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Autismfamilystory podcast

By Vidya Banerjee

Welcome to the autismfamilystory podcast. This is a podcast for moms of kids on the autism spectrum and other special needs. In this podcast you will get to learn different strategies to help your own kids with autism which I have personally learned over the years in raising my son on the spectrum My name is Vidya Banerjee and I am so excited to have you on my podcast
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Significance of Autism Awareness Day

Significance of Autism Awareness Day

Today is 2nd April. it is celebrated as World Autism Awareness Day. In this episode i am speaking about the significance of this day amd what it means to autism families worldwide.
Apr 03, 202407:12
10 tips for Travelling with a child with autism.

10 tips for Travelling with a child with autism.

Traveling with a child with autism or any disability can be hard and overwhelming. In this episode, I am giving you 10 tips for travelling with your child with autism.
Mar 27, 202407:07
Errorless Teaching Strategy for children on the spectrum.
Jan 31, 202406:18
Struggles of picky eating in children with autism.

Struggles of picky eating in children with autism.

Picky eating is a major concern for many children on the spectrum which can lead to a host of problems like nutrient deficiencies.constipation and a host of other issues . In this episode I will be going through some strategies which can help with your child's picky eating.
Jan 24, 202407:50
Question Answer Episode

Question Answer Episode

I continue to receive many questions from fellow autism parents about a range of issues associated with autism. In this episode i am answering some of those questions as there are chances many of you might have the same questions.
Jan 17, 202409:04
Significance of executive functioning skills for children with autism

Significance of executive functioning skills for children with autism

Executive functioning skills are skills needed to complete and execute a task. Children with autism struggle with these skills . A deficit in these skills can cause deficits in many areas like speech,independentfunctioning and social skills.
In this episode I talk about what are executive functioning skills, types of executive functioning skills ,tips and strategies to teach these skills to our children with autism.
Jan 10, 202407:42
AAC TIPS

AAC TIPS

October is AAC awareness month . I will be sharing 10 tips in honour of AAC awareness month.These tips will be very helpful if you are starting this journey .
Oct 25, 202309:10
How to teach children on the spectrum.

How to teach children on the spectrum.

In this episode I am giving you tips and strategies you can use at home to teach your child on the spectrum in order to maximize their learning .if you find this podcast helpful kindly leave me a rating or a review on your preferred podcast platform.
Sep 27, 202310:09
Independent work tasks for children on the spectrum

Independent work tasks for children on the spectrum

Independence is the goal for all children on the spectrum. Children on the spectrum struggle with tasks initiation and task completion. we also need to maintain the skills the child has already learned and mastered. We can do this by setting up independent work tasks for our children . In this episode I am giving lots of ideas and suggestions for work tasks which are super affordable and most of the things we already have lying around the house.
Sep 20, 202307:11
question Answer episode

question Answer episode

I receive lots of questions from fellow autism parents on my social media. I will be answering some of the questions today . if you have any questions send me a message on my social media @autismfamilystory . I will answer your questions in a future episode.
Sep 13, 202308:51
Evidence based Interventions for autistic children

Evidence based Interventions for autistic children

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting children as young as 18 months of age or younger. it is a spectrum disorder. In this episode I will be focusing on signs of autism as many parents are not aware about them.
I will also be focusing on interventions for autistic children as many are evidence based and many are not.
Sep 06, 202307:07
Tips for dental visits for children on the spectrum

Tips for dental visits for children on the spectrum

Going to the dentist can be scary and overwhelming for many children specially children on the spectrum. In this episode I will give you some strategies to prepare your child for the visit
Jul 19, 202305:47
Question and answer episode

Question and answer episode

In this episode I will be answering questions I received from fellow parents of children on the spectrum
Jul 12, 202308:29
Yoga for children with asd

Yoga for children with asd

Children on autism spectrum have difficulty in sensory processing and sensory integration . They also have trouble with body awareness and motor planning . In this episode I talk about how yoga helps children on the spectrum.
Jun 28, 202304:33
Travel tips for children on the spectrum.

