EPISODE · Sep 3, 2024 · 50 MIN
Ep. 51 - Journey with Autism from Sibling to Parent
from Autism for Badass Moms · host Rashidah Cartwright
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Alicia, mother of two from Ontario, Canada, who shares her unique perspective on autism. Alicia’s journey with autism began long before she became a mother, as she grew up with an older brother with a diagnosis of autism. This early experience profoundly shaped how she views and approaches raising her 14-year-old son, who is on the autism spectrum and was diagnosed at the age of 3. Hear how Alicia’s upbringing with her brother influenced her determination to raise her son without limits, defying the odds and encouraging him to reach his full potential. Alicia reflects on the importance of resilience and advocacy in her journey, drawing inspiration from how her parents raised her brother and applying those lessons to her own parenting style. Alicia is a Self-Love Coach & Facilitator. Connect with Alicia: Follow Alicia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heysis.letstalk/ Check out Alicia’s Website: https://ttmncoaching.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who could benefit from Alicia’s insights. Make sure to follow and subscribe to the Autism for Badass Moms podcast so you never miss a new episode! Connect with Us: Website: www.autismforbadassmoms.com Instagram: @theabmpodcast Subscribe on YouTube: @theabmpodcast
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Alicia, mother of two from Ontario, Canada, who shares her unique perspective on autism. Alicia’s journey with autism began long before she became a mother, as she grew up with an older brother with a diagnosis of autism. This early experience profoundly shaped how she views and approaches raising her 14-year-old son, who is on the autism spectrum and was diagnosed at the age of 3. Hear how Alicia’s upbringing with her brother influenced her determination to raise her son without limits, defying the odds and encouraging him to reach his full potential. Alicia reflects on the importance of resilience and advocacy in her journey, drawing inspiration from how her parents raised her brother and applying those lessons to her own parenting style. Alicia is a Self-Love Coach & Facilitator. Connect with Alicia: Follow Alicia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heysis.letstalk/ Check out Alicia’s Website: https://ttmncoaching.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who could benefit from Alicia’s insights. Make sure to follow and subscribe to the Autism for Badass Moms podcast so you never miss a new episode! Connect with Us: Website: www.autismforbadassmoms.com Instagram: @theabmpodcast Subscribe on YouTube: @theabmpodcast
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