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How to get the whole family involved in keeping the home tidy with an autistic child to build shared responsibility (and reduce your workload) Autism-Friendly Home Organization Strategies for Overwhelmed Parents Part 5 #152


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Autism-Friendly Home Organization Strategies for Overwhelmed Parents – World Autism Acceptance Month 2025

If you’re the one carrying the full mental load of managing your home, caring for your autistic child, and trying to keep everything tidy — you are not alone. And you’re not meant to do it all.

In this episode, I’m diving into how to get the whole family involved in keeping the home organized — including partners, siblings, and yes, even your autistic child (when and where it’s appropriate). Because building a home that supports your child and your wellbeing starts with shared responsibility.

You’ll hear real-life examples from my own family of five (plus six pets!), and we’ll explore how empathy, expectations, and letting go of perfection can make a massive difference — not just in your environment, but in your stress levels too.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to delegate and share household tasks without rigid chore charts
  • Why teaching empathy helps siblings better support their autistic brother or sister
  • Creative and neurodivergent-friendly ways to make tidying up more doable (and even fun)
  • Why “good enough is enough” and how to let go of unrealistic expectations
  • What to do on the hard days when you just don’t have capacity — and how to bounce back with grace

Whether your home feels out of control or you’re just tired of doing it all alone, this episode is packed with practical ideas to help your family work as a team — with room for everyone’s differences.

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🎁 Grab your free guide: The Frustrated Parents Guide – How to Get Your Kids to Tidy Up Without Them Really Realizing It
Includes gentle strategies for kids with autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent needs.

Tomorrow, I’ll be back with a special bonus episode all about organizing IEPs and autism paperwork — a must-listen if you’re drowning in forms and reports.

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