For the love of Jake Fri, 22 May 2026 11:49:07 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595161 en-us © 2026 For the love of Jake yes 7a5eb098-58b9-5a3d-a8e6-5e1a0cb5cbf0 Trese episodic false My life with Jake, my autistic son, who is 33.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Trese https://storage.buzzsprout.com/507evcqmsoaprrexy5z1sf4047md?.jpg For the love of Jake Season one- episode 2: Jake’s past surgeries and update on his speech board Season one- episode 2: Jake’s past surgeries and update on his speech board Here’s a little update on Jake’s past surgeries, his vagus nerve stimulator, and when he had a burst appendix. Also a little update on how he’s doing with the speech board! He’s getting there and he 
 
it.
 
He
 brought it to me this morning just to press mommy to get me off the patio 
👏

]]> Here’s a little update on Jake’s past surgeries, his vagus nerve stimulator, and when he had a burst appendix. Also a little update on how he’s doing with the speech board! He’s getting there and he 
 
it.
 
He
 brought it to me this morning just to press mommy to get me off the patio 
👏

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-19223047 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 148 2 2 full false Season 2: Episode one -soundboard improvement Season 2: Episode one -soundboard improvement Jakey using his soundboard for a snack. In a great mood today! #AutismAwareness. I have no idea why this podcast turned upside down. lol.

]]> Jakey using his soundboard for a snack. In a great mood today! #AutismAwareness. I have no idea why this podcast turned upside down. lol.

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-19218620 Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 108 2 1 full false Episode 32: tips for dealing with obsessive compulsive disorder Episode 32: tips for dealing with obsessive compulsive disorder When this podcast, I am showing some more changes we’ve made to the house over the years to deal with Jake’s OCD, which usually comes along with autism. 
 ussane, as well as keeping Jake safe. #Autism awareness.

]]> When this podcast, I am showing some more changes we’ve made to the house over the years to deal with Jake’s OCD, which usually comes along with autism. 
 ussane, as well as keeping Jake safe. #Autism awareness.

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-19140526 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 456 1 32 full false Episode 31: update on the speech board Episode 31: update on the speech board Here’s an update on the speech board for Jake. It takes a lot of repetition, but Jake is starting to understand a few of the characters on the board! He really likes The one
 that has the heart on itwhich
 says “I love you”, which is so sweet! He is also learning how to use” I want to go out.” we are also working on mommy and daddy which I recorded on the bottom of the board, as well as I want a snack, and I am thirsty. 

So far, he is really enjoying the board, even though he still needs my help to find the right words!

#AutismAwareness

]]> Here’s an update on the speech board for Jake. It takes a lot of repetition, but Jake is starting to understand a few of the characters on the board! He really likes The one
 that has the heart on itwhich
 says “I love you”, which is so sweet! He is also learning how to use” I want to go out.” we are also working on mommy and daddy which I recorded on the bottom of the board, as well as I want a snack, and I am thirsty. 

So far, he is really enjoying the board, even though he still needs my help to find the right words!

#AutismAwareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-19112715 Sat, 02 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 137 1 31 full false Episode 30: I altered the speech board Episode 30: I altered the speech board We bought a speech board for Jake. I think the board was a little overwhelming so I put duct tape on top of some of the phrases so he can see the ones he likes the best. He loves the one that says I want to go out so I made it very easy for him to see it. He’s been asking to push it, but just can’t find it so I have been helping him! He has also been carrying it around, so I know he likes it. Keep your fingers crossed! #Autism awareness

]]> We bought a speech board for Jake. I think the board was a little overwhelming so I put duct tape on top of some of the phrases so he can see the ones he likes the best. He loves the one that says I want to go out so I made it very easy for him to see it. He’s been asking to push it, but just can’t find it so I have been helping him! He has also been carrying it around, so I know he likes it. Keep your fingers crossed! #Autism awareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-19052114 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 98 1 30 full false Episode 29: speech board Episode 29: speech board We started a new speech board for Jake. We have tried this many times before, but Jake seems to be more interested in trying it now. It may be a little too overwhelming for him, so we are ordering the board with maybe
 only 10 or 12 characters if interested, it is from Joyreal. You can find it on Amazon and it is very reasonably priced. Wish us luck and I will keep you updated on his progress! I am excited.!
 

]]> We started a new speech board for Jake. We have tried this many times before, but Jake seems to be more interested in trying it now. It may be a little too overwhelming for him, so we are ordering the board with maybe
 only 10 or 12 characters if interested, it is from Joyreal. You can find it on Amazon and it is very reasonably priced. Wish us luck and I will keep you updated on his progress! I am excited.!
 

