![]() ![]() ![]() Since I became a special needs parent, my eyes have opened wide to the struggles others may be coping with and I look at the world with an entirely different view. I had to come to terms with my own thoughts and understand I used to be that person on the other side. While I’d hope our society could be more understanding of any child and parent dealing with meltdown mode, these moments are especially complicated for families touched by autism. ![]() As part of his symptoms, he is non-verbal, which makes it difficult for him to communicate when or why he is frustrated. Here’s the challenge: Rowan is not like his “typical” peers. They often crop up in plain sight of others who whisper and stare some thinking, “get a hold of your child.”īri is an advocate for her son, Rowan, the autism community and early intervention services like ABA. Pretty tough tantrums occur two to three times a week, complete with loud noises and hand-flapping. He adores anything with wheels and could jump up and down all day long. His daddy is his number-one dude in life. She recently shared one of the struggles that many individuals with special needs – and their families – know all too well, plus what she wishes others knew during those difficult moments. Bri is an advocate for her son, Rowan, the autism community and early intervention services like ABA. We recently had the chance to chat with one mom, Bri, whose son, attends applied behavior analysis ( ABA therapy) at our Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center in Milford, Ohio. What is it like to be an autism parent? Chances are, if you’re reading this, you know the answer first-hand, or you know about it indirectly through someone close to you. Hopebridge Mom Shares How to Support Autism Parents During a Tantrum ![]()
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