Episode #87
Advocating For A Severely Autistic Teen In High School
Send us Fan Mail We share what it looks like when school support collides with severe autism, from the first weeks at a new high school to the moments we realize critical details are being missed. I walk through the exact language and protocols that help our son regulate and why consistency across adults is the difference between progress and meltdown. • remodeling and environment changes at home to reduce frustration • heat, low energy, shallow breathing and the suspected link between vitamin B complex and behavior or speech decline • the moment our son says “I’m stuck” • why life skills, OT, speech and socialization matter more than academics for our child • early high school wins like the popcorn and coffee cart job • working phrases that interrupt escalation • insisting the school call dad immediately for any self-injury • frustrations with vague incident reporting and the lack of timely OT support • reflections on staffing, caregiver consistency and a child’s need to feel cared for Please remember you can support this podcast in many different ways. Of course, you can always buy me a coffee by clicking the little support icon on your podcast player. You’re also able to visit my storefront by following the link in my show notes. Please let me know if you have any tips, tricks, or anything like that regarding school these days, please email me at contact.parenting severe autism at gmail.com. S.A.F.E.R. Lifestyles Respite GoFundMe Please share this GoFundMe to help raise funds for building our DREAM, Outlined in Episode 57 AngelSense Device AngelSense GPS Monitoring Device Tracker For Kids, Teens, Elderly Select a Size TV Screen Impact Protector Heavy Duty. Extensively tested; will deflect any thrown remote control or a toy. Fingerprint Entry Door Handle Biometric Fingerprint Entry Interior Door Handle NO MORE HANGERS! Hanging soft box closet organizer SAVE 5% LIFEPRO FITNESS PRODUCTS We love our Waver Vibration Plate and BioHeal Plus Red Light Panel! Calming. Healing. YES. Therapressure Brush 6 Pack Latex Free Special Supplies Sensory Brush for Occupational and Sensory Brushing 6 Pack Latex Free StimulateCalm Magnesium Citrate Nervous System Support NOW Foods - Magnesium Citrate Nervous System Support 400 mg. - 240 Vegetable Capsule(s) NOW Foods Ma View My Summer Supplies Shopping Cart! iHerb supplies some of the safest summer products for sunscreen, bug screen, and stress management! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/1989825/supporters/new https://psa.buzzsprout.com Get Podcast Merch at the following link: https://psapodcast.creator-spring.com/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Parenting-Severe-Autism-podcast/100083292374893/ Email: contact.parentingsevereautism@gmail.com
