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Spotting Early Signs of Autism & Supporting Families with Mary Elizabeth Jackson

This week on the podcast, co-hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki sit down with Mary Elizabeth Jackson, an award-winning author, certified special needs and disability advocate, and passionate educator. Mary shares insights about the Building Bridges Training Program, which helps families and educators identify early signs of autism and provides essential support strategies.

As a mom of three, with two children on the autism spectrum, Mary brings firsthand experience to her advocacy work. She is the co-host of the Writers Corner Live Show and the Special Needs and Disabilities Show, a live-streamer, speaker, and host of Cover to Cover on Brushwood Media Network. She’s also a ghostwriter, contributing writer for WOW WARRIOR Women’s Online Magazine, and owner of E & L Publishing.

In this episode, Mary discusses:

✅ How to recognize early autism symptoms

✅ The importance of early intervention and resources

✅ Ways educators and families can work together for better support

✅ Her personal journey as a special needs advocate

Whether you're a parent, educator, or advocate, this conversation is packed with valuable insights. Tune in now!

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Meet Your Hosts

As co-creator of VeggieTales, co-founder of Big Idea Entertainment, and the voice of Larry the Cucumber, Mike Nawrocki has been dedicated to helping parents pass on biblical values to their kids for over three decades. Mike is the offbeat brain behind Silly Songs with Larry, and has lent his screenwriting and directing talents to dozens of VeggieTales episodes, as well as both of the properties’ theatrical releases, Jonah and The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything.

His most recent project, an early-reader book series published by Tyndale House titled The Dead Sea Squirrels, has been adapted into a 13-episode animated series now streaming on Minno, with more books and a season 2 of animation currently in the works. Mike also serves as an assistant professor of film and animation at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, and co-hosts the weekly podcast, “The Bible for Kids.”

Tricia Goyer is a USA Today bestselling author of over 100 books, including historical fiction, family favorites, and books for children and teens. She co-hosts The Bible for Kids Podcast, where she gets to talk with authors, musicians, and ministry leaders who are passionate about pointing kids to Jesus.

As a homeschooling mom of ten and wife to John, Tricia knows firsthand the joy (and the chaos!) of discipling kids in real life. She's written more than 500 articles, speaks at homeschool and family conferences across the country, and loves helping parents and grandparents pass along a living faith to the next generation. Her recent releases include Twist of Time, co-written with her son Nathan. Learn more at triciagoyer.com.