Mother's Guide Through Autism

By Brigitte Shipman

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This podcast is to inspire, support, and build community for mothers raising children with autism. Brigitte Shipman is the host and creator of this podcast and it has been inspired by her son Joseph who has been living with autism for the last 32 years. Together, Brigitte and Joseph hope to offer mothers of autistic children hope for the future. They will be sharing what they have learned in their journey as well as have expert guests on the show to give you knowledge, resources, insights, and inspiration. 


Episode Date
Autism Out Loud: Motherhood, Marriage & Everyday Miracles with Carrie Cariello
Dec 19, 2025
Hope, Clarity & New Research: Navigating Autism with Dr. Theresa Lyons
Dec 05, 2025
Transforming Our Journey of Autism Through Presence and Play with Jennifer Briggs
Nov 28, 2025
From Meltdowns to Calm: Tools for Emotional Resilience with Lisa Candera
Nov 09, 2025
The Power of Micro Shifts: Simple Tools for Overwhelmed Autism Parents with Kimberly Guche
Sep 28, 2025
Invisible Challenges: Understanding High-Functioning Autism with Kathleen Somers
Sep 19, 2025
Transforming Behavior Through Nutrition with Sonya Bell
Sep 12, 2025
A Supportive Circle of Autism Moms - Chill & Chat with Maureen & Brigitte | Special Guest Kim Heinl
Aug 29, 2025
Building Skills That Matter: Temple Grandin's Advice for Raising Autistic Kids
Aug 22, 2025
Responsible and Responsive Parenting: A Conversation with Peggy Henkel Wolf
Jul 27, 2025
How to Support Authentic Social Connection for Your Autistic Child with Coach Lee Hopkins
Jul 13, 2025
Empowering Autism Families: From Crisis to Connection with Nancy Gilette
Jun 20, 2025
Empowering Neurodivergent Children with Lynn Greenberg
May 18, 2025
Can CBD Help Your Autistic Child? | Ethan Pompeo
May 04, 2025
Rebranding Autism: Seeing Strength on the Spectrum with Clain Udy
Apr 27, 2025
Embracing Self-Compassion - Chill and Chat with Maureen & Brigitte
Apr 20, 2025
Navigating Stress and Finding Resilience - Chill and Chat with Maureen & Brigitte
Apr 13, 2025
Treat the Whole Child, Not Just the Symptoms | Dr. Hokehe Eko 
Apr 06, 2025
Be a Detective of Your Autistic Child with Maggie McGarvie
Mar 16, 2025
A Big Announcement for Autism Moms! - Chill and Chat with Maureen & Brigitte
Mar 07, 2025
Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good | Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
Jan 12, 2025
Autism Translated: Understand Your Child Better & Harness Their Autistic Strengths | Toni Boucher
Dec 15, 2024
“You Are Love” - Lessons from the Daughter on the Spectrum | Melinda Edwards
Nov 13, 2024
Give Your Neurodiverse Kids Tools to Self-Regulate with Yoga | Jennie Abbot
Nov 06, 2024
They Raised Over Half a Million Dollars for Charity with His Art | Julie Coy and Grant Maniér
Oct 28, 2024
Prepare Your Autistic Child for Employment & Independence | Crystal Y. Sanford
Oct 20, 2024
Boost Your Bond: Expert Advice For Connecting With Your Autistic Child | Dr. Ali Perkinson
Sep 28, 2024
Embracing Autism - A Mother's Journey of Finding Joy and Purpose with Kari A. Baker
Sep 20, 2024
Autistic Woman's Healing Journey: Bouncing Back From Tragedies With Sylvia Moore Myers