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-19040175 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 142 1 29 full false Episode 28: Jake missed me after I went to Atlanta Episode 28: Jake missed me after I went to Atlanta Episode 28: Jackie’s a happy boy today. I went to Atlanta for my mom’s birthday party for four days and he missed going to Circle K. Big smiles, a happy boy!

]]> Episode 28: Jackie’s a happy boy today. I went to Atlanta for my mom’s birthday party for four days and he missed going to Circle K. Big smiles, a happy boy!

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-19028036 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400 30 1 28 full false Episode 27: Atlanta trip for mom’s 90th birthday Episode 27: Atlanta trip for mom’s 90th birthday Jake’s Grandma still
 shags like the best of them at 90! #autism awareness

]]> Jake’s Grandma still
 shags like the best of them at 90! #autism awareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-19003058 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400 88 1 27 full false Episode 26: the good, the bad and the ugly Episode 26: the good, the bad and the ugly The good is that Jakes frustrations were all
 internal. The bad is that Jake gets frustrated when susu is preparing her meal at a different time than normal. The ugly, if you have eyes in your head, is pretty obvious! 
But as soon as susu leaves the kitchen,
 Jake is happy again! It’s a battle, we try not to change our routines, but sometimes 
It’s unavoidable!

]]> The good is that Jakes frustrations were all
 internal. The bad is that Jake gets frustrated when susu is preparing her meal at a different time than normal. The ugly, if you have eyes in your head, is pretty obvious! 
But as soon as susu leaves the kitchen,
 Jake is happy again! It’s a battle, we try not to change our routines, but sometimes 
It’s unavoidable!

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18971400 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400 187 1 26 full false Episode 25: Bath Day Rated G Episode 25: Bath Day Rated G Gave a bath to Jake today. As I said before this is rated G. 😂 gotta watch out and make sure the water isn't too hot when you wash his hair or he can get a little panicked! But he does love his baths! #autism awareness

]]> Gave a bath to Jake today. As I said before this is rated G. 😂 gotta watch out and make sure the water isn't too hot when you wash his hair or he can get a little panicked! But he does love his baths! #autism awareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18969596 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 110 1 25 full false Episode 24: Blue Eyes Episode 24: Blue Eyes Episode 24: Blue Eyes

Music soothes the savage beast. 🥰

]]> Episode 24: Blue Eyes

Music soothes the savage beast. 🥰

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18964370 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 80 1 24 full false Episode 23: Meet Wally! Episode 23: Meet Wally! Wally, Jake’s second dad, trying to put together a new twin size bed! Lol.#autism awareness

]]> Wally, Jake’s second dad, trying to put together a new twin size bed! Lol.#autism awareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18962094 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400 127 1 23 full false Episode: OCD on steroids! Episode: OCD on steroids! On top of autism, which 
 
very common, Jake has severe OCD. This is a video of Jake, watching his favorite movie Mickey and the beanstalk however, he only watches about three minutes of it and then I have to start it over again, over again over again over again! No joke. #Autism awareness.

]]> On top of autism, which 
 
very common, Jake has severe OCD. This is a video of Jake, watching his favorite movie Mickey and the beanstalk however, he only watches about three minutes of it and then I have to start it over again, over again over again over again! No joke. #Autism awareness.

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18939995 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400 262 1 22 full false Episode: 21 Jakey, helping to clean out the closets! Episode: 21 Jakey, helping to clean out the closets! Although I have posted a story about the closet debacle, I thought this one was pretty funny and I got Jake to help out a lot this time to clean up his OCD mess!  😵‍💫Some may think that I should try and stop this behavior, but with autism and OCD you need to pick and choose your battles in my opinion! He enjoys it. It gives him something to do and I think it makes him feel like he has some control in his home. #autism awareness

]]> Although I have posted a story about the closet debacle, I thought this one was pretty funny and I got Jake to help out a lot this time to clean up his OCD mess!  😵‍💫Some may think that I should try and stop this behavior, but with autism and OCD you need to pick and choose your battles in my opinion! He enjoys it. It gives him something to do and I think it makes him feel like he has some control in his home. #autism awareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18938774 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 246 1 21 full false Episode 20: Jamie, Jakey’s crazy 🐶 Episode 20: Jamie, Jakey’s crazy 🐶 Jamie enjoying opening up a box from Amazon! He loves to be involved in everything we do, even when the box does not have bones! #autismawareness

