Talk Autism by Debbie

Uplifting Moments: Practical Tips and Heartfelt Advice for Families Raising Children on the Spectrum

Debra Gilbert

Have you ever wondered how small changes can make a big impact on your family's life, especially when raising children on the spectrum? This Monday morning, join me for an uplifting and heartfelt podcast where I share my hopes and practical tips to help you and your family navigate the week ahead. I promise you'll gain insights on embracing milestones, fostering joy and laughter, and making meaningful connections with your loved ones. From increasing eye contact to reducing meltdowns and improving sleep, there's something valuable for everyone.

Discover creative ideas like making a laughter jar, dedicating a night to family fun, and teaching your children the art of patience through simple wait-time exercises. I also touch on the importance of focusing on the little moments that bring happiness and growth. Whether it's trying new foods, enjoying full hugs, or cherishing extra time with your other children, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical advice. Don't forget to send a note if you'd like to share your thoughts or just say hi. Wishing you a blessed and wonderful week ahead!

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Speaker 1:

Hi everyone. I'm just going to do a quick little Monday morning podcast for you this morning, and I'm just. These are some things that I am hopeful for you as you go on your journey this week with all your family and your kids that are on the spectrum, and just some things I jotted down, and of course this is my little list. It's not little, though, but anyway. So I'm hopeful that this week you and your family don't worry about the milestones but take each step as a stepping stone, that you laugh more and less tears, that you increase learning on both your children and yourself. Long and more eye contact with your child that's on the spectrum, a full hug and not just that lean-in shoulder. More acceptance of new things and people around you accept you and your child sleep better and learn to calm the brain at night. Less meltdowns, less regression behavior Sorry about my dog barking Eating better, trying new foods, try a new activity.

Speaker 1:

Do a day without an agenda or change the agenda Extra time with your other children or your special someone. Make a laughter jar. Write down the little laughters you have throughout the day with your child or your friends and put the date on there and the time that you had a good laugh. Make one night a family night and do something exciting and fun with your family and teach about wait time with your children. If they want something, set a timer for two minutes and have them wait. We all need to learn how to be patient and wait, and that's one way to do it. Don't pray for more patience, because God will give them to you and you'll be in this long line learning patience, so don't do that.

Speaker 1:

Anyway, that's all I wanted to say for this Monday morning. I hope you're all having a blessed day and I hope you have a wonderful week ahead of you. Don't be afraid to send me a little request if you want to. There's a fan mail that's supposed to be at the end of this to let you know how you can send me a little note if you'd like to just say hi and where you're from. Talk to you later, bye, bye.

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