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#17 Finding Your Voice: Advocacy, Autism, and Love with Crystal Jordan

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In this episode of I Think You're Muted, we’re joined by the remarkable Crystal Jordan, an autism advocate, mother, and author who has turned her personal journey into a mission to amplify the voices of nonverbal children and their families.

Crystal shares how her son Zachariah’s diagnosis inspired her to write children’s books that reflect his story—books that didn’t exist when she needed them. We discuss the challenges she faced, from navigating the education system to finding the right illustrator for her vision. Her passion for creating representation and fostering understanding is truly inspiring.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✨ Crystal’s journey from mom to advocate
✨ The challenges of creating her first book for children with autism
✨ How nonverbal communication is a powerful language of its own
✨ Her insights on advocating for children in schools and beyond
✨ Why Crystal believes in amplifying not just the voices of children but the parents behind them

Crystal’s message is one of hope, resilience, and the power of showing up for your loved ones with unwavering determination. This episode will leave you feeling inspired and ready to find your own voice.

Where to Find Crystal:
Instagram: @iamcrystaljordan
Her book Just Like You: https://amzn.to/3OiN6M5

Ready to share your story and amplify your voice? Join Podcasting Made Easy and turn your podcasting dreams into reality today! https://www.drstephaniedean.com/podcastmadeeasy

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In this episode of I Think You're Muted, we’re joined by the remarkable Crystal Jordan, an autism advocate, mother, and author who has turned her personal journey into a mission to amplify the voices of nonverbal children and their families.

Crystal shares how her son Zachariah’s diagnosis inspired her to write children’s books that reflect his story—books that didn’t exist when she needed them. We discuss the challenges she faced, from navigating the education system to finding the right illustrator for her vision. Her passion for creating representation and fostering understanding is truly inspiring.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✨ Crystal’s journey from mom to advocate
✨ The challenges of creating her first book for children with autism
✨ How nonverbal communication is a powerful language of its own
✨ Her insights on advocating for children in schools and beyond
✨ Why Crystal believes in amplifying not just the voices of children but the parents behind them

Crystal’s message is one of hope, resilience, and the power of showing up for your loved ones with unwavering determination. This episode will leave you feeling inspired and ready to find your own voice.

Where to Find Crystal:
Instagram: @iamcrystaljordan
Her book Just Like You: https://amzn.to/3OiN6M5

Ready to share your story and amplify your voice? Join Podcasting Made Easy and turn your podcasting dreams into reality today! https://www.drstephaniedean.com/podcastmadeeasy

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