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...
Helping Your Autistic Child Through Meltdowns: 6 Connection-First Strategies That Work
Attuned Spectrum | Parenting Support for Raising PDA & Autistic Children
11 minutes
3 weeks ago
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...
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...
