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In this powerful episode of Full Spectrum Parent, we explore the extraordinary journey of Austin LeRette, a remarkable young man living with osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) and autism.
Join us as we sit down with Scott LeRette, Austin's father and author of "The Unbreakable Boy," to discuss their family's inspiring story of faith, resilience, and unconditional love.
Episode Highlights:
⢠Scott LeRette shares his family's emotional journey raising a child with multiple diagnoses
⢠Behind-the-scenes insights into the upcoming Lionsgate film adaptation
⢠How Austin's joyful perspective on life has transformed their family and community
⢠Practical wisdom for parents navigating similar challenges
⢠The role of faith in facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles
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Full Spectrum Parent is proud to be part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more practical and spiritual guidance on your parenting journey, visit www.christianparenting.org
Keywords
Special needs parenting, osteogenesis imperfecta, brittle bone disease, autism, faith and family, Christian parenting, special needs movie, inspirational stories, parenting podcast, disability advocacy, rare disease awareness, family support, religious faith, parent testimonial, medical challenges
Episode Tags
#UnbreakableBoy #SpecialNeedsParenting #ChristianParenting #ParentingPodcast #OsteogenesisImperfecta #AutismAwareness #FaithAndFamily #ParentingJourney #RareDisease #Inspiration
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Weâve all heard the saying, âIt takes a village to raise a child.â But when it comes to special needs parenting, often friends and family struggle knowing how to help.
In Episode 91, Dr. Kelly Cagle joins us as she shares the unique lessons she has learned as an aunt to her 17-year-old non-verbal nephew Isaac.
Rather than offering parenting advice or sympathy, Kelly shares some of the special ways she has connected to and supported her sister and her family on their special needs journey. You donât want to miss this heartwarming episode.
To learn more about Dr. Kelly Cagle and her coaching for ADHD families or schedule a free consultation, go to www.drkellycagle.com
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.christianparenting.org
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This episode is dedicated to everyoneâs favorite topic: food. Whether you have a child who is a picky eater and only consumes chicken nuggets or you have an overeater with no off switchâthis episode covers it all.
We also talk about the gut-brain connection and our experience with special diets in regard to autism.
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.
To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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For many, the holidays are filled with anticipation and awe. But for some of us, the holidays hurt.
Whether you just received a diagnosis, you lost a loved one, or youâre walking through a wilderness seasonâsometimes the Christmas season has a way of magnifying our pain.
In Episode 89, I share 3 unconventional Christmas traditions that have kept me grounded when my world felt like it was falling apart.
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.
To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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Teenage years are a challenging time for any parent, but when you throw autism into the mix, itâs a whole different ball game.
In Episode 88, Jessica reveals her fears and concerns around puberty while raising her daughter who struggles with severe autism. She then offers special needs parents 7 tips to mentally and practically prepare their child on the spectrum for the big âPâ word.
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.
To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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Fifteen years into our autism journey, my husband and I finally took the plunge and started our daughter Mara on medication. Pursuing medication for your child is not a decision parents should take lightly, but sometimes itâs a necessary step.
In Episode 87, we share our personal pros and cons after starting our daughter on Risperidone. If you have a child on the spectrum and you have gone back and forth in your mind on this topic, you donât want to miss this episode.
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.
To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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The term PDA stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance and itâs a proposed disorder on the spectrum that involves an extreme resistance to everyday demands.
I had never heard the term before until my friend Karen Dorsey mentioned some struggles with her grandson. As she shared her story, my eyes were opened and I began to understand my youngest daughterâs behaviors in a way I never considered before.
If you have a child that continually resists demand and you may have chalked it up as defiance, you donât want to miss this episode.
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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Iâm not a huge movie buffâbut when I catch a film that moves meâespecially when it centers around autism, I canât help but recommend it. There is something about a story that causes you to drop your defenses and sneaks into the backdoor of your heart.
In Episode 85, we share two autism films that everyone should watch and why, whether youâre parenting a child on the spectrum or not.
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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As parents, itâs so easy to sacrifice our own mental health in order to care for the high needs of our kids on the spectrum.
Our guest, Craig Holbrook, coined this life motto: âBoys live. Men sacrificeâ as he cared for his 15-year-old daughter with Level 3 Autism. But that very motto drove him to burnout as he attempted to be everything to everyone.
Listen in as Craig opens up his heart and shares transparently about the seasons of life autism has dragged him through and how he has learned to care for himself while continuing to be the best dad he can be to his two children.
If you find yourself emotionally and physically exhausted as a parent, you donât want to miss this episode!
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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As a special needs parent, when I think of the future it scares me.
Parents of kids on the spectrum often wonder what will happen to their children and fear what transition into adulthood will look like.
In Episode 83, we interview Carrie Cariello. Carrie is a mother of five and her son Jack is on the autism spectrum. He recently graduated and is now thriving as an adult.
Being a few steps ahead of many of us on this autism journey, Carrie shares her wisdom on how to navigate this difficult transition. You wonât want to miss this episode!
Carrie is the author of 3 books on parenting. Her latest is, âHalf My Sky: Autism, Marriage, and the Messiness That is Building a Family.â Learn more at www.carriecariello.com
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.
To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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In 2012, our daughter received a diagnosis of âclassicâ autism. We had no idea what that meant. But a year later, the DSM 5âwhich is the ârulebookâ used for diagnosing mental conditionsâwas published, creating what we know as the autism spectrum and different levels of need. If your child is diagnosed with autism, they will now be categorized as a Level 1, 2, or 3 based upon the amount of support they will need.
In Episode 82, I invite my friend and fellow autism mom, Kelly Werwie, to join me as we discuss the different levels on the autism spectrum and the unique parenting challenges each level presents.