Travel tips for children on the spectrum.

Summer is here. It can be overwhelming for families to travel with a child on the spectrum. In this episode I am giving you tips and strategies to make your travel with your child on the spectrum less overwhelming.

I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify, or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram.




Jun 07, 202307:46
ABA therapy for autistic children

ABA therapy for autistic children

ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. it is the science of behavior. its evidence based intervention for helping children with autism to learn new skills and improve their overall development.

In this episode I am focusing on various skills ABA therapy teaches children with autism.

I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify, or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram.


May 31, 202306:05
Strategies to help children on spectrum adjust to summer break

Strategies to help children on spectrum adjust to summer break

Summer break is around the corner. Children on the spectrum crave a routine and structure. In this episode I am giving you some strategies to help children on spectrum adjust to summer break.


I have a blog
www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help. Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify, or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram.




May 17, 202305:30
How to be a involved parent for your child on the spectrum.

How to be a involved parent for your child on the spectrum.

As parents of children with spectrum we have a big responsibility to help our child learn and practice skills in order to make progress. if we only depend on the teachers or the therapists for our child to make progress that's not helpful. We need to work with our child consistently as per their capacity in order for them to learn skills and make progress.

In this episode I am giving you some strategies you can use to be an involved parent to help your child as the children with involved parents will make the most progress.


I have a blog
www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help. Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify, or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram.



Apr 26, 202309:15
How to choose ABA therapy center for your children with autism.

How to choose ABA therapy center for your children with autism.

ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. it is the science of behavior . it is god standard intervention which is evidence based and used to help children with autism.

The parent needs to do research on their part to choose right center for their child. I will discussing important points you need to consider while choosing the right center for your child.


I have a blog
www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help. Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify, or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram.



Apr 19, 202306:19
Strategies to reduce toxins exposure in children with autism

Strategies to reduce toxins exposure in children with autism

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is on the rise these days. Helping children with autism is a multidimensional approach with therapy being one part, focussing on nutrition and lifestyle is critical for children with autism.
In this episode, I am giving you strategies that I am personally using at home to help my son with autism.


I have a blog
www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share, and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help. Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify, or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram.




Apr 12, 202308:09
Work Life Balance for mothers of children with autism.

Work Life Balance for mothers of children with autism.

Autism is the fastest growing disability in todays times. Whether to work or not to work depends on the family's situation and finances . Autism therapies are expensive and continue to rise these days. Most insurance companies pay for part of therapy while many don't .
In this episode I speak about how to achieve work life balance for mothers of children with autism.

I have a blog
www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help. Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify, or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram.

Mar 29, 202305:50
Depression in mothers of autistic children

Depression in mothers of autistic children

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder . Parenting a autistic child can be very overwhelming and isolating at the same time. it causes lots of stress and burnout in mothers of children wirh autism. In this episode i am speaking about Depression in mothers of autistic children and some strategies to prevent it.Mothers of autistic children need to make self care a priority as you cannot pour from a empty cup.

I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify, or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram.

Mar 22, 202306:52
Eight Tips for Picky eating children with autism.

Eight Tips for Picky eating children with autism.

Nutrition is very important for all of us .Many autistic children are picky eaters which creates difficulties in feeding them a nutritionally balanced diet . This can lead to nutritional deficiencies and host of other issues including constipation which is common in autistic children.
In this episode, I am giving you eight tips which can help to reduce picky eating in your autistic child.
I have a blog
www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help. Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify, or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram.
Mar 15, 202306:29
Autism and Seizures.

Autism and Seizures.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children as young as eighteen months of age or younger. Many autistic children have a dual diagnosis of autism and seizures. In this episode, I am speaking about the difference between epilepsy and seizures. I am also sharing some do's and don't when your child is having a seizure, the symptoms of seizures . I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify, or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram.

Mar 08, 202306:20
How to manage challenging behaviors in children with autism.

How to manage challenging behaviors in children with autism.

