Growing Through Autism
Podcast
Hi! I'm Erin Uiagalelei, parent to a non-speaking autistic son. Growing Through Autism is a podcast where I share my experiences and personal growth as I've learned to navigate services, bio-medical approaches, and how to advocate for my son, Noa. The intention for the show is to share ideas, build community and to remind you that you're not alone on this journey. Let's grow through autism together!
Our Story
Release Date: May 1, 2024
Welcome to the Growing Through Autism Podcast! In this episode Erin shares her intention for creating the show. She goes back to the beginning of her journey to walk you through how she's gotten to where she's at.
Spelling As Communication
Release Date: May 1, 2024 on Thriving with the Bovinos Podcast
In this episode of Growing Through Autism, Erin is being interviewed on the Thriving with the Bovinos podcast. She shares her experience with using spelling as a form of communication.
Episode 2
Agency & Autonomy
Release Date: May 15, 2024
In this episode of Growing Through Autism, Erin shares about how she is supporting Noa to expand his agency and autonomy as he transitions into adulthood.
Episode 3
Brain-Body Disconnect & Text Based Communication w/ Julie Sando Part 1
Release Date: June 12, 2024
In this episode of Growing Through Autism, Erin has a conversation with Julie Sando, Director and Founder of Autistically Inclined. They discuss the brain-body disconnect and how understanding this can transform how we support our autistic loved ones. During the conversation, they also talk about purposeful movement and text based communication. There is so much goodness in this episode that it had to be expanded to two parts.
Episode 4
Brain-Body Disconnect & Text Based Communication w/ Julie Sando Part 2
Release Date: June 19, 2024
In this episode of the Growing Through Autism podcast, Erin continues her conversation with Julie Sando, Director and Founder of Autistically Inclined. They talk about text based communication and the 3 step process Julie guides families through to get there. During their discussion they also touch on the power of community, Family Spellers Camp, and Julie shares about Jakob, a young man whose life has changed dramatically after learning how to use text based communication.
Co-Regulation & Intentional Motor w/ Erin Clarelli Part 1
Release Date: November 6, 2024
In this episode of Growing Through Autism, Erin has a conversation with Erin Clarelli, a licensed occupational therapist and owner of Sunrise Therapies. They discuss co-regulation and how our mindset and own regulation play a large role. Then they get into intentional motor and body coaching. The conversation is split into two parts so you have time to digest all of the valuable information and strategies Erin Clarelli shares.
