AnneMoss had the opportunity to chat with four amazing moms of neurodivergent kids and talk about suicide and what to look for. The neurodivergent population is at increased risk of suicidal thoughts, attempts, and dying by suicide than their neurotypical counterparts – and knowing the signs and how they might manifest differently (or not) is key to early intervention.
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About the Moms Talk Autism Podcast
Navigating neurodivergence in a neurotypical world.
Raising a child with autism, special needs, or neurodivergence presents a wide range of unique challenges and struggles. As four moms, all with autistic children, our mission is to talk freely about these challenges, opening up the conversation to help other parents as they navigate their own journey.
We are by no means experts in medicine, neuroscience, or special education. We are simply moms who are reluctant experts in raising our children the best we can, figuring it out as we go
Join us as we discuss school, family balance, siblings, grief, therapies, social issues, behaviors, delays, diagnosis advocacy, marriage, and more. Think of this podcast as a coffee shop chat with your closest girlfriends. We are here for you.
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AnneMoss Rogers is a leading wellness and suicide education expert and one of the top mental health speakers and suicide prevention speakers. Known for her powerful, motivational keynotes, AnneMoss combines her personal story of loss with proven strategies to help organizations build a wellness culture that drives results and saves lives. She speaks at conferences, workplaces, K-12 schools, and universities, delivering impactful presentations that inspire change and promote mental health awareness.
AnneMoss does this work in memory of her son, Charles, who struggled with anxiety, depression, and addiction, and died by suicide at age 20 in 2015.