Behavior is something we all do. All behaviors are a form of communication. Behaviors don't happen randomly. They happen for a reason. All behaviors have a function.  The acronym is called S.E.A.T .In this episode I  am giving you some strategies on how you can manage your child's challenging behaviors at home. A BCBA which stands for Board certified Behavior Therapist can help you to do a FBA which stands for Functional Behavior Assessment by taking ABC data . they can suggest you replacement behaviors which serve the same function as challenging behaviors . I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify, or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram.

Mar 01, 202309:27
6 Tips for autism friendly Thanksgiving.

6 Tips for autism friendly Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving is a national holiday in US and Canada. It is celebrated to give thanks for everything we have including food, family and friends. Holidays can be very stressful for children with autism as they love to have routine and structure. 

In this episode I am giving you 6 tips for an autism friendly Thanksgiving.  

I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum.

I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify, or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram.

Nov 16, 202205:55
How occupational therapy can help children with autism

How occupational therapy can help children with autism

Autism is a neurological disorder affecting children as young as 18 months of age. There are many interventions for children with autism. Some are evidence-based and many are not. In today's episode, I share how occupational therapy can help your child with autism. I am not an occupational therapist, consult an occupational therapist trained in sensory integration who can help to address your child's needs.

I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum.

I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify, or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram

Aug 17, 202207:15
How to work with nonverbal kids with autism.

How to work with nonverbal kids with autism.

It is a well-known fact more than 40%of children with autism are nonverbal. In this episode, I am sharing some ways you can work with nonverbal children. It is important we presume competence while working with nonverbal children which requires a mindset change on our part as parents and professionals working with nonverbal kids.

I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum.

I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify, or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram


Jul 28, 202207:32
How to keep children with autism engaged during summer break

How to keep children with autism engaged during summer break

Summer is here .school is done for the year. Children with autism love routine and structure. They find it very challenging to engage themselves. In this episode, I will give you some strategies to keep your children with autism engaged during summer break.


I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum.

I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram


Jun 22, 202206:59
Question and Answer episode

Question and Answer episode

In this episode I will be answering questions I received from fellow autism parents on social media. I hope you find this episode helpful and may answer some questions you may have .

I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.

I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram


May 25, 202206:54
How to teach daily living skills to children with autism

How to teach daily living skills to children with autism

Daily living skills are activities of daily living which are routine self care activities we all participate in without assistance. It is important we teach these functional life skills to our children with autism as it will help them in becoming independent which is the ultimate goal for all autism parents .
In this episode I am giving you some strategies which you can use to teach these skills to your child with autism .Task Analysis is a process we can use to teach these skills to our children. In this process we take a complex skill and break it down in to smaller steps and then we teach each step separately.
It is better to start teaching these skills at a young age but you can start teaching it at any age no matter what your child's skill level is.
I have a blog
www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.
I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help. Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram
May 11, 202207:21
7 strategies to reduce anxiety in children with autism

7 strategies to reduce anxiety in children with autism

Anxiety is a common emotion we all experience at some point of time. Anxiety occurs at a higher rate in individuals with autism including children. In this episode I talk about  Causes of anxiety in children with autism Anxiety symptoms  7 strategies to reduce anxiety in children with autism. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook Autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on  Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram

Apr 27, 202207:43
Autism and Puberty

Autism and Puberty

Puberty is hard for all kids but can be very challenging for kids on the spectrum. In puberty, there are changes going on in a child's body both physically and emotionally.

They might go through a range of emotions and can experience anxiety as they might feel overwhelmed with changes they might be experiencing both physically and emotionally.

In this episode, I am giving you six strategies that will help you help your child deal with puberty .

I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum.

 I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram

Apr 13, 202206:57
Significance of Autism Awareness and Acceptance.

Significance of Autism Awareness and Acceptance.

