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This week, I’m chatting with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh, a mom, grandma, author, and advocate for mental health. She shares her experiences and challenges as a parent of a child with autism. She highlights the need to balance challenges and successes and the role of humor in dealing with stress and trauma.
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Takeaways
- Having a strong support system is crucial for navigating motherhood, especially as a special needs mom.
- Finding a community of parents who have similar experiences can provide valuable support and guidance.
- Advocating for your child's needs and seeking appropriate diagnoses and treatments is essential.
- Online learning can be beneficial for children with special needs, as it allows for individualized support and flexibility. Advocate for individualized education and support for your child with special needs.
- Build a supportive community of parents facing similar challenges.
- Communicate effectively with schools and establish positive relationships with administrators.
- Grieve the loss of expectations and find ways to balance self-care and meeting sensory needs. Special needs parenting can be challenging and overwhelming, but it's important to remember that you are not a failure.
- The journey of special needs parenting is filled with ups and downs, and it takes time to find a sense of balance.
- It's crucial to find humor in stressful situations.
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