In this heartfelt episode of Mother's Guide through Autism Podcast, Brigitte sits down with award-winning journalist, autism mom, and author Peggy Henkel Wolf to discuss the intricacies of responsible and responsive parenting for children on the autism spectrum.
For nearly two decades, Peggy has been exploring themes in autism parenting and self-determination on her blog.
They discuss:
- how to parent children with autism with presence, trust, and respect for their autonomy
- the importance of creating space and options for children
- balancing responsible and responsive parenting
Episode chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:42 Guest Introduction: Peggy Henkel Wolf
02:42 Peggy's Parenting Journey and Insights
04:44 Sam's Diagnosis and Early Years
06:37 Navigating Autism with Limited Resources
10:20 Emotional Impact of Autism Diagnosis
14:07 Writing and Publishing 'See Sam Run'
19:13 Responsible and Responsive Parenting
20:23 The Importance of Reinforcing Key Values
20:56 Balancing Responsibility and Responsiveness
21:42 Using Social Stories for Effective Learning
22:55 Navigating Pervasive Developmental Disorder
32:00 Encouraging Independence and Agency
35:42 Final Thoughts and Resources
Peggy Website:
https://peggyheinkelwolfe.com/
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🎵 Theme music:
“Look at the Clouds” by Tristan Lohengrin
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