoebe!
Our collective email accountabmnorthwest@gmail.com
Our joint Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/abmnw/
Kids Beyond Limits from Amazon
Upcoming Three for Three Immersions arelisted on our FB events page and below
Registration Links for upcoming Three for Three ImmersionsJanuary 27, 28, 30, 2020 Three for Thr…

In this very special podcast episode, I interview Jonathan Chase (Autistic Advocate, writer, presenter, and consultant) about his experiences with medical and dental appointments. He shares his experiences and some excellent ideas with the audience. The intense sensory experience is and has been overwhelming to say the least.

You can find more about Jonathan Chase at his website: jonathanchase.net