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Seen, Known, Loved, the Story Behind the Movie, Learning You

What does it really mean to see your child?  In Episode 104, we sit down with Tyler Sansom, filmmaker behind the powerful new movie Learning You — a story about a father

When They Don't Get It: Handling Judgment with Grace & Grit

Every autism mom and autism dad knows the look. The stare in the grocery store. The unsolicited advice from a relative. The friend who quietly stops calling.  In this so

The Other Side Of Autism: Growing Up With Siblings on the Spectrum

What does it really feel like to grow up as the typical sibling in a special needs family?  In this powerful follow-up to our Glass Children episode, I sit down with my

When they Wander: Understanding Autism and Elopement

The scariest day of my life was the afternoon my five-year-old daughter on the spectrum went missing. The police were notified, we gathered a search party to scour the ar

Tylenol, Trump, and Parenting Trauma - What Autism Parents Need to Know

In this milestone 100th episode of the Full Spectrum Parent Podcast, hosts Greg and Jessica Hurlbut break down the Trump administration's controversial September 2025 aut

BONUS: Praying for your kids this school year

Hey friends, today we’ve got something special for you: a bonus episode straight from the Pardon the Mess podcast! Every Monday, host Courtney DeFeo shares a short praye

You Bet Your Stretch Marks: Finding Your Purpose in Motherhood

Feeling like you've lost your sense of purpose in the daily grind of motherhood? You're not alone. In this transformative episode of the Full Spectrum Parent Podcast, hos

Advocating For Your Kids When You're a People Pleaser

Are you struggling to advocate for your special needs child because you hate confrontation? You're not alone. In this episode of Full Spectrum Parent, host Jessica Hurlb

Power Struggles in Parenting

As Christian parents, we desire for our kids to listen and obey the rules we set out for their safety and good, but what do we do when they refuse?  Whether you have a c

Navigating Single Parenting With a Child on the Spectrum

Raising a child with autism solo? You're not alone!  Join us for Episode 95 of the Full Spectrum Parent Podcast as host Jessica Hurlbut chats with Katie Blackburn - writ

Finding Joy When Life Doesn't Change

Happiness is circumstantial. But joy comes from Jesus—it’s not based upon our circumstances.  Yet one of the hardest hurdles to conquer in our parenting is finding joy w

Finding God in our Pain & Embracing this Special Life

Parenting is a gift from God and a beautiful journey. But if we’re honest, it’s also incredibly hard and sometimes heartbreaking.  In Episode 93 of the Full Spectrum Par

The Unbreakable Boy: A Father’s Fear, a Son’s Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love

In this powerful episode of Full Spectrum Parent, we explore the extraordinary journey of Austin LeRette, a remarkable young man living with osteogenesis imperfecta (brit

Extended Family and Special Needs: An Aunt’s Unique Perspective

We’ve all heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But when it comes to special needs parenting, often friends and family struggle knowing how to help. 

Autism and Food

This episode is dedicated to everyone’s favorite topic: food. Whether you have a child who is a picky eater and only consumes chicken nuggets or you have an overeater wit

When the Holidays Hurt

For many, the holidays are filled with anticipation and awe. But for some of us, the holidays hurt.  Whether you just received a diagnosis, you lost a loved one, or you’

Pimples, Periods, and Preteen Hormones: Navigating Puberty with Our Kids on the Spectrum

Teenage years are  a challenging time for any  parent, but when you throw autism into the mix, it’s a whole different ball game.  In Episode 88, Jessica reveals her fear

The Pros and Cons of Pursuing Medication

Fifteen years into our autism journey, my husband and I finally took the plunge and started our daughter Mara on medication. Pursuing medication for your child is not a d

PDA and Grand-parenting a Child on the Spectrum

The term PDA stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance and it’s a proposed disorder on the spectrum that involves an extreme resistance to everyday demands. I had never h

Autism Goes to the Movies: My 2 Favorite Movies on Autism and Why Everyone Needs to Watch Them

I’m not a huge movie buff—but when I catch a film that moves me—especially when it centers around autism, I can’t help but recommend it. There is something about a story