Podcasts kids Autism & Neurodiversity 68. What May Be Keeping You From Meeting Them Where They're at with Debbie

68. What May Be Keeping You From Meeting Them Where They're at with Debbie

Published: Sept. 2, 2022, 11:10 p.m.

If you\u2019ve heard the phrase, \u201cYou need to meet them where they\u2019re at,\u201d you may be wondering what it really means and why it\u2019s so important when you\u2019re parenting and mentoring neurodivergent young people.

When neurodivergents have developmental challenges and their own unique timelines outside the bell curve of their neurotypical peers, meeting them where they\u2019re at and not where we think they should be or where we would like them to be is how we help them grow.

Understanding this and doing it consistently are two different things.

What You'll Learn from this Episode:

  • What gets in the way of your ability to meet your autistic and/or neurodivergent where they\u2019re at.
  • What it looks like to really meet them where they\u2019re at in their developmental stage.
  • Why it\u2019s so important for long-term growth.
  • How to \u201cmeet them\u201d effectively.
  • What questions to ask yourself.

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