48. How to Raise an Autistic Kid to Thrive
Your Autistic Kid Has Superpowers.
Here's How to Unlock Them
If you're raising an autistic child or have an autistic person in your life, then this episode is for you!
I was diagnosed autistic at 22, not as a child, and for a long time, I felt broken before I ever understood I was autistic. What made that harder was not just the challenges themselves, but the shame that came from constantly feeling like I was broken or made wrong.
But my inhibition, fast mind, creative problem-solving abilities, and my hyper-focus were all part of my autism. They were my superpowers, not problems.
This episode is about what changes when we stop treating autism like a problem to fix and start helping autistic kids understand themselves differently.
I share what I wish every autism parent knew: the way you talk about autism at home either builds your child's confidence or fills them with shame. The world will already tell your autistic kid they're different. Your job is to make sure they never believe different means broken.
If you are raising an autistic kid, supporting one, or trying to understand your own autism more deeply, this will help.
Inside this episode
Why autism is an identity — not a disease to be treated or a disorder to be fixed
How to help your kid harness their autistic superpowers instead of managing their deficits
The "second language" approach to ABA therapy that actually works without shaming
Why stimming, hyper-focus, and sensitivity are strengths worth celebrating
How to raise an autistic child who can self-advocate with pride
Learn more and find autism resources, support, and community through the Autism Society of America: https://autismsociety.org/
Lots of helpful videos at www.autismhopealliance.com
Read more about my Autistic journey at www.aspiepower.com
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Joe Carr is an entrepreneur, advocate, and passionate educator on fatherhood and partnership. Driven by a desire to provide high-quality, nutrient-dense baby food for his daughter Della, Joe and his wife founded Serenity Kids baby food brand after experiencing their own health transformations through clean eating. Now, alongside his work in revolutionizing baby nutrition, Joe is on a mission to help new dads navigate the transformational journey of fatherhood. Through his podcast and social media platform Dadicated Joe, he shares real, honest conversations about showing up for your children, supporting your partner, and embracing the identity shift that comes with becoming a dad.
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