In this episode we explore what may appear as laziness or self-sabotage, but is actually a battle with three anxiety-induced barriers. These common barriers overwhelm and frustrate neurodivergent individuals, hindering their progress. Learn how mindful and intentional mentoring can guide them towards taking that leap of faith, break free of barriers, and unlock their motivation.
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It’s tricky to navigate through essential developmental experiences–even more so with autistic or neurodivergent young people. You may even find that you’re sheltering them from those experiences. What if there was another way? A way in which you and your autistic young person experience less stress and more delight because you’ve been given the tools to do so.
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Even with the best of intentions neurodivergent individuals can become emotionally dysregulated. It is a common experience among these young people and it is often misunderstood or overlooked by those around them. Through personal stories we aim to give you the tools to better support your young people in managing their emotions and finding ways to thrive.
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We’re all doing our best to raise happy and successful children. Even with the best of intentions, things can go in the opposite direction of what we intended. In this episode, Jason shares a personal story about a negative experience he had while parenting his son and the important lesson in it if you want to improve your relationship with the child, teen, or young adult you’re parenting or working with.
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Homeschooling your autistic child allows you to develop individual goals specific to their needs and connect with them on a deeper level.
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Emotional regulation is more than just maintaining a state of calmness. It requires an awareness and the ability to connect.
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Our role in co-regulation can have a signifigant impact on an autistic or neurodivergent’s ability to develop self-regulation skills. Multiple studies suggest this impacts every area of their life and well-being. Are the approaches you’re taking offering co-regulation or co-escalation? This matters!
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As you build a foundationally strong mentoring relationship and reach your mentoring potential you will begin to see greater benefits to your mentee because trust and collaboration are evident.
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Human nature leads us to naturally impute our own needs and understanding of the world on others, but is this the best method of developing a relationship with your neurodivergent loved one? We often ask questions that aren’t beneficial for that relationship, like “How social are they?” What if instead we asked, “Does my loved one want to interact with others?” With their needs in mind we avoid imputing our own desires onto them, which frequently causes them to spiral down a negative path.
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Why is a supportive mentoring relationship so important? One of the most effective ways to connect and garner trust with our autistic or neurodivergent loved one is by developing this type of relationship. Mentoring is more than just words–It is more than advice. As we tune into their individual and unique needs as a mentor we avoid unrealistic expectations and better position ourselves to support their development and overall well-being.
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