Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!

Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.

We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.

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In this episode, we talk about the possible state budget cuts to DSPD funding and adult Medicaid (Utah), and what those changes could mean for autistic adults and their families. We break down what DSPD services and adult Medicaid actually provide, why these supports are critical for long-term care, and why conversations about funding cuts can feel so overwhelming—especially for autism parents planning for their child’s future. We also share practical advocacy tips, including how to write effective emails to legislators, where your voice truly matters, and how to stay emotionally grounded when so much feels out of your control. If you’re an autism parent feeling anxious, powerless, or exhausted by policy decisions that directly affect your family, this episode offers clarity, validation, and small, d

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IMPORTANT: We want to take a moment to share an urgent need within the autism community. Lindy Davies is trying to find a kidney donor for her husband, Thomas. They have two sons, including an 8-year-old with Level 3 autism. As Lindy shared, “I cannot do this alone. I need him, Brandon needs him, but most importantly Grayson needs him.” Please consider visiting her Instagram to learn how you can help or share her story. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lindy_davies?igsh=MTRjMml3OGVxdG94aw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!

Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.

We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.

In this episode:

In this episode, we explore a question many parents of autistic children wrestle with: Is this a meltdown, or is something else going on? Inspired by a real conversation between us about our own son, we unpack the differences between autism meltdowns, sensory overload, anxiety, physical discomfort, and behavioral dysregulation. We discuss why behavior is communication, how easily autistic behavior can be misunderstood, and why the meltdown vs tantrum autism distinction matters so much. We also share how our understanding has evolved over time, how to hold parenting theories loosely, and practical ways to test what your child may be communicating—without shame or self-blame for “not knowing sooner.” This episode offers reassurance, insight, and a more compassionate lens for understanding sensory overload in autism and the deeper meaning behind challenging behaviors.

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IMPORTANT: We want to take a moment to share an urgent need within the autism community. Lindy Davies is trying to find a kidney donor for her husband, Thomas. They have two sons, including an 8-year-old with Level 3 autism. As Lindy shared, “I cannot do this alone. I need him, Brandon needs him, but most importantly Grayson needs him.” Please consider visiting her Instagram to learn how you can help or share her story. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lindy_davies?igsh=MTRjMml3OGVxdG94aw==⁠⁠⁠⁠

Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.

Welcome to the Autism Parent Club Podcast!

Are you parenting a child with profound autism or navigating life with a non-verbal teen who requires 24/7 care? You’ve found your people.

We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.

In this episode:

In this episode, we talk about the newly released Autistic Barbie and why it has sparked so much conversation, praise, and criticism within the autism community. We explore autistic representation, the difference between awareness and acceptance, and why many autism parents have mixed feelings about what the Autistic Barbie represents. From feeling seen to feeling skeptical, we discuss how representation can be both meaningful and complicated, and what truly supports families raising autistic children beyond visibility alone. This honest conversation invites parents to reflect, release the pressure to pick a side, and trust their own perspective as they navigate autism parenting in a world still learning how to understand neurodiversity.

Subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps more autism families find our community and feel less alone.

Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠unabridgedcoaching@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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IMPORTANT: We want to take a moment to share an urgent need within the autism community. Lindy Davies is trying to find a kidney donor for her husband, Thomas. They have two sons, including an 8-year-old with Level 3 autism. As Lindy shared, “I cannot do this alone. I need him, Brandon needs him, but most importantly Grayson needs him.” Please consider visiting her Instagram to learn how you can help or share her story. Here is the link: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lindy_davies?igsh=MTRjMml3OGVxdG94aw==⁠⁠⁠

Download my FREE guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Simple Steps to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — your lifeline for regaining calm and clarity as an autism parent.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bridgeoutlet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find inclusive, autism-positive clothing that promotes connection, acceptance, and unity. Let’s bridge the gap together.