In this episode, we explore what it’s like to raise a child with Aspergers to be as independent as possible, and how to advocate for and alongside them. Carol is an internal medicine physician who has a specialty practice in non-surgical cosmetic procedures. She’s also the host of the Autism Mom MD Podcast, and an amazing advocate for her children and others!
We talk about:
- Raising a son with Aspergers
- Finding the right kind of support for your child
- Learning how to motivate and encourage with the goal of independence
- Navigating driving, medical appointments, college and employment
- Raising expectations and setting the bar high
- Deconstructing and teaching independence skills
- Encouraging self-advocacy
- Partners in Policymaking
- Starting a podcast
- Creating community
- Being an innovator, she is the creator of TheraPearls!
- Creating space for yourself and your marriage
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Take Me to Church (Stephanie Watkins)
Guests who have completed PA’s Partners program
Ausome Advocate and Author Catherine Hughes
Changing Spaces and Creating Hope with Christina Abernethy
Links
Maryland Partners in Policy Making Program
Life 360 - Family Locator and GPS Tracker
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