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Disorderly Blondes Autism PODCAST

Disorderly Blondes Autism PODCAST

By Disorderly Blondes

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South Florida moms, Brenda and Kristi, candidly discuss MOTHERHOOD and AUTISM while balancing heels, cocktails, and meltdowns. They share the challenges and triumphs that define the parenting journey of their own special needs sons (autism spectrum disorder + CHRNA7 genetic duplication). Together, they provide community support and a lifeline to parents of newly diagnosed children, teens, and adults.
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S2 E24 The Papis' Takeover: Tears, Fears, and Holiday Cheer

Disorderly Blondes Autism PODCASTDec 23, 2019

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S3 E38 Return of the Papis

S3 E38 Return of the Papis

They're baaaaack! The Disorderly autism dads commiserate over their most trying case of 2020 (the crummy, complicated Covid-19), while clutching cups of coquito.  

Catch their colorful commentary concerning their boys' conditions, the courts, camps, college, companions, and the challenges many special needs dads confront (complete with cursing, coño!).

Want more Disorderly Blondes? Check out their social media HERE, and visit them on PATREON

www.disorderlyblondes.com




Nov 27, 202001:06:51
S3 E37 Seizures, Sadness, and Silver Linings
Nov 01, 202040:07
S3 E36 Love Serving Autism
Sep 28, 202049:08
S3 E35 Scriptless with Sangria

S3 E35 Scriptless with Sangria

We, autism moms, are completely punch drunk over school stresses, seizures, shade, scrubbing, sanitizing, sports bras, and seltzer. 

Cheers to all the special needs parents who have the stomach for education on Covid. For those who do not, we have a drink for that too!

Back to school, here we go! 

www.disorderlyblondes.com 


Aug 30, 202051:58
S3 E34 Autism Mom and Author Laurie Hellmann
Aug 01, 202043:53
S3 E33 Autism, Covid, and More: Esto No Pasaba en Cuba
Jul 12, 202058:23
Disorderly Blondes Autism Podcast Trailer 2020

Disorderly Blondes Autism Podcast Trailer 2020

South Florida moms, Kristi and Brenda, candidly discuss MOTHERHOOD & AUTISM while balancing heels and cocktails on this podcast. Never a dull moment. 
May 31, 202000:45
S3 E 32 Mourning Alejandro: The Impact of Filicide on the Autism Community

S3 E 32 Mourning Alejandro: The Impact of Filicide on the Autism Community

It seems inconceivable to shed any light on the murder of Alejandro Ripley. His is an extreme case, a victim of the unimaginable. This episode is for our Autism Spectrum Disorder community and anyone who wants to learn more about the possible "WHYS" and the plea for "WHAT NEXT?"

#Miami

#autism

#autismspectrum

#autismsupport

#autismreality

#autismfamily

#autism911 


May 29, 202028:46
S3 E31 Autism Sibling, Uncensored
May 16, 202037:39
S3 E30 Miami’s Spectrum Law interviews Disorderly Blondes Autism Podcast
May 05, 202055:22
TRAILER: Welcome to our AUTISM world

TRAILER: Welcome to our AUTISM world

Find out what happens when two South Florida moms stop being polite and start getting REAL...one autism meltdown at a time.
Apr 26, 202000:50
S3 E29 ASD Quarantine

S3 E29 ASD Quarantine

Okay fine, these autism moms are a little less blonde these days but very little can be done to quarantine our mouths. Sorry not sorry!

Just listen along as we record our podcast remotely for the very first time. The added benefit: no dark roots nor hanging lashes to see! We’re checking in with our special needs families, and updating our #disorderlytribe on our homeschooling successes (bwahahahahaha- gotcha!).
Apr 02, 202038:48
S3 E28 Meet the F•R•I•E•N•D•S (Part 2)
Mar 15, 202040:28
S3 E27 The Friendship Café PART 1
Mar 08, 202031:16
S3 E26 This is Improv

S3 E26 This is Improv

Guest Alexandra Zadak of This Is Improv speaks off the cuff about the benefits of improvisation for individuals with high-functioning autism. May she break a leg as the clever South Florida ad-lib queens of The Disorderly Blondes Autism Podcast wing-it through their first episode of Season 3! 

