Family – Isaac's Autism in the Wild: Recent Episodes
Holly Bahme-Lytle
Technology can be an excellent tool for kids with special needs, but it’s essential to be aware of the risks involved. Preparing for safe online interactions is necessary, and it is critical to examine the particular risks and issues that youth with disabilities face online.The Isaac Foundation, along with Ed Richardson of the Spokane Police Department, will present tips and strategies to help guide your child to use technology and digital media safely and responsibly.Tips include:Recognize/identify the signs of cyberbullying.
Talk with your youth about online predators.
How to teach your youth about online safety.
Use of parental controls.
In this podcast I have my son, producer Tyler, join me. Tyler has been the only person who has been with me as long as the ISAAC Foundation has been in existence and can appreciate the evolution of what is accomplished under this roof and the difference it has made in the lives of families touched by autism.
This podcast is a bit of a vent at being overlooked along with many other organizations doing good work in the community.
In this episode my youngest daughter shares some of our recent struggles with her oldest brother with autism. We talk about the term glass sibling. Tune in to find out more.
In this podcast, parents discuss ways their children have learned to use their voice to advocate for themselves.
Imagine Spokane offers evidence-based, integrated treatment for mental health and co-occurring substance use issues in teens. Their outpatient center offers support for teens and their families during the road to recovery. Their specialized teen treatment programs are designed to support the whole family. Contact Imagine at: 509.800.5738 Learn more about their outpatient programs: About Us … Read More Read More
We took the summer off from podcasting to get moved and settled into our new building. There’s a lot of fun activities kicking off this month and we want to share all about them.
May is Williams Syndrome Acceptance Month. Joining me for this episode of Isaac’s Autism in the Wild podcast is self-advocate Laine Anderson who shares with me her journey as a young woman living with Williams Syndrome. We chatted about her early years along with some of the medical challenges associated with Williams Syndrome. Show Notes: … Read More Read More
In this podcast, parents discuss some of the funny, and more serious things, parents have done in the name of autism. We apologize for the poor audio as we had a set of microphones fail during recording but felt like the content was still fun to share.
We dug through the vault and pulled out an interview from earlier this fall with Holly’s son Caleb. In this podcast (over dinner), Holly and Caleb reflect on areas of growth Caleb has experienced over the years.
On this week’s episode, Maria Jennings joins me to discuss the dynamic that having a child with a disability has made on our neurotypical children and how we have each noticed a higher level of independence and self-advocacy skills. Show resources Holly shares her experience using combination door knobs in her home which increases safety … Read More Read More
In this episode of ISAAC’S Autism in the Wild Holly is joined by the Executive Director of the Arc of Spokane, Sima Thorpe. Sima is here to tell us all about The Arc of Spokane and introduces us to two of her most recent hires, Jennifer and Maria. Together this group discusses the different programs … Read More Read More
In this special episode of ISAAC’S Autism in the Wild, Holly is joined by her very own son, Caleb. Caleb is 13 years old and was diagnosed with autism when he was very young, in fact during this episode he reveals that he does not remember a time when he was not in therapy. Listen … Read More Read More