In this episode of the Mother's Guide Through Autism podcast, Brigitte talks to Nancy Gilette, a certified RDI consultant and behavior coach with over 20 years of experience in supporting autistic children and their families.
Nancy shares her unique approach to shifting from crisis and compliance to connection and co-regulation.
They discuss:
- the importance of parental regulation and self-care
- how we can shift from a crisis mindset to one focused on co-regulation
- understanding and addressing behavior
- what truly matters for enhancing quality of life for both parents and children
- and more!
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:06 Meet Nancy Gilette: An Expert in Autism Support
03:14 Nancy's Journey and Approach to Autism
04:33 The Importance of Parent Support in Autism
07:26 RDI vs. ABA: Key Differences
16:19 Shifting from Crisis to Connection
19:41 Practical Tips for Parents
26:29 Handling Public Meltdowns
28:46 Handling Child Meltdowns in Public
29:35 Proactive Strategies for Challenging Environments
29:56 Co-Regulation and Emotional Engagement
31:51 Visual Referencing for Better Interaction
34:22 Navigating Developmental Stages
36:34 Core Tools for Parenting Autistic Children
39:23 Empowering Parents and Building Resilience
39:39 The Importance of Regulation and Connection
41:18 Creating a Supportive Environment
53:15 Final Thoughts and Resources
Nancy's Website:
https://www.nancygilette.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nancygilettecoaching/
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A Mother’s Guide Through Autism — available now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3mO1fmS
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🎵 Theme music:
“Look at the Clouds” by Tristan Lohengrin
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