]]> Jamie enjoying opening up a box from Amazon! He loves to be involved in everything we do, even when the box does not have bones! #autismawareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18932455 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400 44 1 20 full false Episode 19: The Doctor’s office Episode 19: The Doctor’s office Jakey’s visit to his neurologist regarding his seizures. Pretty good day considering he doesn’t like going to the doctor. He even gave Dr. Gill a hug and a kiss at the end of the appointment! 🤭 #Autism awareness

]]> Jakey’s visit to his neurologist regarding his seizures. Pretty good day considering he doesn’t like going to the doctor. He even gave Dr. Gill a hug and a kiss at the end of the appointment! 🤭 #Autism awareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18918531 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 381 1 19 full false Episode 18: Grandma Susu at therapy Episode 18: Grandma Susu at therapy A little peek into Jake’s grandma’s life. Sue Sue, as she is called by all her grandchildren, is at physical therapy trying to shoot some hoops susu has Alzheimer’s and she is almost 90! She’s doing good and looking great! She doesn’t like being videotaped, but I caught her when she couldn’t stop me! Lol. Carla this is for you. #autism awareness.

]]> A little peek into Jake’s grandma’s life. Sue Sue, as she is called by all her grandchildren, is at physical therapy trying to shoot some hoops susu has Alzheimer’s and she is almost 90! She’s doing good and looking great! She doesn’t like being videotaped, but I caught her when she couldn’t stop me! Lol. Carla this is for you. #autism awareness.

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18901132 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 102 1 18 full false Episode 17: Mickey and the Beanstalk Episode 17: Mickey and the Beanstalk Jakey wants his movie, Mickey and the beanstalk, his favorite! He’s in a happy mood today! #autism awareness

]]> Jakey wants his movie, Mickey and the beanstalk, his favorite! He’s in a happy mood today! #autism awareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18901109 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 191 1 17 full false Episode 16: The Sunrise approach Episode 16: The Sunrise approach On this episode, I am describing one of the methods I used with  Jake  to improve his eye contact. It is called the sunrise method. Jake has always loved songs and so I used songs to improve his eye contact.  It was my favorite
approach over other therapies I tried over the years. #autism awareness 

]]> On this episode, I am describing one of the methods I used with  Jake  to improve his eye contact. It is called the sunrise method. Jake has always loved songs and so I used songs to improve his eye contact.  It was my favorite
approach over other therapies I tried over the years. #autism awareness 

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18880189 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 337 1 16 full false episode 15: the haircut episode 15: the haircut First I get cheeky, dressed and ready to go for a car ride and then I try to cut a little bit of his hair before he leaves. It always makes it easier to cut when he knows he’s about to go for a car ride. He is much more patient when he knows something good is coming afterwards!🥰#Autism awareness

]]> First I get cheeky, dressed and ready to go for a car ride and then I try to cut a little bit of his hair before he leaves. It always makes it easier to cut when he knows he’s about to go for a car ride. He is much more patient when he knows something good is coming afterwards!🥰#Autism awareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18874816 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 288 1 15 full false Episode 14: Grandma susu Episode 14: Grandma susu This is Jake‘s grandma, susu. She will be 90 in April. We all live together. Carla, you asked to see my mom, here’s a brief photo op. She is rather shy! See Sue was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about three years ago, but she is doing great on her medication!
 I did not get my personality from her…
 obviously!😂 #autismawareness

 

]]> This is Jake‘s grandma, susu. She will be 90 in April. We all live together. Carla, you asked to see my mom, here’s a brief photo op. She is rather shy! See Sue was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about three years ago, but she is doing great on her medication!
 I did not get my personality from her…
 obviously!😂 #autismawareness

 

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18874548 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 25 1 14 full false Episode 9: The Destroyer of homes Part 2 Episode 9: The Destroyer of homes Part 2  Part two of the destroyer of the homes… Showing areas of the house that Jackie has destroyed and what we have done to fix them to keep him safe and to keep our house from looking like a total wreck! If he didn’t know any better you would think I had an abusive husband at home! lol  # autism awareness 

]]>  Part two of the destroyer of the homes… Showing areas of the house that Jackie has destroyed and what we have done to fix them to keep him safe and to keep our house from looking like a total wreck! If he didn’t know any better you would think I had an abusive husband at home! lol  # autism awareness 

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18845808 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 529 full false Episode 12: My Favorite Things on Isle of Palms Episode 12: My Favorite Things on Isle of Palms Jake and I took a little trip to my favorite things on Isle of Palms to visit Bubba the parrot. Had a good time, but unfortunately, Bubba was away getting shots at the doctors office. lol. #Autism awareness.
 

]]> Jake and I took a little trip to my favorite things on Isle of Palms to visit Bubba the parrot. Had a good time, but unfortunately, Bubba was away getting shots at the doctors office. lol. #Autism awareness.
 

