Following Your Child’s Lead: Redefining Autism Support with Jennifer Celeste Briggs | Ep. 134

In this episode, Samantha and Lauren interview Jennifer Celeste Briggs, a mother who shares her transformative experience with the Sunrise program. Jennifer talks about how the program, which she tailored for her daughter, significantly improved her language and social skills.We explore the importance of meeting children where they are, the collaborative effort between parents and professionals, and the impact of patient and targeted interaction on neurodivergent children.Jennifer also talks about her book, "Watching Sarah Rise," which documents their journey and offers recommendations for other parents navigating similar paths. 00:00 Introduction00:39 Meet Jennifer Celeste Briggs!02:18 The Sunrise Program03:50 Therapy Approaches and Parenting Insights05:27 Challenges and Successes in Therapy10:08 Collaborating with Professionals and Schools21:37 Jennifer's Book and Resources for Parents24:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Harkla: https://harkla.co/?rfsn=8804907.29f26d5Get the Book here! https://amzn.to/42SAUt7 Connect with Jennifer:Website: https://www.watchingsarahrise.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifercelestebriggsauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifercelestebriggsauthor/ Other Resources:Autism Treatment Center of America: https://autismtreatmentcenter.org/Autism Optimism International: https://www.autismoptimisminternational.com/Autistic Logistics Book: https://amzn.to/4gPNBeb  Connect with Samantha Foote!Website: https://everybrainisdifferent.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybrainisdifferentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everybrainisdifferent