Also starring squirrels. Okay, just one squirrel.  She gets around.

#autismawareness

#autismsupport

#SouthFloridamom

#autismfamily

#autismpodcast

Feb 10, 202039:02
S2 E25 Unwrapped, Unraveled, & Unscripted

S2 E25 Unwrapped, Unraveled, & Unscripted

Like a gift you JUST found as you packed up your Christmas decor, the Disorderly Blondes Autism Podcast presents ... a BONUS EPISODE! The wrap may be a bit wrinkled, but our gift of autism mom gab just keeps on giving. Join us as we emerge from the holi-daze and discuss the moments of tears, laughter, and blazin' firefighters (yeah, really) that made up our holiday season. 

A SUPER shoutout to the following special friends who made our Autism Bites: MOM HOLIDAY BRUNCH so amazing! 

La Fresa Francesa Bistro

Allyson Fortney Photography

Sharon Avalon of Fun Wine & Fifo USA

Gypsy Bachiller

Eileen Castro of Rodan & Fields

Raquel Cincini of Touchstone Crystal

Ashley Dallas of Elixinol CBD

Kristi Davis of Norwex

Amy Delgado

Marta Gonzalez of Krista-Marie Touch of Love

Melissa Howard of Royal Pest & Termite, Inc.

J & J Real Estate

Astra Torre Family of Tower Pest Control

Susan Ostroff

Puzzle Peace Now

Scalemen of Florida, Inc.

ScentsAbility Candles

Samantha Schnurr of Goodman Jewish Family Services

of Broward

Rebecca Spennato of Michelle Marie Salon

Vicky Bakery in Pembroke Pines

City of Hialeah Fire Department

I MEAN, HOW LUCKY ARE WE? 

Jan 06, 202001:08:33
S2 E24 The Papis' Takeover: Tears, Fears, and Holiday Cheer

S2 E24 The Papis' Takeover: Tears, Fears, and Holiday Cheer

Move over Father Christmas. 

The Papis are baaaaack and SLEIGHed it as they interviewed a couple of festive, disorderly, blonde autism moms. There's snow way around BELIEVING the Disorderly Blondes' season finale will deliver joy (and perhaps a few tears) to every podcast listening girl and boy!

Will these South Florida autism dads remain on the naughty list or did they prepare their own Santa "clause"? Turn those carols off and tune IN to find out if we should all be singing the praises of papis or gifting them coal.

www.disorderlyblondes.com


Dec 23, 201901:03:23
S2 E23 PLAY Time with Dr. Jennie

S2 E23 PLAY Time with Dr. Jennie

Dr. Jennie Troccio is an autism educator, consultant, DIR/Floortime provider, and founder of PLAY. She teaches the South Florida blondes that kicking off one’s heels can be the key to reaching children AND families dealing with autism.

www.disorderlyblondes.com

Dec 16, 201942:30
S2 E22 Let's Get Physical

S2 E22 Let's Get Physical

South Florida's Disorderly Blondes Autism Podcast, by hosts Kristi and Brenda, features guest Jason Miletsky of Exceptional Fitness Foundation. This charitable organization is committed to providing unique fitness, exercise, recreation, social,and safety programs to individuals of all ages and abilities in a fun, safe, and natural environment. 

To the tune of Olivia Newton John's LET'S GET PHYSICAL:


The blondes are sayin' all the things that they know you'll like,

Makin' SUPER good conversation.


They gotta handle their latest guest just right,

You know what I meaaaaan.

Let's get physical, physical.

They wanna get physical (not really)

Let's get into physical...


They'll let you hear Jason talk*,

Jason Miletsky talk.


*boy can Jason TALK (and he's speaking our language).