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18822260 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 282 1 12 full false Episode 11: False abduction call! Episode 11: False abduction call! This is a crazy story about a woman who called the police and thought Jake was being abducted by Wally while driving in the car! While it was cool as a cucumber, even though three cop cars surrounded him and questioned him! #autism awareness

]]> This is a crazy story about a woman who called the police and thought Jake was being abducted by Wally while driving in the car! While it was cool as a cucumber, even though three cop cars surrounded him and questioned him! #autism awareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18809529 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 151 1 12 full false Episode 10: Firey hot popcorn obsession Episode 10: Firey hot popcorn obsession The title speaks for itself! lol #AutismAwareness

]]> The title speaks for itself! lol #AutismAwareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18806180 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 81 1 11 full false Episode 9: the destroyer of homes, part one Episode 9: the destroyer of homes, part one You just have to listen to this one, Jakey in the bathroom pounding the wall! 🤪#autismawareness

]]> You just have to listen to this one, Jakey in the bathroom pounding the wall! 🤪#autismawareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18765864 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 73 1 9 full false Episode 8:Joltin’ Jake Episode 8:Joltin’ Jake Getting shake ready in the morning for his car ride. He’s in a silly mood, which I always love to show everyone he is helping me find his iPad which 
 
tends to throw in the closet and his basket of clothes.

]]> Getting shake ready in the morning for his car ride. He’s in a silly mood, which I always love to show everyone he is helping me find his iPad which 
 
tends to throw in the closet and his basket of clothes.

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18752072 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 219 1 8 full false Episode 7: Barbershop Episode 7: Barbershop In this episode, Jake is getting his weekly shave from his biological father, John, and his stepfather Wally! They do well 
 
and
 
Jake
 
did
 
a
 great job today. #autismawareness 

]]> In this episode, Jake is getting his weekly shave from his biological father, John, and his stepfather Wally! They do well 
 
and
 
Jake
 
did
 
a
 great job today. #autismawareness 

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18727313 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500 229 1 7 full false Episode 6: Introduction to Mommy- Trese Episode 6: Introduction to Mommy- Trese This is an introduction to my life, my story with Jake since he was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. I finally decided you need to see me and not just Jake lol! #autismawareness

]]> This is an introduction to my life, my story with Jake since he was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. I finally decided you need to see me and not just Jake lol! #autismawareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18727136 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 463 1 6 full false Episode 5: Pizza Time Episode 5: Pizza Time Jake having pizza at home. Just wanted folks to see his ability to eat with a spoon. He has never been able to use a fork or knife so all of his food is cut up and usually put in a bowl. #autismswareness

]]> Jake having pizza at home. Just wanted folks to see his ability to eat with a spoon. He has never been able to use a fork or knife so all of his food is cut up and usually put in a bowl. #autismswareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18725627 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 217 1 5 full false Episode 4: Circle K Day Episode 4: Circle K Day Mommy takes Jake to Circle K three times a week in the mornings for a little outing! He loves picking out his snacks and drink and taking it to check out! He’s so adorable and he enjoys it so much. #autismawareness

]]> Mommy takes Jake to Circle K three times a week in the mornings for a little outing! He loves picking out his snacks and drink and taking it to check out! He’s so adorable and he enjoys it so much. #autismawareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18723602 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 268 1 3 full false Episode 3: Happy Boy! Episode 3: Happy Boy! A happy little episode with Jakey. I wanted everyone to see him when he is pumped up and ready to go go go! #autismswareness

]]> A happy little episode with Jakey. I wanted everyone to see him when he is pumped up and ready to go go go! #autismswareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18718309 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 185 1 3 full false Episode 2: Jakey’s morning routine with Wally and Mommy Episode 2: Jakey’s morning routine with Wally and Mommy This post is about Jakey’s morning routine, getting ready for his car ride, getting dressed and brushing his teeth. He’s in a good mood this morning, which I wanted you to see since he was not a happy puppy in the first post! lol😝 #autismawareness

]]> This post is about Jakey’s morning routine, getting ready for his car ride, getting dressed and brushing his teeth. He’s in a good mood this morning, which I wanted you to see since he was not a happy puppy in the first post! lol😝 #autismawareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18711852 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 446 1 2 full false Episode 1: Meet Jake! Episode 1: Meet Jake! Jake and me, Trese, at the CVS drive-through. Introduction to Jake and his disability. #autismawareness

]]> Jake and me, Trese, at the CVS drive-through. Introduction to Jake and his disability. #autismawareness

]]> Trese Buzzsprout-18693643 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 168 1 1 full false