Episodes

Today on the podcast we are wrapping up season three. We'll talk about some of our favorite moments from the season and reveal some big things coming this summer to the shirt shop. Plus, we'll talk to Hudson about one …

As we continue our series on Autism Awareness Month, today we want to talk about siblings. One of the biggest questions we get on social media is about Jordyn's 9-year-old brother hudson. What is their relationship like? What...

Today we're continuing our conversation with Kate Swenson of Finding Cooper's Voice. In this episode she discusses Cooper's initial diagnosis, some of their more difficult years and where they are now. Kate also gives some gr...

We are so excited to have a very special guest on the podcast today. Kate Swenson started a blog after her son Cooper was diagnosed with autism at age three. What originally started as a secret project for Kate, gained …

We are officially into April and Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month! Today we are continuing our conversation on why that awareness and acceptance is so needed for individuals with autism and their parents. We'll talk abou...

April 1st is the start of Autism Awareness and Acceptance month. This week on the podcast we wanted to prepare for the month by sharing stories of some experiences we have had over the years that could help inform families …

Today we are joined again by our producer Jessica to talk about the early days of an autism diagnosis. She is currently going through the early years of a diagnosis with her son Walt and has a ton of questions! …

When you get that diagnosis that your child has autism, your world suddenly turns upside down. Everything quickly becomes overwhelming. There are a million questions that you'll have and might not know exactly where to turn. ...

This week on the podcast we continue our conversation with Crosby Naylor, daughter of Andy Reid and single mother to three children with autism. We'll tell the story of how Crosby found us at the Summer Shirt Project and how …

You may have seen Kansas City Chief head coach Andy Reid celebrating with his family after their big Super Bowl win. Crosby Naylor, Andy's daughter, was there as they all rejoiced in their father's success. Beyond growing up ...

If you follow us on social media you know how much Jordyn loves food! On most of our videos she'll talk about what she's eating for lunch and what she is drinking. But it took us many years to get …

Welcome back! We're so excited to start the newest season with you all. It's been a little bit since we last chatted so today we are catching you up on everything that has been going on in the shirt shop …

It's our final episode of season two and with the holidays here we're going to talk all things Christmas! From our opinions on Christmas lights and songs to our favorite holiday traditions, the whole family is here along with...

It's the holiday season! While things like presents and holiday meals can be the most exciting part of this time of year, for a child with a disability it can be a real challenge. When Jordyn was younger we had …

When you have a child with a disability it affects the entire family. This week, we are talking about how we as a family navigate life working with Jordyn's autism and how it has only strengthened our family bond. Plus, …

With Thanksgiving this week, we wanted to talk about gratitude. There are so many things we are grateful for and at the top of the list is the shirt shop. It has brought so much to our lives and helped …

This week we are continuing our conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin on getting individuals with autism into the workforce. She discusses with us tips for parents and employers as well as the importance of early intervention ...

This week we are honored to be joined by Dr. Temple Grandin. She is a prominent name in the animal science world, a New York Times bestselling author and autistic. Dr. Grandin has been a major advocate for the autism …

As we continue to explore building a community, today we're going to introduce you to even more of our shirt shop family - Sarah, Maddie and Kei. We'll talk about how they came to us, what changes they've seen in …

One of the best things to come from the shirt shop is the community that it has built for Jordyn. Our shirt shop employees have become family and their love for what we do is incredible. Today, we're going to …

We're continuing our discussion of employing individuals with disabilities this week for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Today, we'll be talking to Jeni Smith who is one of the owners of Rosati's Pizza in Cumm...

Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? The unemployment rate for adults with disabilities is almost triple that of those without a disability in the United States. One of our missions is ...

It's officially October and spooky season is in full swing! While many kids are counting down the days to trick-or-treating, for kids with autism and their parents this can be a very stressful time. Things like wearing a fun ...

Today we're joined again by Janice Kern for part two of our conversation on building a community. We talk more about how we work with our children to encourage them to make a connection with family members, friends and school...