EP 73: From Chaos To Connection: Parenting Severe Autism Without Sleep, Space, Or Support Parenting Severe Autism podcast

EP 73: From Chaos To Connection: Parenting Severe Autism Without Sleep, Space, Or Support

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We trace a season of sleepless nights, stomping floors, and bathroom chaos into two quiet breakthroughs: independent handwashing and a shared Soup Dance that reveals connection inside repetition. A harsh LED light becomes a surprising trigger, and a softer presence opens space for growth.
• recognizing environmental triggers like harsh LED lighting
• coping with insomnia, nighttime roaming, and sensory seeking
• testing the idea that less praise can reduce pressure
• finding communication inside repetitive questions
• celebrating independent hygiene and song completion
• using calm spaces to invite regulation and connection
• redefining wins as small, repeatable steps
• sustaining caregivers with simple, steady routines
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Chapters

1. EP 73: From Chaos To Connection: Parenting Severe Autism Without Sleep, Space, Or Support (00:00:00)

2. Welcome, Links, And Support (00:00:18)

3. Are We Hindering His Progress (00:01:36)

4. Daily Cycles Of Destruction (00:02:37)

5. The Nighttime War Zone (00:05:52)

6. Stomps, Creeks, And Endless Patrols (00:09:49)

7. The Lighting Trigger Discovery (00:12:30)

8. Paranoia, Exhaustion, And A Realization (00:16:52)

9. A First: He Truly Washed His Hands (00:20:26)

10. “Sit By Me” And Choosing Connection (00:22:26)

11. The Soup Dance And Shared Music (00:26:55)

12. Finishing Scooby-Doo And Echoed Words (00:30:46)

13. Ten Years Later, Signs Of Growth (00:33:54)

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