Sep 13, 2024
How to Show Up for IEP Meetings with Confidence with Crystal Y. Sanford
Aug 29, 2024
Travel IS Possible - How to Travel with Children with Special Needs with Jenifer Breaux
Aug 22, 2024
Why You and Your Autistic Child Need a Supportive Community With Sarah Milko & Lisa Ponticello
Jul 29, 2024
What REALLY Matters in Parenting with Dr. Austėja Landsbergienė
Jul 22, 2024
Making Vacation Fun for Autism Families with Kim Bay
Jul 11, 2024
Strategies, Advice, and What Neuroscience Is Revealing About the Brains of Kids on the Spectrum with Susan P. Sherkow, M.D
Jun 07, 2024
Help Your Child Build an Armor of Self-Confidence with Jeannette Paxia
May 09, 2024
Kids Not Sleeping? Try These Strategies with Melissa Doman
Apr 18, 2024
The Common Misunderstandings Between Autistic and Neurotypical Individuals with Jaime A. Heidel
Apr 14, 2024
Learn to Bridge the Gap Between Autistic & Neurotypical People with Jeremy and Charity Rochford
Apr 04, 2024
Give Your Special Needs Kids a Stage to SHINE with Nicole DeWard
Mar 27, 2024
Changing the Hospitality Industry to Support the Families with Autism with Becky Large
Mar 21, 2024
The Journey of Motherhood, 5 Kids, and Autism with Carrie Cariello
Mar 15, 2024
Help Your Autistic Child Grow Into the Beautiful Person That They Are with Gina Kavali
Mar 08, 2024
This Customized Program Will Help Your Child Accomplish the Impossible with Spencer Doman
Feb 29, 2024
Create a Nontoxic, Sensory-Friendly Space for Your Child with Deborah DiMare
Feb 15, 2024
You're Going to Be Okay with Maureen Brice
Feb 09, 2024
A Great Night's Sleep Is Possible for Your Child on the Spectrum with Melissa Doman
Jan 31, 2024
This Gentle Therapy Will Leave Your Kids Calm & Relaxed with Dr. Sally Fryer Dietz
Jan 26, 2024
These Moms’ Words Will Keep You Sane on Your Autism Parenting Journey
Dec 28, 2023
Autism Parenting Tips for the Holiday Season
Dec 20, 2023
Soothe Your Child’s Nervous System with Safe and Sound Protocol with Kelly Beins
Dec 06, 2023
Alternative Therapies to Try for Your Autistic Child
Nov 14, 2023
What’s VISION got to do with autism?
Nov 05, 2023
Holistic Treatments to Try for Your Child with Autism
Oct 23, 2023
Tackling Behavior Issues of Your Autistic Child
Oct 15, 2023
Early Memories, Therapies & Painful Moments with Joseph Shipman
Oct 08, 2023
In Case You Missed It - Throwback to Episode 1
Sep 29, 2023
Leverage Your Kid’s Strengths with Debbie Reber
Sep 22, 2023
This Journey Can Feel Beautiful with Len Arcuri
Sep 15, 2023
Follow Your Mama Gut & Near-Death Experience with Maureen Brice
Sep 08, 2023
Stem Cell Therapy Is a Game-Changer for Autism with Dr. Eric and Christine Weiss
Sep 01, 2023
5 Best Pieces of Advice from the Grief Series
Aug 25, 2023
Remove Toxic Buildup to Help Shift Autism Behaviors with Luminara Serdar
Aug 10, 2023
Effective Strategies to Parent Your Autistic Child with Andrea Pollack
Aug 04, 2023
The Best Way to Help Your Autistic Child Thrive and Be Happy with Sam Young
Jul 28, 2023
Autism and Adulthood [Autism Blueprint Episode]
Jul 21, 2023
Address the Underlying Root Causes of Autism Symptoms with Dr. Larry Miller
Jun 29, 2023
Grief Series Recap and Announcement with Brigitte Shipman
Jun 19, 2023
Grief Series Ep. 8: What the Mother's Grief Is All About with Sarah Wayland
