Welcome to Episode 284 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

If you’ve been listening for a while, you know I talk a lot about personalized support — not as a slogan, but because it truly changes outcomes for parents.

I used to believe I had to figure everything out alone. I thought muscling through was strength.

But that approach made everything heavier, slower, and far more painful than it needed to be.

In this episode, I break down why going it alone holds parents back — and why expanding your vision and getting supported helps you move forward faster and with far less weight on your shoulders.

The secret this week is…

You DON’T Have To Carry It All

You'll Discover:

• Why Lowering Your Expectations Quietly Slows Progress (1:05 )
• The Hidden Trap Of “Lesser Goals” And How It Shows Up (2:10 )
• How The Caddy Analogy Reveals What Parents Are Missing (3:45 )
• The Hypocrisy Trap And Why Alignment Changes Everything (5:00 )
• What Happened In The Twins Study And Why It Matters For Your Family (9:45 )

References In This Episode:

• Start Today
• Autism Parenting Secrets: Episode 220 - Parent Coaching Is the Catalyst
• Reversal of Autism Symptoms among Dizygotic Twins through a Personalized Lifestyle and Environmental Modification Approach: A Case Report and Review of the Literature, The Journal of Personalized Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6

Additional Resources:

• To learn more about personalized 1:1 support, go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com
• Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot?

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