FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) through the lens of parent advocates with over eighteen years of lived experience.
On the seventh episode of FASD Hope, Podcast Host- Natalie Vecchione speaks with Michele Pitts-Brown, Consultant, Disability Advocate and Author of "Embracing Your Child's Unique Abilities". Michele has a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and two Master's Degrees in Social Work and Law. Michele is married and she is also the mom of two grown children... her son has autism. Michele's professional and lived experience makes her a dynamic and highly skilled advocate for children and families affected by developmental disabilities.
Michele shares how her lived and professional experience taught her a tremendous amount about advocating, especially for those in the developmental disability community. Michele and Natalie explore the following topics: Michele's own journey as a parent of an adult son with autism, what inspired her to write "Embracing Your Child's Unique Abilities", why it is important to understand feelings of grief when parenting a child with a developmental disability, shifting the parenting mindset to focusing on your child's strengths / abilities and how her faith carried her through her parenting journey.
" 'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.' " - Jeremiah 29:11
Resources-
Michele Pitts-Brown, Consultant and Advocate, LLC
https://www.michelepittsbrown.com/
"Embracing Your Child's Unique Abilities" by Michele Pitts-Brown
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