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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode of Mother's Guide through Autism Podcast, Brigitte sits down with award-winning journalist, autism mom, and author Peggy Henkel Wolf to discuss the intricacies of responsible and responsive parenting for children on the autism spectrum. For nearly two decades, Peggy has been exploring themes in autism parenting and self-determination on her blog.They discuss:- how to parent children with autism with presence, trust, and respect for their autonomy- the importance of creating space and options for children- balancing responsible and responsive parentingEpisode chapters:00:00 Introduction01:42 Guest Introduction: Peggy Henkel Wolf02:42 Peggy's Parenting Journey and Insights04:44 Sam's Diagnosis and Early Years06:37 Navigating Autism with Limited Resources10:20 Emotional Impact of Autism Diagnosis14:07 Writing and Publishing 'See Sam Run'19:13 Responsible and Responsive Parenting20:23 The Importance of Reinforcing Key Values20:56 Balancing Responsibility and Responsiveness21:42 Using Social Stories for Effective Learning22:55 Navigating Pervasive Developmental Disorder32:00 Encouraging Independence and Agency35:42 Final Thoughts and ResourcesPeggy Website:https://peggyheinkelwolfe.com/📘 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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