1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Guest: Katie Emde, Autism Parent + Disability Advocate Entering a new and unfamiliar world can be challenging. When you’re just beginning, it can get lonely and confusing. As a parent of a child with special needs, you need to find the right support group and team to navigate through this uncharted waters.&amp;nbsp; In this episode, Nicole is joined by Autism Parent, Disability Advocate, and IEP Coach, Katie Emde, as she shares her journey of searching and establishing the right community for her children and their needs. Katie narrates her beginnings of finding the right people to connect with as she journeys through the world of Autism with her son Avery.&amp;nbsp; In this episode, Katie shares her encounter with the “bleach therapy”, the world of autism from a parent’s point of view, tips on how to verify information, and building a team of people that has you and your child’s best interest at heart.&amp;nbsp; Helping kids thrive begins with helping parents find the right and credible guides!&amp;nbsp; Episode Highlights: Searching for a community&amp;nbsp; Expanding knowledge on autism&amp;nbsp; Bleach Therapy; a Medical Risk&amp;nbsp; The Advocacy: how it started and its main goal of helping families with the same situation, to avoid misinformation&amp;nbsp; Building a right and strong community for you and your children&amp;nbsp; Connect with Katie: Facebook: AJourneyForAvery Instagram: @katieemde Connect with Huddle Up. Helping Kids Thrive http://www.huddleupcare.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24049221/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/24049221