Full Spectrum - Supporting Families Of Loved Ones With Autism

We were never designed to do life the way our culture has become accustomed to living in dealing with grief, trauma and life’s circumstances. Today, I discuss what happens when we try to do life isolated, “on an island” and how we can find better perspective to rebound quicker and be healthy for our selves and our loved ones.

So much in the news is pointing to your loved one and our worlds may be changing. As answers and new possibilities come, what does that mean for us who support individuals with autism and related conditions, and what are we going to begin to do about it? Today is about building something new.

We’ve all felt this way before. Feeling like you’re on your own, and lacking support from a spouse, friends or family? Here’s the MOST important question to ask yourself, to get you feeling unstuck and unsupported.

Communication is the key that unlocks the doors to freedom for your son or daughter with autism or related conditions. Here are a few key ways to teach it and give it.

Your message matters. So does mine. Today is an encouragement on how we can assist each other in building what will be our legacy…

There’s a process of seed planting, nurturing and then harvest that can be interrupted by the unexpected. It’s not the end. Sometimes it’s just the beginning.

The way your loved one communicates how they are “listening” may be surprising – don’t miss it! Remember, they don’t have a baseline for “filler” dialogue so how they listen and respond may surprise you.

Becoming frustrated in our caretaking for our loved ones with special needs is natural and normal. But do we consider that they may be feeling the same way, but are simply unable to express it? This notion leads to new levels of compassion.

You’re needed. If you’ve got a desire to build but you don’t know how – start somewhere. Start here with a few of the suggestions I make for the autism community and beyond.

https://www.youtube.com/@FullSpectrumAutismFamilies

Doing “more” is out. Now it’s about being efficient as a parent, and there are things you must say “no” to that will actually propel you and keep you organized. Here’s how…

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