In this episode of the Not Your Average Autism Mompodcast, host Shannon Urquiola explores the often-overlooked challenge of working memory in autistic children and young adults.

From missed steps in routines to emotional overload andsocial struggles, weak working memory can show up in ways that leave both you and your child feeling frustrated. Shannon breaks down the difference betweenworking memory in neurotypical vs. autistic individuals, shares relatable age-specific examples, and offers practical strategies you can start using today to support your child more effectively.

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If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Why can’t theyjust remember what I said?”—this episode is for you.

Because sometimes, holding it together meansunderstanding why their brain can’t always hold on.

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In this episode of the Not Your Average Autism Mom podcast, Shannon explores a powerful and often overlooked topic in autism families: parentification — when children, especially siblings of autistic kids, take on adult roles far tooearly.

Are they helping… or quietly carrying too much?

Shannon shares real-life stories, signs to look for, and strategies to ensure your typically-developing child doesn’t lose their childhood in the chaos of caregiving. She opens up about her own intentional journey as a mom, how sheprotected her daughter Maddie from taking on that “third parent” role, and how the sibling relationship between Maddie and Jordan beautifully unfolded later in life — on their own terms.

You’ll walk away with greater awareness, practical ways to shift emotional weight back to where it belongs, and a gentle reminder: there is no perfect sibling bond — only what’s right for your family.

Whether your children are close or distant, growing together or still finding their way — this conversation is for you.

Tune in for encouragement, strategies, and the reminder that you’re stronger than you think. 💙

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You’re not alone in this, Mama. We’ll get through it together—just like we always do. And above all, remember… YOU are doing AMAZING at this MOM thing!

In this episode of the Not Your Average Autism Mompodcast, Shannon opens up about a challenge that hits close to home — perseveration.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re answering the same questiondozens (or hundreds!) of times a day, or watching your child get stuck on worries, routines, or reminders, you’re not alone. This is part of everyday life for many autistic children, teens, and adults — including Shannon’s son Jordan, who still struggles daily with perseveration even in adulthood.

Together, we’ll unpack what perseveration really lookslike at different ages and why it happens — from slow processing and sensory overload to anxiety and the need for predictability. Shannon shares specific real-life examples you’ll relate to, like constant questioning about schedulesor getting “stuck” on worries from the past, and offers simple, practical strategies to help support your child when they can’t move on easily.

If perseveration is a regular visitor in your home, thisepisode will help you feel less alone and give you tools to make it just a little bit easier.

Because progress is always possible — even when it showsup one small moment at a time.

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