38: Mitch & Sarah's Story: "Success is measured in small victories"

SHOW SUMMARY:

In this first ever Stories of Hope episode with parents, you will hear a wonderful and inspiring story how Mitch and Sarah Kelly navigated their journey parenting a child with autism and ADHD, and how their experiences led to founding the Aiden Project to support other families. This episode provides practical insights on early intervention, advocacy, and building strong support networks.

Main topics include:

• The nonlinear journey of diagnosing and supporting a child with autism and ADHD
• Strategies for balancing the needs of neurodiverse children and their siblings
• The importance of early therapy and personalized intervention
• Building and maintaining a collaborative team of providers
• How parents can advocate effectively within school systems
• Empowering children to advocate for themselves as they grow
• Self-care and community support for parents on this journey
• The origin and impact of the Aiden Project to fund private therapy
• Practical tips for navigating school systems and leveraging a child's strengths

SHOW NOTES:

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• Connect with Mitch and Sarah and learn more about their non-profit, The Aiden Project: https://www.theaidanprojectkc.org
• Resources recommended by Mitch and Sarah*:
  • Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with Sensory Processing Disorder by Lucy Jane Miller : https://amzn.to/425e4h4
  • Differently Wired: Raising an Exceptional Child in a Conventional World: by Deborah Reber: https://amzn.to/4taiM9t
  • Russell Barkley website and all his resources: https://www.russellbarkley.org
  • Connect with Mitch & Sarah Kelly: Facebook - The Aiden Project KC: https://www.facebook.com/theaidanprojectkc
  • Instagram - @aidenprojectkc https://www.instagram.com/theaidanprojectkc

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