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Raising Boys & Girls

Episode 108: Parenting in the Trenches With Neurodiverse Kids: Jenn and Marcus dePaula

Raising Boys & Girls

That Sounds Fun Network

Religion & Spirituality, Kids & Family, Christianity, Parenting

4.9 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 25 April 2023

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

To wrap up Autism Awareness month, Sissy and David speak with the podcast's audio engineer, Marcus dePaula, and his wife, Jenn, about their experiences parenting their 14 year old son who is on the autism spectrum. . . . . . LINKS Raising Boys & Girls Episode 105 with Dr. Chinwé and Lonnie Willams Temple Grandin movie with Claire Danes The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the Spectrum by Temple Grandin Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin The Reason I Jump by Naoki Higashida The Reason I Jump film based on the book Autism Discussion Page on Facebook Autism Discussion Page books by Bill Nason Jenn on Instagram . . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Sundays - Go to SundaysForDogs.com/RBG or use code RBG at checkout to get 35% off your first order. Hiya Health - Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order! Jesus Revolution Movie - Gather your friends and family for a movie night to enjoy this incredible move, available now on demand, digital, Blu-Ray and DVD! Air Doctor - use promo code RBG and depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!  Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls podcast. I'm Sissy Gough.

0:06.9

I'm David Thomas. And I'm Melissa Trevathan.

0:10.3

And we are so glad you've set us out a few minutes to spend with us today.

0:14.2

In each episode of this podcast, we'll share some of what we're learning in the work we do with

0:18.6

kids and families on a daily basis at Days Are Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee.

0:23.2

Our goal is to help you care for the kids in your life with a little more understanding,

0:27.3

a little more practical help and a whole lot of hope.

0:30.1

So pull up a chair and join us on this journey from our little yellow house to yours.

0:38.8

You all we are so excited about this conversation. And I don't I mean, I think we've been plotting it

0:44.0

for two years. At least not quite that long.

0:48.1

Yes, wanting to have you all on for so long. We're so grateful for your time with us and just

0:54.5

who you both are in our lives. And obviously, Marcus, we're a huge fan. We've gotten to work together

1:00.0

for how many years at this point. I've lost count. I know. Three. It's the third season I've been doing

1:06.1

with you guys. Okay. So at least three years. And the only reason any season exists is because of

1:11.3

Marcus left to the two of us. There'd be no recording. Yes. Is that not the truth? Yes.

1:17.5

All of the people who are listening right now every episode you have heard that sounds amazing

1:22.6

and beautifully done and perfect is because of Marcus. Yes, it is. We are so grateful.

1:27.7

It doesn't sound amazing and perfect. I didn't edit. There it is. There you go. Not responsible.

1:32.8

Yes. Yes. And Jen, you have helped me so much on social media. We have loved your work from a far

1:39.5

for quite some time. I watch you and your tidbits. Will you tell me your Instagram handle?

1:44.8

It's at mixtus media and that X to us media. Yes. You are brilliant about social media. And we

1:52.5

are grateful for anyone who's an expert in that space because we're not. We're just fumbling our way

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