FOR ADDITIONAL FOOTAGE, CHECK OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE (COMPLETE WITH OLIVIA THEMED WORKOUT "GEAR" AND ALL). 

Nov 25, 201959:50
S2 E21 On Brand Blondes

S2 E21 On Brand Blondes

On this episode, the blondes are "FALL"ing back, and ironically it's rosé that helps their footing as they reflect upon homecoming, influencing, base running, and (sticker) swapping. Also, they see unicorns. Can this all be accomplished by remaining #onbrand? You'll have to listen to find out! 

Mentions:

Autism Bites Supper Club

The Miami Lakes Mayor's Gala

Unicorn Children's Foundation

Lisa Frank (yes, the stickers)

La Fresa Francesa

Vanilla Ice

Tiffany Child Photography

Ysela Heim

Lucy Lopez

www.disorderlyblondes.com

Nov 11, 201901:01:34
S2 E20 Therapeeds: Brainy in Davie

S2 E20 Therapeeds: Brainy in Davie

Dr. Julia Harper delivers H.O.P.E. to families willing to look beyond autism symptoms and make the "smart" move toward her brain-based therapy model. Dr. Harper's Therapeeds Family Center, located in Davie, Florida, is an enviable space buzzing with bass (yes, she's all about that bass) commitment, and evidence-based, hard-a** work with children, young adults, and beyond. 

Mentions: grandparents, Cuban abuelas, Miami bass, Coca-Cola

Oct 28, 201901:21:25
S2 E19 ¡Trico Trí!

S2 E19 ¡Trico Trí!

Prepárence for our scariest episode yet. Poltergeists aside, blonde screams are 100% audible.  Tune in to hear us conjure Halloween horror tales from the crypt while unearthing enough survival tips to make your ears bleed. Have no fear though- no listeners will be left behind to check the basement alone! Que horror!

To the tune of Michael Jackson’s THRILLER 

'Cause we say trico 

Trico tri 

And no one's gonna save you 

From the bruja about to strike 

You know it's all tricos 

En el jalowin night 🧛‍♀️ 

Our tips will save your life 

Inside a killer, thriller ASD night! 

Ahahahahahahahaha 

No hay kandi tonight 

Pero JAPI JALOWIN anyway!

Mentions: “SNL Fever,” Casa de los Trucos, Spirit Halloween.

Oct 12, 201947:23
S2 E18 Guardianship & Gold Diggers

S2 E18 Guardianship & Gold Diggers

She works hard for her money, so hard for it honey! She works hard for her money so she’d better treat her (will, trustee, guardian, assets, and dependent child) RIGHT! 

Estate planning is MUY IMPORTANTE, but where does a special needs parent even start? Hint: we have special financial planning needs!

Enter Douglas Vogel, Special Needs Estate Planner and special needs PARENT. If he can break the process down so the blondes can understand, then anyone* can. 

*a basic knowledge of geometry is helpful but not required

Mentions: Gold Diggers, Kanye, sisters-in-law

Sep 29, 201901:03:35
S2 E17 Whirls & Squirrels

S2 E17 Whirls & Squirrels

The Disorderly Blondes' lives are a whirlwind! 

Add a hurricane, a call to 911, school blues, math problems, a new puppy, and what do you get? You guessed it: squirrels! Just TRY to follow along this update as the South Florida blondes share what's up (and what blows!).

Mentions: squirrels, Autism on the Seas, United in Autism, Town of Miami Lakes, Autism Bites Supper Club, algebra, and the lies we tell.


Sep 16, 201901:01:47
S2 E16 C'mon Get HAAPE!

S2 E16 C'mon Get HAAPE!

Maria Jacobo is the lead voice at Help Adults with Autism Perform and Excel located in Weston, Florida and is a SUPER tuned in mom to an adult 😇 with autism. Her all-volunteer organization works to provide adults on the spectrum meaningful employment. This talented troupe is dedicated to creating a harmonious dialogue to get everyone on the BANDwagon.

