Raising Raymie: Nikki Whites Autism Parenting Journey (S6E21)

Published: July 10, 2023, 8 a.m.

b"I\\u2019m currently renovating my studio and instead of taking this week off, I wanted to share a really inspiring interview I did with Nikki White on my Spcial Needs Ohio podcast. Nikki White is from Raising Raymie on Instagram and Facebook. Nikki is here to talk about her autism parenting journey, and share what life is like for her amazing family, from her perspective.\\n\\nAbout Nikki White: \\nNikki is a wife and mother of 3. She created the Raising Raymie pages to help further autism acceptance in honor of her 5 year old son Raymie, who was diagnosed with severe non-speaking autism and all those just like him. She was recently published in The Gratitude Journal created by Amanda Owen, for Mom's of children with disabilities trying to find joy in the tough days.\\nFacebook\\nInstagram\\n\\nAbout Rob Gorski and The Autism Dad podcast:\\nRob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys and Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. Multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well over a decade.\\nConnect with Rob Gorski: https://listen.theautismdad.com.\\n\\nMentioned in this episode: \\n\\nQuiet Mind:\\nIntroducing The Original Weighted Pillow by Quiet Mind, an innovative tool for easing anxiety, stress, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder symptoms. This compact alternative to weighted blankets is created by Mikey Goldman, who himself deals with ADHD and anxiety. It's a portable companion, providing an instant calming effect. Unlike large weighted blankets, this soft, easy-to-move pillow won't make you too hot or claustrophobic. Using Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS), it offers the benefits of weighted blankets in a smaller, portable format, ideal for children with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing disorder. Consider it a stress ball for your body - hold it, hug it, and let your mind relax.\\nFor more information, visit onequietmind.com and use the code \\u201ctheautismdad\\u201d at checkout to save 15%\\n\\nSocial Cipher:\\nThis amazing game follows Ava, an autistic space pirate, as she navigates her way through social challenges, self-doubt, and connecting with her community. Ava is helping kids in over 220 schools and therapy centers across 6 countries build the social emotional skills they need to better navigate everyday life.! \\nVisit https://www.socialciphergame.com/ and use the code: theautismdad to get 15% off and start playing today!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"