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Autistic Autonomy: Why Your “Good” Child Suddenly Seems Defiant

What if your autistic child’s “terrible twos” aren’t terrible at all—but a healthy sign of growing autonomy and self-awareness? In this episode, autistic retired Occupational Therapist Susan Golubock shares how she spent decades as the “good child” and “good wife” until discovering she was autistic at 50—and finally claimed her own needs and boundaries. Alongside neurodivergent Speech Language Pathologist Staci Neustadt, we unpack why autistic kids (and adults) may hit the autonomy stage at age 2, 9, 18…or even 50. We reframe: “Terrible twos” → learning autonomy and agency “Good/compliant child” → possible red flag “Defiance” → communication “Demand avoidance” → a need for autonomy and safety You’ll learn how to support autistic autonomy without losing structure, how to respond to “no” as communication, and why building self-awareness is foundational for independence and social connection. This video is for parents, teachers, therapists, and autistic individuals who want neuro-affirming, strengths-based support—not compliance-based approaches. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos on autistic strengths, sensory processing, behavior as communication, and real support that honors the autistic experience. #autism #autisticadult #autisticchild #neurodiversity #neuroaffirming #PDA #demandavoidance #autonomy #agency #MakingSenseOfAutism Making Sense of Autism was founded by Susan Golubock, an autistic retired Occupational Therapist, whose lifelong passion has been understanding the brain. Together with Staci Neustadt, a Neurodivergent Speech-Language Pathologist and parent coach, we bring both professional expertise and lived experience to reframe how autism is understood and supported. Our mission is simple: to help parents, teachers, therapists, and professionals connect with autistic individuals by recognizing neurological differences, building on strengths, and creating meaningful support systems. On this channel, you’ll find: *Practical strategies for supporting autistic children, teens, and adults *Neurodiversity-affirming perspectives from autistic and professional voices *Tools for parents, educators, and therapists to better understand behavior, sensory *processing, executive functioning, and communication *Resources that highlight autistic strengths and shift away from compliance-based approaches We believe autism is not something to “fix”—it’s something to understand. By learning how autistic brains process, communicate, and connect, you can create stronger relationships and supportive environments at home, in schools, and in therapy. Subscribe to join our community and start making sense of autism—through understanding, compassion, and connection. For more information, please subscribe, watch our informative videos, and go to https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/ For our free course on Changing To A Neuro-Strengths-Based Support for Autism Framework, go here: https://www.makingsenseofautism.com/n... Follow us here:   / making.sense.of.autism     / making.sense.of.autism     / makingsenseofautism