52 - Melissa Berger and Navigating a New Diagnosis

Navigating the journey of parenting a teenager with autism can be a uniquely challenging experience! Samantha's conversation with Melissa Berger sheds light on this intricate path, offering valuable insights for those embarking on this journey. Parenting a neurodivergent teenager is indeed a next-level experience, but with the appropriate resources, support, and mindset, it can also be immensely rewarding! Stay tuned! Here's what to expect on the podcast:Melissa's fears regarding her teenager's future independence and life skills.What can parents do to prepare their neurodivergent children for college and build their independence?The three key pieces of advice for parents who have recently received an autism diagnosis for their child.Melissa's free meltdown workbook.And much more! About Melissa:Melissa’s passion is to help parents of autistic children feel fully supported as they go from surviving to thriving without wasting precious time. Melissa had a 30-year executive leadership career with Whole Foods Market. She is also a certified professional coach through the Co-Active Training Institute. Her work focuses on partnering with parents as they navigate their child’s autism diagnosis, including a 6-month coaching and support program Thriving with Autism, a comprehensive resource for parents in the first year of diagnosis. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys seeing Broadway shows with her daughter, laughing with her husband, playing pickleball, and walking with her beloved Golden Retriever Beau. Connect with Melissa Berger!Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-k-berger-cpcc-acc-66abbb250/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557911695879 Connect with Samantha Foote!Website: www.boisemusictherapycompany.comEmail: [email protected]: https://letsmeet.io/boisemusictherapycompany/30-minute-phone-consultationNeurodiversity in Harmony: A Summit for Empowered Parenting https://www.boisemusictherapycompany.com/registration Connect with Samantha Foote!Website: https://everybrainisdifferent.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everybrainisdifferent