HAAPE, we think we love you!  💙🎹

Mentions: selfie apps, Armani, Jovani, The Chocolate Spectrum, Canada, Cypress Bay High School (bigger than Canada) & Inclusion Films (California here we come!)

To the tune of The Partridge Family’s “C’mon Get Happy

🌈 🎼🌈 🎼🌈 🎼🌈 🎼🌈 🎼🌈 🎼

Hello world our FIRST GUEST will have you singin’ 🌎 🎤🎶

C’mon Get HAAPE! 🧩😇

A whole lot of lovin’ is what she’ll be bringin’ 👩🏻 💙

Cuz she co-founded HAAPE (pronounced “HAPPY”) 💪🏼

Because Maria Jacobo makes us HAPPY! 👱🏼‍♀️😋👱🏼‍♀️


Sep 01, 201901:08:37
S2 E15 Back to Cool
Aug 18, 201901:04:54
S1 E14: Que Calor! (Summer Bonus Episode)
Jul 15, 201901:34:38
S1 E13: The Papis

S1 E13: The Papis

We have more daddy issues than Vanidades.
What happens when you put two autism dads who couldn’t be more different in the same room with two rubias and a bottle of bubbly? You laugh. You cry. You meet the Disorderly Blondes’ sugar daddies, better known as the husbands.
These papas don’t preach, but their perspectives on all things autism had even the blondes at a loss for words. As if!
The dads tackle the tough questions, including Where are you taking us to dinner? and offer advice to others in their “man-cletas.”
Ready? Set? Dale!
Jun 04, 201901:00:01
S1 E12: Going to Town (of Miami Lakes)

S1 E12: Going to Town (of Miami Lakes)

MOOve over autism awareness (such a MOOt conversation!). 

Have you not HERD?

The Town of Miami Lakes is lassoing its best and brightest, corralling MOOcho effort into “branding” itself a model, autism-friendly town. Steered by rare breeds Mayor Manny Cid and Councilmembers Marilyn Ruano & Luis Collazo, the “range” of this town’s plan will make special needs families feel right at home: no bull!

May 21, 201954:03
S1 E11: Literallllly Virtual

S1 E11: Literallllly Virtual

In their efforts to keep things REAL (thanks to genius colorists), the Disorderly Blondes are literallllly on the edge of their salon chairs with excitement to invite you to experience VIRTUAL REALITY. 

VR applications for special needs individuals are endless, from lessons in safety to anxiety reduction to pure fun. Step aside, social stories!

Listen to the blondes interview Dr. Toby Honsberger, EdD, BCBA-D and conveniently rubio executive director of The Learning Academy at The Els Center of Excellence. Dr. Toby is an expert on the topic of autism and safety, and after meeting the DB it’s safe to say he’ll soon be a connoisseur of all things Miami (do you hear that, Pitbull?).

May 06, 201935:15
S1 E10 A Few of Our Favorite Things
Apr 21, 201957:08
S1 E9 Legally (Non) Blonde

S1 E9 Legally (Non) Blonde

The South Florida Disorderly Blondes are happier than Elle Woods at Harvard to unpack this stellar podcast episode featuring autistic attorney Haley Moss. Much like the time Elle found Cameron Diaz at Fred Segal, we blondes gain a closet full of invaluable autism insight. We may ask the tough questions (have you met us?), but you’ll see this “exercise” in respecting differences gives off plenty of endorphins for all to enjoy. What? Like, it’s hard? Now who’s in for a bend and SNAP?

Unpacked:

The term “openly autistic.”
Diagnosis
Childhood
Speech
Therapies
Schools
Hobbies
College
A day in the life
Relationship status
Self-advocacy
Employability skills
Severe autism
Twitter wars (#actuallyautistic vs #actualautismparent)
Media misrepresentation of autism
How to help all on the spectrum
The future
Bridging the gap 

Also:

Flat-iron tutorial
Nails
Shopping
Miamisms
Naps
Squirrels

Apr 07, 201901:27:47
S1 E8 We Got the Beat

S1 E8 We Got the Beat

See the kids at Ms. Audrey’s schoooool
They can’t wait to hang out and be coooool
Hip hop moves to ABA in 3…2…1

They got the beat
They got the beat
Kids got the beat
Yeah, kids got the beat!