April is the start of Autism awareness and acceptance month. For families of children living with autism awareness and acceptance must be year-round not only in the month of April. Autism is misunderstood in many countries around the world as there is not much awareness and education about autism. It is associated with stigma and societal pressures in many countries around the world. In this episode, I share the significance of autism awareness and acceptance and how it starts with us the parents completely accepting our child's diagnosis so we can educate people around us and the community as a whole to create a world that is inclusive of our children.

 I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram

Apr 06, 202208:22
Parenting a nonverbal child with autism.

Parenting a nonverbal child with autism.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children as young as 18 months of age. It is a spectrum disorder that is lifelong. Some individuals with autism develop spoken speech while many remain nonverbal.

Our son is on the autism spectrum and is nonverbal to this day. He communicates with an AAC device which stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication.

In this episode, I talk about Non-verbal autism, How you can advocate for your child and also some strategies which have personally helped me in parenting my nonverbal son.

I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.

I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram

Mar 30, 202207:25
Stimming and Autism

Stimming and Autism

Children with autism struggle with sensory processing issues. They have difficulty in self-regulation.

In this episode, I will talk about what is Stimming-

                                                      Importance of stimming

                                                        our senses

                                                     strategies for stimming 


I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.

I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram



Mar 23, 202206:30
Question and Answer episode

Question and Answer episode

This episode I will be answering some questions I received from fellow autism parents on my email and social media . I will be doing these sessions once every few months as I am sure these episodes will be very helpful to get your questions answered.
I have a blog
www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.
I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help. Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram







Mar 16, 202207:14
All about AAC 101

All about AAC 101

One of the deficits of autism is difficulty in communication. 40% of children with autism are nonverbal. They use an AAC device to communicate. AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. It is used by individuals who cannot communicate with an oral speech to express their wants, needs, thoughts and emotions.

In this episode, you will learn

what is AAC

How to get an AAC device for your child

What is Aided Language Input

Myths of AAC

Important considerations while teaching and modelling on your child's AAC device.

Listen to episode 4 of my podcast wherein I have shared some tips on how parents can help their children communicate with their AAC device.

I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.blogspot.com.

I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram




Mar 09, 202207:44
5 Things to not do as a Autism parent.

5 Things to not do as a Autism parent.

We are constantly being told things we need to do as autism parents but in today's episode, I will tell you 5 things you should not do as an autism parent. I am sure you are surprised to hear this but these things are critical for your child's success. 

In today's episode, I am going to share some strategies to strengthen your marriage while raising your child with autism. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.blogspot.com. 

I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram

Mar 02, 202204:45
How parenting a child with autism affects Marriage.

How parenting a child with autism affects Marriage.

Autism is a neurological disorder that is lifelong and can affect children as young as 18 months of age. Parenting a child with autism can be challenging and overwhelming both at the same time as it not only affects the child but affects the whole family. It can put a lot of strain on a marriage and might cause a lot of resentment between couples. In today's episode, I am going to share some strategies to strengthen your marriage while raising your child with autism. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.blogspot.com. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram

Feb 23, 202205:41
Importance of nutrition for children with Autism.

Importance of nutrition for children with Autism.

Nutrition is of utmost importance for children with autism as it can affect their attention and focus, sleep, behaviours and overall growth and development.

It is well-known fact many children with autism are picky eaters and are not getting proper nutrition. It can result in nutritional deficiencies. In this episode, I am going to talk about some strategies to help with your child's nutrition.

I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey.   

  I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.blogspot.com. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram

Feb 16, 202207:03
Resources for children with autism.

Resources for children with autism.

We all know children with autism need specialized individualized programs put in place for them to make progress in their learning goals. That's why an IEP is put in place for every child.
In this episode, I am going to talk about resources for your children with autism.
I have a blog
www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.blogspot.com
I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help. Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram
Feb 09, 202207:56
Tips to improve social skills in children with autism.

Tips to improve social skills in children with autism.

