
Jess Tuff: Empowering Autism Acceptance Through Advocacy and Empathy – A Mother's Journey in Special Education and Mental Health
27 minutes
Hosted by Tony Mantor
Episode Description
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2117852/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Jess Tuff shares her emotional journey as a mother advocating for her autistic daughter while navigating the education system and societal stigma. Her story emphasizes the importance of understanding, acceptance, and the changes needed in how we approach autism, advocating for empathy and resources for families still facing challenges. <br>• Jess’s experience in special education and her daughter's diagnosis <br>• The significant role of therapy for both parent and child <br>• Challenges with educators and the impact of stigma <br>• The importance of individual support and understanding <br>• Family dynamics and sibling relationships in autism advocacy <br>• Hope for the future through technology and community awareness</p><p>https://tonymantor.com<br>https://Facebook.com/tonymantor<br>https://instagram.com/tonymantor<br>https://twitter.com/tonymantor<br>https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic<br>intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild<br>Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)</p>
Special Guests
- Jess Tuff