Who knew movement was therapy and could be so much fun?

Meet Miami native Audrey Amadeo, founder of Spectrum Dance Therapy: Arts for Autism Foundation. Her strong belief to tune ASD children into the arts falls right in time with her training in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Audrey is truly a step ahead of the rest, and has found a rhythm by mixing Autism Movement Therapy to a tempo kids on the spectrum get (and get DOWN to).

Click the link below to LISTEN to the latest episode: WE GOT THE BEAT.

Mar 23, 201938:44
S1 E7 Flip the Script

S1 E7 Flip the Script

Sadly, mainstream media “entertainment” has Americans TUNED OUT to the REAL WORLD of autism by creating shows like The Good Doctor. 

We want to see the TRUE story of individuals with autism, picked to live in 1 out 59 homes, who work hard as hell to “improve” at a cost of $2.3 million, and have their families’ lives turned upside down; let’s find out what happens when we stop being polite…and start getting REAL. 

Let’s FLIP the script!

Mar 10, 201901:06:44
S1 E6 The Sweet Spot

S1 E6 The Sweet Spot

Meet Valerie Herskowitz, owner of The Chocolate Spectrum Café and Academy in Jupiter, FL. Her sweet contributions to the special needs community have provided a rich assortment of flavorful foundations and textured trainings, sprinkling hope for young adults on the autism spectrum. Listen in as only Valerie could concoct this Master Class on just how much adult support and instruction still needs to be cooked up. 

What do you get when you combine an already “seasoned” speech and language pathologist, then stir in extra-decadent amounts of patience, determination, and love? You get one hungry chocolatier whose specialty is breaking the autism mold!

Feb 23, 201953:06
S1 E5 #WWDBD

S1 E5 #WWDBD

What Would the Disorderly Blondes Do, you ask?

They’d pour an adult beverage (duh) then turn their show over to their #disorderlytribe via IG!

Tune in for answers to burning questions like How do the blondes navigate this special needs life with such exceptional poise? and Who dares refer to autism as a gift in their presence? Ha! Okay, actual questions came from their loyal, loud, and proud followers who are not afraid to proclaim #iamdisorderly #sosoydisorderly.

Autism. South Florida. Motherhood.

Feb 11, 201944:34
S1 E4 The Smoking Gun

S1 E4 The Smoking Gun

Everything is A-OK at this autism corral! The Disorderly Blondes are shooting first and asking questions later as their very first guest enters, guns a-blazin’!

High caliber advocate Ysela aims to please as she discusses her role as an educational consultant. Her mission (if you choose to accept it) is to keep special needs families in close range while providing all the ammunition they need for those dreaded IEPs.

There is no telling if these 3 cats can be completely herded, but they’ll give it their best shot!

Jan 28, 201954:50
S1 E3 Holidazed & Confused

S1 E3 Holidazed & Confused

It’s the most wonderful(ly) stressful time of the year! 

Did your 2018 holiday season bite the big one, compliments of autism? Well if so have we got an ego boost for you! Listen in on the unique challenges the South Florida Disorderly Blondes unwrapped, and the number of bottles they uncorked in order to cope. 

Think trains, nutcrackers, and tantrums. Oh joy!

Merry Christmas!

Jan 11, 201956:46
S1 E2 The "D" Word: Autism Diagnosis Day
Dec 19, 201837:31
S1 E1 Welcome to Disorderly Blondes!

S1 E1 Welcome to Disorderly Blondes!

Join us as we begin our dream project, ten years in the making. Our goal is to dish on all things motherhood, with a focus on balancing autism, cocktails, and heels. No Spanglish skills will be required to listen, but they will certainly help.

To know us is to know we have faced special needs parenting head on, while somehow keeping our blonde heads on straight and semi-coiffed.

Nov 29, 201830:10