I’m Smiling; You Just Can’t See It
I’m Smiling; You Just Can’t See It
Amy Kriewaldt
Commentary about autistic parenting, raising twice exceptional children, educating children with developmental disabilities,  and growing up undiagnosed with eccentric parents. 
Season's Greetings and Ending
 A few life updates, our trip to New York City, and a new direction for 2024. Final episode of Season One.Support the show
Dec 28, 2023
13 min
The Inclusion Specialist
A Veteran's Day tribute to a model of inclusion and acceptance. Plus, a surprise reunion. Like the show's Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092532640696Support the show
Nov 11, 2023
23 min
The Perfect Ending
Respecting my children's voices, finding the perfect ending to my book, and finding the courage to listen to myself.Support the show
Nov 10, 2023
20 min
Talking to Kids About Being Autistic
Talking to Frankie about being autistic, why it matters, and finding him a role model.Support the show
Oct 22, 2023
25 min
Queen Of The Night
Reminiscing about late night practice sessions, the newest musician in the family, why there is no more family, and a cough or two. Support the show
Oct 20, 2023
11 min
Hand of God
Stories I can't tell yet. Other stories passed down by my mother. Healing hands, the hand of god, the protective hand of mothers -- including Mother Earth.Support the show
Oct 8, 2023
19 min
This Is Whole Body Listening
What is leadership? Some thoughts about what it means and how to best serve others. Related through a story about one of my favorite piano teachers: Ray Hanson. This is what "whole body listening" is supposed to be about.Support the show
Sep 7, 2023
9 min
The Hardest Thing -- Poetry Reading
Reading of a poem I wrote about my daughter in September 2022 at a workshop with Nancy Aronie. Description of my evolution as a writer, the evolution of my voice, and my own story. Changes in our family leading to returning to public school. Why I will now always associate Jesus with Frasier. Support the show
Sep 3, 2023
31 min
Conversation with a Special Guest
My first guest, Meghan Tuttle, talks about her experiece as grad student earning her Ph.D. in School Psychology. We have a frank discussion about systemic ableism in education, and some of our thoughts on psychology in general. Some surprising tangents about genealogy and Connecticut history included! Support the show
Aug 17, 2023
55 min
In Memoriam
Talking to kids about dementia, and the grief that comes with finality.Support the show
Aug 3, 2023
9 min