Ep. 138 – Bonded Without Words: A Sibling Love Story with Brittany

Host Rashidah celebrates Mother’s Day on “Autism for Badass Moms,” honoring the sacrifices and advocacy of autism moms, and introduces a conversation about sibling love and connection in an autism household.

Guest Brittany Saunders, from University City, St. Louis, shares her journey raising Mason (10), who is non-verbal and diagnosed with autism in 2019, and Savannah (7). After initial denial, Brittany pursued occupational, speech, and physical therapy, noting Mason’s growth, love of technology, and emerging communication.

Brittany describes how Savannah naturally built a fierce, supportive bond with Mason—encouraging him in therapy and school, defending him, and helping with routines—while Brittany also remains intentional about giving Savannah individual attention.

Brittany discusses future planning, self-care, her village, faith, and her work and baking, including social handles and a planned spectrum-friendly party offering.

In this episode, we discuss:

00:00 Badass Moms Welcome

00:43 Mothers Day Tribute

02:45 Why Sibling Bonds Matter

04:17 Meet Brittany Saunders

06:10 Early Signs And Denial

08:26 Diagnosis And Therapy Grind

12:01 Finding His Voice

13:28 School During COVID

14:37 Savannah The Champion

20:03 Explaining Autism To Siblings

26:15 Future Planning And Independence

34:34 Making Savannah Feel Seen

37:33 Shout Out Grandma 

39:36 Family Village Support

42:13 Sibling Bonding Moments

44:17 Sibling Rivalry Realities

46:40 OCD Loops Meltdown

51:56 Puberty New Challenges

54:00 Self Care Quiet Time

01:00:29 Finding Brittany Online

01:04:41 Advice For Struggling Moms

01:07:44 Badass Mom Wrap Up

01:11:42 Guest Call To Action

Connect with Brittany: Instagram: www.instagram.com/livelovelifewitbrit

Facebook: Brittany Saunders Instagram: www.instagram.com/britsblessedbakedgoods

Business Email: britsblessedbakedgoods@gmail.com

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