Dancing Into Parenthood with Dr. Divina Lopez

S1E3 My Autistic Experience – S01E03 | Meltdowns and Finding Calm

In this episode of My Autistic Experience, Aaron opens up about his personal experiences with meltdowns—what triggers them, how they feel in the moment, and what actually helps him calm down. Dr.…

S1E2 My Autistic Experience – S01E02

“My Autistic Experience” is a heartfelt and enlightening podcast hosted by 12-year-old Aaron and his mom, Dr. Divina Lopez, a pediatrician and autism expert. Together, they share Aaron’s unique…

S1E1 My Autistic Experience – S01E01

“My Autistic Experience” is a heartfelt and enlightening podcast hosted by 12-year-old Aaron and his mom, Dr. Divina Lopez, a pediatrician and autism expert. Together, they share Aaron’s unique…

Entre La Familia – Episode 13 – Genetic Testing

Dive into the world of genetic testing for ASD, where science becomes the ultimate detective, uncovering the hidden clues of autism. By decoding the genetic mysteries behind ASD, doctors can craft…

Entre La Familia – Episode 12 – Rant

Entre La Familia – Episode 11 – Don’t Sleep On Your Child

Our special needs children are capable. They possess unique strengths and abilities that deserve to be recognized and celebrated. With the right support, encouragement, and resources, our special…

Entre La Familia – Episode 10 (with my son Aaron)

In this episode of Dancing Into Parenthood, my son Aaron talks about his experience growing up with autism. He shares his good and bad memories when it came to school, his peers, and the…

Entre La Familia – Episode 9 Part 2 (with Speech Language Pathologist Linelly Nieves)

In Part 2, Linelly and I talk about the level of denial in the Latino community when it comes to autism. They also talk about the key to success when it comes to therapies and tips when it comes to…

Entre La Familia – Episode 9 Part 1 (with Speech Language Pathologist Linelly Nieves)

I’m so excited to have Linelly on this episode of Dancing Into Parenthood: Entre La Familia! Linelly is a Speech Language Pathologist with a two year old son who was diagnosed with autism. She shares…

Entre La Familia – Episode 8 (with Francis Lora)

On this episode of Dancing Into Parenthood, I’m joined by Francis Lora! This is the first father I’ve had on in the Entre La Familia series! Francis is a licensed social worker and father to a son…

Entre La Familia – Episode 6 (with Marlene Soto)

On this episode of Dancing Into Parenthood, I’m joined by Marlene Soto! Marlene is a huge advocate for her son AJ, who was diagnosed with autism at age 7. Marlene knew her son had autism within the…

Entre La Familia – Episode 6 – Does Your Husband Have Autism?

Does your husband have autism?

Entre La Familia – Episode 5 (with Alexandra Casillas)

In this episode, we hear from Alexandra, a neurotypical sibling! She talks about her relationship with her brother, Austin, who was diagnosed with autism. Alex shares how her and Austin learned to…

Entre La Familia – Episode 4 Part 2 (with sisters Janira and Jeannie)

In Part 2, sisters Janira and Jeannie share more of their journeys as mothers to children with autism. They share the realities of relationships, the power of community, and special talents their…

Entre La Familia – Episode 4 Part 1 (with sisters Janira and Jeannie)

On Episode 4 Part 1 of the Dancing Into Parenthood Podcast, we’re joined by sisters, Janira and Jeannie! Listen in as they share their stories, each raising children with autism. Jeannie is also the…

Entre La Familia – Episode 3 (with Kenia Nunez)

On this episode of Dancing Into Parenthood, we’re joined by Kenia Nunez! She is a small business, entrepreneur coach, she is a curriculum creator for culturally responsive programs, best selling…

Entre La Familia – Episode 2 (with Jessica Casillas)

Listen to Jessica Casillas share her story with us on her motherhood journey to her now 26-year-old son. She shares the signs and symptoms, her families reactions, obstacles they faced along the way,…

Entre La Familia – Episode 1 Part 3 (with Theresa Gonzalez)

In Part 3, Theresa gets real with us on her other son’s feelings towards his brother’s autism diagnosis and how its shifted his perspective while growing up. She also shares her outlook on her son’s…

Entre La Familia – Episode 1 Part 2 (with Theresa Gonzalez)

In Part 2, Theresa shares more of her motherhood journey. Her son, Diego, was diagnosed with autism at age 3. She shares the obstacles he overcame, navigating the school system & IEP meetings,…

Entre La Familia – Episode 1 Part 1 (with Theresa Gonzalez)

Listen to Theresa share the story of her motherhood journey to her son, Diego. In Part 1, she shares the initial signs and symptoms of autism she first noticed in her son, how the initial diagnosis…