153. Listener Q&A - Teaching Patience

The Autism Mom Coach

In this episode, I’m answering a listener’s question: How can I teach my child patience—and how can I become a more patient parent? Patience isn’t something we’re born with—it’s a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned and improved with intention. But here’s the key: If you want to teach your child patience, you need to model it first.

I’ll walk you through practical strategies to:

• Build your own patience so you can demonstrate it in everyday moments
• Set SMART, achievable goals to help your child develop patience step by step
• Use tools like timers and narration to make waiting more predictable
• Reinforce patience with positive support—not pressure

If you ever feel like patience is impossible in your home, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn simple, actionable steps to help both you and your child build this essential skill. Ready to take this work deeper? Book a free consult with me at talkwiththeautismmomcoach.as.me.