Autism, PDA, and Meltdowns with Rachel Le

EPISODE 25: Ever felt like your life is at the bottom of the barrel, thinking things couldn't get any worse? And around every turn, it just feels like more challenges are coming up, especially when it comes to your kids’ behaviors.Ever felt stuck, as if each day was an uphill battle, sinking to an all-time low and struggling in pretty much every aspect:at schoolaround your housein getting your kids to listenIf that's you, then you're going to absolutely love this week's episode. I have a guest who's been there, felt that - much like many of us. She will share how she climbed out of that abyss and found both hope and a way forward.Meet Rachel Le, an inspiring voice from Ottawa, Canada, a mother of three superkids aged 11, 8, and 6. She isn't just an ordinary parent - she's autistic, raising three neurodivergent children, one of them being nonverbal.Rachel received a late diagnosis and was officially recognized as autistic about a year and a half ago. She also believes she aligns with the PDA profile of autism (even though it's not yet part of the DSM).In our heart-to-heart conversation, Rachel opens up about her and her kids’ diagnoses, their overwhelming journey, and the ray of hope she found using the Calm the Chaos principles.Don't miss this episode - it’s truly a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00) Who is Rachel (01:17)Understanding “superkids” and the “superpower swap” concept (03:57)What was life like in Rachel’s home before finding Calm the Chaos (09:29)Rachel’s CTC emergency plans (15:13)Where is Rachel's family at now? (20:40)Managing PDA behavior in children and adults (25:58)Rachel started making plans for herself (31:15)Rachel’s message to struggling parents (38:17)Additional resources:📖 Get your copy of Calm The Chaos Book ✨ Hear the Success Stories🔍 Check out my website 👉 Check out my YouTube channel Connect with me on social media:🔹 TikTok 🔹 Instagram 🔹 Facebook Calm the Chaos Parenting is a podcast offering parents practical tools and strategies to navigate the challenges of raising strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodivergent children.🎧 Follow us on your favorite platform so you never miss an episode!