Making Scents Out of Autism: Recent Episodes
Pam Kattouf
Autism moms discuss starting Beloved Bath- a candle and soap business that provides meaningful employment for people with autism.
April is Autism Awareness Month. Pam and Pat discuss the challenges and understanding involved with the different levels of autism and the need for families to find ways to deal with issues. They also highlight events happening with Beloved Bath, the non profit company and foundation that provides meaningful employment to people with autism. Give it a listen
In this latest episode of Making Sense Out of Autism, Pam and Pat talk about the wonderful things that made 2023 a great year. They also discuss the exciting changes and events scheduled for the new year.
Pam and Pat discuss the challenge of transitioning their sons from their educational programs to a whole new way of becoming adults. They also talk about the issues and give tips on what to look for.
In this episode Pam and Pat interview Scott McHugh , a communications professor at Kean University. Scott has a 15 year old son with autism. He discusses the day to day challenges as his son Patrick enters high school and how to deal with the future. Great insight into their lives.
In this month's episode Pam and Pat discuss making plans for your child but not always following what the experts say. Both women talk about knowing your child and trusting your instincts. That includes reading the signs that only a parent would recognize. That can include emotional reactions, physical reactions and many more that you see. Listen to their insights based on years of experience.
Pam and Pat discuss the challenges they face as their sons transition out of programs and enter adulthood. They focus on issues that many parents in this situation are preparing to deal with.
In this episode Pam and Pat welcome Una Murray, the mother of adult twins with autism. They investigate the issues and challenges of persons with autism making the transition to adulthood. Una discusses her journey with her two sons. These amazing women offer their advice and ways to face the issues they deal with.
Pam and Pat discuss what meaningful employment is all about. They describe what makes real employment for people with autism worthwhile meaningful and productive. Sharing their experiences shows the importance of how they approach the issues with their sons, John and Justin.
Pam and Pat discuss the changes in how people view and deal with person with autism. They talk about their journey with their sons over the years as changes happened.
In this latest episode of Making Scents Out of Autism Pam and Pat talk about the insensitive things people say. They also discuss the good things. In addition they are announcing the establishment of a new Charitable Fund designed to help the development of new ventures aimed at aiding the autism community and the grand opening of Beloved Bath, the company they started to provide meaningful employment to people with autism.
Pam and Pat discuss the need for setting goals if you are the parent of a teen or adult with autism. They share how setting goals can be an important tools in dealing with issues, highlighting their experiences. Email pat@belovedbath.com for a free goal setting worksheet.
Pat and Pam look back at 2021...focusing on what has proven to be a successful year for their efforts to bring meaningful employment to people with autism.
Pam and Pat answer common questions about their company Beloved Bath and the challeneges of Autism.
Beloved Bath has opened a new facility in Maplewood New Jersey and is increasing its operation to providing meaningful employment to people with autism. Listen in to hear how things are going.
Pat and Pam discuss Profound Autism and provide tools and strategies that can be used in working with a person with autism.
Pam and Pat look back at 2020 with stories in their lives and their business Beloved Bath.
Pat and Pam discuss ways to stay positive while dealing with the issues that come with a person with autism.
Pat and Pam discuss their journey ....getting a diagnosis for their kids ...and talking about what they wish they knew at the time.
Pat Miller and Pam Kattouf discuss their business, Beloved Bath, and how they've been able to give people with autism opportunities to do meaningful work.