Jun 02, 2023
Grief Series Ep. 7: What’s Happening Biologically Behind Your Grief with Dr. Rita Eichenstein
May 25, 2023
Grief Series Ep. 6: The Key to Getting to a Happier Place with Janeen Herskovitz
May 19, 2023
Grief Series Ep. 5: Don’t Let Anyone Strip You of Your Hope with Christine Goulbourne
May 12, 2023
Grief Series Ep. 4: I Found a Gift in My Experience of Grief with Kathy Heath
May 05, 2023
Grief Series Ep. 3: God gives special needs children to parents who are special with Stella Spanakos
Apr 28, 2023
Grief Series Ep. 2: You are NOT a horrible mom for feeling sad with Eileen Lamb
Apr 20, 2023
Grief Series Ep. 1: Grief, Joy & Meaningful Skills with Lisa Jo Rudy
Apr 14, 2023
Stumbling Through Grief: A Podcast Series
Apr 04, 2023
Help Your Child Recover From Their Symptoms of Autism Naturally with Karen Thomas
Mar 10, 2023
See Your Child As a Future Rocket Scientist Lois Letchford
Mar 03, 2023
Give Yourself Permission - Self-Love Part 2
Feb 14, 2023
Why self-love is KEY to happier autism parenting
Jan 28, 2023
How to Ask for Help!
Jan 12, 2023
Navigate the Holidays with Ease
Dec 22, 2022
Why Vision Therapy is a GAME CHANGER for Your Child's Future with Patti Andrich
Dec 15, 2022
Addressing the Symptoms of Autism from a Biomedical Lens with Dr. Julie Logan
Dec 07, 2022
Making College Work for Kids on the Spectrum with Alex Morris-Wood
Dec 01, 2022
How to Approach Your Child’s Teacher When Their Needs Are Not Being Met
Nov 07, 2022
How to be Calm Amidst the Daily Chaos Part 2
Oct 25, 2022
How to Be Calm Amidst the Daily Chaos
Oct 11, 2022
100th Episode!!! Reflection, Self-Soothing, Employment
Sep 23, 2022
How to Connect to Your Inner Urge to Create the Life You're Thirsting for with Becca Hopson
Sep 15, 2022
Don't Let Your Life Be a Checklist
Sep 09, 2022
Practice Gratitude for a Happier Life
Sep 02, 2022
Let Go of Your Plans and Embrace What Is
Aug 25, 2022
Why You Should Advocate for Your Child with Kindness
Aug 19, 2022
Don't let FEAR weigh you down on the autism parenting journey
Aug 12, 2022
Meet Your Heart Where It Is
Aug 05, 2022
Let Yourself Grieve for Your Child's Diagnosis
Jul 27, 2022
Put the Oxygen Mask on Yourself First
Jul 20, 2022
Why You Should Ask for Help on the Autism Parenting Journey
Jul 14, 2022
#1 Advice I Give to Mothers Raising Kids with Autism
Jul 09, 2022
Mother Guide's Prayer and Top 10 List of Advice
Jul 01, 2022
Create More Joy in Your Life Through Self-Discovery
Jun 10, 2022
Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Kids on the Spectrum with Dawn Barclay
Jun 02, 2022
Healing the Mother's Heart - My Interview on Autism Detectives with Patricia Lemer
May 26, 2022
ABA Therapy Changed My Daughter's Life on the Spectrum with Sarah McClary
May 19, 2022
Mom on a Mission: Changing Lives One Gluten-Free Snack at a Time with Jennifer Wiese
May 13, 2022
How I Got Through the Mental Illness of My Daughter on the Spectrum with Sarah Magnoni
May 06, 2022
Why I Chose to Write About My Autism Journey with My Mom - Joseph Shipman
Apr 27, 2022
How I Came to Write the Mother's Guide Through Autism Book!
Apr 20, 2022
30 Years of Autism Parenting Journey - Thoughts & Reflections
Apr 15, 2022
Spread Autism Awareness - Knowledge is power!
