When They Said Severe Autism: A Mother’s 30-Year Journey of Growth and Hope | Ep. 46 скачать в хорошем качестве

When They Said Severe Autism: A Mother’s 30-Year Journey of Growth and Hope | Ep. 46

Brooke hosts an episode of "Finding Hope on the Spectrum" with Kat Lee, an RDI consultant and mother of an adult son diagnosed 30+ years ago. Kat recounts receiving a severe diagnosis for her son at age two, when services were scarce and parents relied on each other for mentorship. After starting with ABA to reduce her son’s distress, Kat discovered RDI when he was a pre-teen. She highlights RDI’s parent-focused, developmental approach as the "missing piece" that empowered her family. The conversation contrasts past scarcity with today’s overwhelming abundance of options. Kat warns that "doing it all" can keep families in a crisis state and exhaust resources. She advises parents to slow down, trust their instincts, and choose interventions based on clear, measurable goals. Kat also shares a difficult school rejection story to emphasize self-compassion, noting that parents "can’t know what they don’t know." Reflecting on her son’s resilience—from a profound language disorder to enjoying major roller coasters—she encourages parents to never give up on what is possible. 00:00 Why “All the Therapies” Can Backfire 01:20 Welcome: Navigating Too Many Options 02:41 Meet Kat Lee: 30+ Years of Experience 04:17 The Diagnosis: ‘Severe Autism’ & Limited Hope 07:39 Scarcity Era: Finding Mentors & Refusing Limits 10:16 First Steps: Mentors, Books, and ABA at Home 12:30 Early Progress: Reducing Distress & Building Trust 14:10 Why Clear Goals & Measurement Matter 15:20 Discovering RDI: The Missing Piece 17:40 Becoming a Consultant: Empowering Families 21:47 Parent Networks: Community Support Then & Now 25:52 Today’s Abundance: The Need to Slow Down 31:51 Setting Limits: Avoiding the Pressure to Do It All 33:28 A Filter for Choices: Define Goals & Evaluate 35:43 Why Less Can Help Kids Thrive 37:20 Trust Your Gut vs. Copying Others 41:28 School Rejection Story & Giving Yourself Grace 47:05 Lifelong Learning & Neuroplasticity 49:13 How RDI Helps Overwhelmed Families 53:09 Family Vision and Making Room for Joy 58:25 Pride & Resilience: The Rollercoaster Story 01:03:50 Wrap-Up & Contact Info Connect with Finding Hope on the Spectrum: Email: bwagner@findinghopeonthespectrum.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Linkedin:   / brooke-wagner-4819233a   Instagram:   / findinghopeonthespectrum   TikTok:   / findinghopeonthespectrum   Guest Contact: https://www.autismtexas.com/about