Hi! I’m Ash, Host of The Be Mighty Mom Podcast. I left my corporate job at Disney to care for my autistic son with a rare disease. Now, I use my Masters in Strategic Communications to help other autism moms advocate for their children with tools, courage, and honest support. Subscribe for weekly newsletters packed with advocacy tools, encouragement, and real talk for autism moms.
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Hi! I’m Ash, Host of The Be Mighty Mom Podcast. I left my corporate job at Disney to care for my autistic son with a rare disease. Now, I use my Masters in Strategic Communications to help other autism moms advocate for their children with tools, courage, and honest support. Subscribe for weekly newsletters packed with advocacy tools, encouragement, and real talk for autism moms.
Why the Autistic Community Needs Us to Pass the Mic Hello Reader, When you become a mom to an autistic child, you get handed an unofficial job title that no one warned you about: advocate. Suddenly, you’re fighting with doctors, schools, insurance companies, and even family members just to make sure your child is seen, heard, and supported. It’s exhausting, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. You learn to speak louder than you ever thought possible. Advocacy isn’t just about speaking. It’s...
When You Aren’t Given a Voice, Reclaim It Anyway Hello Reader, As parents raising autistic kids, we are constantly tested. Our patience. Our threshold. Our ability to articulate a need in the middle of chaos. Yesterday, I found myself in one of those moments. My son was already overwhelmed, his little body tense, his voice rising with fear. And instead of being met with compassion, we were met with resistance. Multiple grown men stood their ground, dismissing us, their authority pressing down...
Is Raising an Autistic Child in America Really This Hard? what to expect down below: Article: Navigating the Hidden Hurdles of Raising an Autistic Child in America Poem: Invisible Battles Episode: What It’s Really Like Raising an Autistic Child in America Right Now Resource: AI Advocacy - 24 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Advocate for Your Child Latest Episode of The Be Mighty Mom Podcast on YouTube Dear Ash: How do you cope when the system lets you down? Brand Highlight: Recent Blog Posts Navigating...