5 Autism Parenting Tips from a Dad’s Honest Experience
Description
In this podcast, Mike Carr shares five key lessons he’s learned raising a child with complex special needs. He emphasizes the importance of humility, encouraging parents to ask for help rather than guessing or improvising, and warns against feigning ignorance, which can lead to disconnection from daily therapy and routines. Consistency is highlighted as critical, with parents advised to mirror the language, tone, and approaches of teachers and therapists to reduce behavior challenges. Mike also cautions against rationalizing personal convenience over family needs, noting that small daily contributions matter more than occasional heroic gestures. Finally, he stresses the power of habit building, showing how small, repeatable routines—like helping with hygiene or household tasks—stack over time to create meaningful improvements, stronger bonds, and a calmer, more joyful family life.
United States
