How to Solve Problems Using P.E.A.C.E. with Guest Lynn C. Davison

In this episode, Wendy speaks with Lynn C. Davison about problem-solving, family relationships, and autistic young adults entering adulthood.Lynn hosts the podcast When Autism Grows Up and is the parent of an autistic adult child. Later in life, in her 60s, she realized she is autistic herself. Like many late-identified autistic adults, Lynn developed systems that helped her navigate the world so effectively that early autism screenings did not recognize her neurodivergence. She created The P.E.A.C.E. Practice to help autistic young adults and their families solve problems, build independence, and strengthen relationships. Instead of goals imposed by others, the approach centers on the autistic person’s needs and safety.The P.E.A.C.E. Practice:Pause –Take a break from difficult conversations and return when everyone is regulatedEmpathize –Name your feelings so everyone understands each otherAlign –Identify strengths and needs so everyone understands what matters mostCollaborate – Work together toward solutions while allowing the autistic person to take the leadExperiment –Try different approaches to see what works bestTakeaways:•  Recognize how much effort you've put into figuring life out. Where you are now is fine• Traditional solutions may not work for everyone; experimentation is necessary• Supporting nervous system regulation can improve sleep, health, and well-beingAbout Lynn C. Davison:Lynn helps families make peaceful progress together using the P.E.A.C.E. Practice. She supports neurodivergent young adults and their families in building self-reliance, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships without shame or power struggles.As a life coach and founder of LynnCDavison.com, Lynn guides clients through The Art of Adulting, a practical system shaped by decades of leadership experience.LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/lynncdavison Website: LynnCDavison.comMentioned in This Episode:The Pattern Seekers: A New Theory of Human Invention by Simon Baron-CohenAbout Your Host:Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, MA, RSD, is an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and host of Amplifying Autism. Though not autistic herself, Wendy has dedicated her career to supporting the neurodivergent community. She is the founder of Adulting While Autistic and helps late-diagnosed autistic adults find clarity and community. Website: wendelawhitcombmarsh.comBooks Available on AmazonInstagram: @wendela.w.marshAdulting While Autistic: @adultingwhileautistic Newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/49/591191449.htmThank You for Listening:If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it. Your support helps us reach more late-diagnosed autistic adults and those who care about them. YouTube: @AmplifyingAutism