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Episode #201: Raising an Autistic Child with High Support Needs with Eileen Lamb

Today I am joined by Eileen Lamb, founder of the Autism Cafe. I recently shared a video of Eileen’s son, Charlie, that really struck a chord with my audience. It showed how his use of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) had progressed over time, offering a message of hope for others in similar situations.

Eileen talks openly about how tough it can be to share your family’s journey online. Her story started when Charlie began showing signs of autism at 18 months. What began as updates on her personal Facebook for friends and family soon grew into the platform she has today, with a large following across social media.

Among her involvement in the field, Eileen is also an Author.  Her first book, All Across the Spectrum, is an autobiography that explores her experience being diagnosed with autism after her son. It highlights the differences in severity and what it’s like to parent a child on the spectrum while being on the spectrum herself. Her second book, Be the One, is a collection of prose poetry about overcoming life’s challenges. Eileen’s third book, And Yet Here You Are, is coming out soon.

For parents raising children with autism, Eileen has some advice: Be mindful of social media. While it can be a great place for finding support, community, and information, it can also lead you into a lot of unnecessary controversy.

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Today’s Guest:

Eileen Lamb, author of “All Across The Spectrum” and “Be The One,” is the founder of The Autism Cafe. She’s also a photographer, podcast host and the Director of Social Media at Autism Speaks. Born in France, Eileen now lives in Austin, Texas, with her two sons, Charlie (11) and Jude (9), and their sister, Billie (1). On her blog, she shares the ups and downs of raising two children with autism, one with profound autism, while being on the autism spectrum herself.

What’s Inside:

  • Raising an autistic child with high support needs.
  • A warning for parents on social media.
  • Elieen’s personal journey with autism and sharing with the online community.
  • All Across the Spectrum, Be the One, and Eileen’s forthcoming book And Yet Here You Are.

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