Listen "Holiday Hacks"
Episode Synopsis
When Chelsea didn't receive any feedback from families about how they were "winning" the holidays, she deduced that maybe it was hard to get those "W"s. That made her think of five ways extended family members can help neurodiverse families navigate this season better together.While this is a great episode to share, there might be some terminology that's unfamiliar to those not living the neurodivergent experience. Chelsea recommends going back and listening to Episode 1 for baseline definitions. Here are more topics and terms, in order of their appearance in the podcast, might evoke some curiosity:SpIns (special interests): focused fascinations or passions that occupy much time and attention. Check out Episode 21.celiac diseaseco-/self-regulation: See this blog from Autism Awareness Centre.sensory input: See this article from the National Autistic Society.stim toys, fidgets (not an endorsement or paid advertisement)neurospicymeltdown: not a tantrum, but the physiological response to a state of overwhelmcentral nervous system and clothing: See this article from Golden Care Therapy.And just when you think Chelsea might have gotten through the entire first season of the podcast without crying during an episode, it happens right near the end. Shout out to Amy Grant and her song "Breath Of Heaven (Mary's Song)" that both permitted Chelsea to fall apart and have a good cry during the holiday season and gave her a prayer to get her through. Podcast includes an introduction for episodes 6 and following at the beginning. Transition music, "Taking a Vocation", by Noey Budde. Closing narration for episodes 6 and following.
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