Da REAL Autism Podcast
Da REAL Autism Podcast
Podcast Description
In this episode of the Real Autism Podcast, Alicia Gosha-Page interviews Shayla Collins, founder of Diane Loves Living, a company dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Shayla shares her personal journey, the importance of building relationships as a caregiver, and the challenges faced by families in finding suitable support.
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Episodes focus on advocacy for children with special needs, caregiver support, and individual strengths in autism and ADHD contexts, featuring topics such as effective advocacy strategies within schools and person-centered planning principles that promote independence. Specific episodes include insights from professionals and personal stories that highlight the challenges faced by families and individuals in the community.
Dive deep into the unfiltered realities of being a caregiver for a loved one with autism on “da REAL Autism Podcast.” No sugarcoating—just honest, straight, and no-chaser conversations about the challenges and triumphs faced by caregivers every day. Join us as we share REAL experiences and practical applications, equipping you with actionable strategies and solutions to navigate your journey. Through candid discussions and shared stories, we aim to inspire and empower caregivers to create positive, lasting change.
You get the diagnosis… and then what? Nobody hands you a roadmap when you walk out of that doctor's office. Just a pamphlet, a list of resources, and a whole lot of feelings you don't know what to do with.
In this episode, I'm walking you through da REAL Roadmap — 5 pillars every caregiver needs as early as possible in this journey:
🔹 Mental Strength & Resilience
🔹 Understanding Autism
🔹 Therapies
🔹 Your Personalized Roadmap
🔹 Celebrating Progress
No sugarcoating. No corporate speak. Just real conversation about what it actually means to navigate this journey — from someone who's been in that parking lot in complete silence, too.
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