Parenting Severe Autism
Parenting Severe Autism is a raw, unfiltered podcast for parents and caregivers raising children with Severe Autism. Hosted by Shannon Chamberlin - a parent, not a professional - this show is your emotional lifeline, real-talk resource, and reminder that you're not alone.
From early childhood to adulthood and beyond, Shannon shares honest stories, painful truths, small victories, and survival strategies for the families the world forgets.
Whether you're in crisis mode or just need someone who gets it, this is your space.
No fluff. No sugarcoating. Just truth, hope, and community.
Severe Autism and special needs considerations. This type of autism parenting is lifelong... it becomes adult autism parenting.
Seek caregiver support when possible.
Podcasting since 2022 • 75 episodes
Parenting Severe Autism
Latest Episodes
EP 75: Morning Reset, Calmer Days, Regulating A Dysregulated Home
We share how escalating anxiety pushed our family to the edge, and how a simple morning reset brought peace back. Clear boundaries, a 20-minute quiet window, shifting behavior and energy fast. Also another item on the daily menu during the Summ...
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Episode 75
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33:54
EP.74: What Soundtrack Does Your Severe Autism Child Live To?
We pause the summer saga to share what’s been blocking us: relentless environmental triggers, family drop‑ins, and a birthday derailed by overstimulation. We draw a hard line on media, lock doors during the 20‑minute adjustment window, and lean...
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Episode 74
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25:49
EP 73: From Chaos To Connection: Parenting Severe Autism Without Sleep, Space, Or Support
We trace a season of sleepless nights, stomping floors, and bathroom chaos into two quiet breakthroughs: independent handwashing and a shared Soup Dance that reveals connection inside repetition. A harsh LED light becomes a surprising trigger, ...
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Episode 73
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36:14
EP 72: Bathroom Battles And A Glimmer Of Hope
We share a hard summer of bathroom destruction, broken trust with family, and a support group that didn’t get it, then find relief in small wins: a playful de‑escalation, emerging words, and happy tears that we learned to name. ...
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Episode 72
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24:30
EP.71: He Destroyed Things Because He Was Hurting Emotionally
We draw a hard line on boundaries after a “fun” day out breaks our son’s diet, a chaotic family visit disrupts routine, and grief surfaces through targeted destruction. We also name caregiver resentment without shame and share a simple tech too...
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Episode 71
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29:29