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“Ask an Autism Mom” is an interactive Facebook live show initiated by LakiKid. The show is all about having a platform where members—autism parents, members of special needs families, or just about anybody who loves someone with autism—can freely talk and discuss about the never-ending list of issues that’s autism related.

From finding the right therapist to choosing the right daycare, understanding meltdowns and coping with bizarre behaviors, insurance claims and support, diet, sleep, toys, educational materials, and many others—Our host kickstarts the weekly discussions and speaks from her own experiences as an autism mom.

Tuning in to “Ask An Autism Mom” is a great way to stay on the loop with all the latest LakiKid news and announcements as well. Whether it’s a new product launch, collaborative events we’re gracing, or partnerships and campaign we’re setting off, you get the first dibs on those every Monday.

Meet Our Host

The show is hosted by LakiKid team member, Jenn, 35-year-old mother of two. Jenn’s daughter, Ryley, now 6, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 4.

When you stop by the show to have your questions answered, you can be sure that Jenn is a fellow member of the community, speaking from her own experiences. Not knowing where to turn after Ryley was first diagnosed, she is here to help ensure other families know they aren’t alone.

Featured Episode

EP. 73 - Create Positive Learning Environment At Home

During these times when it is best for everyone, especially children to stay home to be safe from the Coronavirus, we as parents want to spend this time carefully with them making sure that they still have enough time for learning. In this video, we will go over the following topics:

  • ✔️ Setting up a positive sensory-friendly environment at home
  • ✔️ How to use that environment to help with educational needs.
  • ✔️ Allowing movement throughout the day.
  • ✔️ Sensory Activities suggestion.

Previous Episodes

2020

May: What You Need To Know About Speech & ABA
EP. 82 - ABA In Depth
EP. 81 - Teaching Speech At Home
EP. 80 - What Is ABA?
EP. 79 - What Is Speech?
Special Interview: EP. 78 Navigating Our New Normal
April: Special Needs Advocacy (Autism Awareness Month Special Edition)
EP. 77 - How To Advocate in Public?
EP. 76 - How To Advocate During IEP?
EP. 75 - You Are Your Child's Best Advocate!
March: The Parent's Survival Guide To The Coronavirus/COVID-19
EP. 74 - Making Learning At Home Fun
EP. 73 - Create Positive Learning Environment At Home
February: The Ultimate Guide To Sensory System
EP. 72 - Strategies For Dealing With The Sensory System
EP. 71 - Common Issues With Sensory System
January: Everything About The Sensory Diet
EP. 70 - Q&A Session: All of your sensory diet related question answer
EP. 69 - What can you do with Sensory Diet around the house?
EP. 68 - The need of Sensory Diet. How to get school onboard?
EP. 67 - What is Sensory Diet?

2018

EP. 41 - New Year New Perspective
EP. 40 - How to Handle an Autism Tantrum?
EP. 39 - What is Sensory Processing Disorder?
EP. 38 - Early Sign of Autism
EP. 37 - Different form of Active Seating
EP. 36 - What is Active Seating and How does it benefit? (Interview with OT)
EP. 35 - Top 7 Holiday Gifts for Autism Families
EP. 34 - How to handle holiday season?
EP. 33 - Special Show with Jenn's Husband
EP. 32 - Interview with Angela
EP. 31 - Building Self-Esteem in your child
EP. 30 - Building Self-Esteem in Parent
EP. 29 - How to ask family and friend for support?
EP. 28 - Sensory Friendly Halloween
EP. 27 - Tips For the After School Meltdown
EP. 26 - Ask an Autism "DAD" Live. What is KultureCity?
EP. 25 - 5 Travel Tips to Help Children with Autism Enjoy the Vacation
EP. 24 - Interview with Alice Horn
EP. 23 - Interview with Jason Hsieh
EP. 22 - Create simple systems that increase focus, attention and motivation
EP. 21 - What is Play based learning?
EP. 20 - How to prepare for a successful Back To School?
EP. 19 - Discover the REAL reason your child struggles with following direction
EP. 18 - 5 Tips for a Successful Meet the Teacher
EP. 17 - How to educate friends or strangers about Autism
EP. 16 - How to help calm anxiety in kid with Autism
EP. 15 - Ways to make your home supportive for kids with specials need
EP. 14 - How to coordinating with providers to get needs met
EP. 13 - Navigating multiple Drs and therapists. Tips to stay organized.
EP. 12 - A Summer Schedule for Kids with Autism: How to Balance Fun, Independence & Structure
EP. 11 - How to deal with your child's obsessive behavior?
EP. 10 - Autism and ADHD: Do you know how to help with co-occurring conditions?
EP. 9 - How to Handle bullying at school as the parent of a special needs child?
EP. 8 - Does going gluten-free help kid with Autism?
EP. 7 - Autism Learning Tools for Home and School
EP. 6 - What therapy works well for children with Autism?
EP. 5 - How to prepare for a successful IEP meeting?
EP. 4 - Helping Your Child with Autism Sleep: An Overview of Sleep Hygiene and Behavioral Strategies.
EP. 3 - Self care for parents.
EP. 2 - Ask an Autism Mom - 9 Tips To Help Children With Autism Prevent Meltdown
EP. 1 - Autism Parenting Tips | Helping Picky Eaters Reach A Balanced Diet

 

Why People Love It

"LakiKid is more than just a company selling products but a brand that is standing for something and making a changing and bringing awareness to Autism. I love that they offer a community for parents and families of autistic children. They stand behind their products and their mission."

Kathlenn H.

January 3, 2019

"I give them more then 5.
The team have be so outstanding so helpful they been come a part of my family. They even keep up and message you day later to see if everything going good the have done wounded for our family over the year I tell everyone."

Jess W.

December 3, 2018

"LaliKid is amazing! I've learned so much more since I discovered LaliKid. Thank you Chris! Plus thank you LakiKid for my recent prize. I have several students that will benefit from the sensory based seat."

Brittany D.

August 13, 2018

"Such amazing support, ideas and a general place to ask the questions I don’t have answers to! I love that my advice is valued and I can learn daily from others! Thank you LakiKid!"

Deena P.

June 18, 2018

"Love this group! My son and I like watching every Monday to see what new things we can order and win!!!! We just got our marble maze that we won last week and he loves it!!! So exciting

Jess W.

May 5, 2018

"Love this group very supportive with new family"

Chris M.

June 4, 2018

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ways to participate?

There are 3 easy ways to participate in the "Ask An Autism Mom" show:

1) Join the Facebook live show every Monday at 1PM EST/ 10AM PST.

2) Watch replays of all the previous episodes on our YouTube channel.

3) Listen to podcasts by streaming or downloading previous episodes through iTunes. 

How to watch Facebook live show?

The best way to watch our live show is to go directly to our main Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LakiKidSensory). Press "Following", so you get a notification when we go on air! If you don't see the video at the time of the event, please refresh the page.

What is the "Ask An Autism Mom" parents support group? 

The group is for special needs parents who want to hang out with other creative, supporting parents like themselves. We will have dedicate topic related to the weekly live show, along with useful tips and insights from families who have gone through the similar situation. It provides people with an opportunity to share personal experiences, coping strategies and emotional support to other special needs parents. Join the Community!

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