Show Notes
Is your child autistic or have you just found out that your child is autistic? Allow me to connect you with a powerful resource and autism advocate. In this episode of Parenting Decolonized, I welcome Natasha Nelson, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Founder of Supernova Momma, and mother of two wonderful autistic Black girls. Natasha sheds light on what it’s like to be autistic, to parent autistic children, and to combat ableism at home and at school.
In this episode, we talk about… Natasha’s experience being diagnosed with autism as an adult & How that’s helped her parent her children. Ways you can relate to and connect with your autistic child. What is masking and how does it impact the lives of autistic people? The mourning period that may come after an autism diagnosis. How to support the needs of your autistic child. Advice on being a better advocate for an autistic child. ….and more!
To connect further with Natasha: Visit her website: www.supernovamomma.com Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/supernova_momma Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/supernovamomma The Intro to Positive Discipline Workshop: www.supernovamomma.com/the-intro Try a Little Tenderness Workshop: www.supernovamomma.com/positive-discipline-workshop/try-a-little-tenderness Take Me As I Am Workshop: www.supernovamomma.com/take-me-as-i-am Supernova Momma Course: www.supernovamomma.com/positive-discipline-workshop/7-session-virtual-positive-discipline-parenting-course
Ready to start COMBATTING ABLEISM? Listen in to this powerful discussion to learn more and be sure to check out Natasha’s positive discipline workshops and courses.
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