Apr 07, 2022
Self-Compassion Is Essential on the Autism Parenting Journey
Mar 30, 2022
Advocate with Kindness on the Autism Parenting Journey
Mar 23, 2022
Give Yourself Kindness on the Autism Parenting Journey
Mar 15, 2022
Practical Advice for When You Begin the ASD Parenting Journey
Mar 09, 2022
How to Find Hope on the Autism Parenting Journey
Mar 02, 2022
Grief Is Not on a Linear Timeline
Feb 24, 2022
How to Access Your Inner Compass When Making a Decision for Your Child
Feb 16, 2022
Use Joy as a Guide on Your Autism Parenting Journey
Feb 10, 2022
Life on the Spectrum and Workplace Inclusion with Marcelle Ciampi
Sep 01, 2021
What My Adult Autism Diagnosis Has Taught Me with Greg Burns
Aug 13, 2021
3 Reasons for Challenging and Defiant Behaviors with Sandra Kwesell
Aug 06, 2021
Transitioning Our Kids on the Spectrum into Adulthood with Patricia Lemer
Jul 30, 2021
How to Reduce Daily Battles with Your Child with Madeleine Woolgar
Jul 07, 2021
Finding His Way to Living More Authentically as an Autistic Adult with Martin Silvertant
Jul 01, 2021
The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide: How To Grow Up Awesome and Autistic with Siena Castellon
Jun 24, 2021
Sabita Finds Her Voice - One Mom’s Journey to Help Her Autistic Daughter and Others Alike with Dr. Stephanie Vavilala
Jun 02, 2021
Things I Learned About Becoming an Adult on the Autism Spectrum with Joseph Shipman
May 20, 2021
Help Your Autistic Child Build Resilience with Yenn Purkis
May 12, 2021
Disconnected Kids - Balance the Brain for Extraordinary Results with Dr. Robert Melillo
May 05, 2021
A Year of Self-Compassion - Nurture Your Mind, Body, and Spirit with Brigitte Shipman
Apr 22, 2021
Words from My Son on World Autism Awareness Day with Brigitte Shipman
Apr 07, 2021
Don't Let Fear of the Future Sap Your Energy with Brigitte Shipman
Apr 02, 2021
Embracing Autism - Empowerment That Came with Adult Autism Diagnosis with Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht
Mar 28, 2021
Self-Compassion Series with Dr. Michelle Trias - Part 4: Give Yourself the Sleep You Need
Mar 11, 2021
Self-Compassion Series with Dr. Michelle Trias - Part 3: Don't Put Your Self-Worth in Social Media
Mar 05, 2021
Self-Compassion Series with Dr. Michelle Trias - Part 2: You Are Enough
Feb 25, 2021
Self-Compassion Series with Dr. Michelle Trias - Part 1: Why We Need to Reduce Stress
Feb 19, 2021
Could Vision Problems Be Causing Difficulties in Your Child’s Learning? With Dr. Sarah Lane
Feb 13, 2021
Transforming Power of Guiding Relationship with Sarah Wayland
Feb 06, 2021
My Mom with Autism - What I Learned Growing Up with Dr. Jeni Weis
Jan 30, 2021
Toxic Factor in Autism and Working with Homotoxicology with Mary Coyle
Jan 16, 2021
Providing a Roadmap for Neurodevelopmental Disorders with Maria Rickert Hong
Jan 07, 2021
Autism Comes in Layers - Get to the Root of the Issues with Teresa Badillo
Dec 18, 2020
Growing an In-Sync Child - Meet Your Child Where He Is with Joye Newman
Dec 11, 2020
Why Every Child with Autism Needs a Vision Exam with Patricia Lemer
Nov 27, 2020
Functional Medicine Approach to Autism with Dr. Will Cole
Nov 20, 2020