Click here to order Jessicaâs new book, Unlimited Motherhood: Overcome 12 Limits that Overwhelm and Conflict our Hearts: https://a.co/d/4yxk5AG (https://a.co/d/4yxk5AG)
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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Vacations are supposed to be a time to unplug, a time to laugh, and a time to enjoy just being with family.
But as special needs parents, traveling and vacations can be extremely stressfulâto the point you need a vacation AFTER your vacation.
In Episode 81, we talk about our familyâs cross-country RV roadtrip, sharing different tips and tricks weâre implementing as we attempt to travel with our kids on the spectrum for 31 days!
Click here to order Jessicaâs new book, Unlimited Motherhood: Overcome 12 Limits that Overwhelm and Conflict our Hearts: https://a.co/d/4yxk5AG (https://a.co/d/4yxk5AG)
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.
To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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Life with autism can sometimes feel like a roller coaster ride. The ups and down, twists and turns can often make our heads spin and our hearts sick.
In Episode 80, Jessica shares openly about this past week and our struggles with our daughter Mara. Reflecting on a week full of highs and lows, we are reminded how quickly a good day can transition into a bad one. Jessica encourage listeners to remember that life is a paradox: itâs beautiful and terrible all at the same time, but God promises to walk with us through our valleys.
Click here to order Jessicaâs new book, Unlimited Motherhood: Overcome 12 Limits that Overwhelm and Conflict our Hearts: https://a.co/d/4yxk5AG (https://a.co/d/4yxk5AG)
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.
To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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Glass children are the typical kids in a special needs family who often feel invisible because their parents are consumed with caring for their special needs sibling. If both kids were standing side-by-side, the parents often see right through the typical child, as if they are made of glass.
In Episode 79, we share the struggles we have had attending to the needs of our three typical children when our two kids on the spectrum demand so much of our time and energy. We offer 4 Tips for Parents to Consider When Addressing the Needs of Their Kids.
Click here to order Jessicaâs new book, Unlimited Motherhood: Overcome 12 Limits that Overwhelm and Conflict our Hearts: https://a.co/d/4yxk5AG (https://a.co/d/4yxk5AG)
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.
To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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Pregnancy is a an exciting time. Future parents throw the baby shower, study âWhat to Expect When Youâre Expectingâ, and dream about their tiny soon-to-be-bundle.
But what happens when things donât go as expected?
Rachelle Keng is an author, a special needs mom, and a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist.
As an OBGYN, she has cared for women through normal pregnancies and she has also cared for mothers when they experience reproductive and parenting grief.
If your pregnancy or parenting journey has taken an unexpected twist, you donât want to miss this episode!
Grab Rachelleâs book, âWoven in the Wombâ here: https://a.co/d/4gZQ6rN
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.
To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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As parents, we often develop a savior complex.
We want to protect our kids from harm, provide for their every need, and teach them everything that they need to know.
But no parentâno matter how greatâcan be everything to everyone.
In Episode 77, Becky Beresford joins us to share how, as an autism mom, God has moved her from a place of self reliance to God dependence.
If youâre tired of trying to be all the things to all the people in your life, this episode is for you! Becky Beresford is a Christian author and speaker. She has a master's certificate in Spiritual Formation and Discipleship from Moody Theological Seminary. Becky encourages women to embrace Christ-centered empowerment through the gospel. She is the author of She Believed HE Could, So She Did.
Grab her book here: https://www.beckyberesford.com/books
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.
To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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As parents, we want to push our kids to be the best they can be.
But as special needs parents, itâs hard to determine what the best looks like for our kids. Oftentimes. when our kids lag behind in their milestones and itâs easy to give up hope.
In Episode 76, we talk candidly about setting realistic expectations for our kids on the spectrum as we define the difference between GIVING UP and GIVING GRACE.
Click here to order Jessicaâs new book, Unlimited Motherhood: Overcome 12 Limits that Overwhelm and Conflict our Hearts: https://a.co/d/4yxk5AG
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network.
To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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Jessicaâs book, Unlimited Motherhood hits shelves March 19th, so we decided to give listeners a peek behind the veil of publishing.
In Episode 75, Jessica shares how writing was never on her radar and how God lead her to abandon her plans of teaching and start ministering through the written word. Jess also shares the miraculous ways God is moving in the weeks and months before the book releases and how you can be a part.
If you feel overwhelmed and limited by motherhood but you know God has more for you and your family, then this episode is for you!
Click here to order Unlimited Motherhood: Overcome 12 Limits that Overwhelm and Conflict our Hearts: https://a.co/d/4yxk5AG
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.Christianparenting.org
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Hiddenness is not something that is often talked about in parenting, but the truth is, parenting young children or special needs kids can often cause you to feel isolated and alone.
In Episode 74, in honor of Jessicaâs upcoming book, we share about our hidden season. Rather than fighting it, we offer four tips on how you as parents can learn to embrace this season for all itâs worth.
If you want to order Unlimited Motherhood, you can preorder here: https://a.co/d/4yxk5AG
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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Parenting is the hardest job on the planet and if you are blessed to have a partner to tackle this feat with, you want to both be on the same page.
In Episode 73, we offer four tips that we have applied in our own parenting journey to ensure we are working as a unified front to raise our kids well.
Also, in Honor of Valentineâs Day weâre giving away $100 gift card to TJMaxx and a $50 gift card to Starbucks to one lucky parent who preorders Jessicaâs book, Unlimited Motherhood by Feb 14th
Pre-Order Here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0764242385/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=
(To enter our giveaway, email a screenshot of your order to [email protected])
Full Spectrum Parent is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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