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...
3 Connection-First Steps to Support Everyday Transitions (While Reducing Meltdowns)
Attuned Spectrum | Parenting Support for Raising PDA & Autistic Children
25 minutes
3 months ago
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...
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...
