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Pieces For My Puzzle
Welcome to the Pieces For My Puzzle Podcast, where I, Nikki Shipp, invite you to join me on a journey through the intricacies of life as a wife to a dedicated police officer and a mother to an incredible autistic son.
As a parent navigating the unique challenges and joys of raising a child on the spectrum, I understand firsthand the complexities and uncertainties that come with it. Through this podcast, I share my personal experiences, insights, and lessons learned along the way.
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Episodes
Pieces For My PuzzleGuest Speaker! Brenda Del Monte, author of "I See You In There"
Nikki engages in an amazing conversation with Brenda Del Monte, author, speaker, and speech pathologist about her latest book release, I See You In There. This…
Pieces For My PuzzleThe Meltdown Has Happened – Now What?
The meltdown has occurred. It’s past the point of you trying to comfort your child, and you’re not sure why it’s all happening. A child on the spectrum can…
Pieces For My PuzzleLet's Talk Sensory!
Let’s talk sensory! Many children on the spectrum have sensory processing disorders than can affect them on a daily basis. Some kids are hypersensitive, and…
Pieces For My PuzzleTake Time to Destress!
There’s no manual when is comes to parenting, especially with a child on the spectrum. You may need to work harder than others to find resources and solutions…
Pieces For My PuzzleHow to stay organized when navigating your resources
Special needs services and paperwork can seem daunting. You have tons of paperwork to sift through and it sucks! Feeling unorganized can make you feel more…
Pieces For My PuzzleFind Resources & Take Action!
Find Resources, Take Action!Finding resources is one of the toughest things you’ll do. The good news is that there are many resources available for your…
Pieces For My PuzzleIEP and Finding An Advocate
IEP’s - They are a total pain in the A**! Navigating them can be difficult and you’ll feel overwhelmed and confused if you don’t have a plan. Nikki gives a…
Pieces For My PuzzleIt Starts with Believing
It starts with belief. In this podcast, we are discussing the importance of mindset and believing that your child on the spectrum is capable of amazing things!…