Welcome to Episode 179 of Autism Parenting Secrets. 

Our guest this week is Brigitte Shipman.

She’s a mom to two adult sons, an author, speaker, and certified Martha Beck Life Coach. 

She helps moms of autistic kids move through challenging emotions and areas of difficulty so that they can feel more joyful and at peace and fully present with their kids on the spectrum.

Brigitte's autism parenting journey began three decades ago, and her son Joseph is now 31 years old and thriving. 

Brigitte and Joseph recently published their book A Mother's Guide Through Autism to share their hope, knowledge, and inspiration with mothers raising children with autism. 

Brigitte has 20 years of experience as an educator in the public school system and holds a Master's Degree in Education.

The secret this week is…

Make Room For JOY

You'll Discover:

• A BIG Life Lesson (4:59) 
• The Magic Of Letting Go (11:19)
• A Powerful Poem The Reframes Everything (22:41)
• Something To Never Forget (31:10)
• The Practice That Unlocks Joy (35:33)

About Our Guest

Brigitte Shipman is a mom to two adult sons, an author, speaker, and certified Martha Beck Life Coach. 

She helps moms of autistic kids move through challenging emotions and areas of difficulty so that they can feel more joyful and at peace and fully present with their kids on the spectrum.

Brigitte started out her autism parenting journey 31 years ago— and her son Joseph is now 31 years old and thriving. 

Brigitte and Joseph recently published their book A Mother's Guide Through Autism to share their hope, knowledge, and inspiration with mothers raising children with autism. 

Brigitte has 20 years of experience as an educator in the public school system and holds a Master's Degree in Education.

https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/

References in The Episode:

• A Mother's Guide Through Autism, Through The Eyes of The Guided by Brigitte Shipman and Joseph Shipman
• Welcome to Holland
• Martha Beck

Additional Resources:

• Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?
• To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com
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