One of the hallmarks in children with autism is impairment in social skills. Social skills are a set of rules we use to interact with others. Children with autism struggle with social skills. In this episode, I give you tips to improve social skills in your children with autism. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey.     I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.blogspot.com. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram

Feb 02, 202206:13
Tips for flying with a child with autism,

Tips for flying with a child with autism,

Travelling with a child with autism can be challenging for the child with autism and the whole family as airports and airplanes can be overwhelming for children with autism. In this episode, I give you some tips for flying with a child with autism which has helped our son on the spectrum over the years.   I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey.    I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.blogspot.com. I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learned over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram

Jan 26, 202205:53
Haircut tips for children with autism.

Haircut tips for children with autism.

Getting a haircut is hard for many children on the spectrum due to sensory issues. It might cause an aversive experience for them. In this episode, I am going to share some haircut tips for children with autism that have helped our son over the years.
I have a blog
www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey. I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.blogspot.com.
I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learnt over the years in raising our son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help. Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram

Jan 19, 202204:50
Virtual learning Tips for children with Autism

Virtual learning Tips for children with Autism

We are living in unprecedented times amid the pandemic for the past 2 years. Schools have offered the option to go to school in person or opt-in for virtual learning.

We chose online learning for our son.  I  have been helping my son with online learning for the past 18 months. Our son has made so much progress over the past 18 months.

Some countries have gone back to online learning due to the new variant. In this episode, I am going to share some tips to make virtual learning a positive experience for you and your child.

I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey.    I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.blogspot.com.

  I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learnt over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram

Jan 12, 202206:08
Tips for parenting a child with autism.

Tips for parenting a child with autism.

Parenting is hard. It can be challenging when you are parenting a child with autism or any kind of disability. It can both be overwhelming and isolating at the same time. I have been on this autism journey for over a decade. I am going to share some tips for parenting a child with autism which has helped me personally in my journey which will help you in your autism journey. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey.    I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.blogspot.com   I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learnt over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram

Jan 05, 202207:03
How to promote skill generalization in children with autism.

How to promote skill generalization in children with autism.

Children with autism struggle with skill generalization. We want to teach our children functional skills. Generalization is when children with autism can demonstrate skills they have learned in a structured setting in new settings, with new people and in new situations. Generalization has to be planned for children with autism from the beginning. In this episode, I talk about some strategies which can help with skill generalization for your children. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey.    I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.blogspot.com  I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learnt over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.   Leave a review on the Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram 

Dec 29, 202107:12
How to toilet train children with autism.

How to toilet train children with autism.

Toilet training is one of the most important functional life skills we can teach our children with autism. In this episode, I am going to share some strategies which you can use to Toilet train your child with autism. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey.   I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.blogspot.com  I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learnt over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.  Leave a review if you like my podcast on Apple podcast, Spotify or Goodpods which will help my podcast reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram on

Dec 22, 202105:51
Sensory issues in children with autism spectrum.

Sensory issues in children with autism spectrum.

Children with autism struggle with sensory processing which creates difficulty in self-regulation as they don't feel regulated. This might cause challenging behaviours in children with autism. We have 8 senses in total. In addition to our 5 senses, we have 3 hidden senses, vestibular sense, proprioceptive sense and interoceptive sense. Many children with autism struggle with these 3 senses. I have a blog www.autismfamilystory.com which I started to help parents of children with special needs with helpful tips and strategies they can use to help their child with autism. I am also active on social media Instagram(@autismfamilystory) wherein I share lots of helpful information for parents who are on this journey.  I also have a page on Facebook autismfamilystory.blogspot.com  I am also active on Pinterest by the name Autismfamilystory. I started this podcast to help parents of children with special needs with helpful strategies and tips I learnt over the years in raising my son who is on the autism spectrum. I hope you listen, share and follow my podcast which will help me reach more special needs parents who are looking for help.  Leave a review if you like my podcast which will help me reach more autism parents like you. Alternatively, you can email me at vbanerjee854@gmail.com to give any feedback or suggest a topic to cover on my podcast or you can direct message me on Instagram on

Dec 15, 202108:54