EP 73: From Chaos To Connection: Parenting Severe Autism Without Sleep, Space, Or Support

Send us Fan MailWe trace a season of sleepless nights, stomping floors, and bathroom chaos into two quiet breakthroughs: independent handwashing and a shared Soup Dance that reveals connection inside repetition. A harsh LED light becomes a surprising trigger, and a softer presence opens space for growth.• recognizing environmental triggers like harsh LED lighting• coping with insomnia, nighttime roaming, and sensory seeking• testing the idea that less praise can reduce pressure• finding communication inside repetitive questions• celebrating independent hygiene and song completion• using calm spaces to invite regulation and connection• redefining wins as small, repeatable steps• sustaining caregivers with simple, steady routinesOne of the most important things at the end of my show notes is the link for my GoFundMe for the Safer Lifestyles respite communitiesYou can always contact me at [email protected] could still buy me a coffee, and all the coffees are helping me keep this podcast free for those who need itPlease remember to share my episodes the best that you canSupport the showhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/newhttps://psa.buzzsprout.comGet Podcast Merch at the following link:   https://psapodcast.creator-spring.com/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Parenting-Severe-Autism-podcast/100083292374893/Email: [email protected]