For this special 100th episode, I’m talking with a panel of parents and professionals discussing what Turn Autism Around means to them. When I began creating The Turn Autism Around Approach, I knew that it had to be a child-friendly approach, with an emphasis on positive reinforcement and a move toward interventions being as stress-free as possible for the child. For parents and professionals alike, my courses and books have helped children all over the world learn language skills and self-care skills that allow them to participate more fully in their own lives.
I talked with parents and professionals for this episode about how they’ve used the tools from my courses to help children with delays reach their fullest potential. Peter, Julie, and Michelle all have children on the spectrum, but they’re all in very different stages of life. Julie’s child has just graduated from college, while Peter’s son is in his tween years, and Michelle’s daughter is only two. For all three parents, the Turn Autism Around approach has helped their children and clients move into new stages in life.
Julie is both a parent and a behavior analyst, while Ally is a BCBA-D. They share with me how they’ve used my courses to teach other parents how to be advocates for their kids. Because I’ve been in the online education space for so long, Ally turned to my courses during the Covid shutdowns so that she could improve on her own telehealth services. I feel so honored that my books and courses are such a vital tool in her own work.
One of the big gifts of being in the online space is that it allows parents to find their tribe no matter where they’re at in the world. Connecting with others can help you feel less alone in your own journey, and it can let you see the full gamut of experience in the autism community. I’m so excited for 2021 and the new opportunities it will bring for our community. I hope you’ll continue to join me as we continue to Turn Autism Around!
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