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262. When "Helpful" Advice Isn't Helpful: Navigating Advice From People Who Don't Understand
“Just make him go.”
“They’ll eat when they’re hungry.”
“He’ll catch up.”
If you’re raising a child on the autism spectrum, chances are you’ve heard some version of these “helpful” suggestions more times than you can count.
And while most people mean well, advice like this can leave you feeling misunderstood, frustrated, and sometimes even questioning your own parenting decisions.
In this episode of the Not Your Average Autism Mom podcast, Shannon Urquiola talks about the kind of advice autism parents hear all the time — and more importantly, how to navigate those moments without letting doubt…
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