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Attuned Spectrum | Parenting Support for Raising PDA & Autistic Children
Chantal Hewitt
8 episodes
1 day ago
In this episode, I’m diving into how I teach the first foundational pillar of Attuned Parenting — parent well-being and co-regulation. As a neurodivergent parent myself, I understand how overwhelming it can be to support a child when you’re already running on empty. But here’s the thing: you are the foundation. When we focus on our own regulation first, we can better co-regulate with our children. In this episode, I talk about: Why more tools often don’t create real change for autistic and PD...
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In this episode, I’m diving into how I teach the first foundational pillar of Attuned Parenting — parent well-being and co-regulation. As a neurodivergent parent myself, I understand how overwhelming it can be to support a child when you’re already running on empty. But here’s the thing: you are the foundation. When we focus on our own regulation first, we can better co-regulate with our children. In this episode, I talk about: Why more tools often don’t create real change for autistic and PD...
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Parenting
Education,
Kids & Family,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (8/8)
Attuned Spectrum | Parenting Support for Raising PDA & Autistic Children
Co-Regulation for Autistic & PDA Parents: Essential Tips for Wellbeing & Connection
In this episode, I’m diving into how I teach the first foundational pillar of Attuned Parenting — parent well-being and co-regulation. As a neurodivergent parent myself, I understand how overwhelming it can be to support a child when you’re already running on empty. But here’s the thing: you are the foundation. When we focus on our own regulation first, we can better co-regulate with our children. In this episode, I talk about: Why more tools often don’t create real change for autistic and PD...
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3 days ago
32 minutes

Attuned Spectrum | Parenting Support for Raising PDA & Autistic Children
Attuned Parenting for Autistic & PDA Kids: Stop Collecting Strategies — Build These 3 Foundations
If you’ve been collecting strategy after strategy and still feel stuck in meltdowns, shutdowns, or constant overwhelm, I want you to hear this clearly: it’s not because you’re doing it wrong. It’s because strategies only work when the right foundations are in place for your child’s nervous system — and for you. In this episode, I talk about: Why “more tools” often don’t create real change for autistic and PDA children.The three foundations I see underneath calmer, more connected homes.How ner...
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1 week ago
14 minutes

Attuned Spectrum | Parenting Support for Raising PDA & Autistic Children
The Shift That Calmed My PDA Child’s Meltdowns (When Nothing Else Worked)
If you’ve been trying everything to support your PDA or Autistic child through meltdowns and nothing is working, this episode will help you understand why — and what actually helps. In this episode, I share the single shift that changed everything in our home when it came to supporting my PDA autistic son. For years, I approached his meltdowns like a behaviour problem to fix. What I didn’t realise was that the strategies I was using were increasing his overwhelm, not reducing it. You’ll learn...
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2 weeks ago
15 minutes

Attuned Spectrum | Parenting Support for Raising PDA & Autistic Children
Helping Your Autistic Child Through Meltdowns: 6 Connection-First Strategies That Work
Meltdowns are not misbehaviour — they’re communication from an overwhelmed nervous system. In this episode, I walk you through what’s really happening beneath autistic meltdowns and how connection, not control, becomes the foundation for calming your child. You’ll learn why meltdowns are a sign of overload, not defiance, and how your own nervous system plays a critical role in helping your child return to safety. I’ll take you inside what’s happening in your child’s brain during dysregulation...
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3 weeks ago
11 minutes

Attuned Spectrum | Parenting Support for Raising PDA & Autistic Children
5 Signs of Autistic Burnout in Children (and How to Support Recovery)
Has your child suddenly lost skills, withdrawn, or become overwhelmed by things they used to handle easily? These may be early signs of autistic burnout — a real, often-misunderstood experience for Autistic and PDA children. In this episode, I break down what autistic burnout actually is, why it’s frequently mistaken for behavioural regression, and how you can support your child through recovery without adding more pressure to their already overloaded nervous system. You’ll learn the core sig...
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3 months ago
20 minutes

Attuned Spectrum | Parenting Support for Raising PDA & Autistic Children
4 Simple Steps to Confident Autism Advocacy (Without Overwhelm)
If advocating for your Autistic or PDA child makes your heart race, your mind go blank, or leaves you unsure of what to say, this episode will give you a simple, empowering framework you can use in any conversation — from school meetings to family discussions. In this episode, I break down the four steps I use (and now teach) to help parents advocate with clarity, confidence and calm. You’ll learn how to guide professionals toward understanding your child’s needs, how to make requests that ac...
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3 months ago
27 minutes

Attuned Spectrum | Parenting Support for Raising PDA & Autistic Children
3 Connection-First Steps to Support Everyday Transitions (While Reducing Meltdowns)
Do daily transitions leave your child dysregulated and your whole home overwhelmed? In this episode, I break down three connection-first steps that transform chaotic transitions into smoother, supported moments — while gently reducing overwhelm and the meltdowns that often follow. You’ll learn what Autistic and PDA children experience during transitions, why these moments can trigger anxiety or shutdown, and how to create “safety bridges” that help your child move from one activity to another...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Attuned Spectrum | Parenting Support for Raising PDA & Autistic Children
3 Quiet Truths That Transform Parenting Autistic & PDA Children
If you feel like you’re doing everything “right” but still struggling to support your Autistic or PDA child, this episode will help you understand why — and show you what truly creates change (even when nothing else has worked). In this foundational episode, I share the three quiet truths that transformed our family from daily stress and shutdowns into deeper connection and clarity. You’ll learn why traditional behaviour-based approaches often make things harder for Autistic and PDA children,...
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3 months ago
21 minutes

Attuned Spectrum | Parenting Support for Raising PDA & Autistic Children
In this episode, I’m diving into how I teach the first foundational pillar of Attuned Parenting — parent well-being and co-regulation. As a neurodivergent parent myself, I understand how overwhelming it can be to support a child when you’re already running on empty. But here’s the thing: you are the foundation. When we focus on our own regulation first, we can better co-regulate with our children. In this episode, I talk about: Why more tools often don’t create real change for autistic and PD...