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EP 31 Autism Diagnosis Grief: What Parents Need to Know

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Release Date: 11/26/2024

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Dr. Nikki and Jarrod get personal about their parenting journey, sharing raw and honest reflections on raising a neurodiverse child. They discuss the emotional challenges of parenting, insights from a recent couples therapy session where they opened up about their son Jake’s development, and the importance of understanding asynchronous growth in autism. Together, they explore themes of grief, the power of support networks, and the critical role of self-care in navigating life’s complexities. Whether you're parenting a neurodiverse child or navigating life’s ups and downs, this episode offers heartfelt takeaways and practical strategies.

Key Topics Covered

  • Navigating the Holiday Season: Why emotions feel amplified and how to find moments of calm amidst the chaos.
  • Insights from Couples Therapy: How discussing Jake’s development deepened their connection as a couple and shaped their parenting perspective.
  • Understanding Growth and Regression: The natural rhythms of development in children and how to stay grounded through the highs and lows.
  • Asynchronous Development in Autism: Breaking down what it means and why it’s essential for parenting neurodiverse children.
  • Grief and Parenting: How to process feelings of uncertainty, loss, and love when parenting feels overwhelming.
  • The Importance of Self-Care: Practical ways to prioritize your well-being so you can show up fully for your family.
  • Balancing Optimism and Reality: Staying hopeful while honoring the challenges of daily life.

Takeaways for Listeners

  1. The holiday season can amplify parenting stress, but mindfulness and boundaries help create calm.
  2. Couples therapy is a powerful tool for navigating the emotional dynamics of parenting.
  3. Asynchronous development in children with autism presents unique challenges and opportunities.
  4. Grief is a natural part of parenting and deserves space for acknowledgment and processing.
  5. Building a reliable support network is essential for emotional and practical resilience.
  6. Self-care is non-negotiable for showing up as your best self in parenting and partnerships.
  7. Communication and vulnerability strengthen family relationships and help navigate challenges.
  8. Embracing neurodiversity fosters deeper connection, acceptance, and growth within families.
  9. Parenting requires balance—between addressing your needs, your child’s needs, and the family’s overall dynamics.
  10. Prioritizing your own growth equips you to lead and support others effectively.

Chapters

00:00 - Navigating the Holiday Season
00:58 - Couples Therapy Insights
01:54 - Navigating Growth and Regression in Development
08:32 - Understanding Asynchronous Development in Autism
14:30 - Embracing Grief and Uncertainty
21:21 - Prioritizing Self-Care
30:03 - Balancing Hope and Reality
35:15 - Leading Yourself First

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