Celebrating The Beauty of Autism with Ashley Shinholster, Author of "Be u Bear"

In this empowering episode, Betsy sits down with her dear friend, Ashley, to explore Ashley's journey in embracing her son's autism with love, understanding, and empowerment.

Throughout the conversation, Ashley shares candidly about her experience of recognizing the signs of autism in her son and the emotional process of seeking a diagnosis. She discusses the various therapies and supportive care they have implemented to help her son thrive, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and sensory accommodations.

Ashley delves into the adjustments they have made in their daily life to create a nurturing environment for her son, such as using visual schedules and fostering empathy among siblings. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and acceptance in celebrating the unique qualities of individuals with autism.

The role of faith emerges as Ashley reflects on finding strength and comfort in navigating the challenges of raising a child with autism. She highlights the significance of self-care and finding support systems to sustain oneself on this journey.

In this episode, Ashley introduces her book "Be You Bear" a book that is not only a valuable resource for children who have a sibling or friend with autism but also for classrooms, libraries, and families seeking to foster inclusivity, understanding, and support for children with autism spectrum disorder. Join Blessing, Bear, and the whole Bear family on this fun-filled journey through Bear’s story: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Bear-Understanding-Spectrum-Disorder/dp/B0CSXKYQ7V

Join Betsy and Ashley on this empowering journey of love, understanding, and empowerment as they share insights, challenges, and triumphs in embracing autism with compassion and resilience. 


Connect with Ashley:

Instagram: @be_u_bear