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Josh Has Autism

Sonya King: Author | Comedian | Speaker | Parent Surviving Autism

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This is a podcast about living with an adult son who has Autism. I never know what he’s going to say. Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it’s insightful, and sometimes it just doesn’t make any sense at all. So, of course we should record it all, and call it a podcast!
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A podcast where you feel like you’re talking to a friend; may it be on your drive home from work or a walk in the park. Conversations with Sonya (me, a 20-something year old girl just trying to find her way through life, occasionally recording podcasts about anything and everything). Talk to you soon!
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Featuring 98 songs for non-stop Gospel music from the latest Artists of the World 1. Sarafina Thomas - Never Be The Same 2. Jordan G. Welch - Lead Me, Guide Me 3.Tamela Mann - Source 4. All Nations Music - Nothing But You 5. Sarah Téibo - Restored 6. Miranda Curtis - The River 7. Marked Music (feat. Kris Dillard & Tristan Smith) - Good God 8. Israel & New Breed feat. DOE - Broken People 9. Adrienne Gomez - Never Knew a Love 10. Jekalyn Carr - My Portion 11. Gabrielle Styles - When God Seems ...
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Sonya and Josh expand further their subject on a shift that has taken place in his thought process. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and/or select ‘Notify me of new posts via email.” Check out my site at https://sonyaking.comDoor Sonya King: Author | Comedian | Speaker | Animal Communicator | Parent Surviving Autism
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Sonya and Josh talk about a shift that has taken place in his thought process. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and/or select ‘Notify me of new posts via email.” Check out my site at https://sonyaking.comDoor Sonya King: Author | Comedian | Speaker | Animal Communicator | Parent Surviving Autism
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Josh explains how he manages and self-regulates in crowds and social settings. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and/or select ‘Notify me of new posts via email.” Check out my site at https://sonyaking.comDoor Sonya King: Author | Comedian | Speaker | Animal Communicator | Parent Surviving Autism
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Sonya and Josh talk about labels and that they should be avoided Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and/or select ‘Notify me of new posts via email.” Check out my site at www.sonyaking.comDoor Sonya King: Author | Comedian | Speaker | Animal Communicator | Parent Surviving Autism
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Josh has been really sick the last few weeks. Sonya and Josh talk about how he’s feeling and why. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and select ‘Notify me of new posts via email.” Check out my site at www.sonyaking.comDoor Sonya King: Author | Comedian | Speaker | Animal Communicator | Parent Surviving Autism
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Autism can look different from day to day and from week to week. Right now, Josh is having a difficult time communicating and functioning. We’re here with him making sure he’s okay and just loving him. He’s getting the care he needs outside of our home as well. Please send good vibes and prayers if you are so inclined. We appreciate you and we’ll b…
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Sonya and Josh talk about how Josh may need to do things even though he might not be up to doing them, and how it either is or isn't accomplished. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and select ‘Notify me of new posts via email.” Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com…
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Sonya and Josh talk about the common misconceptions that people have about Autism. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and select ‘Notify me of new posts via email.” Check out my site at www.sonyaking.comDoor Sonya King: Author | Comedian | Speaker | Animal Communicator | Parent Surviving Autism
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Today Josh and Sonya talk about what it is like for kids with Autism to start a new school year. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and select ‘Notify me of new posts via email.” Check out my site at www.sonyaking.comDoor Sonya King: Author | Comedian | Speaker | Animal Communicator | Parent Surviving Autism
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Sonya and Josh talk about how some situations cause sensory overload while others do not. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and select ‘Notify me of new posts via email.” Check out my site at www.sonyaking.comDoor Sonya King: Author | Comedian | Speaker | Animal Communicator | Parent Surviving Autism
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Josh recognized something that had not been verbalized and Sonya and Josh talk about that on this episode. Listen, Like, Share. Subscribe by clicking the sound icon on the player below. Leave us a note and select ‘Notify me of new posts via email.” Check out my site at www.sonyaking.comDoor Sonya King: Author | Comedian | Speaker | Animal Communicator | Parent Surviving Autism
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Sonya talks to Josh about his learning style and the best way for him to retain information. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com We have also posted some pictures of Josh’s newly-built getaway. They can be seen on the Just Stuff page (I changed the old link that was called “Links, Bits and Pieces”.…
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ABA, Medicare, and the SSA are the hurdles that we’re jumping over and sometimes just knocking over. Good, bad, or ugly, it’s what Josh and Sonya are talking about on today’s podcast. Listen, Like, Share. Check out my site at www.sonyaking.com We have also posted some pictures of Josh’s newly-built getaway. They can be seen on the Speaking page.…
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Josh had to be reassessed through Autism evaluation testing… turns out he’s Autistic. Josh says duh, and we talk about the process on this podcast. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.comDoor Sonya King: Author | Comedian | Speaker | Animal Communicator | Parent Surviving Autism
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We created a space for Josh to hang out where it’s quiet and gives him time away from everyone and our distractions. He loves it and this podcast tells us why. Listen, Like, Share. Read my latest blog and check out my site at www.sonyaking.comDoor Sonya King: Author | Comedian | Speaker | Animal Communicator | Parent Surviving Autism
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