When They Function Better Without You: The Parental Paradox

Parenting Severe Autism

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Severe autism presents unique challenges during summer months, particularly increased elopement risk and the need for constant vigilance.
• Summer heat and reduced structure may trigger more elopement behaviors in autistic children
• AngelSense GPS tracking device provides location tracking and two-way communication during elopement incidents
• Children with severe autism sometimes function better when parents are not present
• Schools often lack understanding of severe autism needs and may blame parents rather than providing appropriate support
• Medication effectiveness can fluctuate dramatically, requiring specialized testing to understand metabolism issues
• Vision for creating specialized respite communities designed specifically for severe autism families
• These communities would include trusted respite, parent-trained staff, and wellness opportunities
• Parents of severely autistic children must be "everything" to their child - advocate, therapist, and protector
Check out the AngelSense GPS device link at the bottom of this episode to help protect your eloping child.
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Chapters

1. When They Function Better Without You: The Parental Paradox (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Summer Eloping (00:00:18)

3. AngelSense: A Lifesaving GPS Solution (00:02:42)

4. Functioning Better Without Parents Present (00:08:02)

5. First Day Back at School Challenges (00:16:51)

6. Medication Struggles and Testing (00:24:06)

7. Vision for Safer Respite Communities (00:28:43)