Embracing Unique Identities in Severe Autism Parenting

Heads Up! This one gets a little emotional!

What if you could transform your understanding of autism and turn challenging moments into opportunities of growth? Join me, Shannon Chamberlin, as I share our family's journey navigating early puberty with our son, who has severe autism. From managing the long transition periods between activities that disrupt his school therapies to ingeniously fostering his independence with themed alarm clocks, we uncover the unique patterns and preferences that shaped this complex phase of his life.

Discover the power of communication in autism through our heartfelt experiences with my son’s profound communication challenges. After a well-intentioned attempt to guide him through articulating his emotions, we turned to a nonprofit autism group for expert guidance. This crucial step uncovered subtle behavioral cues and innovative communication strategies, like using keyboards, th

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Chapters

• 0:18 Parenting Severe Autism
• 9:10 Navigating Autism and Communication Challenges
• 14:45 Discovering the Challenges of Autism
• 18:54 Understanding Jacob's Autism Journey
• 23:31 Shazam