Send us a textIn this episode of the Mother's Guide Through Autism podcast, Brigitte talks to Nancy Gilette, a certified RDI consultant and behavior coach with over 20 years of experience in supporting autistic children and their families. Nancy shares her unique approach to shifting from crisis and compliance to connection and co-regulation. They discuss:- the importance of parental regulation and self-care- how we can shift from a crisis mindset to one focused on co-regulation- understanding and addressing behavior- what truly matters for enhancing quality of life for both parents and children- and more!Episode Chapters:00:00 Introduction02:06 Meet Nancy Gilette: An Expert in Autism Support03:14 Nancy's Journey and Approach to Autism04:33 The Importance of Parent Support in Autism07:26 RDI vs. ABA: Key Differences16:19 Shifting from Crisis to Connection19:41 Practical Tips for Parents26:29 Handling Public Meltdowns28:46 Handling Child Meltdowns in Public29:35 Proactive Strategies for Challenging Environments29:56 Co-Regulation and Emotional Engagement31:51 Visual Referencing for Better Interaction34:22 Navigating Developmental Stages36:34 Core Tools for Parenting Autistic Children39:23 Empowering Parents and Building Resilience39:39 The Importance of Regulation and Connection41:18 Creating a Supportive Environment53:15 Final Thoughts and ResourcesNancy's Website:https://www.nancygilette.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/nancygilettecoaching/📘 Get the book:A Mother’s Guide Through Autism — available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3mO1fmS📬 Stay connected:Sign up for news, updates, and support: https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com🎵 Theme music:“Look at the Clouds” by Tristan Lohengrintristanlohengrin.bandcamp.comSupport the show

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