If puberty has felt like a topic you are not ready for, not sure how to approach, or convinced your child cannot understand, this episode of the Autism Changemakers Podcast is going to change how you think about all of it.
I invited Laura Holland, founder of All Ability Wellness and sexuality educator with over 25 years of experience, to talk about the topic most parents of non-speaking children desperately need and almost never receive real guidance on. Laura is not just an expert in her field. She is also the parent of an adult child with an intellectual and developmental disability. She has lived this.
I found her while frantically searching the internet for resources for my own son Rocco. I landed on her website and immediately exhaled.
In this episode we talk about:
Why what is happening in your non-speaking child's body during puberty is biologically identical to what is happening in their same-age neurotypical peers, and why that changes everything about where you start.
Why watering down information based on perceived ability instead of biological age is one of the most common mistakes schools and parents make.
How to start the conversation without having one big overwhelming talk, and what to say when your child asks something you are completely unprepared for.
The private versus public framework that works especially well for neurodiverse kids, and why rules-based language lands better than shame.
The resources that actually exist right now for families, from picture-based social stories to video tools designed specifically for neurodiverse learners.
Your child deserves this information. Not a watered-down version. Not someday when you feel ready. Now.
If this resonated, come find me, Sara Intonato, on Instagram @sara.intonato or learn more about Autism Changemakers at autismchangemakers.com.
Autism Changemakers is a private community just for parents of nonspeaking kids. It's where you don't have to explain yourself, and where you'll always be surrounded by people who believe in your child's brilliance. Come join us. autismchangemakers.com
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