# "Unshakable: Parenting Through Autism with Love, Courage, and Purpose" with Dr. Barbara Vokatis - Episode 141

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Podcast: [To Mom is To Love with Valerie Probstfeld, NP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/to-mom-is-to-love-with-valerie-probstfeld-np-6466514)
Published: 2025-11-05T12:20:33+00:00
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## Resource

In this special episode I sit down and talk with Dr. Barbara Vokatis about her amazing new book "Unshakable: Parenting Through Autism with Love, Courage, and Purpose." Dr. Barbara Vokatis is a professor at the State University of New York at Oneonta, keynote speaker, award-winning author, and therapy dog partner. As a researcher, she studies learning in innovative courses, innovative inquiry spaces for children, and her innovative dog therapy lab in a local elementary school. She is an author of books on dog therapy in educational settings ("Teachers and Therapy Dog Teams: Innovative Collaborations to Make a Difference for Children") and a children’s book ("Carmel Goes to School") with the therapy dog theme. Her new book, Unshakable: Parenting Through Autism with Love, Courage, and Purpose, gives voice to the experiences of countless parents navigating challenges, making it a must-read for anyone seeking insight and inspiration. Learn more here: https://barbaravokatis.com/

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