Thriving Moms of Autistics

Hi Moms! Have you been flooded with ideas since your child’s diagnosis? Do you feel overwhelmed about how to channel all that energy?  In episode 5 , I introduced the concept of mom strengths. We all have strength, but they can be difficult to identify. This is important because moms can use their personal strengths to grow significantly in their autism journey. I offered a mini assessment to get...

Hi Moms! Do you feel like a failure as a mom? Do I have an episode for you!  Settle in with me in the next few minutes to dive deeper into what it really means to fail and what it really means to succeed. Are these concepts as different as you think? Find the full transcript for this episode at https://thrivingmomsofautistics.com/22 Please share the podcast with other moms to help them grow in the...

Hi moms! What a great day to promote growth! I talk about this a lot because it is so important. I want that for you. YOU deserve to be at your best and find ways to not get stuck. It will help you in the inevitable hard times.  All human beings know hard times all too well. It doesn’t discriminate. For moms of autistics, we share unique challenges and recognize the highs and lows in our journey....

Hi moms! As we continue to explore community, I want to take a minute to let all you listeners know how much I appreciate you. I recently realized that the Thriving Moms of Autistics listening community has reached places all around the world beyond the United States.  My heart could not be happier that you all are a part of it. This is my why! You are not alone. Thank you for listening! As moms o...

Hi moms! I started this podcast because I wanted to develop a resource where moms felt a little less alone on their journey.  I have learned that it is just as therapeutic for me. Thank you for joining me. Let’s promote self-growth and awareness together! As moms of autistics, it can be a lonely road at times, especially in the beginning when you are trying to assimilate into your new life and fin...

Hi moms! I’m thrilled that you here devoting a little time out of your busy schedule to promote self-growth and awareness. That brings me so much joy! As moms of autistics, we learn to adapt to changing behaviors and situations. Resilient moms bounce back after a challenging event.  But it’s their grit that helps them to continue to forge on through difficult times. Both grit and resilience are ch...

Hi moms! I’m so glad you are here and seeking growth and community. You deserve it! Resiliency is key when faced with challenges. Moms of autistics are faced with many challenges as their child continues to grow. I get that there will be mountains in my journey, but those mountains are no match for me! I believe it and achieve it! That’s what I want for you too! In this episode, I talk about ways...

Hi moms! I’m so glad you are here and that you’ve taken some time for yourself to growth as a mom. I’ve talked about personal talents or strengths in the past and how challenging it can be to identify our own strengths. I explored the key role of awareness and why strengths are so important in episode 15. In this episode, I take it a step further and explore what sets moms of autistics apart and h...

Everyone has personal strengths. In fact, we all have more than one. We are often not aware of our strengths. How can you use your strengths to improve your well-being if you lack awareness? You can’t! In this episode, I will explore how strengths are tied to well-being and your relationship with your child and others. You don’t want to miss this one. Find the full transcript for this episode at h...

Moms of autistics experience struggles with friends, family members, and even strangers that do not understand autism.  This is so common. In fact, this is one reason why I started Thriving Moms of Autistics. I want moms to feel like they have a safe place to feel understood. I want moms to know they are not alone.  In this episode, I will explore the negativity moms of autistics often encounter f...

In this episode, I will explore common stressors for moms of autistics and why it is important to combat stress. All parents have stress. Raising an autistic brings on additional stressors. We worry about bullying, if our child will eat enough nutritious food, if they will ever talk, if they will be able to tolerate a public event or stay in the classroom that day. The list goes on! Safety is a ma...

Raising a child isn’t easy. They all have different personalities and temperaments. The same is true for moms. We are all different creatures with different strengths that make us unique. I explore mom strengths in episode 5 and episode 9 . People tend to unknowingly lump autistics together. But the truth is that if you’ve met an autistic child, you have met an autistic child. That is why your chi...

Isn’t it frustrating when someone looks at you like you have three heads for making a simple request regarding your child.  People tend to not understand because our child’s needs are unusual in comparison to a neurotypical child’s need. They simply don’t understand the meaning behind your request. In this episode, I explore those feelings as a mom of an autistic and remind you that you don’t have...

One thing I have learned is that life is not without challenges. When difficulties occur, we must move forward to experience renewal.  As the saying goes, “The sorrow may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning.” In episode 8 , I revealed my personal story of how my life changed when I created a supportive community. That was the point where I realized I was surviving in my autism journey...

I developed the term positive centered life because it is the summation of what has made my own autism journey successful. Is a successful autism journey without challenges? Absolutely not! Is it perfectly wrapped in a nice, neat package? Nothing is!  In this episode, I explore the benefits of leading a positive centered life as a mom of an autistic. It is a learning process that uses your own str...

When I chat with moms of autistics or any child with special needs, I commonly hear how isolating it can be for them. Boy, I get that! When you raise a neurotypical child, your path is very different for many reasons.  As a clinician, I taught parenting groups successfully for over 20 years. Interventions are very different for families of autistics. I practically threw many of those methods out t...

Hello autism mamas! I’m so happy you’re here. If you’re listening right now that means you have taken steps to do something for you. That should be celebrated. I am so proud of you and you deserve it!  In this episode, I’ll give you tips to move from merely surviving to fully thriving. We all have the potential to thrive. Thriving doesn’t have to just be a dream. Thriving can be your reality.  Fin...

Have you noticed that people are on edge now more than ever? It seems that we experience the world differently post COVID. You know what I’m talking about.  In this episode, I’ll share ways to conquer self-care as a mom of an autistic, especially in a pandemic. Find the full transcript at thrivingmomsofautistics.com/6 When my son was a baby, my mom group had an art project. We made t shirts. Mine...

When I was a clinician, I started each evaluation with asking the individual to identify their personal strengths. They were excellent at identifying their problems. That was easy! Identifying strengths? That was another story. It was often like pulling teeth. In this episode, I’ll share how identifying and using your personal strengths can lead to significant growth in your autism journey.  Find...

Making mistakes is a given when raising a young autistic child. You have the power to learn from those mistakes. In this episode, I’ll share what drives my success in raising my young autistic.  Find the full transcript at thrivingmomsofautistics.com/4 We will explore a bonus mindset quiz in this episode! What is in Your Control as a Mom of an Autistic? Have you ever been asked to describe a half...

Moms of autistics are quite the advocates. When it comes to advocating for their children, they are like the Energizer Bunny. They keep going! This is great but even the Energizer Bunny runs out of juice at some point. In this episode, I’ll share the importance of recharging your battery and a bonus tip to do just that.  Find the full transcript at thrivingmomsofautistics.com/3 Parenting Autistics...

Switching gears is common for moms of autistics. Our minds work differently. So we need to be quick and flexible.  We can scan the room for potential dangers and precursors like it’s an Olympic sport. In this episode, I’ll share how you can use this superpower for your own personal growth. Find the full transcript at thrivingmomsofautistics.com/2 Parenting Autistics is Not the Same as Parenting Ne...

Raising an autistic child can be hard. It’s different from raising a neurotypical child. I’ll share my secrets to success in raising my young autistic. Find the full transcript at thrivingmomsofautistics.com/1 My Personal Autism Journey My autism journey started 30 years ago when I had to write a senior paper in high school. The librarian suggested the topic “autism,” which was foreign to me at th...

Dr. Christina Wilson decided to launch her business and podcast, Thriving Moms of Autistics , because she knows that moms of young autistic children are overwhelmed, under supported and deserve more allies. Now, well into her own journey with her autistic son, Christina has a real sense of what you’re going through. In this podcast, she helps moms like you tap into your strengths, create a support...