Podcasts kids Autism & Neurodiversity 80. Choosing Parent / Mentor Goals with Debbie

80. Choosing Parent / Mentor Goals with Debbie

Published: Jan. 6, 2023, 8:10 p.m.

When one of the children, teens, or young adult\u2019s you\u2019re parenting or working with is autistic and/or neurodivergent they have higher support needs.

Having parental goals is important if you want to meet their needs effectively. We as parents and mentors are the leaders. We choose the direction, focus, and goals. We set the pace, hopefully informed by our families needs and developmental stages.

When you\u2019re getting pulled in different directions or there are many things your loved one is struggling with it\u2019s important to have one or two main goals to help you focus so you can get some momentum and avoid overwhelm.

Choose a goal and achieve it so that this year looks differently than your last year.

What You'll Learn from this Episode:

  • Why it\u2019s helpful to choose one or two goals to focus on in your parenting.
  • What can happen when you don\u2019t have clear goals.
  • What you want to do before you choose a goal.
  • Tips for getting started.
  • The two questions to ask yourself to help you stay committed to your goal.

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