Connect and Curate

Hosted by: Jacquelene Nigrelli

Your child just got an autism diagnosis, and nobody handed you a manual. Connect and Curate is where you start. Hosted by Jacquelene Nigrelli, founder of Illuminate Academy, Connect and Curate brings more than...

Episodes

My Kid Won't Put His Shoes On

Season #2 October 30, 2026

7:20 AM. We leave in five minutes. He has socks on, and I have said "put on your shoes" four different ways. If that's your morning, this one is for you. The principle in this episode is regulation before expectation....

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Is It a Tantrum or a Meltdown? Here’s How to Tell

Season #2 October 23, 2026

Your child is on the floor in the middle of Target. Everyone is watching. And you're wondering whether to hold the boundary or give in. But what if it's not a tantrum? What if your child is having a meltdown because...

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Why You Need Date Night (And How to Actually Make It Happen)

Season #2 October 16, 2026

When you’re raising an autistic child, even something as simple as date night can feel complicated. What if the babysitter calls ten minutes after you leave? What if your child has a meltdown? What if nobody else...

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What If It’s Not Defiance? Rethinking Your Child’s Hard Moments

Season #2 October 10, 2026

Your child is refusing. Yelling. Shutting down. And you're standing there wondering, “What do I do now?” What if you're looking at the hard moment through the wrong lens? In Episode 2 of Connect and Curate, Jacquelene...

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