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Are you being supportive or enabling? It\u2019s sometimes hard as a parent finding a balance between helpful support and enabling where we intervene so much that we hinder our child\u2019s development and growth.

It gets even more challenging when you\u2019re parenting an autistic or neurodivergent child, teen, or young adult who often needs more support than other typical children or needs that support for a longer time.

In this episode, you\u2019re going to enjoy listening to our chat with Vashti, parent coach and therapeutic educational consultant, about effective ways to support development.

You\u2019ll hear how to go beyond ineffective parenting default modes and opt for connections that cultivate resilience and growth.

What You'll Learn from this Episode:

• What\u2019s supportive action and what\u2019s enabling for a neurodivergent child, teen or young adult.
• A significant question to ask when something doesn\u2019t go well for your teen or young adult.
• One of the best ways to teach teens and young adults.
• The benefit of using guiding questions as opposed to lectures.
• Tips for connecting with your child, teen or young adult.

Featured on the Show:

• Visit NeuroDevMentoring.com to learn more about our specialized co-ed mentoring program for neurodiverse young adults.
• To find Vashti Summervill: familyhealingpathways.com
• Vashti\u2019s podcast: Teen Connectivity Podcast
• Dr. Shefali\u2019s book The Conscious Parent (paid link)
• Dr. Dan Seigel The Whole-Brain Child (paid link)
• Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Mood Meter App
• Online 8-Week Certificate course in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction mentioned by Vashti.
• The Gottman Institute parent resources.
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