The Parenting Pivot: You Think You're Going To Italy And End Up in Holland

Send us an email @ [email protected] Jana Kohn is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a Master’s from Syracuse University. She has spent five years at Community High School District 128, supporting neurodiverse young adults in Extended Transition Services. Previously, she worked for seven years in a private clinic with children and adolescents with Autism and developmental disabilities. Jana is a neurodiverse-affirming practitioner.Jill Malashock is a licensed speech-language pathologist and clinical supervisor in St. Louis with over 20 years of experience in Autism Spectrum Disorders. She specializes in early intervention, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and AAC, and is certified in the Early Start Denver Model. Jill also teaches an Autism course at Fontbonne University. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family.In today’s episode, Jill shares her expertise in early intervention for children on the autism spectrum, focusing on caregiver education and strengths-based learning. Jana provides insights from her work with young adults, emphasizing individual support for developing independent living skills and competitive employment.TakeawaysFoster early self-advocacy and independenceResilience builds through challengesTailor parenting strategies to meet individual needsTimestamps00:00 - Introduction02:34 - Individualized Support for Varying Levels of Independence07:15 - Transitioning Responsibility to Young Adults12:30 - Navigating Parent Expectations and Young Adult Goals17:22 - Building Self-Determination and Resilience23:05 - Teaching Self-Advocacy from an Early Age26:57 - Non-Verbal Communication Methods in Early Development30:21 - A Personal Journey: Understanding Speech Apraxia35:11 - Early Disability Disclosure and Community Connection39:30 - Empowering Independent Navigation of Challenges45:22 - Resources and Support Systems for Parents🔗 Connect with Jana Kohn & Jill MalashockYoutube | www.neurodivergentinsights.com | www.explainingbrains.com/parents American Speech Language Hearing Association | Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)Jill Malashock's email: [email protected] Kohn's email: [email protected]🔗 Connect with Jessica Anger and Carrie Wiesenfeld:Instagram | [email protected] Hawk Life Coaching |  Ocean Waves Parenting