The Autism Mom Coach

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116. Picking Your Battles May 22, 2024

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Discover what picking your battles looks like as an Autism parent. I discuss the challenges of having and enforcing boundaries, why your child will always resist the boundaries you try to put in place, and you'll learn how to follow through with your boundaries when you want to, and when to pick your battles if you feel like you need to.

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115. Boundaries Are Not Mean May 15, 2024

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Tune in this week to discover why boundaries are not mean. I discuss how boundaries protect you as an Autism parent and allow you to show up as your best self, and you'll learn how to uphold boundaries that protect your well-being, even during the most challenging times.

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114. Respite Resistance May 08, 2024

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I see respite resistance in Autism moms all the time. Even when parents accept that they need to take a break, it still brings up conflicting thoughts and feelings that stop them from experiencing the benefit of their respite.

Discover why you're reluctant to take respite, even when the option is available to you. I explore why respite is vital for Autism parents, and you'll learn how to shift the way you think about respite so you can flip the script and approach the idea of respite from a more helpful angle.

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113. Parental PTSD (Part 2) May 01, 2024

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Last week, we dug into the reality of parental PTSD and how it plays out in our lives as parents of children with Autism. This week, I’m here to share my personal journey and some of the strategies that have been the most effective in managing my own experience of trauma and PTSD. Discover a list of simple practices that keep me grounded as I navigate parental PTSD.

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112. Parental PTSD (Part 1) Apr 24, 2024

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Discover why parents of children with Autism are at a higher risk of developing PTSD compared to parents of typically developing children. I share the clear indicators that you’re experiencing complex PTSD as an Autism parent, and you’ll learn to identify exactly where your chronic stress is coming from.

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111. Negativity Bias (MVP) Apr 17, 2024

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Learn why our human brains are wired to fixate on all the things that might go wrong, without considering what could or is already going well. I’m showing you how negativity bias impacts your parenting, what happens when you begin to notice your thoughts, and an exercise that will help you see the whole picture when your brain wants to feed you negativity.

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110. What No One Tells You (Part 2) Apr 10, 2024

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Hear the continuation of what no one tells you about Autism. I discuss why there’s nothing wrong with you if you’re feeling grief after an Autism diagnosis, how to deal with those, “I could never do what you do…” comments, and you’ll learn that you’re not alone in all of these new experiences you’re having as an Autism parent.

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109. What No One Tells You Apr 03, 2024

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I share eight things I wish I knew about being an Autism parent that no one ever told me. These are lessons I’ve learned along the way that you can probably relate to, and my hope is that you feel validated, supported, and understood because you are working extraordinarily hard and deserve acknowledgment.

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108. IEP Refresh Mar 27, 2024

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With my three-day IEP Bootcamp coming up, it’s time for an IEP refresh. As the parent of a child with Autism, you’ll inevitably come to an IEP (Individualized Education Program) table on this journey. This can be an intimidating place to be. So, how do you support your child in understanding what’s going on at an IEP table, while also looking after yourself in the process? Find out in this episode.

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107. Reality Check Mar 20, 2024

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This month marks one year since I enrolled my son in what I thought would be the perfect environment for him. However, the reality wasn't what we had expected. Hear my story of receiving a reality check over the past year. I'm sharing the journey I've been on over the past 12 months and giving you my tips for dealing with the reality of the life we're living as parents of a child with Autism.

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