Autism & Neurodiversity

Crash or Protect? The Parenting Dilemma No One Talks About


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You want your neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult to grow into a confident, capable adult. But what do you do when they’re heading straight toward failure? Do you step in and save them—or let them crash and hope they learn?

If you’ve ever wrestled with that gut-wrenching decision, this episode will speak right to you.

Because most parents are making one of two well-intentioned mistakes—and both can leave their loved one stuck, discouraged, or completely shut down.

In this episode, Jason breaks down the complex—and often painful—decision parents face: When do I intervene? And when do I let go? What he shares may just change how you approach your role entirely.

 🎧 Tune in now, and then come get support inside our NDM Circle Community—where you’ll connect with others who are navigating these same questions with empathy and expert guidance. Visit NDM.Circle.so to learn more and start your free trial.

What You’ll Explore:

  • What if your instinct to “teach a lesson” is actually backfiring?
  • What happens when failure doesn’t build resilience—but destroys it?
  • Is rescuing always enabling—or is something deeper going on?
  • What if they’re not lazy—but stuck in a brain state that blocks growth?
  • How do you tell the difference between a hard moment… and a harmful one?

 💬 This kind of nuance isn’t something you figure out alone. Join us in the NDM Circle Community for live coaching, connection, and practical mentoring support. Your first 14 days are free—NDM.Circle.so

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