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In this episode, I open up about how I\u2019m managing my depression while I\u2019m on total lockdown with my 3 Autistic kids. Those of us who live with mental health issues may find ourselves struggling more because of all that\u2019s going on around us. I hope that my experience can help someone else.\nPlease remember that self-care is more important than ever. It\u2019s not easy but we have to do our best to look after ourselves, especially during these turbulent and uncertain times.\nPlease listen and share it with anyone that could benefit.\nIMPORTANT INFORMATION\nI wanted to provide you with a list of reliable sources for information regarding COVID19. Facts, science medicine and accurate, truthful information matter now more than ever. These are some of the people and medical facilities that I trust and rely on for information about this pandemic. Please give them a follow.\nDr. Tara C. Smith\nProfessor, infectious disease epidemiologist\nTwitter:\xa0twitter.com/aetiology\nWebsite:\xa0aracsmith.com\nCleveland Clinic\nTwitter:\xa0twitter.com/clevelandclinic\nWebsite:\xa0clevelandclinic.org\nMayo Clinic\nTwitter:twitter.com/mayoclinic\nWebsite:\xa0mayoclinic.org\nCDC\nTwitter:\xa0twitter.com/cdcgov\nWebsite:\xa0cdc.gov\nSupport This Podcast\nYou can find me:\xa0theautismdad.com\nTwitter:\xa0https://twitter.com/theautismdad\nThis episode is sponsored by Mightier. Mightier is an amazing program out of Harvard Medical and Boston Children\u2019s. It uses video games to teach kids to emotionally self-regulate. Visit\xa0theautismdad.com/mightier\xa0and find out more information, including how to get a free 30 day trial.\nThis episode is brought to you by AngelSense. Wandering is a huge problem in the Autism community and it\u2019s reached epidemic levels. AngelSense is working to save the lives of Autistic kids who wander, by empowering parents with GPS tracking tools that helps them to immediately intervene should an episode of elopement occur. Visit\xa0angelsense.com\xa0for more information.\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\n\n Mentioned in this episode:\nHappy Ladders\nHappy Ladders is Parent-Led Early Autism Therapy that empowers you, the parent, to teach your toddler essential developmental skills through play. Studies have shown that the parent-led model is highly effective while eliminating frustration over long wait lists, or the worry about losing precious developmental time. All without the disruption of people coming into your home\n\nHappy Ladders includes activities that target 150+ essential developmental skills every toddler needs as well as assessments in 4 different developmental areas. There\u2019s also an exclusive community of parents just like you, and professional coaching to ensure success for both you and your toddler.\n\nTo learn more, get a free trial, and take advantage of an exclusive, limited-time offer for my listeners, visit happyladders.com. Use the code "theautismdad" at checkout to save 50% off the monthly membership. Plus get a free one-on-one session as well as access to the Tantrums and Meltdowns mini-course. This is a limited-time offer so act now.\nVisit Happy Ladders\nBrainyAct\nBrainyAct\xae provides tech-enabled, patent-pending therapy programs delivered via gamification for neurological disorders such as Autism, Asperger\u2019s, Dyslexia, and ADHD. BrainyAct activates the underdeveloped areas of the brain through exercises that strategically target a child\u2019s balance, gravity, gross/fine motor, rhythm and timing, visual motor perception, and memory.\n\nPutting hope in motion means putting your family first in everything we do and using movement to affect real change. Shifting hope to a reality.\n\n91% of families report global brain improvements after four months.\nOur company was built on the premise to create real, measurable, and visible change that shows you how your child is improving through data.\n\nBrainyAct is for homes and schools. Visit Kinuu.com. Use promo code THEAUTISMDAD and save $500. This is a limited time offer.\nVisit BrainyAct\n \nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices