Send us a text A candid mention about staying when others say to leave, and how structure, safety, and short, clear language can turn daily chaos into small wins. From wall padding to therapy brushes to locks and applesauce mishaps, we share what worked, what failed, and why timing matters. • reducing attention-seeking by replacing constant input with predictable access • why soothing tools must be used before stress not during • protecting space and reducing hypervigilance • two to three wo...
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Send us a text A candid mention about staying when others say to leave, and how structure, safety, and short, clear language can turn daily chaos into small wins. From wall padding to therapy brushes to locks and applesauce mishaps, we share what worked, what failed, and why timing matters. • reducing attention-seeking by replacing constant input with predictable access • why soothing tools must be used before stress not during • protecting space and reducing hypervigilance • two to three wo...
Our Son Lost Everything When He Turned 15, and No One Warned Us
Parenting Severe Autism
34 minutes
7 months ago
Our Son Lost Everything When He Turned 15, and No One Warned Us
Send us a text Imagine waking up one morning to discover your child has lost every skill they've ever learned. This devastating experience is the reality for many parents of teens with severe autism, yet it's rarely discussed in autism resources or by medical professionals. In this deeply personal episode, I share the heartbreaking story of my son losing all his functional abilities and speech within days of turning 15. What began with concerning behaviors—strange vocalizations, withdrawing ...
Parenting Severe Autism
Send us a text A candid mention about staying when others say to leave, and how structure, safety, and short, clear language can turn daily chaos into small wins. From wall padding to therapy brushes to locks and applesauce mishaps, we share what worked, what failed, and why timing matters. • reducing attention-seeking by replacing constant input with predictable access • why soothing tools must be used before stress not during • protecting space and reducing hypervigilance • two to three wo...
