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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.
Parenting Podcast August 29 [BonusEpisode] Special Back-to-School Episode with Free Canva Template! Special: Back-to-School How to Make Back-to-School Easier for Autistic Kids (and Their Parents) Routines, Sensory Strategies, and Strong Advocacy “ For many of us, the start of school can feel like running an emotional triathlon. There’s excitement, worry, hope, dread, and sometimes grief, all packed into a single drop-off line.” Ash Dion Host, The Be Mighty Mom Podcast Start Listening Special:...
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...