Out-of-Sync to In-Sync Child: What You Should Know About SPD with Carol Stock Kranowitz
Nov 12, 2020
Why You Should Spend Time Loving Yourself with Dr. Michelle Trias
Nov 07, 2020
Transitioning to Postsecondary Life Part 2 with Joseph Shipman
Oct 31, 2020
Transitioning to Postsecondary Life Part 1 with Joseph Shipman
Oct 24, 2020
Know Your Child's Sensory Needs with Sarah Kennedy
Oct 02, 2020
Celebrating One Year Anniversary: Reflection, Insight & Hope with Joseph Shipman
Sep 21, 2020
Calm and Connected Kids with Meditation - Lorraine Murray
Sep 13, 2020
Empty Your Child's Cup to Manage Meltdowns with Nancy Kling
Sep 07, 2020
Give Yourself Grace for Your Autism Journey with Alicia Trautwein
Aug 30, 2020
Positive Parenting with Applied Behavior Analysis - Victoria Boone
Aug 06, 2020
3 Mom Guilt Myths You Need to Debunk with Madeleine Woolgar
Jul 22, 2020
Is Music Therapy Right for Your Child? with Marissa Scott
Jul 15, 2020
Autism Logistics - How to Work with Challenging Behaviors with Kate Wilde
Jun 17, 2020
How to Use Self-Compassion to Work Through Judgment from Others
Jun 10, 2020
Equine Therapy to Empower Your Child and Yourself with Kristy Newstrom
May 28, 2020
No More Meltdowns with Dr. Jed Baker
May 12, 2020
3 Powerful Practices to Feel Lighter, Inspired, and Present for Your Child
May 01, 2020
Get Moving to Have Better Moods and Focus with Your Kids
Apr 23, 2020
Use These Mindfulness Tools to Stay Calm and Release Anxiety
Apr 17, 2020
Creating Your Temporary New Normal: Tools to Help You and Your Kids with Autism
Apr 10, 2020
Transcending the Pain & Suffering of Autism with Lisa Joyce Goes
Mar 19, 2020
Never Ever Give Up - Autism Means Game On, Not Game Over with Ilana Gerschlowitz
Mar 11, 2020
Paws 4 Autism - How Dogs Can Help Your Kids on the Spectrum with Terri Wible
Mar 04, 2020
Musical Learning for Kids with Autism to Promote Essential Skills - Marcela Guimoye
Feb 20, 2020
Reduce Stress for Your Child on the Spectrum with Routines - Joseph Shipman
Feb 05, 2020
Self-Care Is NOT a Waste of Time--Be Your Best by Taking Care of Yourself
Jan 30, 2020
Autism Is My Super Power: Helping Those on the Spectrum with Naturopathic Medicine - Dr. Laurell Matthews
Jan 23, 2020
My Son Is Not a Tragedy: Miracles that Autism Helped Us to See - Tulika Prasad
Jan 15, 2020
5 Things I’m Glad My Mom Knew Raising Me with Autism - Joseph Shipman
Jan 09, 2020
5 Things I Wish My Mom Would've Known with Joseph Shipman
Dec 19, 2019
5 Things I'm GLAD I Knew Raising My Son with Autism
Dec 12, 2019
Warrior Mama: Creating Opportunities and Hope for People with Autism - Stella Spanakos
Dec 04, 2019
Top 5 Things I wish I would've Known Raising My Son with Autism
Nov 20, 2019
Dealing with Confusion of Reading Social Cues and Other Pains of Growing Up with Autism
Nov 16, 2019
How I Moved Through Pain of Autism Diagnosis of My Son and Used It to Advocate for Him
Nov 07, 2019
Patience Goes a Long Way
Oct 31, 2019
How We Used Block Therapy and Fast Forward to Improve Language Abilities and More.
Oct 22, 2019
What Joseph Remembers of "Waking Up"
Sep 18, 2019
Joseph Waking Up
Sep 18, 2019
Insight from the One Who Lived It
Sep 18, 2019
My Autistic Son--Being Okay With Not Being Okay
Aug 30, 2019