In this powerful episode, Theresa sits down with Jennifer Celeste Briggs, author of Watching Sarah Rise, a deeply personal memoir that chronicles her transformative journey parenting her autistic daughter. Rooted in unconditional love and resilience, Jennifer shares how she turned hope into action, creating a personalized, home-based program inspired by the Son-Rise Program and adapted into what she calls the Sarah-Rise approach. Her story highlights the power of play, connection, and meeting children exactly where they are.
This heartfelt conversation explores parenting, innovation in autism support, and the importance of challenging societal norms around neurodivergence. Whether you're a parent, educator, or advocate, Jennifer’s story is a beacon of hope and a testament to the strength of grassroots, family-led interventions.
Purchase her book at: https://www.amazon.com/Watching-Sarah-Rise-Jo
About Jennifer Celeste Briggs
Jennifer Celeste Briggs' memoir, Watching Sarah Rise, is a deeply personal and transformative story that would make for an inspiring and insightful podcast interview. Her journey, rooted in unconditional love and resilience, showcases how a parent can turn hope into action by creating an individualized program to help her autistic daughter thrive. Jennifer’s pioneering approach to using the Son-Rise Program and adapting it into the Sarah-Rise program demonstrates the power of play, community, and meeting children where they are. Her story is not only a beacon of hope for parents of neurodivergent children but also a testament to the impact of grassroots, family-driven interventions. A podcast featuring Jennifer could explore themes of parenting, innovation in autism therapy, and the importance of rethinking societal norms about neurodivergence, making it both heartfelt and enlightening for a broad audience.
About Theresa
A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Infant Toddler Development Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. Introduced to behavior analysis in 2007 after years in the juvenile justice system.
Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child development skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit.
Theresa is also an author, having published “Pathways to Early Communication” in 2022. Find it at your favourite book seller.
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Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/
About Parenting on the Spectrum
Raising autistic children comes with unique joys, challenges, and learning moments. Join host Theresa as she explores the diverse experiences of parenting kids on the spectrum. Each episode features expert insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies to help you navigate this journey with understanding, compassion, and strength. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or ally, this podcast is your go-to resource for fostering connection and celebrating neurodiversity.
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